Keep in mind that if it's a '71, it might really be more like 170,000 than
just 70k, 'cause they only have 5 digits on the speedo.
At 11:45 PM 12/16/99 -0500, Craig D. Niederst wrote:
>In my continuing quest to find the right MGB, I'm going to look at a '71 B
>roadster tomorrow. This one's only about 1 hour away, but unfortunately its
>at a dealer. This place is by no means a British specialty dealer, just a
>small used car place. When I called them to ask about the car, they knew
>little about the car besides it runs and drives (was driven there as a trade
>in), is dark blue, is not rusty except a little in the trunk (I highly doubt
>that's it, but its only an hour away and close enough for a look), ~70k
>showing on the odo, and it needs new carpets. I hope the fact they know
>little about MG's may allow me to negotiate a little better on the price.
>The car is listed at $2500, but price is negotiable. I figure if the car
>runs OK, paint is decent, and is relatively rust-free (especially in the key
>structural areas), I'll offer $1500, and probably be able to get the car
>somewhere in the $1500-$1800 range. One question. It is supposed to snow
>around here a bit tomorrow. If I would happen to buy the car, how are B's in
>the snow (if the tires are OK)?
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