Honest John Plays a Blinder.

Abott10 · 28th March 2018, 19:02

A UK Motoring Journalist writes positively about MG and Rovers.

Honest John Plays a Blinder

bl52krz · 28th March 2018, 20:34

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Originally Posted by MGJohn

It is a rare refreshing change that any UK Motoring Journalist writes positively about MG and Rovers.

Here's a rare example.

Honest John Plays a Blinder

... and I still sincerely believe Clueless Clarkson played a part. My dislike for that individual is boundless. ...

Last paragraph. Could not agree more. Him and the media have a lot to answer for. Mind you, it was there loss and shows what sheep some people are.

Stickman · 29th March 2018, 06:14

I’ve always thought honest Johns views to be thoroughly unbiased and informative
Unlike some people whose views are clearly the opposite
I’m of the opinion ALL cars have their own particular faults and there’s no perfect car out there
Just pay a visit to yr local scrap yard and see the countless rows of supposedly superior german brands
When you look at the Japanese aisles you’ll notice the difference

Regards
Chris

cahill17 · 29th March 2018, 06:26

I visited my local scrapyard last week more BMWs in there than I could count

Stickman · 29th March 2018, 06:42

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Originally Posted by cahill17

I visited my local scrapyard last week more BMWs in there than I could count

My point exactly Alan

Regards
Chris

Comfortably Numb · 29th March 2018, 08:28

Pehaps the number of BMWs in the scrapyard is a reflection on the number on the road. These days, 7 out of 10 cars I see on the motorway seem to be German. Most of them will get to well over 100,000 miles, by which time depreciation and expensive dealer repairs makes them scrap-worthy to their owners, but probably a good buy to someone handy with spanners. I see more French cars in my local scrap yard - they just become an unreliable PITA. Jap stuff just keeps going until the rust gets it, or something does finally go wrong with it, and the owner panics! We carry on with our MGR products because they have character - like the British - great fun, but cussed and obstinate on a bad day!

Andy_with_a_screwdriver · 29th March 2018, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGJohn

It is a rare refreshing change that any UK Motoring Journalist writes positively about MG and Rovers.

Here's a rare example.

Honest John Plays a Blinder

... and I still sincerely believe Clueless Clarkson played a part. My dislike for that individual is boundless. ...

I watched a 2003 top gear last week on Dave. James May had picked a 75 for a Best British Car feature they did. He did his best to plug it's qualities despite being almost continually ridiculed by the others about having chrome, and him driving slowly etc , who chose a Morgan Plus 8 Hammond and a Noble M12 Clarkson.

Comfortably Numb · 29th March 2018, 22:52

I couldn't imagine my back, my wallet, or my sanity surviving the daily commute for long in either of the other 2. Guess I am a James May sort of bloke. Many years ago, my brother bought an Audi TT soft-top; he fancied driving down through France to his property there. After 18 months, he traded it for an A4 Avant TDi. It got him there just as quickly, more relaxed and fresher. And if he did get tired, he could recline the seats and go to sleep at an "Aire". The Rover feels special, polished, with the sun roof open, on a sunny Sunday drive around the Lakes. And when it's throwing it down over Shap, after a day at work, it feels safe, solid as a rock and comfortable.

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Stickman Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bordon Posts: 1,856 Thanks: 250 Thanked 403 Times in 352 Posts	I’ve always thought honest Johns views to be thoroughly unbiased and informative Unlike some people whose views are clearly the opposite I’m of the opinion ALL cars have their own particular faults and there’s no perfect car out there Just pay a visit to yr local scrap yard and see the countless rows of supposedly superior german brands When you look at the Japanese aisles you’ll notice the difference Regards Chris

29th March 2018, 08:28	#6
Comfortably Numb Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Penrith Posts: 1,336 Thanks: 165 Thanked 303 Times in 241 Posts	Pehaps the number of BMWs in the scrapyard is a reflection on the number on the road. These days, 7 out of 10 cars I see on the motorway seem to be German. Most of them will get to well over 100,000 miles, by which time depreciation and expensive dealer repairs makes them scrap-worthy to their owners, but probably a good buy to someone handy with spanners. I see more French cars in my local scrap yard - they just become an unreliable PITA. Jap stuff just keeps going until the rust gets it, or something does finally go wrong with it, and the owner panics! We carry on with our MGR products because they have character - like the British - great fun, but cussed and obstinate on a bad day!

29th March 2018, 22:52	#8
Comfortably Numb Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Penrith Posts: 1,336 Thanks: 165 Thanked 303 Times in 241 Posts	I couldn't imagine my back, my wallet, or my sanity surviving the daily commute for long in either of the other 2. Guess I am a James May sort of bloke. Many years ago, my brother bought an Audi TT soft-top; he fancied driving down through France to his property there. After 18 months, he traded it for an A4 Avant TDi. It got him there just as quickly, more relaxed and fresher. And if he did get tired, he could recline the seats and go to sleep at an "Aire". The Rover feels special, polished, with the sun roof open, on a sunny Sunday drive around the Lakes. And when it's throwing it down over Shap, after a day at work, it feels safe, solid as a rock and comfortable.