Are MG the new 'shooting Peugeot'

[Timref81]

Title misspelling, to avoid swearing, hopefully obvious, but think Clarkson's turn of phrase for them.

They have seemingly taken the baton from them, in regards to the type of buyer who they attract

• Cheap sticker price, cheap monthlies.
• Their typical buyer being the 'it gets me from A-B' type'
• Accordingly, RE the above, they care little for driving dynamics and will always fit the cheapest tyres they can find.
• Anyone who overtakes them will be on a death wish, and will be given an angry flash of the lights once pulled in (I have experienced this from MG's more than any other marque)
• So often owned by Gerald types, who have a dashcam not for their own safety and record keeping, but to gesticulate madly towards it to other drivers, that them recording somehow makes their driving superior.

I think sometimes that one brand plugs the gap another leaves. Personally I think that when Volvo sexed up their image from the 850 T5 on, Skoda plugged the hole that they left. IE a safe, dependable bland-ish cars, with no pretense of sportiness.

What do others think?

[Bants1.0]

To be fair I find the quality of driving so poor these days across the board, I don't think you can tar a single marque with that particular brush.

[TVRBRZ]

I'm more wary of MGs, especially white SUV things. They are sometimes poorly driven, will react badly to being caught up with and react very badly if overtaken.

I think there was a similar thread a few months ago, I posted in agreement and got abuse. Which at least in the online world, proves my point!

[kambites]

We bought one partly because it was the best car to drive in it's class. I think it's a very good complement to my Elise.

I can't say I've noticed any particular trends in the drivers of others, they just blend into the sea of the 99.9% of cars on the road owned by people who don't really care about cars or have any interest in driving. No better or worse than the huge numbers of Fords, Kias, BMWs, Audi's, etc. out there.

ETA: In many ways I'd say MG are moving into where Skoda were 10-15 years ago, before they pushed their pricing up so close to VW.

Edited by kambites on Sunday 21st June 17:09

[RotorRambler]

Timref81 said:

Title misspelling, to avoid swearing, hopefully obvious, but think Clarkson's turn of phrase for them.

They have seemingly taken the baton from them, in regards to the type of buyer who they attract

• Cheap sticker price, cheap monthlies.
• Their typical buyer being the 'it gets me from A-B' type'
• Accordingly, RE the above, they care little for driving dynamics and will always fit the cheapest tyres they can find.
• Anyone who overtakes them will be on a death wish, and will be given an angry flash of the lights once pulled in (I have experienced this from MG's more than any other marque)
• So often owned by Gerald types, who have a dashcam not for their own safety and record keeping, but to gesticulate madly towards it to other drivers, that them recording somehow makes their driving superior.

I think sometimes that one brand plugs the gap another leaves. Personally I think that when Volvo sexed up their image from the 850 T5 on, Skoda plugged the hole that they left. IE a safe, dependable bland-ish cars, with no pretense of sportiness.

What do others think?

Swap Mg with any other brand which you’re biased towards.

As in, it’s cobblers.

[Timref81]

RotorRambler said:

Swap Mg with any other brand which you re biased towards.

As in, it s cobblers.

I don't have bias towards them, for example I quite like the Cyberster. As another poster mentioned too, I'm sure they're perfectly acceptable cars, if, IMO, slightly white goods esque.

Edited by Timref81 on Sunday 21st June 17:32

[Timref81]

TVRBRZ said:

I posted in agreement and got abuse.

Does this surprise though? You could give some on PH the moon on a stick and they'd still take issue at something or other.

[Clad-Hach]

TVRBRZ said:

I'm more wary of MGs, especially white SUV things. They are sometimes poorly driven, will react badly to being caught up with and react very badly if overtaken.

I think there was a similar thread a few months ago, I posted in agreement and got abuse. Which at least in the online world, proves my point!

They must be unstable these people...they bought them in the first place.

It's weird most EV owners I've come across drive like Miss Daisy, even though they have more straight line acceleration and speed than the run of the mill ICE cars around them...are they all afraid of running out of leccy or do EV's handle like a horse and cart and can't go around corners very well because of the weight.

[Watcher of the skies]

RotorRambler said:

Timref81 said:

Title misspelling, to avoid swearing, hopefully obvious, but think Clarkson's turn of phrase for them.

