Is a 2012 Second-hand MG6 Still Worth Buying?
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Under normal conditions of various automotive indices, a 2012 second-hand MG6 is still worth buying. Below is a detailed introduction about MG cars: Overview: MG cars generally refer to MG. MG, a century-old British sports car brand. MG, short for Morris-Garages, was established in Oxford, UK in 1924. The development history of MG is one of the most important parts of the British and even the world's automotive industry history. Others: MG cars use the highly dynamic, firm, and stable octagonal shape of the Anglican Church's celestial vault as the MG emblem. It exudes the noble traditional temperament and spirituality, and also symbolizes passion and loyalty.
Last month, I helped a friend inspect a 2012 MG6. The 1.8T engine delivers pretty punchy acceleration, but the fuel consumption is honestly not low—it easily hits 11L/100km in city driving with AC on. The current second-hand price of around 30,000 RMB is indeed tempting, but there are several major issues to watch out for: the dry dual-clutch transmission tends to jerk when shifting between 1st and 3rd gears as it ages, so test this thoroughly during inspection; the electronic parking brake module is prone to failure, costing nearly 2,000 RMB to repair; and the rear suspension trailing arm bushings inevitably age—if they squeak over speed bumps, be prepared to replace them. If you can live with these, it’s not a bad choice for commuting with an aftermarket CarPlay head unit installed.
Having repaired cars for ten years, I've seen quite a few old MG6 models, so let me share some practical insights. First, check if the manufacturing date on the nameplate is before April 2012. The plastic tee fitting for the turbo cooling hose in this batch tends to age and leak, directly leading to cylinder scoring. Then, lift the trunk mat and feel the spare tire well—the rear panel welds on this car are prone to rusting through, and a quick touch will reveal if it's been water-damaged. I recommend bringing an OBD scanner to read the fault codes; there are plenty of electronic issues that don't trigger dashboard warnings, like erratic window anti-pinch programs or failed automatic headlight adjustments, which can be particularly troublesome to fix.
