You misunderstood me, I think. I said CAR prices are higher in the UK,
not parts prices (about which I have no idea). I was referring the the
"car for sale" ads, not the parts supplier ads.
wizardz had this to say:
>...you have that backwards don't you Max??
>
>example: a head here would cost you $500-$700 USD complete here in the states
>in the UK the same head can be had for 195 PBS
>195BPS times 1.60 USD (present exchange rate of 1.60USD to 1PBS )
>would only be $312.00 USD and that's from a reputable retailer. Include
>$100 USD
>for shipping and you'd still come out ahead.
>check your info again.
>
>The UK now treats MG, Triumphs, etc like the US did VW bugs in the 70's
>and 80's.
>There are repair shops on every corner and a ton more junk yards with
>parts there
>then here in the US. Good condition vehicle bring a higher price, but
>that's because there are fewer
>of them. There are alot more average condition cars running around.
>We (the US) all want superior condition vehicles. Call it ego or what ever
>but we want what we want.
>
>Their (the UK's) supply is higher and the demand ...well, is 'run of the
>mill'
>The US supply companies get away with the prices they charge the
>population of MG lovers
>here because we are willing to let them.
>
>Let's face it. Their in it for the money. That's what a business is for.
>If it weren't profitable
>they'd be out of business by now.
>
>The common man doesn't know the names/addresses / existance of the average
>street corner
>parts supplier in the UK. Just like they wouldn't know the
>names/address/phone #'s of the local
>Colonial/Pep Boys/Napa/etc stores here in the US.
>
>...example: the electric window kits for the B use to sell for $499.00USD
> in VB, they went on close out sale
>for 299.00 (that's when I bought them.) Who can tell me the
>manufacturer's name and address
>of the window kit?
>
>the second set I bought only cost me $264.57 USD including shipping, when
>I bought that set
>directly from the manufacturer's prime distrinbutor in England.
>
>
>my $.02 YMMV (flame suit on)
>
>Paul Tegler
>1973 BGT - Daily Driver
>1975 Spitfire -in Cherry Shape
>1980 Spitfire w/ O/D - in re-hab
>
>email: wizardz@maxinter.net or wizardz@toad.net
>http://www.amdyne.net/~ptegler/mgmain.htm
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
>Cc: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
>Date: Monday, June 14, 1999 4:43 PM
>Subject: Re: Car Pricing Guide
>
>
>I have noticed from the ads in the UK magazines that prices are much
>higher there than in North America, probably due to supply (low) and
>demand (high). Good thing we drive on the other side of the road or all
>our cars would wind up over there...
>
>Charley & Peggy Robinson had this to say:
>>
>> Hmmm, according to this guide, my '69 B is worth around $4K. I'd
>>never get it around here.
>>
>>> The URL for the Thoroughbred and Classic Cars Price Guide is:
>>>
>>> http://specialcar.com/priceguide/
>
>
>
>--
>
>Max Heim
>'66 MGB GHN3L76149
>Runs great,
>looks particularly bad since some SUV clown backed into it.
>If you're near Mountain View, CA,
>it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
>
>
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
Runs great,
looks particularly bad since some SUV clown backed into it.
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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