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7th April 2020, 19:05 | #11 |
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I love mine. Comfortable,quiet and it will go if you let it! A proper old man's car! Which I am!😉
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7th April 2020, 19:16 | #12 |
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Electric radiator fan operation should be checked using the 'demist test', but this isn't peculiar to the 2.0 V6. A camshaft won't snap if repairs are carried out by a competent, careful person. As far as fuel consumption is concerned, and as I'm sure you appreciate, your 1.0 litre Metro is the best choice for pootling around town. For constant speed cruising on motorways or uncongested 'A' roads when the torque converter is locked, I get an average of 30 - 33 mpg (measured by the brim-to-brim method) from my 2.5 litre V6. I would expect similar from the 2.0 litre under those conditions. The 2.0 KV6 is a rare and interesting variant and it can be rewarding owning something a little bit different. You don't have to keep it for ever and it will certainly be a contrast to your diesel tourer and on that basis, an experience worth having. Good luck! Simon
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8th April 2020, 11:14 | #14 |
same car since 2005
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Simon , you can't say that
Mind you , I've only had mine since 2005 ...
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8th April 2020, 12:06 | #15 | |
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Thank you,
The metro is a fun little car around town. The one I'm looking at the seller has taken it in as part of a deal and has no history on the belts that's why I've already got a quote of replacing them by Dave and Kayleigh. it has about 100k on the clock and is a 1999 car. Quote:
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8th April 2020, 18:27 | #16 |
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get yourself a good diesel and have a re map to 160 bhp 50 to gallon whats not to like rgds mark
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8th April 2020, 19:03 | #17 |
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They've only got 4 cylinders and they don't run on petrol ?
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8th April 2020, 20:42 | #18 |
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Mines still for sale ....
https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=303367 Its very reliable and a lovely drive but will need some work doing soon. Sadly (or maybe gladly) I'm still working through the Covid otherwise it would be a great time to get it done. Think its the exception that proves the rule re V6 head gaskets. I'd recommend them. Its my 2nd v6 and I havent the faintest idea what I'd replace it with. I've now bought an old Morris and hope to get that up to daily driver standard over the next couple of months then hopefully I'll be able get the V6 back up to scratch as soon as its not needed for commuting.
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Already been posted about, the seller does not know when the belts were last changed, but as said he can do a deal with anyone whom is interested, I should imagine that would be I his favour, not the purchaser, also ask about the cooling fan its about the right mileage that the low speed brush is coming to its end. https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=303926
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11th April 2020, 09:28 | #20 |
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The car I was looking at I have agreed to purchase. Its a 2.0 V6 with Neptune personal line interior, cleanish mot history, seen a video of it running and it sounds good. It was offered at £350 but with an mot and storing it u TIL all this is over I will be paying £400.
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