Advice needed please

[stevesav]

I need some advice please, my wife saw this car today and instantly fell in love with it I don't know much about them so am putting it over to those that do lol.
It has 47000 on the clock
Full service history
Head gasket has been done (with receipt)
2 previous owners
It will come with a full service & 3 months warranty
She is having a test drive in the morning so will have to wait and see what happens.
The salesman admitted that it is a bit over the top price wise but it is a very good example.
Any way all advice greatly received.
Cheers
Steve

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[windrush]

Looks very smart Steve keep up to date tomorrow

[MrDoodles]

Well if it's of any help, it's an MGF SE 120, 1st Reg 31/10/00. :)

It Retails at £1,775 at the mileage, so the Dealer needs to sharpen his pencil a bit! ;)

And if I was paying Retail money for it, I'd want the dent in the wing and the scrape on the back bumper doing properly! :(

[Petetourer]

Which model is it mate? Just a standard 1.8 :shrug:

Forget that, answered above.... ;)

I would say if you can get the price down a bit then it could be a good buy mate :shrug:

Nice to know that you have some warranty thrown in... If you cant get the price down enough then why not see if they will extend the warranty a little, say 6 or 12 months :shrug:

Sometimes dealers are more keen to do this as the cost to them is a lot less than to us ;)

[capese21]

Very very overpriced.

My next door neighbour had a P reg MGF in Solar red no rust HGF perfect.

Nothing wrong with it.

He could not sell it even for £300.

He would have given it to me for free but in London there is no parking and we only have one space on the drive.

I stood open mouthed as the scrapyard truck lifted it by dropping a chain through the windscreen and took it away.

Ed:(

[stevesav]

And if I was paying Retail money for it, I'd want the dent in the wing and the scrape on the back bumper doing properly! :([/QUOTE]

He said the wing and the bumper would be done, which is a bonus lol

[Spinal tap]

Looks very nice but as you said that price really is top dollar! Quick tip about the rear screen I learnt the hard way, make sure the screen is warm before you fold the roof or it will split. We got ours in November and as soon as soon as I opened it on fresh cold morning it split right down the middle. Let the heater warm the inside for a few minutes before opening, obviously with the nice weather we're having at the moment this won't be a problem.

[Terrorfex]

You really are in control here. If your wife loves the TF, you won't be short of options - both private and dealer - in obtaining one that fits the bill. That's a lot of money for an X-Reg, regardless of low mileage.

If you can't negotiate a lower price, I don't think you'll have trouble finding another TF for a more reasonable price.

[stevesav]

Which model is it mate? Just a standard 1.8 :shrug:

Forget that, answered above.... ;)

I would say if you can get the price down a bit then it could be a good buy mate :shrug:

Nice to know that you have some warranty thrown in... If you cant get the price down enough then why not see if they will extend the warranty a little, say 6 or 12 months :shrug:

Sometimes dealers are more keen to do this as the cost to them is a lot less than to us ;)
Cheers Pete, I asked him what the cash price would be & he said the same ( what happened to the days when cash got you some good deals)lol
Any way I think she only wants it so she can come to a couple of meets & the POL with me:D:D:D

[Petetourer]

Cheers Pete, I asked him what the cash price would be & he said the same ( what happened to the days when cash got you some good deals)lol
Any way I think she only wants it so she can come to a couple of meets & the POL with me:D:D:D


:D:D:D:D Well dont buy it then and then you get POL and other meets to yourself!! :shrug: :D:D :getmecoat:


Seriously though... There are a lot of these cars out there, so have a good look round first... I would not be buying it at screen price thats for sure, go armed with some other adverts for local cars that are cheaper, I would imagine you could find some quite easily :shrug:

[Petetourer]

Few that I found on the bay of fleas... ;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-MG-MGF-1-8I-VVC-GREY-Convertible-MOT-May-13-Tax-Jan-13-/140825373257?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item20c9d8aa49

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-MG-MGF-1-8I-VVC-GREEN-with-matching-hardtop-/140806624609?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item20c8ba9561

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-54-MG-MGF-TF-1-8-135-/180922461483?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a1fd1ad2b

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-MGF-MGF-1-8i-SE-/251126448584?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a784d81c8

[Jay160]

very very over priced

like most fs and tfs are hardly fetching much these days .. see some silly prices on the fore courts

ive a trophy blue tf with 11 spokes upgraded to trophy blue aps 52plate 57k

shiney as hell and i still carnt shift it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tltOFUx3Et8

theres much better out there ;)

[sikelsh]

The year is a good one, its MY2000, it's the last version they did before the TF came along.

If its a 120 then I assume automatic, which is a bonus for the ladies, as th clutch can be at a funny angle for people with smaller feet.

The ride will be terrible, they bang and crash, no refinement at all, and are terrible on motorways, especially with the roof up, so don't expect a smooth ride i suggest a long test drive.

Fantastic cars though :D and I really want another.

Price is too much though, £1800 or find another for me, messenger had a similar one for sale, not sure if he still does.

Edit> link to car, doesn't say sold, but was some months ago
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=111173
Simon

[Dorset Bob]

I think the 120 is the standard 1.8i available as a manual or steptronic.
If it was me, I would go for a VVC version as the extra 25 bhp or so, makes it a better car to drive.

I did around 100,000 miles in my MGF VVC, a good car but do not expect the build quality of a 75.
My one did eat shocks, wheel bearings, track rod ends etc. Never had that on a car before and I think it is underpinned by the suspension system that was used.
Tyres too, due to the hydrolastic system that was either too high or too low, depending on when it was pumped up.