They have seemingly taken the baton from them, in regards to the type of buyer who they attract

• Cheap sticker price, cheap monthlies.
• Their typical buyer being the 'it gets me from A-B' type'
• Accordingly, RE the above, they care little for driving dynamics and will always fit the cheapest tyres they can find.
• Anyone who overtakes them will be on a death wish, and will be given an angry flash of the lights once pulled in (I have experienced this from MG's more than any other marque)
• So often owned by Gerald types, who have a dashcam not for their own safety and record keeping, but to gesticulate madly towards it to other drivers, that them recording somehow makes their driving superior.

I think sometimes that one brand plugs the gap another leaves. Personally I think that when Volvo sexed up their image from the 850 T5 on, Skoda plugged the hole that they left. IE a safe, dependable bland-ish cars, with no pretense of sportiness.

What do others think?

Swap Mg with any other brand which you re biased towards.

As in, it s cobblers.

School holidays.

[Timref81]

Watcher of the skies said:

RotorRambler said:

Timref81 said:

Title misspelling, to avoid swearing, hopefully obvious, but think Clarkson's turn of phrase for them.

They have seemingly taken the baton from them, in regards to the type of buyer who they attract

• Cheap sticker price, cheap monthlies.
• Their typical buyer being the 'it gets me from A-B' type'
• Accordingly, RE the above, they care little for driving dynamics and will always fit the cheapest tyres they can find.
• Anyone who overtakes them will be on a death wish, and will be given an angry flash of the lights once pulled in (I have experienced this from MG's more than any other marque)
• So often owned by Gerald types, who have a dashcam not for their own safety and record keeping, but to gesticulate madly towards it to other drivers, that them recording somehow makes their driving superior.

I think sometimes that one brand plugs the gap another leaves. Personally I think that when Volvo sexed up their image from the 850 T5 on, Skoda plugged the hole that they left. IE a safe, dependable bland-ish cars, with no pretense of sportiness.

What do others think?

Swap Mg with any other brand which you re biased towards.

As in, it s cobblers.

School holidays.

Ah yes, you've got me there! Tired old trope

[tr7v8]

I have an MGS5. Previously owned, Porsches, various sports cars and some fast saloons. Not sure what the title means as I'm not dyslexic.
Mine drives very well, fantastic fit and finish and designed and engineered in the UK. So some very clever RHD bits. Mine was bought after the Mitsubishi started generating big bills & the local dealer had an idea that I was to be their income stream, despite extended warranty.
Lots of toys. I'm 69 and my days of screaming around are over, so you'll probably find me in Lane 1 ACC on doing 68-70MPH. And generally making better progress than the Tosser brigade in their Audi/BMW/Mercs in lane 2/3/4 up each others ar5es.
I do few miles these days, although not retired and still working, post COVID most of my journey's either being local town or railway station or occasionally airport. Mum in a Care Home in Norfolk which is the longest regular journey we do these days.
Just bought a van for my start up business, which is speed limited to 70MPH. My first thought was to remove the limiter, but having don a few 100 miles in it found there is no point.

[Ham_and_Jam]

Can’t say I like any of the new MGs, however I’m fully open to being persuaded with new models.

[I-am-the-reverend]

I did have the use of an MG3 for a couple of days not long after they came out 6-7 years ago, and thought it was remarkably good in most areas. Not bad looking, excellent paint finish and zippy enough to drive.

You don't hear any VW style horror stories either.

[Timref81]

tr7v8 said:

Not sure what the title means as I'm not dyslexic

Other than the description in the first sentence you mean? On reflection I should have said 'sheeting' but not a lot I can do about it now.

Anyway, it's my birthday today, had some what of a stty day today for numerous reasons, so I'm off to the local with my wife for a few pints.

Chat amongst yourselves if you wish, ladies and gents.

[donkmeister]

Timref81 said:

Personally I think that when Volvo sexed up their image from the 850 T5 on, Skoda plugged the hole that they left. IE a safe, dependable bland-ish cars, with no pretense of sportiness.

What do others think?

I think Silvanus has a new profile. That's literally the second time I've ever heard someone claim Skoda are the new Volvo, it has to be the same person!

Now, are MG the new Peugeot? I see what you mean, but I think it goes back much further. When I were a lad and this were all trees, the most popular options for a first "new from the factory" car amongst my cohort was a Peugot 206, or an MG ZR. I think they both had some sweet insurance and PCP deals that helped, as well as both being fantastic little cars with decent handling.

