Will the MG Stay? - What About the Trading Up Series?

[@parrotraiser6541]

It might be prudent to do the cam belt now. Things can get postponed by events. Belt failure could trash the motor, which would be really sad.

[@mikedx2706]

Use toothpaste to cleanup the rear plastic window. It will also help to remove the fogging in the plastic window. Yes, just cheap toothpaste will do wonders for old convertible windows.

[@LivingWithAClassic]

Thanks for the tip Mike!

[@walterplant2957]

I think if your wife likes it that’s a good reason to keep it around as she supports you and the channel . I have the use of a small convertible (slk) they such fun in summertime

[@janforward8784]

Hi Adam, I would love to see you doing the trading up with small classics. Love the MG.

[@paulbrandrick807]

I have an mg tf.135 and brought it as a mid life crisis and I must say despite the the doom and gloom brigade I love driving it I to suffer from arthritis but as a 64 year old that's only to be expected. As for your channel keep rescuing classes and save them from the crusher. Also long as you enjoy what your doing carry on doing it.😇😇😇

[@sportshatch]

Hi Adam, would like to see you buying and fixing up some cheap classic cars. It would be interesting to compare prices in Sweden to other countries.

[@BartMGRX]

If this beauty stays in the fleet might I suggest fitting a pair of 'anti locking hood straps'. You fit these on the inside between 2 metal bars so that the hood goes down smooth without one of the metal bars jamming every time.

[@davidnelson7149]

I have a '97 Mark 1 MX-5 that I did a bare shell restoration on during the Pandemic, and if it's not snowing or raining, the tops never up.

[@LivingWithAClassic]

Sounds like a great car

[@davidnelson7149]

@@LivingWithAClassic It's a street legal racing car, though I have set the suspension to road/race rather than track, so it doesn't rattle your teeth out! I live in Derbyshire (England) and the country roads are twisty and great fun. We also have the 'snake pass', the most twisty and fun road in England, winding up and through the Pennine mountains.

[@davidnelson7149]

@@LivingWithAClassic By the way, that's a nice MG you've got there. I also have a fully restored Sebring '78 MGB Roadster which the Grandkids love to pose in! (they love the MX too especially Connor, but Mollie doesn't like to go super fast as she calls it)!

[@WilliamKennedy-e5j]

When u mentioned your wife's joint condition I have always wondered the reason u stay in Sweden ? Yuma , AZ USA is a location where thousands come for the winter from northern states and other countries . I know rain and snow with cold weather is hard on people with joint pain and other health conditions . For auto repair and preservation we have ideal conditions .

[@ceevee00]

Hi, I would prefer a new trading up series. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@Classics2move]

Good idea to continue with trading up-series. What about old Volvo’s, Saab’s or ofcourse Jaguars which can be bought for say 1500-2500 euro’s?

[@philiptidmarsh]

I think go with a bit of wheeler dealing as and when rather than putting yourself under presure with another trading up series. Either way I will enjoy watching it !

[@davidnelson7149]

Some WD40 on those boot hinges old chap, or better still, painted on the pins with a coat of copper slip.

[@michelswerissen6544]

Would like to see cam belt change video.

[@rolandgoutay9272]

I think you can continue the trading up séries even if you keep this one (which I would do) but swap it with another car of your fleet with a similar value to continue the trading chaîn

[@andrewharrison9870]

How about a cheap Saab convertible to fix up, 9-3's are cheap and although once common getting rarer now, also comfortable seats for four

[@uhn100]

Hi Adam here is my take on this it's a great car the K engine is very reliable and your wife likes this car and enjoys driving so happy wife happy life keep the MGF and buy some cheap cars to fix up and sell on that's just my opinion as always best regards Andy Allen

[@Johkarphotos]

Maybe trade up to a MGTF 160. Just that little bit better. Mine is a 140 but still great. BTW I am also fixing up a 1987 XJS 3.6.

[@8000Christopher]

Nice you are having fun with that little Chinese MG. Nothing like an open roadster.

[@davidnorton5887]

Chinese?

[@8000Christopher]

@@davidnorton5887 check Wikipedia, 2005 Chinese company Nanjing bought the rights to the MG brand.

[@shauntvr4312]

I have driven a mgf there great fun

[@LivingWithAClassic]

They sure are!

[@charliemansonUK]

It's a keeper...until you've had your fun! Just find another cheap car and keep the series rolling, maybe next year you'll find another keeper and start the process again. This isn't a failure, it's turned into a great success, your wife has a fun, comfortable sports car. 🇬🇧

[@dmmcharrie2698]

If MG fits for now, keep it but get the belt done! If rescue cheap classics to keep them on road for a while longer - the Morris!

[@charlesspangberg778]

Hi Adam, the car is nice in summertime, but in Sweden it is a short period. Make sure your wife will get something warmer for the rest of the year given her condition…😊

[@LivingWithAClassic]

She still has her Range Rover

[@johndavey72]

Hi Adam . If your good lady is happy to drive this then let sleeping dogs lie . As someone else pointed out you have a number of other projects that would substitute the MG . Thank Adam

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

The P38 wasn’t really a trading up car since you still had the Morris so technically this is is part of a different series ! Just swapping around a few interesting indulgences and changing for another after enjoying it and doing a few improvements….

[@LivingWithAClassic]

Well I sold the P38 to Don and bought the MGF with the profit from the Morris. I will be trying to swap cars around every now and then for some new content

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

@@LivingWithAClassic Yes it's all part of the journey of course, not a criticism just trying to suggest how to view things. Ultimately if you use and enjoy 'extra' cars for a bit and then move them on after a while it's still the same trading up process especially if you bank any profits... Hopefully you can pause it now, enjoy the MGF and make progress on the S-Type and XJ-S !

[@markstott6091]

A (not entirely serious) suggestion for you with your Trading Up scheme... Your current problem is you've bought great cars you then really like (The Morris, the P6, the MGF - and did I notice a Landcrab in there somewhere???), and are naturally tempted to keep them. God help you if you ever get a Dolly Sprint or a DS to "trade up". Buy cars you can't stand, then selling them will be no problem! (BTW, I wouldn't have been able to sell them at all, so you're doing better than I would have done! 🤣)

[@alexandrecouture2462]

Seems like Adam's wife like it more than the little red car 😂

[@brendondolan6488]

I think you can start your trading again as you started with nothing and now got something you and your family enjoy so I guess you start at the bottom and work your way up again

[@annahopp]

Wheeler Dealers - New Edition!

[@LivingWithAClassic]

I like your thinking!

[@FunWithCars716]

Hello everyone from Buffalo Niagara Falls NY USA 👋🇺🇲 Hello Adam🎉. I just got a 1973 MG running for a friend that hadn't been on the road since 2003

[@russellwhite7407]

👍🇦🇺

[@davidyapp2240]

First one 😊