{"id":50346,"date":"2023-11-27T17:49:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T17:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/highwaytale.com\/?p=50346"},"modified":"2023-11-27T17:49:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T17:49:07","slug":"used-mgf-and-mg-tf-1995-2011-review-a-cheap-way-to-get-open-top-thrills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/highwaytale.com\/car-reviews\/used-mgf-and-mg-tf-1995-2011-review-a-cheap-way-to-get-open-top-thrills\/","title":{"rendered":"Used MGF and MG TF (1995-2011) review: a cheap way to get open top thrills"},"content":{"rendered":"

A full used buyer\u2019s guide on the MGF that was on sale between 1995 and 2002 and the MG TF that was on sale between 2002 and 2011<\/h2>\n


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Verdict<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking for some cheap and stylish open-topped fun this summer, few cars fit the bill as well as an MG F or TF. They are among the most affordable ways of getting into a convertible, and even better, there\u2019s no shortage of low-mileage examples about, plus there\u2019s a thriving club scene and a host of specialists. These MGs have a reputation for poor reliability, but most of that comes from the engine\u2019s readiness to blow gaskets. This is a weak spot that can now be overcome, though, with many engines having already been overhauled for greater durability. Crucially, the F and TF handle well, have a free-revving engine and both offer tremendous fun for the money. If you\u2019re craving cheap thrills this summer, then look no further than the MG.<\/strong><\/p>\n

MG has been celebrating its centenary this year, and to mark the milestone, it unveiled a dramatically designed electric roadster. MG is a brand with a rich history of producing sports cars for the masses, but the Cyberster won\u2019t be as accessible as its forebears, and many buyers in this segment won\u2019t be ready to go electric just yet.<\/p>\n

One solution is to buy one of MG\u2019s previous petrol-engined sports cars, the F or the TF. These perfectly encapsulate what MG used to stand for: fun for those on a budget. Launched to enormous critical acclaim almost three decades ago, the F evolved into the TF, which enjoyed two separate production runs. Now you can buy an MGF for as little as \u00a31,000, but are these cars the liability that some make them out to be?<\/p>\n

History<\/h2>\n

The MGF arrived in August 1995, with a 121bhp 1.8-litre K-series petrol engine; a 147bhp VVC edition arrived in March 1996, with variable valve timing. A 114bhp 1.6-litre MGF joined the range in March 2001, then in January 2002 the F was replaced by the TF, which came in 1.6-litre (115), 1.8-litre (135) and 1.8 VVC (160) guises.<\/p>\n

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