Art Pfenninger wrote:
>
> If you started running from the MG keep running and don't look
> back. Unless you have deep pockets the car will kill you. Spark plug wires
> $149 american. Mirror glass (not the complete mirror) $50 American... get
> the picture.
> ...Art
>
> On Fri, 17 Oct 1997, Victoria & David Boyd wrote:
>
> > I guess Vicki forgot to say that we live near Picton, Ontario, Canada...
> > and today the CDN $ is about 70cents, US funds, so the $3,000 for
> > mechanical would probably be about 2100 US. (The shop, Long Run Imports,
> > charges about $45 CDN/ hour) and is highly regarded by import owners,
> > especially Jags, Bentleys, RR's and the flottila of sports car owners in
> > this area.
> >
> > We are both mightily impressed with the enthusiastic response we have had
> > from this link-site... as our search continues for the MG of our dreams I
> > took time today to look at an '81 Mercedes Benz 300TD station wagon... any
> > (polite) comments? anyone able to tell me about the possible mileage I
> > could expect from this deisel?
> >
> > Thanks..
> >
> > David
> >
> > ----------
> > > From: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
> > > To: Victoria & David Boyd <millview@limestone.kosone.com>;
> > mgs@autox.team.net
> > > Subject: Re: New to MG's and looking at a '69
> > > Date: Friday, October 17, 1997 2:27 AM
> > >
> > > Other than the body work? That leaves...
> > >
> > > ----------
> > > > -needs new springs
> > > > -rad has oil in coolant
> > > > -head gasket is blown (same as above )
> > > > -wiring broken to heater fan
> > > > -needs 5 new tires
> > > > -brakes on right side are oil soaked
> > > > -King pins are loose and need rebuild
> > > > -battery needs clean and refit.
> > > >
> > >
> > > Estimated cost of mechanics $3K not counting the paint and body work
> > > > Owner asking $6K+ and claims it's worth 8.
> > > >
> > > > Comments, opinions and advice is welcome, appreciated and required.
> > >
> > > Even without the 'run, don't walk' bodywork, the mechanic makes out
> > awfully
> > > well at $3k I think.
> > >
> > > Bring on the next contestant please...
> > >
> > > Phil Vanner
> > > Mk1 Midget
> >
Geez Art don't know where you are buying your parts but think you
should find a new supplier - $149 for wires?????
Rick
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