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- E32O CDi Sport, MX5 1.8 Sport, Range Rover 5.0 SC, BMW X1
A friend of ours wants (having tried our MX5) a "fun little car for summer" The main issue is a budget of no more than £1200.
At the moment they are set on a maximum of two seats and a manual hood (no T bar types) but otherwise are flexible.
The MG TF is a current favourite, it is a good looking car and there seems to be a number of reasonably priced ones around. I know they can have serious corrosion issues not just on the body but hidden deep in the rear and front subframes, I am also aware of issues with overheating and HG failure on some although most cars by now have had a HG change and a lot have had modified thermostats.
We have found some very useful buying advice so I think we have most things covered on what to look for, poke at and accept or walk away from but anything that the members here can add would be gratefully received.
The main question is: What are like to own and run? I understand that the later cars (circa 2003?) were conventionally sprung having dropped the hydragas of eralier version and are, consequently, a little stiffer in ride, anaecdotal evidence also suggests that they are quite sensitive to tyre type.
I think either the 1.6 or 1.8l egine would be acceptable so thoughts on either would be useful as well.
Thanks in advance!
At the moment they are set on a maximum of two seats and a manual hood (no T bar types) but otherwise are flexible.
The MG TF is a current favourite, it is a good looking car and there seems to be a number of reasonably priced ones around. I know they can have serious corrosion issues not just on the body but hidden deep in the rear and front subframes, I am also aware of issues with overheating and HG failure on some although most cars by now have had a HG change and a lot have had modified thermostats.
We have found some very useful buying advice so I think we have most things covered on what to look for, poke at and accept or walk away from but anything that the members here can add would be gratefully received.
The main question is: What are like to own and run? I understand that the later cars (circa 2003?) were conventionally sprung having dropped the hydragas of eralier version and are, consequently, a little stiffer in ride, anaecdotal evidence also suggests that they are quite sensitive to tyre type.
I think either the 1.6 or 1.8l egine would be acceptable so thoughts on either would be useful as well.
Thanks in advance!