MG RV8

[paultither]

Anyone owned or driven one of these, they interest me. Am I wrong in the head or are the actually any good?!

[wadgebeast]

A mate's got one which he let me drive. Depends on what you're used to driving. The acceleration was formidable due to the huge torque. The bellhousing is so big it sticks out where your left knee is unfortunately. The handling was ok, but not inspiring and the steering was certainly better than my B, being both lighter and giving more feedback. Brakes were average. The interior never floated my boat and I never took to the looks. my mate's car had intermittant electrical problems and most of the instrumentation didn't work bar the speedo and the tach.

[thewave]

Not my cup of tea, but fast, rare, and fairly easy to maintain. The interior is okay, comfortable, but not inspiring.

They've grown on me for looks, and I've joined a group of the RV8 Burblers locally, and they're a good enthusiastic bunch.

[NBTBRV8]

I have a lot of experience with RV8s, importing, servicing etc. They are a modern B and are fantastic if you are coming from an earlier model MG, however if you are coming from say a Porsche/BMW then you won't be pleased. They are mechanically solid but do require regular maintenance. I suggest that you look at http://www.mgrv8.com or http://www.v8register.net

Overall they are an enjoyable car that turns a lot of heads, great touring car but not an out and out raw sports car.

[daz the plumber]

hi, owned a lovely oxford blue rv8 , i loved the drive power and handling ... but i like the look of the mgb and sold it .i now have a tvr chimaera ,same engine but a bit faster and more of a race car .i think the rv8 is a great car but it was not for me