Ben welcome to the list.
On Sun, 28 Sep 1997 10:24:41 -0400 Benjamin Ruset <bruset@monmouth.com>
writes:
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>Okay, how many times have you seen this thread?
>
>I'm strongly considering getting a MGB. I'd prefer the chrome bumpers,
but
>if anybody could tell me a good reason why these cars are as
good/superior
>to the earlier MGs, let me know!
>
>What I'm specificly looking for is:
>
>A solid car (little/no rust)
>Leather Interior
>Decent running engine (miles kinda irrelevant)
>5 speed manual (I _loathe_ automatics!)
>A top that doesn't let *too* much water in
>Heat in the winter!
>Room to install my in-dash CD player
Ben, that sounds like a Mi*ta.
>What is the typical longevity of the engine? I know that the typical
>longevity of the monsters that Detroit churned out between 1960-1975
will
>run well over 150k miles. How does this compare to the MG's little
engine
MG engines should last around 100,000 with proper maintenance.
>What should I look for when looking at a car for sale?
Make sure ALL the parts are there. Check your smog laws and make sure
required smog equipment is installed. Look for rust in the sill and
behind each wheel well as well as rust above rear wheel wells and under
the carpets.
Larry Hoy (MGB.Roadster@juno.com)
Denver, CO USA
1969 MGB Roadster
1987 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas
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