We only went to have a look - Page 2

MSS · 26th July 2016, 15:29

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Originally Posted by Mischief

Optional, it's not a K-Series

I was going to offer a compliment.

But after a comment like that, no chance.

It looks terrible - too bright.

Si-monogram · 26th July 2016, 15:41

I just don't think these new mg's capture the spirit of what mg was all about. In recent times the only mg that feels like a proper sports car is the tf.

We drove the mg3 before the abarth and the abarth out performed the mg3 in almost all tick boxes aside from ride comfort.

The mg3 however is a nice looking car, but, again, nothing really sets it apart from most other supermini hot hatches. Out of the 3 we drove, mg3, fiesta st and the abarth, had the ST been a bit cheaper, we would've had that but abarth did us a good deal on the abarth.

Mischief · 26th July 2016, 16:04

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Originally Posted by mss

I was going to offer a compliment.

But after a comment like that, no chance.

It looks terrible - too bright.

Had my Rover 75 1.8 for many years was always reliable

only said in jest it's not just a screen name lol

theridler · 26th July 2016, 16:33

Well I think it looks better than a Fiat 500 ... oops sorry Abarth... also, didn't MG start out tarting up standard road cars?

willshot · 26th July 2016, 16:59

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Originally Posted by Si-monogram

I just don't think these new mg's capture the spirit of what mg was all about. In recent times the only mg that feels like a proper sports car is the tf.

We drove the mg3 before the abarth and the abarth out performed the mg3 in almost all tick boxes aside from ride comfort.

The mg3 however is a nice looking car, but, again, nothing really sets it apart from most other supermini hot hatches. Out of the 3 we drove, mg3, fiesta st and the abarth, had the ST been a bit cheaper, we would've had that but abarth did us a good deal on the abarth.

So I assume you believe that your ZT-T and ZS don't "capture the spirit of what mg was all about" ?

Si-monogram · 26th July 2016, 17:10

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Originally Posted by willshot

So I assume you believe that your ZT-T and ZS don't "capture the spirit of what mg was all about" ?

Yeah that's what I believe. To me, you have to do more than stiffen the springs and add a body kit to get the essence of what the racing heritage was all about.

Dallas · 26th July 2016, 17:12

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Originally Posted by Mischief

Well we went out looking (just looking) for a car that would be a bit cheaper than the 190 to run and ended up actually buying a new car

Congratulations on the new MG.

One day I went to Primark for a pair of trousers, I came back with a 4 berth Caravan.

willshot · 26th July 2016, 17:23

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Originally Posted by Si-monogram

Yeah that's what I believe. To me, you have to do more than stiffen the springs and add a body kit to get the essence of what the racing heritage was all about.

Agreed. So what do you have to do to "get the essence of what the racing heritage was all about" ?

The Incredible 'ULK' · 26th July 2016, 17:37

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Originally Posted by Si-monogram

I just don't think these new mg's capture the spirit of what mg was all about. In recent times the only mg that feels like a proper sports car is the tf.

We drove the mg3 before the abarth and the abarth out performed the mg3 in almost all tick boxes aside from ride comfort.

The mg3 however is a nice looking car, but, again, nothing really sets it apart from most other supermini hot hatches. Out of the 3 we drove, mg3, fiesta st and the abarth, had the ST been a bit cheaper, we would've had that but abarth did us a good deal on the abarth.

I too have to disagree with this, and feel it's quite the contrary! I'd set this up to be a cheap and cheerful Chinese car, and I was blown away with what I experienced on test driving one. The 3 is without doubt one of the best handling in this segment of cars, and is probably one of the best handling new cars available on the market right now. The last generation technology hydraulic steering gives it superior feel through the wheel, and the way the suspension is set up gives it a very firm road holding. I've never pushed a car so hard to try and create understeer and not even get the traction light interested! Add to that an enthusiastic little engine, and (considering the price) an interior and general fitment of European feeling build quality, you get the sense that whilst having a budget they've really made an excellent effort here. It deserves credit not necessarily because it's a good car for the price, but more on its own merits. There is a rumoured 1.5 turbo GT model that would produce 156bhp, and with that, I think that would make it the spiritual successor to the MG Metro Turbo. Need I say more?

Si-monogram · 26th July 2016, 18:00

For me a real sports car is a rear wheel drive mid or rear engined unit. The mg tf is a fabulous car to drive and drives completely differently to any other mg available. It 'feels' like a sports car should. I'm sorry but re badging a 1.4 n/a front wheel drive car like the zr for example, just doesn't capture the essence of what mg used to be all about. This is very evident with the likes of bmw mini. It doesn't in any way capture the true essence of what sir Alec designed all those many years ago and is just a rebaged normal car. Mini means small, the mini is by no means a small car.

Don't get me wrong, the mg3 and mg6 are nice looking cars but having been in both, you could just as well be sat in a Toyota or Honda or Nissan because that's what they feel like to drive.

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26th July 2016, 18:00	#20
Si-monogram Banned MG ZTT TYPHOON 180, PPD 75 CDTI 160, METRO 1.3 A+, ABARTH TURISMO 595, MG ZS V6, 75 duotone tourer Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Kenilworth Posts: 1,498 Thanks: 448 Thanked 405 Times in 284 Posts	For me a real sports car is a rear wheel drive mid or rear engined unit. The mg tf is a fabulous car to drive and drives completely differently to any other mg available. It 'feels' like a sports car should. I'm sorry but re badging a 1.4 n/a front wheel drive car like the zr for example, just doesn't capture the essence of what mg used to be all about. This is very evident with the likes of bmw mini. It doesn't in any way capture the true essence of what sir Alec designed all those many years ago and is just a rebaged normal car. Mini means small, the mini is by no means a small car. Don't get me wrong, the mg3 and mg6 are nice looking cars but having been in both, you could just as well be sat in a Toyota or Honda or Nissan because that's what they feel like to drive.