Tally ?

[Shazza]

That’s the shortfall of internet forums, you don't have the ability to emphasise some words, and lessen others - like in face to face conversation, where placing an emphasis can make the comment insulting, or merely adding to the discussion. Perhaps if you did not have such a negative view of this forum and its users, you would not be so quick to assume it was a comment that was 'having a dig at you'.

Once again, have my apologies, it wasn’t intended to be insulting.

Well just what did you mean by that comment? That i'm narrow minded and would only ever have a turbo because its the fastest and has a cigar lighter? Or are you being narrow minded and taking the clubs side, in effect, representing the club in your comment by saying a small minority of owners are 'boy racers' because they own an MG model?

I don't have anything against the vast majority of users on this forum because like me, they are enthusiasts. I've met many of the regular contributor's in the past, got on with them well, then for some reason the small minority (up to 5 people) see me voicing my opinion on a subject on this forum and that opinion changes. It's funny that, because if i have an opinion of something, i'm on of those rare people that would actually say it to someone's face instead of being two-faced, i dont hide behind a computer screen.

[Guest]

If corrosion is other than structural, but in abundance elsewhere, then it is up to the owner whether or not THEY see it as viable, and affordable for them to have the work done.

I did not say that a car is not worth restoring for the reasons above, i said it was up to the owner to decide, and i agree that if possible it could be passed on to some one who can.

Recently i decided that due to corrosion in the A post's, Sills, Door's, and guttering(there is a gap between the top of the B post and the roof!) my 85 Monty should go to some one who was willing to take her on.
I have offered C180 to Tony as it has the same spec as his convertable and may(if it comes to it) be a good source of spares for his car.
But due to lack of funds and space he has declined for now.

If anyone would like a challenging project then let me know!

[Guest]

Has anybody ever counted up just how many Maestro's and Montego's are currently preserved/being cared for by members of this board?
If your all up for it reply with a list of your 'charge's'(be they yours or just ones you "look out for"
At the end we can count up how many we are preserving of each model, and see if any model is missing!
Mal.

British Racing Green - between the rust

MG MAESTRO 2.0i J399KGV

Its called BABY - because it does not go anywhere without a RATTLE :laugh:

[D87SMW]

Tally

Nobody is saying anything against MG models here, yet for some reason there is a sense of inadequacy towards lower models. Some of us may prefer blanking plates and steelie's, but are enthusiastic about these cars for different reasons... Some want a family car, a cheep runabout or a hot hatch.

Please stop moaning just because someone doesn't like your car or it's model spec, we're all Maestro & Montego enthusiasts for many different reasons.

Remember, whatever the model, they're always a Maestro or Montego at the end of the day.

63 now I think... Many different models too.

[Shazza]

Nobody is saying anything against MG models here, yet for some reason there is a sense of inadequacy towards lower models. Some of us may prefer blanking plates and steelie's, but are enthusiastic about these cars for different reasons... Some want a family car, a cheep runabout or a hot hatch.

Please stop moaning just because someone doesn't like your car or it's model spec, we're all Maestro & Montego enthusiasts for many different reasons.

Remember, whatever the model, they're always a Maestro or Montego at the end of the day.

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No, you have got it all wrong Stephen. I prefer the better specced models of course, but im not saying there is anything wrong with them at all.

I'm saying that as enthusiasts ,there shouldnt be a preference as to what car is saved when in the hands of the owner according to its spec or value.

All have some sort of value, and thats why the owner made its purchase. If they decide it's too far gone for them, then they should find it a good home to give it a chance. Breaking a car in the case of Dan and Lindsey's recently aquired Turbo because its beyond what they consider restorable is wrong, because it could be a piece of cake to another enthusiast who wants a challenge.

I couldnt give a toss as to who likes my car, it's mycar that i built according to how i wanted it. Anyway, this arguement isnt about me convincing people to like my car, those who have tried it make their own mind up and i'm long past the stage of actually caring what people think about it

there is a sense of inadequacy towards lower models

You know what? The owner of higher specced car's seem to get the impression of jealousy from those who own lower spec cars. Pathetic isnt it? Just like this arguement.

I'm not going to comment anymore. I only opened my mouth because i want to see a dieing breed saved from the crusher. The dieing breed is the Maestro and Montego as a whole, not just a limited edition turbo model, which, like it or not, is the most saught after version made.

