Metro GTA

Post by **Matt** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:06 pm

Hi Guys

Anyone out there own a metro GTA? Been looking at an M reg, but new style version

what are your opinions, and any common faults we should be looking at (other than the head gasket!)

Post by **jonathon** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:28 pm

Dreadful single point injection through a modified carb is not the best, and was quickly changed for proper multipoint. The 1.4 K series especially pre 95 models seldom had head gasket issues.
Is this to drive or as a donor?

Post by **Matt** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:54 am

Drive

Its had the later stronger head gasket put on recently, and although its an M reg, its the newer style. Also just had the cambelt done (currently showing 78,000 miles)

I know the engines arnt the best, but its a run around car which has obviously been very well looked after. Other than rusty rear arches its almost immaculate. Even has new rear arch panels in the boot

Comes with a stack of receipts/history too.

We have agreed to pay £275 subject to it passing a new MOT (currently has one until october).

Post by **jonathon** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:51 am

At "275 , go for it.

Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:11 pm

275 including a new MOT

if you do not i would

Post by **ASL642** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:24 pm

Even if it only last for 6 months thats not a bad price.

Post by **Matt** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:05 pm

we are paying for the Mot so £335 really

I thought it was an excellent price

Post by **ASL642** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:21 pm

So what are you waiting for?

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:39 pm

I would worry about why the gasket has been changed - and was it done properly. Earlier GTA had the uprated 1275 engine - that would be the one for me ! But - I guess it's worth a punt if willing to risk the engine.

Post by **pao7psb** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:44 pm

Saw a Metro (sorry, Rover 100) Convertible out in the sunshine yesterday - rare beast.

Post by **Matt** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:34 pm

Now sitting outside Dans House

Jonathon, I believe its the proper multipoint jobby, its got the ECU on the passenger side inner wing

. Apparently its quite rapid

Post by **PSL184** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:46 pm

I had one of those when they were new - went like sh*t off a shovel

. Traded my MG Metro for it and it was way quicker but much more ugly

Sold it on after about 4 years to a guy down the road who kept it until fairly recently when he scrapped it cause of terminal rot in the sills....

Post by **d_harris** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:43 pm

Matt wrote: Apparently its quite rapid

QUITE????

Compared to the fiesta, its a ruddy space shuttle

£330 took it home with a full MOT
even the remote central locking works. I'm a very happy boy

Post by **d_harris** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:13 am

Pic1

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:15 am

Looks an excellent buy for the money! Good luck with it!
Surprised (not really!) the seller didn't trade it in for the scrappage scam!

Post by **d_harris** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:44 am

pic2

Post by **ASL642** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:45 am

British Racing Green - nice!

Post by **d_harris** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:53 am

Pic 3. Immaculate interir - even has original rover sport mats!

Post by **PSL184** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 11:33 am

Very nice motor Dan...

Post by **dalebrignall** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:08 pm

very nice dan great value therre