When the MG EVs started coming out, round my way they were driven by "my car is newer than yours, get out of my way!" cocks. Now they've all downgraded to Jaecoo / BYOB / Chery / FunkyMonkey whatever. Ah well, they'll all have fallen apart by the time their PCP/lease is up

[Timref81]

donkmeister said:

Timref81 said:

Personally I think that when Volvo sexed up their image from the 850 T5 on, Skoda plugged the hole that they left. IE a safe, dependable bland-ish cars, with no pretense of sportiness.

What do others think?

I think Silvanus has a new profile. That's literally the second time I've ever heard someone claim Skoda are the new Volvo, it has to be the same person!

Now, are MG the new Peugeot? I see what you mean, but I think it goes back much further. When I were a lad and this were all trees, the most popular options for a first "new from the factory" car amongst my cohort was a Peugot 206, or an MG ZR. I think they both had some sweet insurance and PCP deals that helped, as well as both being fantastic little cars with decent handling.

When the MG EVs started coming out, round my way they were driven by "my car is newer than yours, get out of my way!" cocks. Now they've all downgraded to Jaecoo / BYOB / Chery / FunkyMonkey whatever. Ah well, they'll all have fallen apart by the time their PCP/lease is up

now then Donkster sir, I assure you I am not the good man Silvanus. I hope however the comparison makes sense, as I've held it for many a year. Back from the local, was a pleasant evening, as an aside. Missing my recently departed old man, a birthday card from Mum signed off 'love Mum' rather than 'love Mum and Dad' set me off. bks.

You are right, deals be it FOC insurance, PCP deals etc etc drive traffic. But I suspect there is more with 'sheeting MG's' (note the correction) about punters treating their purchase as any other white goods.

I guess we're all different, YMMV to use PH speak.

[Baldchap]

Whenever I see a generic Chinese SUV I assume it's owned by someone with zero interest in driving and therefore to be wary.

Not the only group, but certainly one group that fit this mould.

[ATG]

Timref81 said:

Title misspelling, to avoid swearing, hopefully obvious, but think Clarkson's turn of phrase for them.

They have seemingly taken the baton from them, in regards to the type of buyer who they attract

• Cheap sticker price, cheap monthlies.
• Their typical buyer being the 'it gets me from A-B' type'
• Accordingly, RE the above, they care little for driving dynamics and will always fit the cheapest tyres they can find.
• Anyone who overtakes them will be on a death wish, and will be given an angry flash of the lights once pulled in (I have experienced this from MG's more than any other marque)
• So often owned by Gerald types, who have a dashcam not for their own safety and record keeping, but to gesticulate madly towards it to other drivers, that them recording somehow makes their driving superior.

I think sometimes that one brand plugs the gap another leaves. Personally I think that when Volvo sexed up their image from the 850 T5 on, Skoda plugged the hole that they left. IE a safe, dependable bland-ish cars, with no pretense of sportiness.

What do others think?

I think perhaps it's you?

[Sebring440]

Timref81 said:

Watcher of the skies said:

RotorRambler said:

Timref81 said:

Title misspelling, to avoid swearing, hopefully obvious, but think Clarkson's turn of phrase for them.

They have seemingly taken the baton from them, in regards to the type of buyer who they attract

• Cheap sticker price, cheap monthlies.
• Their typical buyer being the 'it gets me from A-B' type'
• Accordingly, RE the above, they care little for driving dynamics and will always fit the cheapest tyres they can find.
• Anyone who overtakes them will be on a death wish, and will be given an angry flash of the lights once pulled in (I have experienced this from MG's more than any other marque)
• So often owned by Gerald types, who have a dashcam not for their own safety and record keeping, but to gesticulate madly towards it to other drivers, that them recording somehow makes their driving superior.

I think sometimes that one brand plugs the gap another leaves. Personally I think that when Volvo sexed up their image from the 850 T5 on, Skoda plugged the hole that they left. IE a safe, dependable bland-ish cars, with no pretense of sportiness.

What do others think?

Swap Mg with any other brand which you re biased towards.

As in, it s cobblers.

School holidays.

Ah yes, you've got me there! Tired old trope

It is a tired old trope and completely inaccurate; only used by fools, now.

As if a school child would be seen dead on PH.

Imagine the embarrassment if one of their friends found out.

PH is is a forum for old farts, not school children.

[Cold]

Not a Clarksonism.