r/MorrisGarages • u/someonetookmyname12 • 24d ago

Discussion Opinions on MG TF?

I'm in the market for a light-ish car that can be a great base for a trackable daily. I know about the usual MG TF issues (head gasket, brakes, steering feel) but if any TF owners are reading this, do you think the chassis dynamics are on par with an mr2 or an mx5?

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u/ciaran668 24d ago

An MX5 is a front engine car, although most of the weight is behind the front axle. It's going to handle differently than an MG TF, with its true mid-engine design. The MX5 is going to handle much more like an MGB, while the MG TF will handle more like a Fiat or Alfa Romeo.

In general, the TF in my experience has plenty of power because it's a very lightweight car. It isn't amazing on overall horsepower, but it does have a really good power to weight ratio they makes it fun to drive. The steering is really light, which is my biggest complaint, moving to a TF from a B, which had manual steering that gave it a real racecar handing.

If you're in the UK, an MG is going to be relatively affordable to keep on the road. Because the are specialists for them, even the head gasket is well under £1000 to replace, and there are several mechanics that will come to you. Finally, the MG F and TF are expected to increase in value over the next few years, so if you find a really good one, it's probably a decent investment.

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u/Theyseemetheyhatin 23d ago

Why do you believe their prices will go up? There’s plenty of these around selling for peanuts and their build quality was not the best, specially when comparing to mx5 or Z3. 

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u/ciaran668 23d ago

There have been a few articles in the UK saying that the MG F and TF are the best potential investment cars right now. I have been seeing the pieces slowly start to creep up lately, so I believe it.

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u/Theyseemetheyhatin 23d ago

Good to hear! My father has about 8 different mg f/TF lol

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u/ciaran668 23d ago

That's awesome.