On Thu, 12 Feb 1998 17:43:11 -0600 "Dan Ray" <danray@bluegrass.net>
writes:
> Having just been through this recently, offer him what you think
>its
>worth, no matter what the price. Explain why you only think it's worth
>X
>amount.
> Keep looking while he mulls over your offer, if he doesn't take
>it.
>There are plenty of other Bs out there, expecially Rubber Bumper Bs if
>that
>is your desire. I found a great '73 for a great price after many
>months of
>searching about 3 hours away from my house. Don't get fixated on one
>and buy
>it, but look at and drive others. That's the only way you can make
>sure you
>have found THE ONE.
>Search the internet and AutoTraders to give you an idea of prices.
>If you have any more questions about "the search" feel free to ask me.
>Hope this helps and Good Luck!
>
>Dan
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Jellyby@aol.com <Jellyby@aol.com>
>To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
>Date: Thursday, February 12, 1998 2:16 PM
>Subject: test drive
>
>
>>for those of you who have been keeping up with my ongoing evaluation
>the 77
>>MGB I want to buy, here's the latest and probably last installment.
>I took
>>the car for a test drive, and it runs well. The engine is strong, OD
>works,
>>transmission seems solid, clutch is not loose and engages easily.
>Hell,
>the
>>first three gears are easier to work than my every day car. It
>didn't pop
>out
>>of gear @ high RPMs, suspension took bumps pretty well. The ride was
>a
>little
>>bumpy, and I asked about it; the guy said it was probably flat spots
>in the
>>tires from sitting (that's about what it felt like, too; it felt like
>it
>was
>>occurring on all four tires and was not a sharp bumping such as when
>a
>wheel
>>is bent). Steering was pretty good, too; not loose and very few
>corrections
>>necessary. Brakes probably need adjustment. Speedo is a bit
>unsteady and
>the
>>guy found the gas guage to be non-functioning, too.
>> Took it to my mechanic, and here's what he found. Signals/Hazards
>not
>>functioning (which the guy said had happened that morning and would
>be
>fixed
>>before purchase), fan for defroster and 1 license plate light not
>functioning.
>>Passenger's side headlight needs adjustment. Left front Kingpin
>needs
>>replacement and Right front steering boot needs to be tightened.
>Found no
>>problems with the underbody (made sure he checked the rocker panels,
>chassis
>>rails, etc.). Overall rating: Fair.
>> Here's my problem: The guy wants $2500 OBO for it and I KNOW it's
>not
>worth
>>that. I think that, were the gas guage, signals/hazards, kingpin,
>and
>>steering boot problems to be repaired, the value of the car maxs out
>at
>$1500
>>(list price for the car in good condition). But take into account
>the
>>interior needing to be refinished, minimal rust repair/body work, a
>new
>top,
>>and a fresh coat of paint, I think a few hundred dollars need to be
>knocked
>>off. But I don't know what a fair offer is; I almost feel that $1000
>is
>too
>>much...
>>
>>What do you think?
>>Sean McComber
>>Falls Church, VA
>>
>
>
Sean, - Dans advice is sound - if you dont feel good about this one look
at others!
make comparisons -hehe you might find this is the best one in the end -
but you need to find that out,..... -I'd tend to agree that 1500 -
perhaps up to 1800 is probably right provided the seller gets it through
the VA safety inspection before you take it.
mike robson
69 roadster
70 BGT
72 roadster
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