16 replies to this topic

[MiniDick]

I've just started a resto on a Metro, it's one of the last Mk2's (998 A+) and is in mint condition, 41k on the clock (always felt a bit sorry for Metros)
The problem I have is that sourcing parts and info is a bit hard, I've managed to find some bits from Best Of British in Darlaston (excellent place) but other than that, it's like searching for gold dust. Ebay is a bit pricey (I'm not paying £80 for a set of tatty Metro alloys with crap tyres) Just wondered if anyone knows of any decent places in the west midlands for Metro parts?

[Guess-Works.com]

Aslong as you're not after an engine, I would personally scalp ebay for metro's which have been bought for the engine and are then being sold... nothing better than another car as a source for spares....

However, I do have a brand spankers pair of metro radius arms if you're after some

[nathansminis]

join up to either www.metroownersclub.org or www.metropower.org.uk and have a hunt in the for sale sections.

there is an amazing stock of parts held at 'the barn' owned by members of the metro owners club, located in Wetherby.

"The barn is currently the home to aprox 20 x AR/MG cars and thousands of new and used Austin rover/Rover and MG parts"

join up and have a look round!

[mgmin]

I used to buy & sell a few Metro's - I might still have a few parts lying around, I'll have a shufty in the shed later & see if there's anything you can have.

[Dan]

Moved to General Chat. Despite what Leyland thought at the time, a Metro is not a Mini!

[silva_mini]

This website may be of some use aswell, plenty of metro owners with parts one here http://www.triple-m.co.uk/

[davidv]

Try Copes Earlswood breakers yard by Solihull:01564 703414.Or Macadown Spares by Chelmsley wood and sheldon :0121 7795087.

[MiniDick]

Thanks for the replies everyone!! I wasn't actually looking for a Metro as I wanted another Mini. I stumbled on it really and I decided to have it. Engine-wise I'm not worried as I can go to the Minispares near to me, it's just other bits and bobs I'm having problems sourcing.

I've tried joining the Metro owners club but I think I have to use a non web based email address.....which I can't remember at all. Will definately have a look into the suggestions!

[taffy1967]

Moved to General Chat. Despite what Leyland thought at the time, a Metro is not a Mini!

Shame this forum doesn't think the same about the BMW hatchback and no I'm not BINI bashing, just proving a point because the BINI effectively replaced the Metro (it got shown to the press on TV around the time the Rover 100 got axed).

[MiniDick]

Moved to General Chat. Despite what Leyland thought at the time, a Metro is not a Mini!

I'd still rather drive my Metro than a BINI

I honestly can't stand the Rover 100 K-series and the main decision for having the Metty (I was looking for another Mini project at the time) was -

1) price (£195 with MOT)
2) Condition (NO rust whatsoever, which is a miracle)
3) My familiarity with the A-series
4) I'm not paying daft money for a rusting heap of a Mini "project" and I really love the Mini but a rust heap is a rust heap, no matter what car it is.
5) No matter what the Metro flamers say (and it seems ok to flame Metros), they ain't bad cars (apart from the *melon* hydragas suspension)

[Jordie]

ive got a brand new radius arm to suit a metro its for sale too.

Jordie

[olds_kool_lews]

i got a metro i want rid of, ive had the engine and front brakes, but the rest is still there, 1 owner from new, 3 door variety, in red, done 37k on the clock, but no engine lol pm me if your interested in doing a deal, good for parts etc, interior is very good!

Edited by olds_kool_lews, 17 April 2010 - 08:34 AM.

[davidv]

They are good value for money and as you said the Engine is a mini one.One without Rot makes good sence for a daily Driver.I have had three of them in the past.The best one was the MK1 White turbo model but it cost tons on rebuilds.

[1380rich]

Moved to General Chat. Despite what Leyland thought at the time, a Metro is not a Mini!

Shame this forum doesn't think the same about the BMW hatchback and no I'm not BINI bashing, just proving a point because the BINI effectively replaced the Metro (it got shown to the press on TV around the time the Rover 100 got axed).

haha well said .. a metro's more of a mini than a bmw hatchback! the metro owners club is really usefull

[mininuts]

Moved to General Chat. Despite what Leyland thought at the time, a Metro is not a Mini!

Shame this forum doesn't think the same about the BMW hatchback and no I'm not BINI bashing, just proving a point because the BINI effectively replaced the Metro (it got shown to the press on TV around the time the Rover 100 got axed).

haha well said .. a metro's more of a mini than a bmw hatchback!

Exactly, couldn't have put it better meself.

I like A series Metros Had a Mk1 MG 1300 and a Mk2 MG in the 80's after my first minis. They were great but, the mini bug bit again

Good on you for choosing a Metro to restore. To quote an old cliche "you don't see em about anymore", and after all they are a part of the Minis history.