Hello Norm; you are in exactly the same boat as I am, namely a member of this happy shower who is currently looking for a shining (rust free and that is where so many problems can be found) example of one of these iconic little cars.
My initial search included the likes of: - MGB GT, BMW Z3 & Z4, Audi TT, Mazda MX5 etc., it was a little birdy (namely my most beloved) who suggested we ought to find out more about the MGF & TF. So I popped along to a garage who had a few for sale and went out for a test drive.............. and now I am hooked.
For me, I just love the purity of the original 'F' along with the hydragas suspension and the standard 1.8i engine as neither of us are speed freaks any longer, and having driven one all I have to do now is find one that ticks all of my must have boxes.
Good luck Norm with your search.
Phil