MG TF, which engine to go for?

[Chris_w666]

OK I know the answer is probably the 160 but I keep spotting tiny mileage 115's and thinking surely I can sacrifice some power to get more reliable open top motoring?

I am useless with spanners and want something as near to a new car as possible. I have also promised myself a convertible and a sub 15k mile 115 TF seems the cheapest way to have my cake and eat it.

Or should I risk the higher miles and go for a 135/160?

ETA: This is the main cause of my low mileage musings http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/MG+T...

Edited by Chris_w666 on Friday 20th February 22:34

[MGJohn]

Chris_w666 said:

OK I know the answer is probably the 160 but I keep spotting tiny mileage 115's and thinking surely I can sacrifice some power to get more reliable open top motoring?

I am useless with spanners and want something as near to a new car as possible. I have also promised myself a convertible and a sub 15k mile 115 TF seems the cheapest way to have my cake and eat it.

Or should I risk the higher miles and go for a 135/160?

ETA: This is the main cause of my low mileage musings http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/MG+T...

Edited by Chris_w666 on Friday 20th February 22:34

Best thing to do is drive a few of the various spec cars .... then decide. The 115 car has adequate performance ~ the 135 would probably be the best bet overall unless you really need that VVC buzz with higher revs and the extra power .... which some drivers have found addictive.
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[alexfranklin@bti]

Hi. I own a 160 and i have driven a smaller engine and i could tell the difference in performance. It all goes on what sort of budget you have??£15000 will buy you a flash new one. Maybe if you are not already a member join the mg owners club and see what they have for sale. Good luck Alex

[CDP]

I've got a 2004 135hp and the performance is fine. I can't say I've ever felt it lacking.

It doesn't really need any more power for UK roads, but it wouldn't hurt.

[AutomanUK]

I would go for well maintained over low mileage every time. As already said take each (115,135 and 160) for a test drive and make an informed choice. If after that you decide the 115 is what you want then you would be hard pushed to find a better spec'd one than this http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/MG+T...