First time buyer

First time buyer

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Dyson

Original Poster:

1 posts

254 months

Wednesday 26th March 2003
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Hi, I am looking to buy an MG B / Midget for the first time and would like some advice if possible on what to look for. I have seen cars but am not sure what to look for or what would be the best to get. Any help and advice would be much appreciated.

mgbv8

160 posts

257 months

Saturday 29th March 2003
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There is a huge range of options to choose from ie
standard Midget 1275 to K conversion 220bhp or standard B to 5.0L V8 with IRS.

First join MGOC - cars for sale in Mag.
2nd decide Midget or B and obtain Porter book on restoration - pages of info on what to look for when buying.
3rd Take your time visit MG dealers and inspect as many cars as possible - your dream car is out there.
4th the shell is key unless you are into restoration in which case new shells are available and in B case designed to drop in a V8.
5th enjoy the drive
My daily driver is 4.6V8 B with Midget back up.

Paul

mgv8

1,635 posts

272 months

Tuesday 1st April 2003
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Get some one else to look at the car. If you look at 10, then 9 will be no good. I have seen a B for 13K that had rust and sh*t paint so should have been about 4K. Join the MGOC (£25) you will get a mag and an advice line. Call them and find a local expert to look at cars for you (I have owned MG's for 10 years and I will still do this).
A rear wing on and MGB will cost about £1500+ to fix so rust is the bigest problem.