Agree with the posts, this car is well over-priced!

[MrDoodles]

If I was thinking about putting £2,500 into an MG (T)F, I'd be having a look at these! ;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300738409886?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230837712864?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261080243667?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Steve916]

If I was thinking about putting £2,500 into an MG (T)F, I'd be having a look at these! ;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300738409886?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230837712864?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261080243667?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

The sunspot yellow one is nice:}
Get that one Steve, Get that one Steve:D:D

[MrDoodles]

The sunspot yellow one is nice:}
Get that one Steve, Get that one Steve:D:D

Would be my choice too! :)

Looks stunning in Sunlight! :drool4:

[stevesav]

Hey guys (PETE & MARK) thanks for all the links to some very nice cars, her head is spinning now lol (well she is a woman):}, so gonna sleep on it & see how she feels in the morning.
Thanks
Steve

[pab]

Would be my choice too! :)

Looks stunning in Sunlight! :drool4:Totally agree,the colour is awesome in the sunlight.The car in my opinion has got the better interior of the trio.

[MrDoodles]

Hey guys (PETE & MARK) thanks for all the links to some very nice cars, her head is spinning now lol (well she is a woman):}, so gonna sleep on it & see how she feels in the morning.
Thanks
Steve

You are very welcome! :)

Just promise us that you won't pay a penny over £1,775 for that X plate! ;)

[Petetourer]

Hey guys (PETE & MARK) thanks for all the links to some very nice cars, her head is spinning now lol (well she is a woman):}, so gonna sleep on it & see how she feels in the morning.
Thanks
Steve

No worries mate.... ;)

Just get it done before the 26th... :D

Then you can T4 the new one as well ;) I believe Phil can do the whole range :D

[Petetourer]

Well ? ? ? ? ? ?? :shrug: :D :D :D

[stevesav]

Well she got the car (pick it up in a couple of weeks). Got £250 knocked of it plus the warranty has been extended to 6 months, still over priced but she loves it so who am i to argue lol. Have to say it is a very nice car and it drives realy well. And if she is happy so am I;););)

[Petetourer]

Wel she got the car (pick it up in a couple of weeks). Got £250 knocked of it plus the warranty has been extended to 6 months, still over priced but she loves it so who am i to argue lol. Have to say it is a very nice car and it drives realy well. And if she is happy so am I;););)


The main thing is that she is happy mate... ;)

She not gonna have it in time for Phil to give it the once over on the 26th then :shrug:

[stevesav]

The main thing is that she is happy mate... ;)

She not gonna have it in time for Phil to give it the once over on the 26th then :shrug:

She couldnt make it on the 26th anyway mate as she is working:( i will speak to Phil and see if he can T4 it and if so run it over to his place and get it checked over.

[Petetourer]

She couldnt make it on the 26th anyway mate as she is working:( i will speak to Phil and see if he can T4 it and if so run it over to his place and get it checked over.


Well at least that means you get the day to yourself then :D:D:getmecoat:

All good mate... Good luck with the new motor :cool:

[Johnny the Fox]

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It is an MGF SE in Wedgwood Blue apparently only 500 made in this colour:D

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:D:D:D

[stevesav]

Hi John, I couldn't remember what colour Jackies car was lol (its an age thing)lol, at least who I know who to ask for advice when we need it:}.
Hope you are both ok mate.
Steve

[mmarks]

I had a 2001 MGF couple of years ago, loved it to pieces and a great community (just like here).

I did have HGF but if it is done properly and the coolant checked, shouldn't be a major problem.

I did replace the plastic rear window for a glass one (heated), only cost 200 pounds and very simple to fit. The plastic one soon discolours and splits.

Only other observation I have is that, during the appalling snow we had, my MGF was about the only car that made it to work. I passed stranded BMWs, Fords, 4x4s - everything - mine just ploughed through. Must have really annoyed other car drivers stuck as this little MG just carried on going!

Did give me backache though!!!!!!

Michael

[Johnny the Fox]

Hi John, I couldn't remember what colour Jackies car was lol (its an age thing)lol, at least who I know who to ask for advice when we need it:}.
Hope you are both ok mate.
Steve

We are both okay Steve and the F is a cracking little motor handles well with a good turn of speed. Need to keep the cooling system in tip top condition, antifreeze strength and the check the coolant pipes under the car. Also water pumps prone to leaking. Just replaced the timing belt, water pump and tensioner. Plus new pads and discs all round. I drive it more than Jackie:D

[Dorset Bob]

I did have HGF but if it is done properly and the coolant checked, shouldn't be a major problem.

A good looking car, I like the colour!

Talking of HGF and coolant, one thing that caught me out, with my MGF, was the coolant pipes that run under the car from the radiator at the front to the engine bay at the back.
They are huge and made of mild steel, so it is a question of when (rather than if) they corrode and perforate, leaking coolant.
Stainless after-market ones are available and a very worthwhile mod.

[stevesav]

A good looking car, I like the colour!

Talking of HGF and coolant, one thing that caught me out, with my MGF, was the coolant pipes that run under the car from the radiator at the front to the engine bay at the back.
They are huge and made of mild steel, so it is a question of when (rather than if) they corrode and perforate, leaking coolant.
Stainless after-market ones are available and a very worthwhile mod.

Hi Bob, thanks for the information re the coolant pipes, if I remember correctly the salesman did say that it had the stainless steel ones fitted already, but it will be one of the first things I will be checking when she gets it home. As my 75 is a 1.8T I am fully aware of keeping a keen eye on the coolant, and I also have a stainless steel gerryT piece fitted to mine:):)