No **** sherlock :lol:i have a feeling this will upset a few people.
i believe that saic's version of mg is for it to be a mainstream car company not a sporting brand .
judging by the models that are supposed to be coming after the 3and 5. ie.2x mpv's and an suv.that's what i believe.
i know they are planning a sports car but i suspect it will be a halo model.
the cars will be more confort orientated than the previous z saloons ,personally i think it's the right way to go.
a lot of potential buyers (like me ) don't want on rails handling or a rock hard ride and think that mg have got the idea right.
for those people who say there needs to be a hot versions of the cars i disagree, if you look back at previous mg saloons they weren't really more than lightly tuned and affordable. (to buy and to run).
will saic's policy work, hopefully . if they concentrated on"sporty" and performance models they would fail and probably pull the plug..
just a personal opinion.
new mg ,no longer a sporty brand.
i have a feeling this will upset a few people.
i believe that saic's version of mg is for it to be a mainstream car company not a sporting brand .
judging by the models that are supposed to be coming after the 3and 5. ie.2x mpv's and an suv.that's what i believe.
i know they are planning a sports car but i suspect it will be a halo model.
the cars will be more confort orientated than the previous z saloons ,personally i think it's the right way to go.
a lot of potential buyers (like me ) don't want on rails handling or a rock hard ride and think that mg have got the idea right.
for those people who say there needs to be a hot versions of the cars i disagree, if you look back at previous mg saloons they weren't really more than lightly tuned and affordable. (to buy and to run).
will saic's policy work, hopefully . if they concentrated on"sporty" and performance models they would fail and probably pull the plug..
just a personal opinion.
i believe that saic's version of mg is for it to be a mainstream car company not a sporting brand .
judging by the models that are supposed to be coming after the 3and 5. ie.2x mpv's and an suv.that's what i believe.
i know they are planning a sports car but i suspect it will be a halo model.
the cars will be more confort orientated than the previous z saloons ,personally i think it's the right way to go.
a lot of potential buyers (like me ) don't want on rails handling or a rock hard ride and think that mg have got the idea right.
for those people who say there needs to be a hot versions of the cars i disagree, if you look back at previous mg saloons they weren't really more than lightly tuned and affordable. (to buy and to run).
will saic's policy work, hopefully . if they concentrated on"sporty" and performance models they would fail and probably pull the plug..
just a personal opinion.
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No **** sherlock :lol:
concentrating only on sporting versions is not a recipe for success if you have no comfortable versions TBH. Imagine AMG without Mercedes!
Doesn't mean the brand's not sporty TBH. How many Alfa drivers want a real "track day" car with the harsh ride etc as opposed to a sporty-looking car with a bit of chic and some oomph?
Doesn't mean the brand's not sporty TBH. How many Alfa drivers want a real "track day" car with the harsh ride etc as opposed to a sporty-looking car with a bit of chic and some oomph?
could you actually make a sensible comment for once and actually put up a decent opinion on a thread .No **** sherlock :lol:
it would make a change. as you are now on my ignore list there is no need for you to reply as i won't respond.
i cant see how this could ever be a good thing ! MG is a sporty brand thats the image you get when you drive one imo ! If you lose this and try and replace it with a more mainstream image then that will put a lot of people off buying one. The moded versions of the saloons and hatchbacks always gave that sporty edge with affordability too and altho you may not of had that top spec engine you still drove a mg with sporty looks, handling and a rep for being fast as the engine was out there. Taking the more powerful engines out of it wud mean all show and no go and tarnis the badge ! This is all however my viewi have a feeling this will upset a few people.
i believe that saic's version of mg is for it to be a mainstream car company not a sporting brand .
judging by the models that are supposed to be coming after the 3and 5. ie.2x mpv's and an suv.that's what i believe.
i know they are planning a sports car but i suspect it will be a halo model.
the cars will be more confort orientated than the previous z saloons ,personally i think it's the right way to go.
a lot of potential buyers (like me ) don't want on rails handling or a rock hard ride and think that mg have got the idea right.
for those people who say there needs to be a hot versions of the cars i disagree, if you look back at previous mg saloons they weren't really more than lightly tuned and affordable. (to buy and to run).
will saic's policy work, hopefully . if they concentrated on"sporty" and performance models they would fail and probably pull the plug..
just a personal opinion.
SAIC bought MG because it was a recognised brand - not a sporting brand per se. But then again the ZT120, the MG Express, the ZS110 and the ZR105 couldn't really be called 'sporting' in the traditional sense of the word.
And indeed, thinking about it, has MG recently ever been exclusively about sporting-ness? Probably not IMHO. I think the word 'fun' better describes what MG is about and has been about in my lifetime.
Regards
John
And indeed, thinking about it, has MG recently ever been exclusively about sporting-ness? Probably not IMHO. I think the word 'fun' better describes what MG is about and has been about in my lifetime.
Regards
John
Fun and Affordability is what MG is known for. The traditional sports car is a convertible which is generally low powered, it is just the feeling of wind in your hair.
