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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/8221404.stm
starfire039
26-08-09, 03:53 PM
why's that, to save on operating costs? SAIC feeling the pinch?
arwilson80
26-08-09, 04:14 PM
...or a sign of things to come? Maybe....
Let's face it are we surprised.
"The company added that its Longbridge-based engineering/R&D facility continues to work on future MG products, which "are being specifically developed for the UK & Western European markets"
This is why - They aren't gonna sell jack with just 1 car on the market, which less face it, doesn't appeal to everyone anyway. Close production till 2010 rather than wasting money on cars that won't sell and then release with a full lineup.
OR
MG is dead in the UK and only kept alive by people like us!
Tis a shame...would have been nice to have a RWD ZS
Southside_ZS
26-08-09, 04:59 PM
They've done it all wrong in my opinion. Theres probably in's and out's that we dont know about but as soon as SAIC took over they should of re-opened longbridge in 05/06 and carried on producing the full range as it was while they speant time developing new models. Yea ok they probably wouldnt sell that many but it would of kept some money rolling in and kept alot of people in work. Probably would of been bringing in alot more money than they are now. Theres been to long of a gap now.
stamford
26-08-09, 06:55 PM
It was only a token gesture keeping it open while they tried the LE500 to wet peoples appetites. I am surprised it lasted this long. In time everything will be done in the east including the R&D.
starfire039
26-08-09, 10:23 PM
I am not remotely interested in what SAIC produces anymore unfortunately, I was quite angry after a test drive with an LE500, how about that for an emotion after test driving a new car!
Prolonging the inevitable? I think so!
Lets face it, MG-Rover died quite a long time ago, let's let it rest peacefully, and carry on enjoying cheap motoring until we are unable to get bits anymore... Then scrap them in for the latest Japanese motor!
arwilson80
27-08-09, 08:45 AM
Then scrap them in for the latest Japanese motor!
No thanks... If it's anything it's 'American Muscle'. ;)
No thanks... If it's anything it's 'American Muscle'. ;)
I like American Muscle cars.. I like them alot... now if only I could find one that handled better than a barge.... :D:D
The new 2010 Mustang is suppose to stick pretty well!
RudeDogg1
27-08-09, 06:36 PM
thats what i want the gt 500
Prefer the Saleen version myself! :)
gettin a gt500 in to service this week, current shape, got a mustang gt in just now
I like American Muscle cars.. I like them alot... now if only I could find one that handled better than a barge.... :D:D
Wait till you see the mustang on Sunday then...;)
It'll keep up with a Zed with ease.
It'll keep up with a Zed with ease.
I should sodding hope it does more than that!!
starfire039
28-08-09, 07:33 AM
Jap cars for me. Wouldn't buy an American car, and the only European cars I would buy are MGs. I'll probably go for a clean Integra Type R after the Z.
Jap cars for me. Wouldn't buy an American car, and the only European cars I would buy are MGs. I'll probably go for a clean Integra Type R after the Z.
Integra Type R would be nice, but it would have to be one of the origional ones.. with the hand built engines, back when Type R actually meant something ;) those were special cars!!
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6/Johnny00000/1b/DSC01408.jpg
'nuff said! :)
Marky Mark
28-08-09, 11:54 AM
Looking nice there Will, looks good in white! I like American muscle cars, but 8 mpg at todays petrol prices, I think I would need to take out another mortgage! Lol :innocent:
arwilson80
28-08-09, 12:51 PM
V6 Mustang does about the same MPG as the 180. ;)
V6 Mustang does about the same MPG as the 180. ;)
Providing you drive like a granny riding the clutch everywhere!:wacko:
Put your foot down to hear the music, and you'd be lucky to get 15mpg I reckon!
arwilson80
31-08-09, 09:03 AM
Providing you drive like a granny riding the clutch everywhere!:wacko:
That was impossible. It was an automatic. :)
It was completely standard hire car though. One other thing to remember is that the MPG quoted will be for a US Gallon which is almost a liter less than our gallon.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6/Johnny00000/1b/DSC01408.jpg
'nuff said! :)
I got a mate with an EK9!
Jesus that thing can corner...90 degree bends at 70 anyone?!
arwilson80
31-08-09, 11:38 AM
Whats the radius of the corner? ;)
I've cornered at .... (better not say - was being bad).
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