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Advice on TF purchase wanted
As title, can any one offer advice on what to check/look for with a view to purchasing..
It's a retirement hobby car for my cousin who knows his way around vehicles well enough but would appreciate any info that current or past owners have with these cars.. Link below and apparently the head gasket was replaced at around 55k.. Thanks in advance Ian LINK.. https://www.gumtree.com/p/mg/mg-tf.1...no-/1167787081 And yes the photos are upside down and that really annoys me
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New to these myself, although mine is an MGF. The head gasket is the obvious one along with belts etc, the usual stuff.
The underfloor front to rear water pipes rust from inside out, most folk replace them with stainless ones, perhaps a little bargaining point The TFs are better cars than the Fs, I think a lot of problems were sorted when the TF was introduced. Have a look around these http://www.mgfregister.org/forum/index.php http://www.ultimatemg.com/index.htm https://translate.google.co.uk/trans...e/&prev=search Hope that helps a little. As I say, I'm new to these but there's plenty of folk here that really know these cars. It does look nice though, lovely interior!
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The possible problem with the water pipes etc is just the sort of thing we're looking to find out. Cheers Ian
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TFs can have harder suspension than Fs , might be worth bearing in mind
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There is a 'comfort pack' available from the mgoc which improves the ride - although it is in the region of £500. The sub frames also have a tendency to rot, so worth checking. I have had my TF for three years and it is an excellent car, like the 75/ZT, incredibly undervalued. The forums are very valuable for background info.
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This is the rare stepspeed semi auto model which is something you either want or not. It is well thought of by many and offers 6 speeds controlled manually by the selector or by using the steering mounted paddles. I don't know how reliable this unit is or how long lived, maybe someone with first hand knowledge can comment. Also being the auto version the engine is the base 120 unit so not as powerful as the manual 135/160. The engine should be quiet at tickover and be even, not hunting as some do. Body wise the rear wheel arch lips can rust and also around the vent set into the rear wing. Negotiate on the price and if possible get hold of the hardtop. The car is much more civilised with this in place and is cosier in cold weather although you do need some space to store it when not in use. When I had mine I bought a tailored bag to keep it in and it was hung on the garage wall. The MGF/TF are a lot of fun and with appropriate maintenance is reliable and economical. Best of luck |
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This site is Rob Bell's site. He is well known in the F/TF circle, he also has a ZT-T and is in this group.
http://www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/ Don't be put off by the title, the information also covers TF's Click the "click to enter" then under " MGF History, people & information" tab you will find a buyers guide. Gary |
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Thanks for all the useful helpful guidance folks the information has been passed on..
Thanks again Ian
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MGF had hydro elastic suspension.....TF had springs i believe
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