MGTF 160 info please

Sneaky Peaky · 22 Mar 2009 at 21:32

Thinking of getting one for the summer. I actually had one for a while a few years back and did enjoy it. Looks like there are plenty of low mileage ones around for about 5K although would go up to £7k for a good one. Fancy an Xpower grey one with leather/alcantara if you spot one :cool:

Other than the obligatory HGF is there anything else worth knowing ? Any particular extras/spec I should look for ? Believe there was an update around 04/05 ?

Cheers
Pete

Sneaky Peaky · 22 Mar 2009 at 21:51

Cheers for the info - what sort of MPG did you get from yours ? From memory I think I used to get around late twenties which isn't too bad for sub 7 secs 0-60

Do they run on normal UL / benefit from Vpower ?

Any details on the model refresh ?

Sneaky Peaky · 22 Mar 2009 at 21:59

What do you reckon on this one for example ?

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...cleYearOfManufacture=2004&vehicleRegLetter=04

Sneaky Peaky · 23 Mar 2009 at 12:26

Anyone know if 'Shot Silk' was a factory colour ? What's it like in the flesh ?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/945850.htm

Sneaky Peaky · 23 Mar 2009 at 16:55

Thanks Guys - spotted this one, what's a Sprint edition ?

Slightly older than I want but low mileage and had the HG done a year ago..

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/934738.htm

Sneaky Peaky · 23 Mar 2009 at 17:07

Yeah I agree it's a lot of moneyto do the HGF but surely it's a lot of car for the money or maybe I'm just out of touch at the moment..

Look at this one £3750, 22k miles - even if you spent £800 on a HGF it's a steal surely..

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/953910.htm

Sneaky Peaky · 23 Mar 2009 at 17:20

By new TF's do you mean the NAC LE 500 jobbies ? £16k on PH !!

Sneaky Peaky · 24 Mar 2009 at 11:07

Ok all, many thanks for all the input. I'm pretty sure I'll end up getting one and I'll stick a grand in the bank for HGF time and get it done properley with the uprated parts as mentioned.

So your mission should you choose to accept it is to find me a good one !

Anywhere in the country and will go up to 7k for a minter. The lower the mileage the better but must have under 30k and 04 plate onwards. Would pref a Grey one but would consider Black or Silver or possibly green. Must have half leather / half alcantara, hard top in body colour would be nice.

Finders fee if anyone points me to one that I end up buying

I'm looking on PH and autotrader so don't bother with there..

Email me any prospects if the mods dont' want me to have them posted here ?

Cheers

Pete

Sneaky Peaky · 24 Mar 2009 at 21:38

Cheers mate will give them a call tomorrow

Went down to Church Village motors in Shepperton today to have a nose around and do a bit of research. Spoke to a very nice guy there who gave me loads of info but they only have 135's in at the moment. They had some nice late low mileage ones though but I just know I'd end up regretting not getting a 160.

They do a HG / cambelt replacement though for £650 with the freelander upgraded gasket which was good to know..

Saw one of the LE 500's in the flesh though which was good to see, the finish is really nice especially the piano black console (I can see my first mod already

) and I think the white one would look great especially with black wheels but I couldn't justify £16k for one especially as there not even 160's

Sneaky Peaky · 24 Mar 2009 at 21:44

Will do mate, do you know how much it's up for at the moment ?

Sneaky Peaky · 24 Mar 2009 at 21:59

Cheers - I wonder if that's shot silk like someone posted a link to earlier..

http://gallery.mg-rover.org/showgallery.php/cat/3273

Here's a TF in it..

and there's one on PH at the moment too..

http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/945850.htm

Probably wasted on me anyway as I'm colour deficient !

Sneaky Peaky · 25 Mar 2009 at 16:31

Cheers for the info - did they do a white ? never seen one..

Am very tempted with the one on PHI linked above. Really late model with the glass rear screen etc and low mileage but really unsure about the colour !

Sneaky Peaky · 25 Mar 2009 at 16:52

Cheers again for the info

Am in discussions with Ralph on his low mileage bittersweet one

exactly the same as this one - only 4 made in this colour apparantly !

Sneaky Peaky · 26 Mar 2009 at 15:54

Dorje said:
Same Sneaky Peaky that owned that REALLY nice Impreza

If you're looking for summer drop top fun. £7k gets you FI Mk2 MX5's (200-250bhp) or even S2000's now I think?

I really am baffled!

Unfortunateley yes 'tis me. Scoob was great but totally impractical for my day to day commute, hence selling and getting a diesel Mondeo and something cheap but fun..

Never been a big fan of the MX5's but will go and have a quick look at them. Had a look at S2000's and 7k will get you an older car with high mileage and I'd be looking to spend 10k for one I'd want which is out of budget at the moment..