The arguement has now turned into a metal bumper versus MG badge debate which i didnt start but i'm now closing because it's not an issue for me.

Long live the Triple-M's.

[e692wtt]

differences of opinion.

There are some very valid points made in this thread - I think the main thing to draw from this is that people don't always have the same opinions.

It's certainly not been a 'pathetic argument' - it's been a lively debate on the whole. But it has, a few times, veered off the original theme.


It is abundantly clear, however, that the Maestro and Montego, as a breed, are in very safe hands and have an assured future. And long may this continue.

[D87SMW]

Tally

No, you have got it all wrong Steven. I prefer the better specced models of course, but im not saying there is anything wrong with them at all.

It's 'ph' if you want to go that way.

I'm saying that as enthusiasts ,there shouldnt be a preference as to what car is saved when in the hands of the owner according to its spec or value.

Neither am I, I am saying there is a preference as to which car someone would prefer to keep, and which one would go to another enthusiast. I didn't say anything about scrapping.

All have some sort of value, and thats why the owner made its purchase. If they decide it's too far gone for them, then they should find it a good home to give it a chance. Breaking a car in the case of Dan and Lindsey's recently aquired Turbo because its beyond what they consider restorable is wrong, because it could be a piece of cake to another enthusiast who wants a challenge.

That's what I have suggested they could do.

You know what? The owner of higher specced car's seem to get the impression of jealousy from those who own lower spec cars. Pathetic isnt it?

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Guest]

Currently own:

MG Maestro Turbo G666YRE

Previously owned:

MG Maestro Turbo No. 45 F201BVG
MG Maestro EFI C913LUK
MG Maestro 2.0i H908CFK (Now with Turbo power apparently!)
MG Montego Turbo D161TKC
Maestro VP - C reg
Maestro 1.6 Auto

(First 3 definitely still around and about ).

Loved 'em all for different reasons, but the Turbo's are undoubtedly my favourites.

Lee.

[Jeff Turbo]

F432XFD Black MG Montego Turbo

Previously
4 MG Montego Turbo's
5 MG EFi Montego's
1 Montego Diesel
All sadly now dead

Jeff

[Guest]

65 now,

Surely there are still more to be added?

Mal

[Guest]

a small minority of owners are 'boy racers' because they own an MG model?

Please dont think that I am taking offence here, because I am not, life is too short and like Shazza I always speak my mind whether behind PC or face to face.

I would like to point out however that I am nearer the younger side of the age group being only 1..2...3... 26 and when I owned my first car A33 LJK (a 1.3 L four speed that had engine problems towards the end) that I surtenly was a boy racer in that I often overtook all kinds of cars and acidently blow a radiator hose overtaking a coach on a dual caridgeway doing 92, there is a lot to be said for the way you drive and with my turbo diesel maestro I have overtaken jags porches and even one ferrari up a hill and I have overtaken a 2.0 efi montego with a normal asp diesel maestro.

Dont get me wrong I have nothing against people who like to take it easy in their cars provided they move to the left slightly and let people overtake if its safe, I'ts people that speed up then jump on brakes or people that would really enjoy driving a small moderate powered car but because of status drive a f ing great 4x4 or SUV that they are litrely scared still to drive and that is bl y difficult to get past so that they can contiue at their own pace .

The piont I am respectfully tring to make is that nomater what car you drve and haow fast or otherwise you want to drive, Race Cultcher Colour or Creek it's important not to forget the most important and valuable part of any car: THE NUT BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[MG1600S]

Anyway, back to the point. List of mine as per signature.

[Guest]

:laugh: sorry, i do tend to rabbit, you may have noticed,

I've lost track - is there anything we havent got between us ?

oh: I know it's a little bit off topic but a dubious friend of mine once had a yellow and black austin allegro in resonable nick, he had it in storage with hardly any oil in it and put a decent battrey on and drove it home doing 80 ( he is a real nutter) it started straight away.

[philippope]

I forgot the MG Maestro 2.0i we had the longest - our workhorse for more than ten years, bought with 13000 miles on the clock, sold with 151000 on it. That was a black one and was still going strong when a chap bought it and put a T16 engine in it - E194 UOE.

[Guest]

MGMaestro 2.0i and a Montego TD Estate The estate is great for fitting the kids in and the maestro is more my play machine.