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19346 messages, Last post on Nov 27, 2009 at 11:43 AM
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Replying to: fintail (Jan 12, 2009 3:26 pm) Now, a full-on open racetrack? That might be a different story. Something popped up in the autoshopper that caught my eye this morning. A '74 MGBGT. Question is, for the same money, would I be better off with a Miata? My guess is yes, although I won't look nearly as cool. 
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Replying to: qbrozen (Jan 13, 2009 9:38 am) That MG looks very good, but I think the older ones are more highly regarded. |
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Replying to: xwesx (Jan 13, 2009 9:19 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Jan 13, 2009 9:38 am) If that B had overdrive (most do) that works and isn't rusted, it's a fun car and pretty comfy compared to an open B roadster. I notice the ad says "new carburetors". I hope they didn't put Webers on it, that would be unfortunate and troublesome.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 13, 2009 10:11 am) i searched and can't find any specs on the car. Weight and hp are the stats I was looking for. Would you call it more fun, less fun, or same fun compared to an '86 Alfa Spider? I showed the GT to the wife and she said "sweet looking, but it would be too slow for you." She's probably right.  Sure, I like the twisties and have fun, but I find a car that takes 9 secs or more to hit 60 gets on my nerves.
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Replying to: qbrozen (Jan 13, 2009 10:32 am) It's as much fun as the Alfa, maybe a little more in that it has a torquey engine and a nice exhaust note, whereas the Alfa is pretty gutless off the line and sounds like a can full of gnats. The Alfa is much more refined though. MGs are primitive in comparison, especially in the ride. The MGBGT is a very practical car, though. That hatch opens up and you can stuff a lot in there. Fun car for weekend trips, presuming you get there of course.
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Will the Fast and Furious fad ever die out ? link title |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 13, 2009 10:45 am) However who could deny that q needs another car?
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Replying to: guss (Jan 13, 2009 11:13 am)
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