:lol: I thought that! Not sure why offense was taken!No **** sherlock :lol:
MG's have never been performance cars but they are sporting.And indeed, thinking about it, has MG recently ever been exclusively about sporting-ness? Probably not IMHO. I think the word 'fun' better describes what MG is about and has been about in my lifetime.
Regards
John
Wasn't the ZR105 the most popular model for rallying?SAIC bought MG because it was a recognised brand - not a sporting brand per se. But then again the ZT120, the MG Express, the ZS110 and the ZR105 couldn't really be called 'sporting' in the traditional sense of the word.
And the 4 cylinder ZS the most successful model in the touring cars?
Even the 4 cylinder ZT went rallying in MG7 form!
Of course they are all sporty, but sporty doesn't mean that they need 1000bhp.
^ In one.
The majority of the ZR rally cars thesedays are only the 105 model.
Being sporty isn't about horsepower, that's only a "boy-racers" view of it if you ask me. Sporty is defined by the driving experience of the car rather than the power, you're getting it confused with the term "Performance". My Nova is a "sporty" car to drive, back to basics, no driver addons, great fun on the B roads and backlanes, and it's only 50-60bhp.
The majority of the ZR rally cars thesedays are only the 105 model.
Being sporty isn't about horsepower, that's only a "boy-racers" view of it if you ask me. Sporty is defined by the driving experience of the car rather than the power, you're getting it confused with the term "Performance". My Nova is a "sporty" car to drive, back to basics, no driver addons, great fun on the B roads and backlanes, and it's only 50-60bhp.
+1 hit the nail on the head, that is so true.^ In one.
The majority of the ZR rally cars thesedays are only the 105 model.
Being sporty isn't about horsepower, that's only a "boy-racers" view of it if you ask me. Sporty is defined by the driving experience of the car rather than the power, you're getting it confused with the term "Performance". My Nova is a "sporty" car to drive, back to basics, no driver addons, great fun on the B roads and backlanes, and it's only 50-60bhp.
It's the same on the other end of the scale with cars such as the newer BMW's for example (The Diesel Turbo ones, I know alot of the Petrol BMW's are aimed at being sports/sports luxury), good for 150+ MPH, handle brilliantly etc but I wouldn't consider them sporty, they may be high performance, but they're more of a cruiser rather than a sporty car, even though Performance Figure wise they leave a vast majority of cars standing.
The Volvo 340 1.7 is a great sporty car without a sporty brand image, more a Granddad image. Maybe because no Nova driver tries to smoke one off the lights - the drivers just 
mg: as the Volvo powers into the distance!
Didn't F1 World Champion James Hunt like driving an A35 because it was so easy to get on the limit?
The MG brand has by no means always concentrated solely on sportiness. The Farina Magnette was at least as notable for being a classy car -
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and just look at the performance data with the massive 68bhp of the MkIII!
mg: as the Volvo powers into the distance!Didn't F1 World Champion James Hunt like driving an A35 because it was so easy to get on the limit?
The MG brand has by no means always concentrated solely on sportiness. The Farina Magnette was at least as notable for being a classy car -
and just look at the performance data with the massive 68bhp of the MkIII!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MG_MagnetteThe car featured BMC's 1489 cc B type engine, but in the MG Magnette III (and it's Riley sibling) performance was enhanced by fitting twin S.U. H.D.4 carburetters.[5]
The experience from the driver's seat was enhanced by the walnut veneer facia panel and door cappings as well as by the leather upholstery, and presumably by the safety glass windows.[5]
A Mark III was tested by The Motor magazine in 1959. They recorded a top speed of 85.5 mph (137.6 km/h), acceleration from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 19.7 seconds and a fuel consumption of 31.4 miles per imperial gallon (9.00 L/100 km; 26.1 mpg-US). The test car cost £1012 including taxes.[6]
Because Pain, I mean Payne doesn't like replies that he/she doesn't like.:lol: I thought that! Not sure why offense was taken!
What does the sign over the MG6 sports concept say?
Morris Garages - how to a Chinese buyer does that suggest a Ferrari or a Porsche? It portrays a quality English brand from an established British company. As windy states they have sold 30 million MGs back in his home country so why do they suddenly need to change their approach just because we want a new TF.
They want sales nothing more. They make cars that sell simple as.
Morris Garages - how to a Chinese buyer does that suggest a Ferrari or a Porsche? It portrays a quality English brand from an established British company. As windy states they have sold 30 million MGs back in his home country so why do they suddenly need to change their approach just because we want a new TF.
They want sales nothing more. They make cars that sell simple as.
MG 1100 55bhp![]()
and just look at the performance data with the massive 68bhp of the MkIII!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MG_Magnette
not true. there is just some people on here i'd rather were somewhere else.due to thier behaiviour and stupid comments.Because Pain, I mean Payne doesn't like replies that he/she doesn't like.
I had one of these a while back, stripped out with a welded differential. Great sideways fun in the damp/wet, and even in the dry if you're slightly aggressive with itThe Volvo 340 1.7 is a great sporty car without a sporty brand image
Can't help thinking this subject is a bit overdone on these forums now.
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