8th May 2021, 11:44
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Posted a thing or two
MG ZT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bikerdude666
I wouldn't have a problem with a government funded/part funded company. But I think the motoring press had already pretty much scuppered MGR's chances, the name had a bad reputation, and I don't think, regardless of how much money was invested, people would have seen beyond the badge. Plus, as much as I'd like to see the Rover name alive, they would have had to provide cars that the market place desires, which for me, would mean I would be unlikely to want a modern one anyway, very very few modern cars appeal to me, either interior or exterior, so I'll be keeping the ZT going as long as practical.
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Reminds me of the continuing hostility of the motoring press to anything UK made. The Quadratic steering wheel is an example. Stick it on an Allegro and give it some "well deserved stick". Stick on a Ferrari (if not Ferrari then another supercar it was) and the press had orgasms!
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