Hi,
I owned a 1995 Red MG F from 2000-2002, and a pearl black TF160 with black leather seats and air con from 2002-2004.
The F had the usual leaky passenger footwell and boot, then developed a hesitation when accelerating, so i P ex'd it for a new TF 160 with a 'employees's discount' - managed via a brown envelope with cash and a local dealer. No wonder MGR went under...
I should have kept the TF, but I got cold feet over depreciation and sold it for a Triumph Spitfire 1500 '76, followed by a Triumph GT6 mk 3 '73.
Last year I didn't own a car, living in London, but I need to travel back and forth to Bristol to visit my parents who have become very frail.
So after a bit of deliberation I decided to get another TF. A 4,400 mile Radiant Red TF135 registered in 2011. The car has been very well kept and, being used to looking after classics, I intend to do the same. Immediate plans are to retrofit the 2005MY MGR instruments as I can't see the spirally red ones well at night....
Also thinking about retrofitting A/Con (yes I know what it involves) as my TF 160 had it and its REALLY useful if you drive on the motorway on a hot day or get stuck in traffic. Not to mention clearing condensation in the winter. I just need to find a specialist in the SE who is willing to do the job....