Are MG's like dogs?

[Stewart]

One thing I have really noticed since I tore mine all apart that it's caused people to gravitate to it kind of like taking a dog for a walk. I have in the last week or so I have had a dozen or so people walk up to where I'm working to chat about MG's and how they have had one in there past. So far it seems that the only person who hasn't had one is my friend who's kindly letting me use his garage and helping me with the engine rebuild.

 

[John Moore]

my neighbors and friends ask me, "why did you pull apart that beautiful red car?"

 

[roofinwilly]

Thought about that too John !

 

[EMGEBE]

I would be working on my car in the street and people pass me saying...

WHY ON EARTH DID U BUY AN MG /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/nonono.gif

I generally reply

"COZ MG's KICK ARSE MATE!" /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

But all the road side assistance guys generally see my car as an MG and go

F*ck!!!!!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif - u can just see it in they'r facial expressions

 

[sultanoswing]

The way I've got my motor sounding - she sounds more like a cat (purrs) /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[jimd]

As far as attracting attention - probably so. But the similarities end there. My dog is always warm and cuddly. My MG is sometimes warm, sometimes hot, sometimes cold...kind of tempermental. My dog is always happy and content. My MG leaks fluid now and again. My dog is very well trained in that regard. My MG hasn't cost much to repair yet, but it did cost alot to buy in the first place. My dog I adopted for $50...what a bargain!!!

Just kidding around though. I like your project pictures. Next time someone comes up, hand them a wrench and put them to work!

 

[BOXoROCKS]

only when you step on the gas.
for those of you thinking of violence,I can be found in the TR threads.

 

[Bret]

I can attest that indeed Dogs are like MGs in many respects. But it depends how loving (translated as blindly over the top) the owner is.

Example: My wife is a loving pet person and about two & a half year ago one of our Golden Retrievers was fetching a tennis ball (a normal golden pastime) when she blew out one of her knees – actually tearing some of the cartilage when she stepped in a gopher hold. Took her to the vet and the bad news was that she would never heal-up if left alone and she would only get worst. Or only options where to either humanely put her down or surgery. The cost of the first option was about $50 and the surgery was well over $2500. Of note – I paid about $500 less for my MG when I got her – much to the chagrin of my wife.

As we sat in the veterinarian’s office - I remembered many a time growing up my dad just taking our pets out in the back yard and putting ‘em out of their pain with a quick shot with a 22 to the head. As I started to ponder the choices – my wife (the pet lady) without hesitation stepped up and handed the gal behind the counter her credit card (that we’d just paid off by the way) and said set up the surgery.

On the drive home I asked her if she was sure she wanted to spend that kind of money on our dog. With a sharp look that would have shot shivers through the toughest battle hardened veteran – she said “Look Buddy! (BTW not the word she used) Sure I know it’s expensive - but I love Emma and she’s going to be with us for a long time. Besides – what about all the money you spend on your MG?” Duh!!

Not another word was spoken from that point on. And when we got home (like any husband worried about his status) I gave here a check out of my MG slush fund for the lion’s share of the dog’s surgery.

Today when we have company over for a BBQ or something, I tell folks as the dogs play that Emma is my Moss Supercharger. In fact – I gauge all MG purchases with the “Emma factor” when justifying them to the wife.

 

[Steve_S]

Dogs will eventaully die. MGs live on forever! They are both ice breakers though. I always find it funny how people won't say hello to a stranger, but they will talk to the stranger's dog.

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But all the road side assistance guys generally see my car as an MG and go

F*ck!!!!!!! - u can just see it in they'r facial expressions

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ROFL!!! Ain't it the truth!

 

[rulle7]

My Midget is indeed very much like our late English Bulldog.
Common habits include, but are not limited to; deadly gases emitted from the rear, fluids leaking from various crevices, an unwillingness to get out and about in foul weather, get people smiling without actually doing anything, make children point and stare and pester their parents to get one, and somehow always get the best place to spend the night. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[RTR52nd]

Most definitely.
My Step-Father bought a B a couple of years ago. While driving it home, he stopped to fill the tank. A brand new BMW Z3 ragtop pulled up to the pump next to him, an attractive woman got out, looked over, and said "Wow, nice car!".
Yup - just like walking your dog in Central Park. Magnets.