Like I say, the factory V8 was never crash or emissions tested for North
America but it hasn't stopped people there obtaining one and using it on the
public road.
Whilst the MGF was designed before BMW took over, BMW still had to sign-off
production. One of the main reasons for not marketing it in the USA -
besides the oft-mentioned legal problems - was the lack of investment
necessary to produce the car in the required volumes, both by Mayflower and
Rover.
I suspect the same reasons will be given for any near-future MG.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
To: Paul Hunt <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
Cc: MG Nuts <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 11:27 PM
Subject: Re: BMW commits? and is a new MG what we need?
> Because they were never put through all the hoops you have to do to make
> a car road legal here: crash tested, emissions requirements, etc
>
> I remember reading about the decision not to sell the MGF in North America
> and the extra engineering was a major reason.
>
> Skye
>
> Word on the street is that Paul Hunt said:
> > Why not? There are several factory V8s in North America.
> >
> > PaulH.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
> > To: MG Nuts <mgs@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Friday, March 17, 2000 11:00 PM
> > Subject: Re: BMW commits? and is a new MG what we need?
> >
> >
> > > Word on the street is that Spunky6686@aol.com said:
> > > > No comment but I have a question. Does anyone in the US sell the MGF
I
> > so
> > > > what type of dealer and what part of the country?
> > >
> > > You cannot buy the MGF or the RV8 in North America.
> > >
> > > Well, I suppose you could buy one, but you could never put it on a
public
> > > road...
> > >
> > > Skye
> > >
> > > --
> > > 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__
> > > The MGB Experience http://www.mgb.bc.ca/ (_o____o_)
> > >
> >
>
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