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Old 2nd April 2014, 18:23   #111
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While cleaning up my computer files, I noticed this old link which motivated me to buying my MG7.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/...s/nac-mg7-1.8t

Hi Roelof. You should bring your MG 7 to the pride of Longbridge it would be the star of the show . How I wish they were available in Britain I'm sure many others also wish they were available :


Please keep,us update.


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Old 2nd February 2015, 21:07   #112
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Yesterday I have ordered my MG7 1.8 Turbo deLuxe in Chongqing, China, that's where I live since almost 7 years now.
I hesitated between this car and the Roewe 750, but, although the Roewe has more space for the passengers and is more forgiving for bad roads, i have chosen for the MG7 because of the body style and the interior, which is almost the same as the Rover 75 I bought when I retired in Italy in 2001. I loved that car, even after driving Mercedes 300 and BMW 7 for my work.
This MG7 is really beautiful and it is fun driving it.
For the curious people amongst you: I have paid (after negotiations) 192.800 RMB. (18.000 UK pounds)
I have downloaded some pictures in the Image Gallery of exactly the same car I have ordered.
If somebody would like more details, just let me know.
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Old 5th February 2015, 04:41   #113
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If you would like to meet up with Zed before he goes back drop me aline. I spend most of my time between Shenzhen and Qingdao, but could always pop in to see you somewhere. all the best, JB
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Old 16th October 2015, 05:48   #114
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In two weeks, I will have my MG7 for 5 years.
I will not include pictures because they would look exactly like the first pictures I posted 5 years ago.
The bodywork has some minor chippings which I treated with a touch-up pen.

The ODO meter now reads 72453 Km, a very moderate milage compared to my years in Europe (75000 Km/year).
Maintenance cost during 5 years have been low: 488 UK pound (incl.oil)
In addition I have spent money on replacing the heatshield under the exhaust pipe (30 UK pound, my own fault), 4 new tyres (150 UK pound), a protective shield under the motor (65 UK pound) and new floor mats (75 UK pound).
One time my car was hit by somebody else and the damage was 38 UK pound, paid by the assurance.

The car still drives like new and is looking great!
Since this car has not been sold in large quantities (certainly not in Chongqing where I live), it always attracts the eye from many people.
The elegant and classic look is only to be compared to some much more expensive cars (like Jaguar).
I am still happy with my car and I intend to drive it for much longer.


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Hello mate, glad you still have the car.

Tell me, does the mg7 allow youto change the auto box gears by choice, sequential flicking the gears up and down?
Yes, it is possible to shift the stick of the automatic gearbox to manual and then change the gear by shifting the stick forward or backward.

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Old 29th August 2016, 09:29   #115
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Hi Roelof,

Long time ago, but I am curious

Are you still owning the MG7?
Do you have any new pictures / stories?
How's the quality?
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Old 14th October 2016, 06:38   #116
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Again one year has passed since my last message and I am still driving my MG7. It is now almost 6 years ago that I was the new, proud owner of this car and to be honest, I still feel that way!
The car never has let me down, even on the dusty, bumpy roads, full of potholes.
Motorways have been extended and have improved over the years and many drivers have some experience now, so it is less dangerous than before.
The MG now has 780040 Km on the ODO meter, had all the maintenace according to the book (some things more frequent because of the hot and dusty conditions in China). Costs remain extremely low; the biggest expense was a new battery (495 RMB = 60 Bristish Pounds) because I let it in the car for two months without using it (while I was in Europe). Normally I disconnect it during a long absence.
Although there are some small scratches on the lacker (which I treated with a lacker pencil), the car looks almost as new and it certainly drives as new.
In short: I am a happy driver and I intend to keep the car for the years to come.
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Old 14th October 2016, 06:49   #117
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Old 14th October 2016, 23:51   #118
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Hi Roelof,
Thanks for keeping us up to date on the MG7. Might have to try and find one for a test drive next time we are over.

Just noticed you are in Chongqing. We have an apartment there, not been lived in for 9+years and looked a bit worse for it when we visited a year ago.
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Old 15th October 2016, 07:30   #119
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if the 7 is as good as a 3 ;-) as i have one of them
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Old 24th October 2016, 18:32   #120
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