Who owns one?

[Jerry]

I know that Martin W (Williamson) does.

Other than that no one else on this Forum.

Would you buy an MG made in China?

[AdrianMG]

Yes, I would buy a new MG, if it fitted the purpose I needed it for.

Unfortunately in the latest instance, the MG6 just didn't fit into the level I was looking for, but the 5 or 3 might be suitable replacements for the wife's car in the next few years.

[Jerry]

I agree with the above from Adrian. I would like to see more British content though.

[shroonie29]

Wouldn't mind a Magnette if they get a more sporty/powerful version in the game

[Tracy]

Originally Posted by Jerry

I know that Martin W (Williamson) does.

Other than that no one else on this Forum.

Jerry Zedman's got one too

[Jerry]

That's two owners:

Martin Williamson
Jerry Zedman

Any more?

[RaptorUK]

Originally Posted by Jerry

Any more?

I saw one once but I managed to get away from it . . . so no harm done.

[Jerry]

Originally Posted by RaptorUK

I saw one once but I managed to get away from it . . . so no harm done.

Simon - very witty.

I named Jerry Zedman with his real name - Paul was requested that I change it to his Forum name - done here (thanks Paul as it was late last night).

For curiosity: I placed the same POLL on a none MG Forum today and see what reaction that achieves.

[peteT16]

Considering the relative lack of enthusiasm for the MG6 among the MG community, it would be interesting to see the results from a non MG forum.

I would say that either it will be lukewarm due to the normal anti MGR bias, or people may be more receptive to it as a new model worthy of consideration.

[Jerry]

Come on guys and gels - let us know what you really think by voting.

[Gas-Axe]

They really need a diesel to get any market penetration these days.

[peteT16]

Originally Posted by Gas-Axe

They really need a diesel to get any market penetration these days.

I'm also sure this has dented sales, but the marketing bods at MG Motor must have realised that when they released the car.

[Ritchy]

i think they are good looking cars compared with what else is on the market at the moment, stil early days and usually after they have fettled with the looks a bit and released a few new models they start to become more apealing, i like the idea of them being made in the UK again as i would prefer to buy a car that was contributing to the UK economy in some way or another
i think they need to look at some decent advertising and getting some new dealerships opened then they stand a chance of succeeding, still havent seen much bill board advertising and the TV advert was short lived,,

[The Express Valeter]

Many will know me for being a die-hard MG & Rover owner/buyer, I still have the MG ZR-Express which unless someone offers me a silly price won't be sold, I still have my Rover 25GSi which I keep saying I will sell but then look at it & just can't see the point of selling it as it is just as good as when I bought it new!.

I have driven an MG6 & found it to be very nice indeed, handles very well & I would say as good as a ZS180, the TSE is very well equipped for the money. I have a regular customer with a Magnette so get to play around with one every so often & the build quality is very good & the MG6 is the only everyday car that I know of that has fully painted & laquered inner gulleys around the inner boot & bonnet areas.

As an MG lover would I buy one? -- No & this is not because I don't like it - I do apart from I think the plastics are a bit hard & Vauxhall like & the floor carpet is worse than the last MGR cars but the main reason is what appears to be a distinct lack of interest from MG to promote the car, there are no accessories as yet though 2 are nearly ready (tow bar & mud flaps) = Very poor indeed! but I like to personalise my car & there are no options whatsoever & no options to change the interior colours just all the same. Until they change this I won't be the slightest bit interested & it is too late now for a while as I have ordered a new car for March & it isn't the above!

[mattie007]

Id really like a Magnette in white. Just needs a few more sporty touches and a big diesel for me.

[Car13]

I would like one however as a company car driver why would you, the emissions are mad. Residuals are terrible and lease companies are not offering deals on them best I could find are below with 2 other cars of similar price which would give by far better performance and cost me less in BIK.

No fleet manager in there right mind will touch them, until Rover attach the fleet market like other far eastern manufactures they are dead in the water.

