Just checking in to say hello.
I'd been browsing the usual suspect places for a cheap summer convertible but everything I was finding was either miles away, a rusty wreck (or most often both!)
I hadn't totally settled on an MG (I was looking at MX5 and Z4 as well) but a few days ago I saw an eBay listing for a car that threatened scrappage if it wasn't sold by Monday.
Checking the MOT history I could see nothing seriously offputting, so had a chat with the seller (a garage who'd taken it in px against a Range Rover so just wanted rid) and then negotiated a price we were both happy with.
I grabbed a train down there this morning to be greeted by an obviously currently unloved car, filthy dirty but importantly showing all the signs of being well cared for in the past - a huge history file, 4 matching Toyo proxes, only 2 owners from new etc etc.
A quick dose of tax and a handover of cash and I was on my way home.
So what have I bought?
A 2004 (53) MGTF 135
93k miles
MOT until Dec
history shows prior head gasket and recent lower arms and sill welding
As with all used cars there are a few things to fix though.
Cambelt last changed in 2016 so that's overdue
blowers only work on speed 3 and 4
Throttle pedal is "sticky" feels like it doesn't depress / release smoothly
it's utterly filthy inside and needs a good polish outside too
Mostly it just needs driving lol
Anyway, I've rattled on enough, sure I'll have more to ask as I've never owned one of these before.
Just checking in to say hello.