Fascinating. Considering the number of MX5's (Miata's) sold in the USA,
BMW/Rover
would have done itself a big favor and exported the MGF to the USA instead of
the
ugly Z3. But then again, Rover hasn't made too many good decisions lately
anyway.
I'm looking forward to the new F's
Michael Ohleger
67 MGB
70 MGB
61 MGA
Larry Hoy wrote:
> Larry wrote:
>
> > One other thought, I read in AutoWeek that the MGF may be exported to North
> America..............
>
> Jason wrote:
>
> > > May I ask which issue you read this in? I'd like to possibly pick up a
> > > copy. Was this a 'rumor' or something? I had to get rid of my 72 B
> > > when I moved west this past june. I don't live anywhere I can work on
> > > it. A new MG would be perfect for me.
> > >
> > > jason
>
> As per Jason's request:
>
> AutoWeek December 21, 1998
>
> "Rover's troubles
>
> Continuing turmoil at BMW's Rover Group has not affected BMW's plans to export
> the new Mini and the MGF replacement to North America. Plans to send the
>Rover
> 75 remain undetermined.
>
> While BMW has been making healthy profits with its cars, Rover has drained
>$825
> million to $990 million per year since BMW bought it in 1994."
>
> The above is the whole article.
>
> Larry Hoy
> http://home.cwix.com/~larryhoy@cwix.com/
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