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Re: New to MG's and looking at a '69

To: Victoria & David Boyd <millview@limestone.kosone.com>
Subject: Re: New to MG's and looking at a '69
From: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
Date: Sat, 18 Oct 1997 14:48:23 -0400 (EDT)
        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
> 


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