Mr Meths buys a MGf

Meths · 6th March 2013, 21:38

After an altercation with a bus, "Charles" was "fixed", read: bodged. They repaired it cosmetically and handed it back, It wouldn't go over 50mph without weaving and the panel gaps were all out. I employed my local repair company to bring him back to life, the assessment was that the chassis was twisted rather significantly and would cost around 3.5k to repair with no guarantee that it would feel the same to drive. After getting the engineers report, First bus wrote the car off . They paid out £1400 for it (FLYER knows what I bought it for!). I bought the car back for a quid and handed it to the local repair company.

The repair company has used the parts from my car (most of the undamaged front end) which has made it feasible to fix another local persons rover 75 (in the same colour!) which was involved in a hit and run incident. He's also delighted with all the pre-project drive goodies. I was asked what I wanted for the car and I was happy to sign it over to the repair company for £1 to help the guy.

Anyway, after the frustration of looking for an honest, cheap car. I had spent £20 in fuel going to see an Audi that was described as "perfect", Turned out to have a different shade front bumper and a ruined clutch. Many other cars were looked at with faults that needed fixed upon inspecting the car.

Frustrated, I went to look at a MGf. Owned by a mechanic, 1 year mot, New disks, pads, tyres. It was in good condition aside from small dents and marks on the bodywork (I'm fussy, you can't see them unless you look for them!). A bit smokey on startup, but it will do. Advertised for £500 with his new company car just delivered. My offer of £400 was accepted.

I didn't think the practical side through. I normally have up to 3 passengers. Tall people struggle into the passenger side, and they struggle on the way out; It is not dignified. Looks as-if the car is giving birth. So, i'm on the lookout for a good mg zt v6. Willing to take my time looking for one that is in excellent condition. I'm using it for going up to Aberdeen to work off-shore, I would prefer something more... Refined.

Because of the accident, my girlfriend has had to take the TVR to Germany, she was supposed to take the rover 75! But we weren't allowed to take the hire car abroad. The fuel costs are astronomical!

Having 2 convertibles aint bad

thomas 75 connie · 6th March 2013, 21:40

Fun cars and what looks like a lovely example with cream leather.
Good luck and there seem to be lots of zts for sale at the moment.

Meths · 6th March 2013, 21:51

Really fun. Drove it back from Aberdeen today. Good to be home at-last. Had a good look around it today and all seems good. For what I paid for it, it's awesome!

FLYER · 6th March 2013, 21:52

Nice wee summer car matey.

Pity bout the moonstone beastie but what can you do

eh.

Meths · 6th March 2013, 21:59

I know, it's gutting

I pass by the car that was repaired using the parts from my car every day, It's a proper minter. Looks lovely.

I spoke to him this morning. He's rather pleased with it now that he has a real wood dash and some of the extra sound insulation that my car had, amongst other parts.

A strange coincidence having my car sat next to an identically colored car in the repair yard.

FLYER · 6th March 2013, 22:04

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Originally Posted by Meths

I know, it's gutting

I pass by the car that was repaired using the parts from my car every day, It's a proper minter. Looks lovely.

I spoke to him this morning. He's rather pleased with it now that he has a real wood dash and some of the extra sound insulation that my car had, amongst other parts.

A strange coincidence having my car sat next to an identically colored car in the repair yard.

You must bring it to the Tam Leek Hawes Inn meet in the summer and get piccies next to the bridge.

v-man · 6th March 2013, 22:05

Looks a nice little motor you got there.

Sorry to hear about the other one being written off.

Not much solace I know, but at least it has kept at least one other car on the road.

FLYER · 6th March 2013, 22:14

They have a very active F section on ORG so you can pick their brains if you want info .

Just be careful as there are some right lippy gets in that section but some great people to .

Just remember your a 75\zt club kinda guy .

v-man · 6th March 2013, 22:19

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Originally Posted by FLYER

They have a very active F section on ORG so you can pick their brains if you want info .

Just be careful as there are some right lippy gets in that section but some great people to .

Just remember your a 75\zt club kinda guy .

Very active isn't the word flyer.... though it can be a bit cliquey in there.

FLYER · 6th March 2013, 22:21

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Originally Posted by v-man

Very active isn't the word flyer.... though it can be a bit cliquey in there.

What you must remember Ian is effers (lol) think they are special.PMSL..

