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[Sam14]

Any pointers?

I know they are like minis engine, subframe and rust but anything different to the problems on minis?

If not i shall be going for a Nova or XR2 going "Owld skool"

[Sam14]

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[Beej123]

Rear arches are very common rust areas so check there carefully. The electrics and heater control is all a bit more complex than a mini so check it is all working before you buy because the dash is really quite annoying to get out. Check cooling and heater pipes aren't too corroded, I had a pipe burst on mine which was a bit scary and the car weed all down the side of itself.

It will be hydrolastic suspension so have a check for leaks because that isn't cheap to replace.


I love my metro as much as my mini and when you work on them you realise how much easier it is on a Tro! You won't regret buying one!

[Sam14]

Rear arches are very common rust areas so check there carefully. The electrics and heater control is all a bit more complex than a mini so check it is all working before you buy because the dash is really quite annoying to get out. Check cooling and heater pipes aren't too corroded, I had a pipe burst on mine which was a bit scary and the car weed all down the side of itself.

It will be hydrolastic suspension so have a check for leaks because that isn't cheap to replace.


I love my metro as much as my mini and when you work on them you realise how much easier it is on a Tro! You won't regret buying one!

It was only the hydrolastic suspension i would be worried about really, is there a conversion you can do? like on a mini...

[Beej123]

Not off the shelf but hydrolastic is fine as long as its in good condition. I love mine, it's so different to dry suspension

[Sam14]

Not off the shelf but hydrolastic is fine as long as its in good condition. I love mine, it's so different to dry suspension

Whats the up keep for keeping the hydrolastic in good condition?

[Beej123]

I just make sure mine stayes greased, keeps the rust off the joints and displacers.

[Sam14]

Ahh right. Fair doos. So excited. I really dont like modern cars anymore.

When i drive an old car and something knocks or falls off im like oh well thats an easy cheap fix but when you hear your modern car making noises its pure worry hahaha

[Beej123]

I know what you mean, I have my Tro which is my every day car which is a slightly modded 998, my mini which is a VTEC project and I have a 52 plate Fiesta that I gave to my brother because I hated it haha. I don't like driving modern cars really.

[Sam14]

I had 55 plate fiesta it was falling apart.

Now ive got my Honda Civic VTEC that i have to sell urgh hahaha

[Beej123]

What age is the civic? And how much are you after? Incidentally my Metro is kind of for sale. (kind of meaning I know I need to sell it but I really don't want to.)

[Chance]

I think ive seen it for sale and love it
Especially the colour

[Beej123]

I think ive seen it for sale and love it
Especially the colour

My Tro? I love it! It took us ages to strip it all or the paint job! Worth it in my opinion though! I love it!

[Chance]

I think ive seen it for sale and love it
Especially the colour

My Tro? I love it! It took us ages to strip it all or the paint job! Worth it in my opinion though! I love it!

Yeah it's awesome!! Too much for me though or id buy it lol

Ive fell in love with a purple rover 100 gta ha

Edited by Chance, 27 August 2012 - 11:11 AM.

[Beej123]

I think ive seen it for sale and love it
Especially the colour

My Tro? I love it! It took us ages to strip it all or the paint job! Worth it in my opinion though! I love it!

Yeah it's awesome!! Too much for me though or id buy it lol

Ive fell in love with a purple rover 100 gta ha

I do like the drive of the GTAs but for me it's not a proper Tro ;)
The tro is having a full engine rebuild with 12g940 head, Kent 266 cam, pocketed block etc. so if I do eventually sell it will be a little bit more than its listed for now haha