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    Just test drove an MG6

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    Post by patpending Fri May 27, 2011 11:06 am

    Went for a drive a couple of weeks back as a passenger in an MG6 at Luffield.

    There was only 125 miles on the clock and the salesman was not too sure about all the features.

    The car was a white top-of-the range TSE, with comfy leather seats. Sitting in the back reminds me of the roomiest cars I have ever sat in the back of, the 1800 and the Maxi, though the 1800 was shorter (Maxi - MUCH shorter). In many ways the MG6 is the spiritual successor to the Maxi.

    The experience as a passenger was very comfortable over country lanes and A roads, despite the massive 18" wheels.

    Performance was spirited when called upon.

    When manoeuvring, the colour rear-view camera of the TSE seemed the kind of option which would have meant me not having to spend money at Dr. Dial's Paint Parlour.

    The satnav incorporated a feature telling you the maximum speed for the road you were on.

    Overall, it's a Maxi for the 21st century, but far larger.




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    Post by Roverman Fri May 27, 2011 11:53 am

    Did you take the picture?
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    Post by richardk Fri May 27, 2011 12:34 pm

    White really suits the MG6
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    Post by Windy Fri May 27, 2011 12:37 pm

    richardk wrote:White really suits the MG6
    That's just what I was thinking, even though I normally don't like white cars very much.

    Can't see the reversing camera, thought it was obvious on the Chinese cars?
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    Post by patpending Fri May 27, 2011 12:44 pm

    Roverman wrote:Did you take the picture?

    Yes.

    Windy wrote:Can't see the reversing camera, thought it was obvious on the Chinese cars?
    I asked, it's just under the MG.
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    Post by Jerry Zedman Fri May 27, 2011 1:41 pm

    I've seen the camera in situe, not working. It fits in really well where the tailgate release is. It points at an angle so bumper and road (or car you're about to reverse into) can be soon. Is this what is seen from inside Pat?
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    Post by patpending Fri May 27, 2011 2:09 pm

    Jerry Zedman wrote:I've seen the camera in situe, not working. It fits in really well where the tailgate release is. It points at an angle so bumper and road (or car you're about to reverse into) can be soon. Is this what is seen from inside Pat?
    it fills the screen between driver and passenger with a colour video where otherwise the satnav view is seen.
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    Post by Jerry Zedman Fri May 27, 2011 2:19 pm

    Indeed but do you see what I've mentioned - bumper and some space beyond it?
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    Post by Windy Fri May 27, 2011 2:38 pm

    I seem to remember the one in the Roewe 350 being down in the bumper so looking backwards rather than looking down from above - a nicer view but doesn't give you such a good idea of distance to go before a bump.
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    Post by patpending Fri May 27, 2011 3:02 pm

    Jerry Zedman wrote:Indeed but do you see what I've mentioned - bumper and some space beyond it?
    We hit nothing on the test drive.

    TBH its range is well beyond the edge of the car.
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    Post by Jerry Zedman Sat May 28, 2011 8:56 am

    That's very good then! Very Happy
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    Post by richardk Sat May 28, 2011 9:05 am

    A reversing camera is a good feature in conjunctions with reversing sensors. Disappointed though that the satnav is a a bit low spec by not having postcode search. Hopefully they'll offer an update later on.
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    Post by snifferdog1 Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:46 pm

    Only just seen this - a great review.

    Its a shame that Luffield are no longer a dealer.
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    Post by patpending Fri Feb 07, 2014 3:32 pm

    snifferdog1 wrote:Only just seen this - a great review.

    Its a shame that Luffield are no longer a dealer.

    yes - nearly three years ago now and two test drives, both at dealers which have left the network.

    Luffield are a great garage, but I expect the recent appointment of a dealer in Leicester as well as the one in Derby(?) means they're not coming back.

    There was also a dealer in Harrogate back then - we are waiting for Brookroyd to get MGing...
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    Post by NPA Fri May 02, 2014 6:46 am

    i'm living in iran , 8 months ago i have owned a MG6-magnette 2013 in white color full option , after 7000 kilometers traveling , i believe this car is fantastic , good handling and safe . this is my idea that this car and MG brand is better than Korean's cars which are a lot in iran.
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    Post by patpending Mon May 05, 2014 4:16 am

    The factory in Coventry where Paykan kits for Iran used to be assembled is now a housing estate. Sad

    Did the Paykan have the handbrake between the driver's seat and the door like on the British Hillman Hunter?

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    Post by NPA Mon May 05, 2014 5:41 am

    actually yes it was and then IKCO had changed the handbrake location same as other cars ,  What a Face 
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    Post by patpending Tue May 06, 2014 6:48 am

    NPA wrote:actually yes it was and then IKCO had changed the handbrake location same as other cars ,  What a Face 
    Thank you.
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    Post by patpending Tue Jul 08, 2014 5:18 am


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