On Fri, 6 Jul 2001, Barrie Robinson wrote:
> It is so sad to see the same consumerism ploys being used for the MG as are
> with every other damn thing out there. No longer is the product
> important. Quality assessment is an art no longer possessed by the
<snip>
> that the old chaps will buy the NEW MG instead of BMW, Merc, and such. The
> fact that the real MG was a cheap and cheerful blast-around-the-block ball
> of sheer delight matters not. They are not intent on continuing the MG
<snip>
Barrie, I think you are being a bit harsh (and jumping a bit too
quick). From the official (corporate) website, the Z cars start under
10K pounds on the road (so taxes and licensing is included in the
price). Every review I have read thusfar from people driving these
cars confirm that they live up to the sporting reputation MG has
earned. These cars appear to be very much "MG" automobiles.
(Note: The only reviews I have seen are on pro-MG biased websites, so
YMMV)
MG-Rover can't afford to live on what they have now. They have to
make a splash, so they can get some marketshare. These cars are
making that splash. Personally, I want an F. I have wanted an F
since 1995.
In short, don't knock the cars yet. Drive one first. Wait for it to
at least be available before you condemn the company. From what I
have seen, the current management is doing grant work (but then, in
comparison to BWM, how could they look bad).
--
Aaron Whiteman -- Thoughts of graduation vaguely apply.
My opinions are mine and do not reflect the views of the University.
'75 B
:wq
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