Interesting video, I've fancied getting one and possibly fitting a small turbo diesel with some reasonably long gears for B roads and motorway runs. Btw, I was amazed when you said 57mpg on the motorway, my mum's Golf TDI gets 56 and that's without being a quick car.
I'm assuming you think that's pretty good. I tend to potter at 70-75 which helps. My previous 320, from before the diesel scandal of German cars managed 64
@@HenrysGarage 57 or 64mpg is in the ballpark for an Audi A2 TDI based around efficient travelling rather than being comfortably quick.. Meanwhile my 98 2.8i BMW can get low 40's on the motorway and is closer to your MGB on the work run.. currently repairing a BX diesel which will reduce my costs even with the 2nd insurance and tax.
Fair enough overlook and especially looking at costing. Would I do the same between my TR7 & F-Type V8R? (lol) the costings and driving experience are a universe apart. But I get enjoyment out of both for differing reasons. When I travel in the Jag to anywhere, it's a given that I make it in good time. A recent longer trip from Plymouth to Bicester and back in the TR7 however, felt as if it were an accomplishment! I would only use my older car as a 'daily' in the summer to tootle around and yes similar to the MGB, very enjoyable. I have to adapt my driving to the cars' requirements of handling & braking in modern traffic whereas the modern Jag has so many assists it removes you from that experience of having to think ahead, for example in terms of braking, road condition and type of road, the systems are that good. Great video Henry it resonated so much with my own feelings between the cars I own and run.
I think the thing is, because I work from home and don’t need to head off to places often and because Alexia won’t travel in the older cars I can say the MG would be my daily driver. I reckon if I had to head off to an office every day I might think differently
My B loves the motorway - very happy keeping up with the traffic and completely planted and stable - maybe check your suspension out? Bloody noisy though!
Yeah, I'm pretty sure if I lowered the car it would feel alot better on the motorway, especially if I sorted the overdrive, but I would still pick the BMW if I were doing 500 miles on there
@@HenrysGarage mine is lowered front and rear with a 3/4" front anti roll bar and none on the rear. The handling is great. Overdrive definitely makes a big difference. As mine had been sitting in a garden for 20 years and I managed to pull the wire off the solenoid and had to solder it back on I was very surprised it worked!
I've been thinking about it for a while. I was going to go a little further and show the MG doing 55 overtaking the BMW doing 50, but didn't really get around to it. I just think, if you're. not doing 75-100+ miles every day, the MG is more fun
@HenrysGarage just got mine back on the road after a major rebuild of the back end. Still feeling her out but seems fine except for a bit of fuel starvation going uphill. The pump doesn't stop ticking fully at idle so I am assuming never reaches full pressure. Can't find any leaks, so it's driving me potty. Does 50 easy though.. 🤔
I doubt you’re missing any base premise. I just thought it would be an interesting idea and one someone more professional could make really interesting. I was having a little fun with the idea
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Interesting video, I've fancied getting one and possibly fitting a small turbo diesel with some reasonably long gears for B roads and motorway runs.
Btw, I was amazed when you said 57mpg on the motorway, my mum's Golf TDI gets 56 and that's without being a quick car.
I'm assuming you think that's pretty good. I tend to potter at 70-75 which helps. My previous 320, from before the diesel scandal of German cars managed 64
@@HenrysGarage 57 or 64mpg is in the ballpark for an Audi A2 TDI based around efficient travelling rather than being comfortably quick..
Meanwhile my 98 2.8i BMW can get low 40's on the motorway and is closer to your MGB on the work run.. currently repairing a BX diesel which will reduce my costs even with the 2nd insurance and tax.
Fair enough overlook and especially looking at costing. Would I do the same between my TR7 & F-Type V8R? (lol) the costings and driving experience are a universe apart. But I get enjoyment out of both for differing reasons. When I travel in the Jag to anywhere, it's a given that I make it in good time. A recent longer trip from Plymouth to Bicester and back in the TR7 however, felt as if it were an accomplishment! I would only use my older car as a 'daily' in the summer to tootle around and yes similar to the MGB, very enjoyable. I have to adapt my driving to the cars' requirements of handling & braking in modern traffic whereas the modern Jag has so many assists it removes you from that experience of having to think ahead, for example in terms of braking, road condition and type of road, the systems are that good. Great video Henry it resonated so much with my own feelings between the cars I own and run.
I think the thing is, because I work from home and don’t need to head off to places often and because Alexia won’t travel in the older cars I can say the MG would be my daily driver. I reckon if I had to head off to an office every day I might think differently
5 in a TR7, amazing 😂 I did 3 in my TR7 drophead for about 8 Mile's and it was tight😮
We were young and it was a couple of miles only but I cannot conceive how we managed it now
My B loves the motorway - very happy keeping up with the traffic and completely planted and stable - maybe check your suspension out? Bloody noisy though!
Yeah, I'm pretty sure if I lowered the car it would feel alot better on the motorway, especially if I sorted the overdrive, but I would still pick the BMW if I were doing 500 miles on there
@@HenrysGarage mine is lowered front and rear with a 3/4" front anti roll bar and none on the rear. The handling is great. Overdrive definitely makes a big difference. As mine had been sitting in a garden for 20 years and I managed to pull the wire off the solenoid and had to solder it back on I was very surprised it worked!
Once the 7 is done I’m planning some work for the mg including overdrive and suspension
@@HenrysGarage I was dreading working on my overdrive after watching your videos! Very helpful though - thanks!
Loved this..... it shouldn't make any sense... but it did😂
I've been thinking about it for a while. I was going to go a little further and show the MG doing 55 overtaking the BMW doing 50, but didn't really get around to it. I just think, if you're. not doing 75-100+ miles every day, the MG is more fun
@HenrysGarage just got mine back on the road after a major rebuild of the back end. Still feeling her out but seems fine except for a bit of fuel starvation going uphill. The pump doesn't stop ticking fully at idle so I am assuming never reaches full pressure. Can't find any leaks, so it's driving me potty. Does 50 easy though.. 🤔
Am I missing the basic premmis of this video----??😂 either way both brilliant cars in there own ways 😊.
I doubt you’re missing any base premise. I just thought it would be an interesting idea and one someone more professional could make really interesting. I was having a little fun with the idea
@@HenrysGarage ahh I understand now thank you 😊.