Tom
Go to http://carver.holycross.edu/users/staff/kscott/index.htm and you
will see a 1977 MGB with 160,000+ miles on it. I bought it with 78,000 miles
on it and restored the heck out of it (body wise). The engine is still
incredibly strong and I have done nothing to the internals other than
religiously change the oil & filter every 3000 miles. If the basic maintenance
tasks of lube, oil change etc. are performed I think these LBCs would last
almost forever. Whoever bought this car, even with all those miles, would be
getting a good vehicle. What I'm saying, I guess, is look not only at the
odometer but also at how it got those miles and how it was maintained (if this
is possible). Good luck.
Ken Scott
77 MGB
>>> <Tomsjetta@aol.com> 07/15/99 12:11AM >>>
I would like to thank all of those who welcomed me to this list, I am sure I
will gain alot of knowledge here about all things MG.
As I search for my MGB of choice, how concerned should I be about the car's
mileage? Note, I haven't considered anything with over 80k miles, and when I
buy one, I'm guessing I'll put on between 2-3k miles annum. I sort of get the
feeling that this is a non-issue in several respects. Is this true? I've seen
40-50k mile examples that were dogs, yet have heard of 80k mile examples that
are nearly pristine.
I guess I'm trying to find a logic here-mind you, this will be my first
British car-I know I have much to learn, I suppose I'm just seeking some
reassurement. If you've any to offer, I will gladly accept.
Thanks,
Tom
PS. What watch to wear whilst driving an MG? Well, I have only one, a lovely
Wittnauer-it is very classy, very elegant without being gaudy or making me
feel like it's too good for my wrist. If I had a Patek, I'd be more at home
in an Aston DB-4 perhaps, but that just isn't me....
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