Looking to buy an MGF

[NightShadow]

As in the title im looking at buying a little MGF which ive been offered at a good price, now what should i be looking out for on these? I took it for a very sedate test drive and it seemed to drive loverly (its the 1.8 non VVC). Its go the hard top fitted tho I didn't ask if she could remove it to see the soft top in action but it all seemed to be in good nick.

Has anybody had an experience with servicing these? it looks like it would be a nightmare just to change the oil filter what with it being mid engined. Also its had a new engine about 3000 miles ago after it split a radiator hose on the motorway but she just kept driving because she didnt want to stop so should i be wary of that or is tha a good thing? Any other info and tips would be appreciated

TIA

NightShadow

 

[NightShadow]

don't do it, they are terriable cars. MX5's are far far better

Your probably right about 5's being better (my mate has a Mk1 1.6 ) but ive been offered this at a very good price and could probably sell it on for a profit in a months time just by giving it a good polish up.

NS

 

[NightShadow]

How much are you paying if you don't mind me asking.

Been offered one for £2000 but may be able to knock it down a little more due to a few bits needing sorting (heater fan only works on speed 3, tiny bit of rust on door shut at the bottom corner and along the bottom of the sill on the thin bit.). I think ill just have it a second car for a couple weeks and see how i get on before i decide to sell the Leon, I may end up just selling it on if its too impractical for me...tho im not sure yet.

NS

 

[NightShadow]

Well i've decided to take note of a lot of the bad ad good said about it and had another look today, the rust that i mentioned is not really rust just slight bubbling on the lip where someones put the jack on wrong. Both the hard top and soft top are in very good nick and it really seems all held together well. As its had a new engine in (she recons less than 2000 miles ago as it hasnt been used except for MOT'ing since she moved to London) i think that it shold all be OK engine wise, tho I will be taking much care with water and oil levels, and I never thrash any car when it's cold (unlike some people i know ).

Also managed to haggle the price down a bit to £1900. Its' Taxed till december but the MOT is due in June but the last time it was used (before it was spruced up for selling this is) was to take it for an MOT so I doubt it would fail on anything, all the tyres are more or less brand new and it feels good on the road tho its quite a firm ride . I can't wait till Monday when i can get a bankers draft and sort the insurance and pick it up

NS

 

[NightShadow]

if it's had a new engine, find out exactly what "new engine" means.
if it's a proper replacement there should be a warranty with it.
ask.

Well i had a quick glance and could see things like sump etc was a VERY long list of parts and totalled up to £2700 so it's quite promising!