Robert-
OK, I will indulge you, and the list, even if it is at my own expense. A five
hours drive from where I live in Connecticut would take me to the following
locales:
Maine
South Central Pennsylvania
Well into upstate New York
Possibly Baltimore (doing 70-75mph)
Like I said in my post, I simply did not then, nor do I now have that kind of
time to devote looking for a car I might not even buy. For those of you who
read the news, I work in E-Commerce. My career simply does not afford me the
time to take the appropriate time off needed to see cars out of state,
nonetheless buy one. This would involve a return trip, given I actually
bought that car. I've heard too many tales of listers driving a few hundred
miles only to find a sub-par MG that did not meet their expectations, and
ended up being a complete waste of time. It was simply not an option for me.
I consider myself lucking to live where I do. Granted, MG prices are inflated
here, but there is a wealth of cars available. A patient buyer can find a perf
ectly good example at a fair price without ever having to cross state lines.
While I realize several of you are willing to do a nation-wide search for an
MG, either in perfect or restorable condition, I just don't have that luxury.
Apart from that, I simply wanted the right car (which I eventually got) and
to just ENJOY it, not spend vacation days and my money travelling all over
looking at cars I might not even buy. I looked at several MG's while
shopping, and called on dozens more. This was the right car at the right
price. I could easily sell it for far more than what I paid (but I won't).
Folks, the bottom line is that I love my MG. I love being an MG owner, and
being a member of a good club. In the end, I think it is pretty much
meaningless at this point to question how far I would be willing to drive to
buy an MG. Eventually, I may buy an MG BGT. And again, I will buy it
in-state. And again, I will make no apologies.
Sorry if I came off too strong,
Tom
78 MG Midget
95 Audi 90
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