Paul D Kile wrote:
>
> Yesterday, Michael Ohleger pondered whether the MGF would affect the
> value of older MGs if Rover were to let it into the US.
>
> I contend that they would be treated as totally separate animals, for
> one thing, the MGF is UGLY! I have been peering at photos in Safety
> Fast for over two years, and the rear end looks kicked in, the nose
> has too many nostrils, and the whole thing looks like it was
> engineered by a committee. On top of that, you don't even get the
> pleasure of viewing the engine in its entirety. Maintenance is
> conducted through a small slot behind the rear window, a la Porsche
> 914.
>
> I know there is a loyal band of MGF owners in the UK, and I'm sure
> the cars drive better than they look. But I can't get over the
> styling. And don't assume that I am an old codger who hates anything
> automotive made after 1967. I was entranced enough by the M*a*a in
> 1990 that I bought one (but sold it later to get my BGT V-8).
>
> I'm sure Rover would sell a lot of them here if they brought them in,
> after all, look at how many people are buying the new Taurus Wagon.
> EECCCCHHHH!
>
> There, I've said it. I couldn't help it. Let the flames begin...
>
> Paul (shun him for he is a blasphemer!) Kile
>
> Paul D. Kile
>
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Ah, Paul don't knock the MGF until you DRIVE one! I had thre pleasure
in '95 in York UK at the Northern Nationals. Some Car! Alas, the MGF
won't be brought in due to "poor dealer infrastructure" or whatever that
BMW double-speak means. I still believe that they won't export to the
US until the BMW Z3 sales are at their forecasted levels. This is
exactly what Leyland did in the 60's with Overdrive MGBs - that is they
held them back from us yanks because they thought it would hurt Healey
sales. They don't really understand......
Michael Ohleger
'67 MGB
'70 MGB
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