- 1. TR7 - Good or Bad? (score: 1)
- Author: Paul.Kile@Aerojet.com (KILE, PAUL D)
- Date: Mon, 1 Dec 1997 13:18:35 -0800
- There has been a lot of good vs. bad discussion about the TR7 the last few days, most centering on whether or not the car was any better or worse than its contemporaries. Well, I think that the key t
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00033.html (8,245 bytes)
- 2. Re: TR7 - Good or Bad? (score: 1)
- Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen)
- Date: Mon, 1 Dec 1997 18:27:28 -0500
- Hi Paul: Sorry, but long before I owned an MG it was common knowledge amongst auto enthusiasts that the TR7 was c**p and as ugly as a board fence. It represented everything that was wrong with Britis
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00057.html (9,920 bytes)
- 3. Re: TR7 - Good or Bad? (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lishego <mikesl@tartan.sapc.edu>
- Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 21:12:57 -0800
- How odd...Other than the "ugly as a board fence" part, this is every mechanic's reaction when I tell them that my other car is a MGB... I suppose the old saying is true..."Education is the key." I wo
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00064.html (8,495 bytes)
- 4. Re: TR7 - Good or Bad? (score: 1)
- Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen)
- Date: Mon, 1 Dec 1997 23:57:57 -0500
- Hi Michael: Thanks for the kind words. Its always a bit difficult to pin the blame on any one thing. Part of the problem in Britain was Labour governments. However a good deal of blame must lie with
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00101.html (13,503 bytes)
- 5. Re: TR7 - Good or Bad? (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lishego <mikesl@tartan.sapc.edu>
- Date: Tue, 02 Dec 1997 02:35:49 -0800
- That's where I might have to differ on this argument. Didn't Chrysler almost disappear in the late eighties/early ninties? I remember hearing rumours about their demise, but no talk of what would be
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00103.html (8,533 bytes)
- 6. Re: TR7 - Good or Bad? (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Raby <philip.raby@eos-magazine.com>
- Date: Tue, 2 Dec 97 11:31:17 -0000
- Now hang on, an American calling the British arrogant?? :-) I've seen far more Japanese cars in the US than in Britain or Europe. The US car industry was a joke until a couple of years ago, when it
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00110.html (10,568 bytes)
- 7. Re: TR7 - Good or Bad? (score: 1)
- Author: David Knowles <dknowles@uk.b-r.com>
- Date: Tue, 2 Dec 1997 12:57:00 -0000
- major snip <<A kind of national arrogance>> John: There is truth of some of what you say, but be careful when branding a whole country on the basis of the bad management of parts of its industry. I w
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00115.html (8,953 bytes)
- 8. Re: TR7 - Good or Bad? (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Tue, 2 Dec 1997 10:34:34 -0500
- Hey, you can trash our cars and technology, but don't go insulting our Harleys! -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the ONLY problem. '74 Midget & '71 parts ca
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00130.html (8,184 bytes)
- 9. Re: TR7 - Good or Bad? (score: 1)
- Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen)
- Date: Tue, 2 Dec 1997 11:27:50 -0500
- Hi Philip: While I realize that I neglected to mention it, as I had assumed that my e-mail address would announce the fact, I am not an American but a proud member of the Commonwealth and recognize E
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00138.html (16,880 bytes)
- 10. Re: TR7 - Good or Bad? (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Raby <philip.raby@eos-magazine.com>
- Date: Tue, 2 Dec 97 18:56:55 -0000
- Sorry John, I didn't notice your email address. [snip] Not much, but it's not where the money comes from, it's how it's used. The UK has a wealth of automotive talent, remember that we're the centre
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00143.html (12,960 bytes)
- 11. Re: TR7 - Good or Bad? (score: 1)
- Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>
- Date: Tue, 02 Dec 1997 12:06:59 -0800
- Very true, also England is the centre of Indy car technology! Regards, Simon -- Simon Matthews Avant! Corporation Phone: (510) 413-8820 Fax: (510) 413-8080 E-mail: simon_matthews@avanticorp.com
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00147.html (8,275 bytes)
- 12. Re: TR7 - Good or Bad? (score: 1)
- Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
- Date: Tue, 02 Dec 1997 16:47:54 EST
- Hey Phil, I think he just made your point about Arrogant Americans :>) Rick Morrison 72 MGBGT 74 Midget On Tue, 02 Dec 1997 07:33:03 -0500 The Richards <smrm@coastalnet.com> writes:
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00159.html (11,224 bytes)
- 13. Re: TR7 - Good or Bad? (score: 1)
- Author: mgbob@juno.com (ROBERT G. HOWARD)
- Date: Tue, 02 Dec 1997 18:33:11 EST
- Right! They're not called "Hawgs" without reason. POS--who would want one? Engines 1200cc or so -- XPAG engines are 1248cc. Loud, crude. Obligatory leather jacket. Occasional foxy passenger. Bob
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00170.html (8,481 bytes)
- 14. Re: TR7 - Good or Bad? (score: 1)
- Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein)
- Date: Tue, 02 Dec 1997 22:10:43 EST
- You missed the point, Bob. The reasons you cite are THE very reasons to own one. Larry Dickstein bugide@juno.com There is no problem that cannot be solved with either a checkbook or high explosives.
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00177.html (8,662 bytes)
- 15. Re: TR7 - Good or Bad? (score: 1)
- Author: JustBrits@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 3 Dec 1997 20:38:24 -0500 (EST)
- << Subj: Re: TR7 - Good or Bad? Date: 97-12-03 20:28:21 EST From: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein) Sender: owner-mgs@autox.team.net Reply-to: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein) To: mgbob@juno.com CC:
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00238.html (8,318 bytes)
- 16. Re: TR7 - Good or Bad? (score: 1)
- Author: Ray McCrary <spook01@mindspring.com>
- Date: Thu, 04 Dec 1997 15:41:14 -0600
- Wonder which US company will buy RR now that its' for sale?
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00285.html (17,796 bytes)
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