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    looking to buy an mg

    does anyone here own one?

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    They are fun to drive but total crap, zero quality. If you like working on it all the time and replacing the same parts over and over.
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    Had a Triumph Spitfire once.

    Great car once I replaced the entire electrical system, harness and connectors. British cars are notorious for having very poor electrical systems.

    Rust is or will be a major problem.
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    Can you specify what type of MG you'd like, they're are many to chose from.

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    MGA; MGB; or MGC?
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    Quote Originally Posted by fastblackmerc View Post
    Had a Triumph Spitfire once.

    Great car once I replaced the entire electrical system, harness and connectors. British cars are notorious for having very poor electrical systems.

    Rust is or will be a major problem.
    My uncle had a Spitfire project car for like 20 years, scrapped it all a few months ago.

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    I owned a new 1962 MGA. I was young enough to put up with the absolute POS it and the MGB I bought as a replacement after I wrecked it were. I would not recommend. The Healey at least had the size and power to be really fun and the Sunbeam Tiger I would play with again but stay away from Morris Garage. Electronics, toy engines and absolutely no ability to resist rust .....nightmare city. If you have an unlimited budget and an english passion try the even older MG models...same problems but at least they are unique and fun toys. Carry your AAA card so you will have a ride back home. Dennis
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    Got money?

    - Limited edition conversion
    - 4.8 liter aluminum Rover engine
    - The Rover block was used by the MG Factory in the MGB GT
    - Edelbrock 4 barrel carburetor and manifold
    - Ron Davis aluminum radiator
    - Rover 5-speed transmission
    - Moser engineering rear end
    - Factory record from British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certifying original limited edition Triple Black car



    http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...&entryRow=1293

    Engine pics here ^^^

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    Forgot only the fake buick port holes.Dennis
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hotrauder View Post
    I owned a new 1962 MGA. I was young enough to put up with the absolute POS it and the MGB I bought as a replacement after I wrecked it were. I would not recommend. The Healey at least had the size and power to be really fun and the Sunbeam Tiger I would play with again but stay away from Morris Garage. Electronics, toy engines and absolutely no ability to resist rust .....nightmare city. If you have an unlimited budget and an english passion try the even older MG models...same problems but at least they are unique and fun toys. Carry your AAA card so you will have a ride back home. Dennis
    The older MG's were the bomb, having about 2 inches of clearance under the vehicle. The newer one just didn't have as much fun factor.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hotrauder View Post
    Forgot only the fake buick port holes.Dennis
    The engine is a Buick.
    1/4 Mile Time 11.542 @ 121.19 MPH
    195,000 Miles & 275+ Runs Down the 1,320’
    541.57 RWHP & 476.64 RWTQ on DynoJet
    Tuned by Aric at Injected Engineering
    Vortech Super Charger V-2 “T” Trim, 19 PSI
    8 Rib Belt, Innovators West 10% Overdrive Dampner
    Air to Air Intercooler, Mini-race Bypass
    Ford Cobra Remanufactured Long Block
    Snow Performance Water-Methanol Injection
    Kooks Headers & X Pipe
    GT MAF, 60lb injectors, Dash 8, Aero Rails, Twin Ford GT Pumps,
    Kinsler Fuel Filter, Kenne Bell Boost-A-Pump
    Monroe Sensatrac, Metco Control Arms, Addco Rear Sway Bar
    31 Ford Spline Axles & Detroit Truetrac, 4:10 Ford Racing Gears
    Dynotech MMC Driveshaft
    A-1 Performance Trans, Forced Tailshaft Lube, Carbon Clutches
    3,500 RPM Stall Precision Industries Torque Converter
    B&M Deep Finned Trans Pan
    AeroForce Scan Gauges , Auto Meter Oil, Fuel & Boost Gauges
    Kenny Brown Dead Pedal, 35% Tint, Silver Star Head Lights
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    i like the mgb or the miget but ow i'm not so sure

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ozark Marauder View Post
    Got money?

    - Limited edition conversion
    - 4.8 liter aluminum Rover engine
    - The Rover block was used by the MG Factory in the MGB GT
    - Edelbrock 4 barrel carburetor and manifold
    - Ron Davis aluminum radiator
    - Rover 5-speed transmission
    - Moser engineering rear end
    - Factory record from British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certifying original limited edition Triple Black car



    http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...&entryRow=1293

    Engine pics here ^^^

    OZ
    that is one nice car with a v8 thats sick

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