> > And the new cars are boring, too. Just had to trade in my '92 Geo on a
> > '97 Civic. Picked the Civic b/c it was quiet, comfortable, and
> > reportedly very reliable (I commute 70 miles/day). Wish I could have
> > found something with a little character, though; everything out there
> > seems about the same. I was hoping to hold out for the new Beetle, but
I
> > was told by the dealership it would be around $20K - ouch. I could
> > justify the boring car with the MG safely tucked in the garage. The
> > civic's for commuting, the MG for everything else. And don't lose hope,
> > there are a growing number of us under-30 enthusiasts out there!
> >
> > Brian LaVoie
>
> Why the Honda? Why not get another MG to commute with - I commute daily
> in my 74 MGBGT even in the winter - and we can have some severe weather
> here in NJ. They are cheap (compared to buying a new car), easy to fix
> (well sometimes) , always eyed with envy by other drivers!
>
> Rick
I agree with Rick...why not stay with LBCs? My commuter car will be a TR6
with a 350 V8, reliable and fun. I don't want a new car...mainly because
the payments would kill me, esspecailly when I go to college.
Kai
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