I have just purchased my first MG this week. (I'm more than slightly older
than 18 however!) I spent less than your price limit and found a very good
specimen. I, too wanted a chrome bumper, but I say buy the best car
available. I looked at a '73 that was a disaster that would've required a
lot of work to get up to snuff. What I found is a rubber bumpered '76 that
is in very good mechanical condition with a few dents and faded paint that
will be fairly easy to fix up. I'm on day 3 of MG ownership and I love the
feeling! I can't wait for my first top-down drive. (at least it didn't rain
today-we had a record 34+ in. from Nov-Feb)
Keep us informed of your progress!
Steve Conley
Marysville, WA USA
'76 MGB Roadster
GHN5UG393585G
mailto:swconley@foxinternet.net
MGB Online = http://web3.foxinternet.net/swconley
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of PBcrispie@aol.com
Sent: Friday, March 05, 1999 10:09 PM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Continuation of Buying my first MG
I'd like to clarify, that although im no mechanic, i know loosly how to fix
up
engines, from working on dirt bikes, and stuff like that. Also, I think my
mom was joking about the porsche. they seem to be up in the $30,000 price
range. Although I have a good cash flow (computer programming...) I don't
have more than $4000 to spend on the car. This shouldn't be a problem.
Insurance is no big deal for me either. Thanks for all the responses. It's
helped me to think through this purchase.
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