Kai,
For $7500 you can get an MG that runs. Maybe with 125 hp too.
Larry
1969 MGB
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n a message dated 96-12-04 14:42:22 EST, mowogmg@dynanet.com (Kai Radicke)
writes:
> Subj: Re: MGs and Porsches (final thoughts)
> Date: 96-12-04 14:42:22 EST
> From: mowogmg@dynanet.com (Kai Radicke)
> Sender: owner-mgs@autox.team.net
> Reply-to: mowogmg@dynanet.com (Kai Radicke)
> To: mgs@autox.team.net (MG List)
>
> Ok, I have gotten many comments about this subject and now I will put my
> final thoughts into it. I have come to the reality my MGB will not be
> restored by the time I am able to drive so I will need another car. Many
> MG owners on this list have shot down my Porsche idea, but I still want
one
> (maybe after I am done college). So I think the MG list should help me
> come up with a list of cars that would be suitable for me.
>
> Criteria:
>
> 1. Can't fit more than 3 1/2 people (Yes, you did read it right, 2 seats
is
> fine with me).
> 2. Must have at least 125 bhp and 150 pound ft of torque (Minis, and
> British Cars excluded).
> 3. Must be "COOL" car (no volvos, station wagons, etc).
> 4. No American or Japanese cars, but I do like the Datsun 240Z and the
> Nissan 280Z so these are allowed.
> 5. No Air-bags (if I am going to die I don't want a big balloon in my
> face)
> 6. I don't care about creature comforts (i.e. 250 Watt Stereo Systems,
and
> 14,386 cupholders)
> 7. Did I say I wanted a "COOL" car (must have proper aerodynamics, no
> shoeboxes).
> 8. I have a limit of 7,500 dollars (Lamborghinis are outta the question).
> 9. Car must be performance and driving oriented (which eliminates VW bugs
> and buses).
> 10. Car can be used and of any year.
>
> No that I have everything I want in a car, you can all send me your cars
(I
> mean replies), I live at:
>
> 21 Sucker Lane
> U'raDope, YX 90000
>
> Now, seriously I would love to hear what other MG owners think I should
> drive as a second car while my MG is outtta commision.
>
> Safety Fastest,
>
> Kai M. Radicke -- mowogmg@dynanet.com
> 1966 MGB -- http://www.dynanet.com/~mowogmg
>
> Yes I know "Safety Fastest" sounds stupid but I got tired of hearing
> 'Safety Faster' or 'Safety Fast'.
>
> Good Day (Cheers is over used also)
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