g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted July 29, 2015 is the MG off already wayne!!?? did you sort the issues with it? i hope you are not going to have to take another loss to move it on :( & after you had nearly got the rado mostly sorted too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted July 29, 2015 Already Wayne, what's going on with you? :bonk: Haha :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 29, 2015 is the MG off already wayne!!?? did you sort the issues with it? i hope you are not going to have to take another loss to move it on :( & after you had nearly got the rado mostly sorted too I know, Andy :( Long story mate - the ghost of the C s money pit still haunts me today - so much that I actually backed out of buying the MG initially.... Anyway So far its only costed me: £140 for refurb radiator fan (mod) £13 rear light seals £10 engine bay plenum guard (mod) So MG been surprisingly well behaved :thumbleft: Something about it that I not comfortable So much when I went to buy it I had EXACTLY the same guy feeling as the C - don't buy! But MG been good :) But I still not happy :( Especially when parked on public road and inconvenient to detail or tinker with ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted July 29, 2015 Always trust your gut instinct Wayne ;) So will it be another C next? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted July 29, 2015 I'll let you have a go in mine if you want a Corrado fix again, lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 29, 2015 Already Wayne, what's going on with you? :bonk: Haha :thumbleft: Bad hair day, Andy :( Or another mid life crisis! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 29, 2015 Always trust your gut instinct Wayne ;) So will it be another C next? Lol Just kidding ref C - don't think my £2k budget can stretch to a mint C :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 29, 2015 I'll let you have a go in mine if you want a Corrado fix again, lol Lol Cheers Stuart. It's OK - I will survive 3-5 years wait for a mint one :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted July 29, 2015 Lol Just kidding ref C - don't think my £2k budget can stretch to a mint C :( You should find a reliable 8v or 16v for that money ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted July 29, 2015 Lol Cheers Stuart. It's OK - I will survive 3-5 years wait for a mint one :) You best hope that a minter won't cost £20k in 3-5 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 29, 2015 You should find a reliable 8v or 16v for that money ;) Once driven a VR6 - can't have anything else ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 29, 2015 You best hope that a minter won't cost £20k in 3-5 years. :eek: :shocked!: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 29, 2015 Bit late... But better late than never ... https://www.gov.uk/request-information-from-dvla List all previous owners too :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted July 29, 2015 Once driven a VR6 - can't have anything else ... He can't handle the power of a valver! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted July 29, 2015 Once driven a VR6 - can't have anything else ... The noise is hard to beat, but for me if I buy another it's very likely to be a 16v again, rather than VR6. I really liked the VR and it looked lovely, but I loved the 16v more for some reason? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted July 29, 2015 Haha :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted July 29, 2015 There no chance of them getting even close to that price. Cheap older cars will always have issues, just do a bit of research and ask on forums for opinion before buying. I reckon if you had asked on here about your white C before buying we would have all said no. I remember reading the advert before you bought it and I wouldn't gone near it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 29, 2015 He can't handle the power of a valver! No I can't... Not enough :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 29, 2015 The noise is hard to beat, but for me if I buy another it's very likely to be a 16v again, rather than VR6. I really liked the VR and it looked lovely, but I loved the 16v more for some reason? Before buying the C I was buying the Mk2 Golf GTi 8v Sure 8v less power than the 16v - but been told 8v more engaging and fun? Is this what u mean by the 16v, Andy? What about the Supercharger? :shrug: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 29, 2015 There no chance of them getting even close to that price. Cheap older cars will always have issues, just do a bit of research and ask on forums for opinion before buying. I reckon if you had asked on here about your white C before buying we would have all said no. I remember reading the advert before you bought it and I wouldn't gone near it. Sadly I just bought it by myself and fell in love with it immediately :( Missed her a lot - but at least the new owner got time/money and the tools to restore her now :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted July 29, 2015 I meant the 2.0 16v Corrado Wayne, like the white one I used to have. It was a really nice car to drive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 29, 2015 I meant the 2.0 16v Corrado Wayne, like the white one I used to have. It was a really nice car to drive. I know I meant is the 16v C more fun in other ways than the more powerful VR6 ? The Golf comparison was just a metaphor :lol: If I still had a garage I would buy a cheap C to tinker with in a heart beat (AS LONG as its mechanically sound - :lol:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted July 29, 2015 I suppose it's just different - and down to personal taste. I love the sound of the VR6, but just loved the way the 16v drove. There's nothing tangible I can put my finger on - esp. as my valver was pretty rough looking, I just loved it more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted July 29, 2015 Wayne mentions the power of the VR but only got to watch my spoiler on our blast down the bypass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted July 29, 2015 I suppose it's just different - and down to personal taste. I love the sound of the VR6, but just loved the way the 16v drove. There's nothing tangible I can put my finger on - esp. as my valver was pretty rough looking, I just loved it more. Cool It's really boils down to personal preference.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites