When you said you "don't do windows", I thought maybe you were going to be a
"real man" and get a side-curtained Spridget. But even though you're
looking for a sissified roll-up window model, I guess we can still give you
advice. I have bought several cars from all over the U.S., and usually they
are not misrepresented. I have only had one bad experience. Expect to pay
about $1100 to ship a car from the west coast to the east coast, but the
ones on the west coast are usually the most rust-free, in my experience,
which means you get back all the money you spent for shipping by not having
to do as much rust repair work.
Bob
-----Original Message-----
From: Craig Brennan <craig@pharmedica.com>
To: Spridgets Digest <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, July 01, 1999 4:08 PM
Subject: New Member/Purchasing Question
>I'd like to start this post by introducing myself to the list. My name is
>Craig Brennan and I am a 28 year old Graphic Designer living in
>Connecticut. I developed a fascination for MG Midgets fairly early in life
>as a neighbor down the street had a beautiful, white, and somewhat
>negelcted one parked quietly in her driveway. Soon after I entered
>highschool-and discovered girls-my interest in cars regretably began to
>fade. But now it seems I've gone and got myself engaged and the thirst I
>once had for an LBC of my own is back...and shall we say, "with a
>vengeance".
>
>Unlike the awkward, hormonally afflicted teenager I was in highschool I
>have developed clear, discernable likes and dislikes. I don't do Windows
>(I'm a MAC man through and through), I own a Nikon camera, a beer I can see
>through doesn't make it past these lips, and I want a 1972-1974 Round Wheel
>Arch, Chrome Bumpered MG Midget.
>
>As you can see I have a fairly specific Midget in mind. That, my living in
>Connecticut, and my budget, which is about $1500-$2500 (mostly due to my
>pending wedding), severely limit my choice of vehicles. It seems, however,
>that there are plenty of 72-74 Midgets in good shape (or so it sounds from
>their descriptions), in my price range in other parts of the country.
>
>Here's where I show my ignorance and ask what may seem like a stupid
>question. Has anyone on this list purchased a car from another part of the
>country? And is it possible to do so without actually having to go see it
>first hand? I suppose I could wait 'til one becomes available in my area.
>And the longer I wait the more I can save for a car. But I fear if I wait
>too long I will either never get one or may just lose it and cut the top
>off my Honda.
>
>Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thank you,
>
>Craig Brennan
>Senior Graphic Designer
>
>Pharmedica Inc.
>257 Route 80
>Killingworth, CT 06419
>860/663-4060 x132
>
>craig@pharmedica.com
>
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