6th March 2013, 21:38	#1
Meths Avid contributor TVR Chimaera 4.0, MGf Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Glasgow(ish) Posts: 154 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mr Meths buys a MGf After an altercation with a bus, "Charles" was "fixed", read: bodged. They repaired it cosmetically and handed it back, It wouldn't go over 50mph without weaving and the panel gaps were all out. I employed my local repair company to bring him back to life, the assessment was that the chassis was twisted rather significantly and would cost around 3.5k to repair with no guarantee that it would feel the same to drive. After getting the engineers report, First bus wrote the car off . They paid out £1400 for it (FLYER knows what I bought it for!). I bought the car back for a quid and handed it to the local repair company. The repair company has used the parts from my car (most of the undamaged front end) which has made it feasible to fix another local persons rover 75 (in the same colour!) which was involved in a hit and run incident. He's also delighted with all the pre-project drive goodies. I was asked what I wanted for the car and I was happy to sign it over to the repair company for £1 to help the guy. Anyway, after the frustration of looking for an honest, cheap car. I had spent £20 in fuel going to see an Audi that was described as "perfect", Turned out to have a different shade front bumper and a ruined clutch. Many other cars were looked at with faults that needed fixed upon inspecting the car. Frustrated, I went to look at a MGf. Owned by a mechanic, 1 year mot, New disks, pads, tyres. It was in good condition aside from small dents and marks on the bodywork (I'm fussy, you can't see them unless you look for them!). A bit smokey on startup, but it will do. Advertised for £500 with his new company car just delivered. My offer of £400 was accepted. I didn't think the practical side through. I normally have up to 3 passengers. Tall people struggle into the passenger side, and they struggle on the way out; It is not dignified. Looks as-if the car is giving birth. So, i'm on the lookout for a good mg zt v6. Willing to take my time looking for one that is in excellent condition. I'm using it for going up to Aberdeen to work off-shore, I would prefer something more... Refined. Because of the accident, my girlfriend has had to take the TVR to Germany, she was supposed to take the rover 75! But we weren't allowed to take the hire car abroad. The fuel costs are astronomical! Having 2 convertibles aint bad __________________ http://www.the-blueprints.com/bluepr...1997-49696.jpg Last edited by Meths; 6th March 2013 at 21:49..

6th March 2013, 21:51	#3
Meths Avid contributor TVR Chimaera 4.0, MGf Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Glasgow(ish) Posts: 154 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Really fun. Drove it back from Aberdeen today. Good to be home at-last. Had a good look around it today and all seems good. For what I paid for it, it's awesome! __________________ http://www.the-blueprints.com/bluepr...1997-49696.jpg

6th March 2013, 21:59	#5
Meths Avid contributor TVR Chimaera 4.0, MGf Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Glasgow(ish) Posts: 154 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I know, it's gutting I pass by the car that was repaired using the parts from my car every day, It's a proper minter. Looks lovely. I spoke to him this morning. He's rather pleased with it now that he has a real wood dash and some of the extra sound insulation that my car had, amongst other parts. A strange coincidence having my car sat next to an identically colored car in the repair yard. __________________ http://www.the-blueprints.com/bluepr...1997-49696.jpg

6th March 2013, 22:05	#7
v-man I really should get out more....... Ford Fezza Poverty Spec & ? Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 2,892 Thanks: 526 Thanked 349 Times in 275 Posts	Looks a nice little motor you got there. Sorry to hear about the other one being written off. Not much solace I know, but at least it has kept at least one other car on the road. __________________ Report potholes, flytipping, broken streetlights - www.fixmystreet.com Find cheaper diesel/petrol - www.petrolprices.com 2001 Rover 45 1.8 Impression S owned for 15 years, now scrapped.

6th March 2013, 21:40	#2
thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	Fun cars and what looks like a lovely example with cream leather. Good luck and there seem to be lots of zts for sale at the moment.

6th March 2013, 21:52	#4
FLYER Banned rover75 cdti AUTO TOURER 160 bhp. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 35,346 Thanks: 2,985 Thanked 3,685 Times in 2,463 Posts	Nice wee summer car matey. Pity bout the moonstone beastie but what can you do eh.

6th March 2013, 22:14	#8
FLYER Banned rover75 cdti AUTO TOURER 160 bhp. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 35,346 Thanks: 2,985 Thanked 3,685 Times in 2,463 Posts	They have a very active F section on ORG so you can pick their brains if you want info . Just be careful as there are some right lippy gets in that section but some great people to . Just remember your a 75\zt club kinda guy .