New MG - would you buy one?

Following interest from members I'm currently in the middle of putting together a MG News section. In the mean time I just thought I'd ask you guys and gals what your thoughts are on the new 85th Anniversary TF and the MG6 , - would you buy one? If yes, why? If no, why not? And do you feel like it represents what MG means to you?

I love the 85th Anniversary in cassis (white and silver good as well though) but would not swap the LE500 for one, I prefer the orange and black scheme. Every time I see the MG6 photos I like it more. Especially in red with the spoked wheels. I don't know if I would buy one only because a family saloon/hatch is not my thing. My wife drives the family car (Freelander) and its likely to be replaced with another Land Rover.

This is my fav shot so far, looking forward to seeing it in the flesh (well metal)

If I could afford a new car, I would be interested in a new TF but not with those wheels. Not to my taste at all.

I would not be interested in an MG6, but then again I wouldn't be interested in a 5 seater saloon of any kind.

As to whether the mg6 represents what I think of as MG. Nope!

I may be ploughing a lone furrow here but I've always thought of MG as producing Ragtop sports cars; in its time, some of the most iconic British sports cars actually.

I was never a fan of tarting up Rovers/ British Leyland/ Austin or whatever and re-badging them as MG.

I apologize if I offend anyone with these views.:dunno:

I had a couple of MG Maestros many years ago and borrowed my Father-in-laws MG Metro for a while - all surprisingly good cars.

I almost bought a ZR when they first came out but decided against it for some reason and now I like the facelift ZS 180 - ZT is nice to - especially the V8:)

MGFmad;5360 wrote: I love the 85th Anniversary in cassis (white and silver good as well though) but would not swap the LE500 for one, I prefer the orange and black scheme. Every time I see the MG6 photos I like it more. Especially in red with the spoked wheels. I don't know if I would buy one only because a family saloon/hatch is not my thing. My wife drives the family car (Freelander) and its likely to be replaced with another Land Rover.

This is my fav shot so far, looking forward to seeing it in the flesh (well metal)

Excellent pic! I have to say I love the front but the rear has yet to grow on me.

David Aiketgate;5363 wrote: If I could afford a new car, I would be interested in a new TF but not with those wheels. Not to my taste at all.

I would not be interested in an MG6, but then again I wouldn't be interested in a 5 seater saloon of any kind.

As to whether the mg6 represents what I think of as MG. Nope!

I may be ploughing a lone furrow here but I've always thought of MG as producing Ragtop sports cars; in its time, some of the most iconic British sports cars actually.

I was never a fan of tarting up Rovers/ British Leyland/ Austin or whatever and re-badging them as MG.

I apologize if I offend anyone with these views.:dunno:

saved me doing alot of typing. spot on couldnt agree more:yesnod:

I do like the look of that MG6, my concern is that it might not live up to our expectations. No other chinese car has ever interested me.

I hope for the sake of the company it does well, if they get the emissions right it could at least do well in the fleet market.

I will definately check it out when its finally in the dealers though.

jonnocash;5372 wrote: saved me doing alot of typing. spot on couldnt agree more:yesnod:

We aim to please!:yesnod:

if I needed to replace the F and had the cash, I would most likley consider a new TF but not that MG6 mondeo thingys..... its got a roof for a start. too many seats 2nd

If and when they do an TF with 160+hp I would buy one, the 85th Anni model wheels are a must as they are an 1" wider at the rear so better rubber is avaiable along with better suspension. The MG6 if done in proper MG fashion better handling and interior such as the ZS190 and the ZS 220 that was available over here ( supercharged ) could be parked along side but I would want a DSG ( VAG Group ) G/Box.

Seconded. I would have a new TF if they brought out a decent engine, but at the moment it would be a step backwards for most of us.

The MG6 looks no more or no less special than any other Proton type car and that is my problem with it. Are they dragging the marque down to the cheap car sector? Don't get me wrong, if that car was released with an engine giving it 0-60 of 6 secs then it would change my view a bit, but somehow I doubt it.

I wouldn't buy a new TF for the reason that I have Meg... however if I was in the Market for a new soft top in the lower price bracket I would as it is prettier than almost all the others out there.

The MG6 - hmmm.... I'm undecided. As a car I think it's a great looking family saloon. Plus although it actually came to life under the guise of the Chinese it is in fact a remodel of the car that MGR were working on before they went bust, so its roots are securely planted in the UK. So far I think it looks just a little too far east to be a true MG... it's a pity Land Rover wouldn't let Nanjing buy the Rover name back (whch they will never use at Land Rover anyway) as the MG6 would be great as a new style Rover. After all Rover were always looking to push the envelope of their designs - take the SD1 for example, a groundbreaking car in its time.. then then the Princess, the forerunner to all bubble/wedge shaped saloons.