In a message dated 10/6/98 4:39:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
barneymg@ntsource.com writes:
<< The point of my post was that the cars can be very economical to operate,
even for substantially less than the cost of buying or operating any number
of other car models, especially when compared to new cars. What I was
really saying is that I have already gotten out (recouped) all of the worth
that I put into it simply by virtue of using the car as economical (and
relaible) transportation (having nothing to do with collector or resale
value or the love of the car).
Some people have been implying that one would be better off to buy some
other "more reliable" or "cheaper" model of car if you are budget
conscious. I really hate to see someone getting put off with statements
like that. If one must buy a used car for budget reasons, a well
maintained LBC can be a sound economical investment, simply as
transportation.
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Now we are both on EXACTLY the same wavelength. I must have misconstrued your
meaning the first time. It's amazing how great minds think alike, at least
LBC minds!
>BTW Barney, you have THE BEST web site on LBCs I have ever seen.
>(http://www.ntsource.com/~barneymg/) ....
Thanks for the plug, and the confidence in my posted information. I'm
hoping that my web site can continue to grow with useful information and a
substantial lack of garbage, overhead, or duplication of things on other
web sites. I try to keep the image files properly compressed and the pages
simple so they download as quickly as possible. And I like to keep the
information there generally unique to the MGA model or other cars with
similar features where the MGA information still applies. Mostly I like to
present things that are NOT normally found in the workshop manuals or
restoration guides, so as to add constructively to the data base and not
just turn the same old crank.
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And you do a marvelous job. I'm sure someone would have a hard time counting
all the people your info has helped. Keep up the good work. (How about
starting a Midget page!?!)
Allen Hefner
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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