As a private user looking at personal contract hire
MG6 10k P/A no maintance 460
Skoda Octavia VRS 10k P/A no maintance 369
BMW 320d 10k P/A no maintance 370

Why would you have a MG?

MG need to make the car attractive to company car drivers and that
means looking at the BIK values which is based on emissions.

Company owners can right off 100% of cost in year one of a car thats
green hence you see hundreds of BMW's on road and very few MG's.

MG need to get the cars financed well as they did with ZR's interest free and free insurance for 21+ with 5 year 100K guarantee then they would be offering something worth looking at.

[Aston MARTIN]

Hiya
I believe diesel versions are being tested. I don't think their a bad car for 16k compared with the price of a new civic. They just need to sort the quality of the plastics out.

[Gary Gee]

Originally Posted by Aston MARTIN

Hiya
I believe diesel versions are being tested. I don't think their a bad car for 16k compared with the price of a new civic. They just need to sort the quality of the plastics out.

TSE Magnette is knocking on the door of £20k though - not so cheap eh?

TBH though, the only reason I can see for buying the highest spec car is to get the better looking wheels rather than the hideous standard ones

[Aston MARTIN]

The new civic 1.8 (non turbo)top spec was nearly 26k

[scooter]

Originally Posted by Aston MARTIN

Hiya
I believe diesel versions are being tested. I don't think their a bad car for 16k compared with the price of a new civic. They just need to sort the quality of the plastics out.

Just wait until you try it, its FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[peteT16]

Are they using the G series that was under development when MGR folded?

[Windy]

Originally Posted by peteT16

Are they using the G series that was under development when MGR folded?

No.

[Jay-ZS+]

Wont bother me where it was made, think its a horrible looking car!

[ViT]

It seems like more and more of them are getting crashed? I could name four that have been in accidents already. Anybody else noticed this?

[Gary Gee]

Wonder what TG will make of it this Sunday? (5th Feb)

Somehow think I have a rough idea since its not Italian and about £130000...

[John Newey]

Just bought a MG6 GT 1.8T TSE in Granite Grey (well my wife has!). Fits nicely with our MG ZT400 SE, MGR V8, MG X-Power SV-R and MGF 1.8i! I am a MG franchised dealer, but I'm a serious MG nut too! What I fail to understand is why anyone who loves MG would look at any other marque if the MG6 fits the bill? It drives great (better than a ZT), looks good, has MASSIVE spec (no other car comes close for the money!) and returning 32mpg. Lastly and most importantly two letters in an octagonal badge on the grille.......MG !

[Windy]

Originally Posted by John Newey

Granite Grey

You need to get her some stickers like this Granite Grey one:

[GNASHER]

Originally Posted by Car13

No fleet manager in there right mind will touch them, until Rover attach the fleet market like other far eastern manufactures they are dead in the water.

Avis have.

[Gary Gee]

I bought one the other day

[mattie007]

Left hand drive, indicators in wing and dodgy paint job. Must be one of them Chinese eBay ripoffs

[Gary Gee]

Originally Posted by mattie007

Left hand drive, indicators in wing and dodgy paint job. Must be one of them Chinese eBay ripoffs

Rumbled!


TBH this model is probably one of the best selling aids they can have - its a great model and the more I look at it the more the thought of a real one appeals

[mattie007]

Has someone hacked into Garys account?

[ian zs180]

Originally Posted by Gary Gee

I bought one the other day

Them wheels would look nice on my zed . omg there horrid what am i thinking they look like cheap wheel trims you get from b+m bargains

[mattie007]

I agree, the 6 really does need a wider choice of wheels. The TSE wheels are nice but it would look good with straights or mk2 11 spokes.

[Gary Gee]

The only reason to buy a TSE in my view is for the better wheels - could live without the other bits n bobs, plus the leather looked poor in the one i looked at.