Does anybody recognize this one? (MG Clive's MG4)

[MG Clive]

 

[MG Clive]

Well if nobody knows anything bad about it, I'm going to buy it.

 

[Ian Key]

Take it for a test drive and check if it has the vibrations at 65 to 70mph. If it does walk away as there isn't a fix for it and it doesn't look like there will be on either.

 

[MG Clive]

Take it for a test drive and check if it has the vibrations at 65 to 70mph. If it does walk away as there isn't a fix for it and it doesn't look like there will be on either.

If there's no fix for this vibration problem, won't they all have it?

 

[salty]

If there's no fix for this vibration problem, won't they all have it?

Nope. It's sheer pot luck! A long test drive is needed, including a decent motorway drive. That's essential.
One good thing though, it's got a Black badge, they are definitely, faster!

 

[jamherber]

If there's no fix for this vibration problem, won't they all have it?

No the problem seems to vary in intensity from car to car (so the assumption is variable tolerances on the parts causing the issue). I have driven one with zero vibrations but it seems a majority of them have if built between summer 23 & Dec 23, hence test drive essential.

 

[JonnyG]

If there's no fix for this vibration problem, won't they all have it?

As above no one seems to know for sure. Newer built ones after a certain date (built after Nov 23?) may not have it, some older ones seem to have it quite bad and some only minor.

For me, cruising at around 67-70mph, uphill and on a slight left hand curve is always the worst and will always bring on the vibe through the steering wheel. The better (smoother) the road surface the more noticeable the vibe. Apart from that mine's pretty minor.

If you can test drive it then you really have no excuse to not do so thoroughly at the above speeds for a good length of time. You are in a very lucky position to do so .

Given the black badge mod someone must have sold that car quite quickly. If you mod a car you usually intend on keeping it longer than 6 months IMHO.

Nice colour btw

 

[Chrisdriving]

Maybe they sold it because it vibrated?

 

[salty]

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Maybe they sold it because it vibrated?

Possibly, hence a Test drive, absolutely essential.
Perhaps they thought the Black badge, would cure the Vibe. If only!

 

[OriginalBigAl]

Just a thought , they may take you for a test drive ( not allowing you to drive ? ) are the vibes detectable as a passenger? at the speeds and conditions they normally occur . Question , for qualifying members and spouses.

 

[salty]

Just a thought , they may take you for a test drive ( not allowing you to drive ? ) are the vibes detectable as a passenger? at the speeds and conditions they normally occur . Question , for qualifying members and spouses.

Then you wouldn't, entertain it. End of.

 

[JonnyG]

........are the vibes detectable as a passenger? at the speeds and conditions they normally occur . Question , for qualifying members and spouses.

None have been detectable by any of my passengers

 

[jamherber]

Non have been detectable by any of my passengers

Same

 

[MG Clive]

Thanks all, I'll be seeing/driving/buying it tomorrow, so I'll let you know

 

[Chrisdriving]

Good luck

 

[salty]

Thanks all, I'll be seeing/driving/buying it tomorrow, so I'll let you know

Good luck. If it's a good un. You'll love it!

 

[MG Clive]

Good luck. If it's a good un. You'll love it!

Thanks, I didn't dare go at my age, lol

 

[salty]

Thanks, I didn't dare go at my age, lol

Course you could have, ages got nowt to do with it. But Grey is nice.

 

[JonnyG]

Thanks all, I'll be seeing/driving/buying it tomorrow, so I'll let you know

Hope all goes well and you have a vibe free test drive

Would you be keeping your MG3 Hybrid or trading up ?

 

[bedsev]

Enjoy, fingers crossed that you love it