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Was thinking of packing in shooting,and getting rid of the shooting bus as getting on a bit and I am no longer getting the buzz.Often fancied the idea of a little soft top as I am now partly retired and want something to tinker on with.I like the look of the little MG TF 135, I am aware of the head issue but would get one with the head done.

Anybody got one or had one,any advise would be great.

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Personally, I'd be looking for much more of a classic as a new hobby. They are much easier to work on and can be real head turners.

 

I had two mgb gts (one after the other) when I was young and I loved them. I moved on to a Triumph Stag and loved that too.

 

I might get another MG B but a roadster, though I've always had a hankering for the MG TC though - beautiful cars

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Strange i thought it was only the head that was an issue other than that the owner review i have read seem quite possative.Anybody got any ideas on a little soft top, only want to spend £5000 max.Dont want the likes of old exotic' as mate paid £6000 for his boxter and its already cost him £4000 in 2 yrs.

 

Was thinking of

MG TF

TOYOTA MR2

HONDA S 2000

MAZDA MX 5

BMW Z4 (the 1.9 )

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Personally, I'd be looking for much more of a classic as a new hobby. They are much easier to work on and can be real head turners.

 

I had two mgb gts (one after the other) when I was young and I loved them. I moved on to a Triumph Stag and loved that too.

 

I might get another MG B but a roadster, though I've always had a hankering for the MG TC though - beautiful cars

Are there any good web sites you can recommend for classics, there used to be a guy at Darlington that used to sell old MGs and stuff but cant think of his name.

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Was thinking of packing in shooting,and getting rid of the shooting bus as getting on a bit and I am no longer getting the buzz.Often fancied the idea of a little soft top as I am now partly retired and want something to tinker on with.I like the look of the little MG TF 135, I am aware of the head issue but would get one with the head done.

Anybody got one or had one,any advise would be great.

Get yourself a Panther Kallista or Lima. Absolutely beautiful classics. Easy to work on, the Kallista is almost all Alluminium with ford engine and running gear. Proper head turners and when driving feels like a true classic sports car. And a very good investment.

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Lotus Elise?

 

Most of the newer stuff you can't tinker with,

 

Over budget but MG RV8 £8-10k sound like they are your ideal motor.

 

Jag XK8 also but possible big bills, a guy on piston heads got an mgf for £69 I think now that's cheap motoring!

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Fiat Barchetta, MR2 Roadster might find a 350Z for a bit more than 5K, westfield, robin hood, boxster, s2000, alfa gtv spider, audi tt, Z3 or Z4 perhaps, lotus Elan, MX-5 (good as they are everyone and his dog has one), Smart Roadster.

 

There are others of course.

 

S2000 is the sensible choice, won't break down and don't cost a fortune but try to get the facelift model with traction control, or else be careful in the wet ;-)

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Are there any good web sites you can recommend for classics, there used to be a guy at Darlington that used to sell old MGs and stuff but cant think of his name.

Simon Robinson? http://www.simonjrobinson.co.uk/ is the only one that comes to mind.

 

There are lots of specialist websites - don't discount ebay as I've seen some belting cars on there :good:

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Are there any good web sites you can recommend for classics, there used to be a guy at Darlington that used to sell old MGs and stuff but cant think of his name.

Loads of stuff for and about MG from the MGB series back to earliest models. A very active Owners Club and loads of spares available including new bodyshells for the B series.

 

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Lots of good ideas here. My tuppence worth would include a Mazda RX8. Don't be put off by the rotary engine. Remember that you get to use the word Wankel when talking about your car. Can't put a price on that. Just pop lots of oil in it and drive it like you stole it. Huge fun. If you want something a bit more grown up then by a second hand Jag XKR (the original shape). Big supercharged V8 engine with acceleration you will never tire of. Awesome. You can pick them up cheap but be careful as the bills can be a tad on the large side. Don't bother with the standard XK8. Not fast enough. Other than that, well just buy a Jag. An XKR. Did I already mention that?

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Lots of good ideas here. My tuppence worth would include a Mazda RX8. Don't be put off by the rotary engine. Remember that you get to use the word Wankel when talking about your car. Can't put a price on that. Just pop lots of oil in it and drive it like you stole it. Huge fun. If you want something a bit more grown up then by a second hand Jag XKR (the original shape). Big supercharged V8 engine with acceleration you will never tire of. Awesome. You can pick them up cheap but be careful as the bills can be a tad on the large side. Don't bother with the standard XK8. Not fast enough. Other than that, well just buy a Jag. An XKR. Did I already mention that?

RX8 arn't the engines worn out by 60 to 70k and fuel consumption not good

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RX8 arn't the engines worn out by 60 to 70k and fuel consumption not good

Like most engines you need to check history etc. yeah they are a bit thirsty but as the saying goes "if you can't afford the petrol then you can't afford the car". But in terms of smile per mile factor it is a great car. Tho I would always go for a Jag. Hugely biased I know but I have had a fair few an never had any problems. Best way to get close to supercar performance for fish n chips money!

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Like most engines you need to check history etc. yeah they are a bit thirsty but as the saying goes "if you can't afford the petrol then you can't afford the car". But in terms of smile per mile factor it is a great car. Tho I would always go for a Jag. Hugely biased I know but I have had a fair few an never had any problems. Best way to get close to supercar performance for fish n chips money!

First time I drove an RX8, all I could think was it reved like a motorbike engine

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How about a TVR chimaera 400. At 5k the car maybe a bit of a project but the sound is worth it.

 

If you just want to drive it then an mx5. It's the car that mg/rover should have produced. The MGF is not good and the engines are awful.

 

I am hoping to pick up a 2003 mx5 that my friend decided to just leave in the garage after she was offered £800 part ex. It's done 135k but I would rebuild and eventually fit a turbo conversion. RWD, limited slip diff, well balanced... I like them.

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How about a TVR chimaera 400.

 

I was at a SIlverstone track day a few years back and a TVR Chimera owners club rocks up, around 12 cars started the morning session when the track opened at 9 and by 12 every car was broken to a greater or lesser extent (Worst being one caught on fire and one shredded itself on a concrete barrier).

 

I always wanted one until that day... :)

 

I'm an MR2 MK2 man but out of the cars mentioned I'd go S2000 then MX5, great cars if a little girly :)

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