Yeah mate ive had the MG for 7 years so know the cars inside out, they're ok engines, just out dated now and not as tough as modern engines, but they just need looking after a lot more than other engines, too many people get them and think they're gonna last as long as other engines with little maintanace, this isnt the case as you've always got to be keeping check on water, oil (levels and temps). The majority of MGFs were bought and run into the ground by owners (or hairdressers if u like:hihi) that had graded up from small cars,the likes of clio, KA etc etc etc as they liked the look of the MG, but didnt know what they were taking on and thought they would run aswel as their previous car did without lifting the bonnet once in the life of the car, sadly thats not the case. Everyone knows a person like this,who doesnt know where the bonnet release on there car is (no comment on the sex of that person......) and everyone knows at least one person who has had a bad expierience with an MGF and i bet this person doesnt know where or how to check the levels in a car.
Its basically had everything done on it over the last 7 years , the Head gasket was replaced 20k ago,both coolant pipes under the car, brakes (discs, pads a few times and most of the brake lines) new hubs and wheels, full new hood, radiator, windscreen ( that was my fault oops) timing belt, water pump, clutch, clutch master cylinder (twice) full exhaust, too name a few not mention all the extra bits (wheels, skirts etc) its been well looked after and with no expense spared which is why its worth more to me to keep than to sell, for what i'd get for it, so afraid you'll not bring me to sell it
As for parts, they're as easy to get them as they are for any other car of they're age, just cos MG are gone isnt the end of the line, parts are actually cheaper these days.
Ahhhhhh, I love all the rivalry of the different marques, so for now i'll sit on the fence
Seriously tho, good forum .
Gary
