Got to be worth looking...

[MartinW]

http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=261628212

(http://http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=261628212)

1989 MG Metro 1275cc, G reg.
red, 46,000 miles believed genuine, unleaded, future classic? no tax or MOT, only 6 miles since last MOT,. £400. ono. after 5pm.

Telephone:01204 411621

[Lord Sward]

Great minds think alike. I spotted this on Saturday in the autotrader. Looks original as well as it comes with steel wheels and TD tyres.

[GT]

A tidy car to be sure... but its not a Turbo! :D

[MartinW]

Want me to take a look for you?

Rob, methinks the Turbo could be expensive! But still, a tuned A series under this one would be nice - would a K series fit?

[GT]

In theory, you can make the changes to make the k-series fit, but its not a simple bolt-in job :o

That said, its been proven enough times that you can fit a 180 spec 'vvc' engine in there (not sure if theres room for the 1.8 K-series Turbo?) which would be a hoot to drive :D

All the parts to do so should be available from the 16v Rover Metro and 100 series cars?

Plus an engine - donated from a suitabley powered MG, Rover, Land Rover, Caterham or Lotus (depending which k-series you want) :)

Still, the thought of owning an MG Metro Turbo - and finding that to be a 1.8T K-series would be a lot of fun :lol:

[The Outlaw]

Turbo MG Metro or normal MG Metro they are fun. Mine looked upmarket from the outside, untill I got in and took up the "bus drivers" driving position, mine ven went like hell when I had the ignition timing 5 deg out :girl:

[The Express Valeter]

Wished I had the spare room & cash for some of these classics that keep popping up.I loved the MG Metro & would very much like another.

[GT]

Thinking about it... despite the massive Kudos of having a 1.8Turbo MG Metro... the cheapest way to get such a car is to buy a 16v Metro GTa/GTi and do an engine swap!

When these already-16v-compliant models are around £500 its hard to justify spending that on the 1.3 a-series and doing a conversion :o

Depends how much one wants the Kudos of having the MG badge I guess?

[Lord Sward]

I don't think you can put a K series into the bay of an A series, and why would you want to? The A series Metros have their own character.

The Turbo'd K would never fit into the Metro due to the prominent bulkhead. I was never a fan of the A+ Metro Turbo much.

Went for a 'spin' in an elise engined 155bhp Metro last week. Interesting.....:yikes:

[The Express Valeter]

That MG Metro is sold. I rang this evening, It went for £300.

[MartinW]

Let's hope it went to a good home!

[jld]

Only just seen this (been VERY busy recently).

What a bargain for someone.

Metros.............................you can't beat 'em.