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Originally Posted By: NMBurb02 Go for it! http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/mg/a/1677374.html Love it! But the garage is full here, or I just might.

Gentlemen, don't forget about torque. Especially on a 0-60 romp, torque, and when it starts coming on, is more important than max BHP a lot of the time. Losing a couple car lengths right off the line is really hard to make up. Horsepower, at least on a car, is a bigger factor once you start...

Actually a lot them do have a hold down nut on the outer stem. On quite a few (but not all), that is all that holds the TPS on the wheel. I guess in that sense, they are "bolted through". But you have to dismount the tire to replace or service a TPS.

And if the TPS is more than 5 or 6 years old, it's probably a good idea to think about new ones (or new batteries if available) at re-tire time. Otherwise, there's a chance the TPS batteries will expire before the tires do.

Originally Posted By: fdcg27 If you want an MG, drive a Midget and a B. You'll buy the MGB. . . . But drive an MGA, and there is no going back. My neighbor had one of these (a '56) that a co-worker sold to him in the mid-60s for $35. There wasn't a dang thing wrong with it. My neighbor drove...

Just a word of warning. If the battery has truly been discharged beyond adequate recovery, continuing to drive on it is only going to overstress the alternator. A new battery is cheap compared to an alternator. Once you discharge a flooded acid below about 1.1 specific gravity, sulfation starts...

Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8 . . . Generally the busiest place is the freshest one, too. . . Which usually means they are the cheapest one, too. A win-win no matter how you slice it.

Originally Posted By: wolf_06 What is considered a quality gas for a car that calls for 87 octane? One word: FRESH. The fresher the gasoline, the better. Raw un-additized gasoline is essentially a fungible product. The only differences among brands (with very few exceptions) is the...

Originally Posted By: ET16 . . . I'm rolling the dice. Just one question: Why? If you want to gamble, go to a casino. Losing there is at least entertaining. There are thousands of good used cars out there. Why gamble thousands on this Pandora's box?

Originally Posted By: cookiemonster I travel maybe 20-30 miles per week on average, using the car once or twice a week. How often should I disconnect the cables and trickle charge the car battery? If you're only using it 1-2x / wk, you shouldn't be running down the batt all that far, unless...

No. As long as it is tight, filled with desiccant, and fits, you can use a reputable AM drier. Don't forget to equalize the oil charge with new parts. Too much, and cooling efficiency drops. Too little, and the compressor is placed at risk.

And Vikas, it's 77F and magnificently sunny here today. I'd be grabbing the keys to the SL before those for the 850 on a day like today. This year, repairs (none) and maintenance have totaled under $250 on it. It's biggest expense right now is insurance.

As lovely as the 850i is, it is not a track car, but a powerful grand tourer with a sporty streak. It is too heavy for its engine to make up the mass difference. It is also a bit too nose heavy for serious tracking. So, a car like a Supra TT, and quite a few other lighter cars, some with less...

Originally Posted By: Rand Originally Posted By: Corvette Owner Shouldn't you be asking yourself, why is there varnish on my dipstick? What does rest of engine look like? Look down through oil fill cap hole. What oil and OCI are you using ? no some engines the dipstick is off the front of...

My recollection of this car is that it was difficult to repair and required repair more often than the typical BMW of its era. Worse than the Merc V-12. I agree with the others that this was a poster child for complex German electricals. Parts are reasonable (relatively), but outside labor (and...

Originally Posted By: ET16 They came down to $2995, but then they add almost $1,000 in fees, for a total of $3,905! They are going to have to wholesale it if they don't sell it to me. I thought they were going to be more reasonable. Pass.

Originally Posted By: leeharvey418 . . . What if I refuse to buy from certain carmakers because I've had to deal with them as customers? . . . You can buy or not buy from any carmaker for whatever reason you like -- that's a consumer's inalienable right, at least around here. Who is anyone...

Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8 Statistics as quoted here are only applicable to the group as a whole. They are NOT applicable to an individual automobile. The folks here with the zealous hate for Chrysler are nearly humorous in their rabid pursuit of that terrible company! Just like the "I hate...

Originally Posted By: eljefino I would not go with aftermarket alloys-- nowhere to crimp weights on the outside, most times. Leads to sticky tape weights or an indifferent tech doing a static instead of dynamic balance. A lot of OE alloy wheels do not allow crimp weights, either. I've got two...

Too many issues with remanufactured compressors these days - go with new. I'll even take a first-quality boneyard pull over a reman. The OE is usually best for "quality that lasts", but pricey. Protect your investment. Always replace the drier with any major component replacement.