tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post8025641798255943278..comments2024-03-22T11:55:50.335+13:00Comments on Not PC: MG motoring essentialsPeter Cresswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10699845031503699181noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post-24025153804692477832014-09-09T21:32:17.268+12:002014-09-09T21:32:17.268+12:00 Some MGs have character/charm but they are among ... Some MGs have character/charm but they are among the least rational cars you could buy.Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post-26469309674715500642014-09-09T20:19:17.698+12:002014-09-09T20:19:17.698+12:00As the owner of a pretend MG (1997 Rover MGF), I c...As the owner of a pretend MG (1997 Rover MGF), I can confirm the more modern variants retained all of the charm of the older ones, which you've articulated most adequately. The only thing I'd add is that on the modern as with the historic, the roof is there merely for decoration. It serves absolutely no useful purpose whatever, especially during winter in Auckland!The Gantt Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16738057620786682519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post-21769450273357711502014-09-09T19:08:39.566+12:002014-09-09T19:08:39.566+12:00The essentials are: leather seats, at least 6 cyli...The essentials are: leather seats, at least 6 cylinders. 1/2. Sorry red midget.<br />Sam Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09035978404256500568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post-1266345748767788442014-09-09T17:47:24.395+12:002014-09-09T17:47:24.395+12:00The only British car I ever owned, was a car I got...The only British car I ever owned, was a car I got to know very well. <br />For some reason, it picked up a habit of needing repairs by the end of the week, which I always did over the weekend. I gave up when the thrust bearing in the clutch seized as this was going to be a major hassle to fix.<br />By this time I had rebuilt the Alternator, fixed the float bowl in the Carb, replaced the leaking fuel tank, replaced the back brake shoes & seals, & stopped a water leak from the radiator.<br />I sold it in the end to a young student for a pittance, just to get rid of it.<br /><br />B. WhiteheadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post-43877523720862869242014-09-09T16:54:03.439+12:002014-09-09T16:54:03.439+12:00MGs; OMG! I had the misfortune of working on them ...MGs; OMG! I had the misfortune of working on them in the old "New Zealand Motor Corp" days back in the mid-late 70's. Nothing but rust buckets with very bad water leaks through the roof & oil leaks everywhere. Just awful- everybody goaned when 1 came in for service or repair or the infernal 'find the water leak' request. The other major problem was the wait for spare parts to ship from England (6 months for a side windows). An MG owner knocked a Hells Angels Biker off his Harley & for months we had damaged MG's brought in for repair done by the BIkers who took revenge on any MG they came across.<br /><br />They do look good however, but I still cringe when I see one today.<br /><br />IvanK<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post-58521530968311319702014-09-09T15:43:04.803+12:002014-09-09T15:43:04.803+12:00Much more fun if Mrs H doesn't come, because I...Much more fun if Mrs H doesn't come, because I take the train from Chch to Picton: brilliant ride sitting in the diner. Only operated summer now however.Mark Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02541153163041831880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post-34755089860819259612014-09-09T15:24:08.289+12:002014-09-09T15:24:08.289+12:00@Mark: You clearly have far too much stuff. Does M...@Mark: You clearly have far too much stuff. Does Mrs H. really need to come too? ;^)Peter Cresswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699845031503699181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post-85820410441981847912014-09-09T14:53:30.953+12:002014-09-09T14:53:30.953+12:00Always thought it would be fun driving an MG, thou...Always thought it would be fun driving an MG, though haven't done so yet. Plus the main use for our car is getting myself, Mrs H, dog, up to ten client files, laptop, iPads and other items of office, clothes, booze and food between Mahau Sound and Geraldine: I don't fancy my chances.Mark Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02541153163041831880noreply@blogger.com