Bottom line is buy the best car you can afford. Don't even think
about a rusty car. The mechanical parts on chrome bumper are no
cheaper or easier to fix so I wouldn't let that be a determining factor.
They do have less emission equipment so that is a plus but they don't have
the added benifit of stronger bumpers or in some cases safer seats.
...Art
On Sat, 11 Apr 1998, Dan Ray wrote:
> Oh John!
> Now we'll hear it from the RBBers! And here I am trying to objective about C
> vs. B to a newcomer!
> Your point is true, but a very nice RBB (few problems) can be had for that
> price, a CBB is tricky! (although I did it)....he can always sell it once
> he's dealt with the foibles of LBCs and remains in the fold, if he wants a
> CBB, I think the new/potential enthusiasts should be approched
> differently...just my opinion. Nothing wrong with a RBB except the obvious,
> and he wants a daily driver...! youch. Newer is better in that regard, but
> maybe simpler is better too...hmmm...
> Dan
> '73 B
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Susan and John Roper <vscjohn@iamerica.net>
> To: Brian Furgalus <lennon80@usa.net>
> Cc: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Date: Saturday, April 11, 1998 4:47 PM
> Subject: Re: Advice for newcomer to the MGB?!
>
>
> >Brian Furgalus wrote:
> >>
> >> I'm a 15 (soon to be 16) year old in Cleveland Ohio that is about to buy
> >> a B. I've done my research, but would really appreciate any advice. I
> >> bought Lindsay Porter's book yesterday. Excellent buyers guide.
> >> Anything else I should look out for? I'm also having problems deciding
> >> between the later rubber-bumper models (1977-1980) and the mid-aged
> >> (1972-1974.5 chrome). I know the chrome looks nicer, but which is more
> >> appropriate for everyday use? The thing attracting me to the later ones
> >> is mainly the cost. I have about $3500 set aside for the car, and more
> >> for initial repairs. Is that reasonable for a chrome in my area?
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >> Cheers (as they say in Ye Olde England),
> >> Brian Furgalus
> >Brian, buy the chrome bumper car and learn to do the repairs yourself.
> >That's where the fun is. Oh, rubber bumper cars are no more reliable,
> >and the mods killed the performance and the handling. John
>
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