Advice: TF itch

Godfer · 27th May 2015, 20:10

Guys,

I have an itch for a 'different' car...something fun, and my thoughts have turned toward a TF. Can any members offer advice and pointers please...warts an' all?

Does anyone know of such for sale...that they are happy to recommend? (Ideally 'local' to me in Liverpool)

ta,

Sid

flying_pig · 27th May 2015, 20:34

Id love to have one but i cant find comfy position behind the whee

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Godfer · 27th May 2015, 20:39

Rich17865 - a trusted and learned friend on here has commented to similar effect. Although it has to be noted he is about 6' 2" with silly long legs, whereas I am a 'shortar*e' with a 30" inside leg!

flying_pig · 27th May 2015, 20:54

Im 6'1" but its not for me

Godfer · 27th May 2015, 20:56

What about this?:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...s?logcode=visc

Number 6 · 27th May 2015, 20:59

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[/IMG]I have an "F"here France,Great fun to drive, bit of a pain to work on.

When looking for one all the usual apply,HG,Cam belt,water pump

If you want one look on one of the owners clubs for one for sale it should be a good looked after one

As they are on this site

Departed 32016 · 27th May 2015, 21:01

After having a couple, tbh the mx5 is a better car, more reliable, comfortable and better to drive...

But I still love them

Number 6 · 27th May 2015, 21:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieranswood

After having a couple, tbh the mx5 is a better car, more reliable, comfortable and better to drive...

But I still love them

Go wash your mouth out

Godfer · 27th May 2015, 21:11

Another trusted member Jim (Vindaloo) recommended an MX5...I hanker after another Smart Brabus Coupe, alas they are just out of budget...unless I sell my 75 that is!(?)

Sidetops · 27th May 2015, 21:12

I've had an MGF, and a TF. Very nice cars indeed with plenty of character. The 'F' had a lovely ride, but the handling was a bit dubious. For example if you powered into a corner it had a tendency to go straight on. Normal driving this wouldn't really notice however. Then with the TF they did away with the hydragas suspension for normal shock absorbers, and the handling is very much better. However the ride is quite choppy.

Great looking cars, personally I think the F looks the best. Reliability wise they are generally pretty reliable, obviously if you're not careful they can suffer the same HGF as with all K series engines.

The MX-5 is perhaps the superior car, but the MG has the heritage.

27th May 2015, 20:10	#1
Godfer Posted a thing or two Seafrost 75 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,821 Thanks: 232 Thanked 142 Times in 113 Posts	Advice: TF itch Guys, I have an itch for a 'different' car...something fun, and my thoughts have turned toward a TF. Can any members offer advice and pointers please...warts an' all? Does anyone know of such for sale...that they are happy to recommend? (Ideally 'local' to me in Liverpool) ta, Sid __________________ Godfer (Sid) A lovely Seafrost 1.8T

27th May 2015, 20:34	#2
flying_pig I believe i can fly MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 2,004 Thanks: 66 Thanked 280 Times in 251 Posts	Id love to have one but i cant find comfy position behind the wheel

27th May 2015, 20:39	#3
Godfer Posted a thing or two Seafrost 75 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,821 Thanks: 232 Thanked 142 Times in 113 Posts	Rich17865 - a trusted and learned friend on here has commented to similar effect. Although it has to be noted he is about 6' 2" with silly long legs, whereas I am a 'shortar*e' with a 30" inside leg! __________________ Godfer (Sid) A lovely Seafrost 1.8T

27th May 2015, 20:56	#5
Godfer Posted a thing or two Seafrost 75 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,821 Thanks: 232 Thanked 142 Times in 113 Posts	What about this?: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...s?logcode=visc __________________ Godfer (Sid) A lovely Seafrost 1.8T

27th May 2015, 20:59	#6
Number 6 This is my second home Rover 75 tourer Club CD/Limo Tints Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Meneac Posts: 6,759 Thanks: 5,007 Thanked 1,609 Times in 869 Posts	[IMG][/IMG]I have an "F"here France,Great fun to drive, bit of a pain to work on. When looking for one all the usual apply,HG,Cam belt,water pump If you want one look on one of the owners clubs for one for sale it should be a good looked after oneAs they are on this site __________________ ] "I started out with nothing, and Ive still got most of it left!" Last edited by Number 6; 27th May 2015 at 21:19..

27th May 2015, 20:54	#4
flying_pig I believe i can fly MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 2,004 Thanks: 66 Thanked 280 Times in 251 Posts	Im 6'1" but its not for me

27th May 2015, 21:01	#7
Departed 32016 This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,190 Thanks: 101 Thanked 257 Times in 145 Posts	After having a couple, tbh the mx5 is a better car, more reliable, comfortable and better to drive... But I still love them

27th May 2015, 21:11	#9
Godfer Posted a thing or two Seafrost 75 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,821 Thanks: 232 Thanked 142 Times in 113 Posts	Another trusted member Jim (Vindaloo) recommended an MX5...I hanker after another Smart Brabus Coupe, alas they are just out of budget...unless I sell my 75 that is!(?) __________________ Godfer (Sid) A lovely Seafrost 1.8T Last edited by Godfer; 27th May 2015 at 21:13.. Reason: Typo

27th May 2015, 21:12	#10
Sidetops I really should get out more....... Land Rover Freelander 2 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2,252 Thanks: 293 Thanked 327 Times in 240 Posts	I've had an MGF, and a TF. Very nice cars indeed with plenty of character. The 'F' had a lovely ride, but the handling was a bit dubious. For example if you powered into a corner it had a tendency to go straight on. Normal driving this wouldn't really notice however. Then with the TF they did away with the hydragas suspension for normal shock absorbers, and the handling is very much better. However the ride is quite choppy. Great looking cars, personally I think the F looks the best. Reliability wise they are generally pretty reliable, obviously if you're not careful they can suffer the same HGF as with all K series engines. The MX-5 is perhaps the superior car, but the MG has the heritage.