MG RV8 experience anyone?

[Oilyfingers]

I have been looking at classic cars for the last couple of months as a toy for the summer days
On my shortlist are a Triumph Stag which I have been looking at for decades and a TR3.
Since today, after visiting a classic car show, an MG RV8 is also on the list.
Never noticed them before but they look absolutely georgeous although I prefer the sound of the Stag
Does anybody have any experience with them?
Any points to look out for?

 

[Pondrew]

Don't think they will go down in history as a 'classic' TBH.
This sums up it's conception and ultimate low sales.
https://www.aronline.co.uk/cars/mg-cars/mgb/the-cars-mg-rv8/
They were extremely expensive when new; not really got much of a following IMO. Stags or TR3s are classics, the RV8 is a 90s MG roadster copy.
The irony is that Rover were 'waiting' for their new super roadster; the MGF. Look how popular they are now. :roll:

 

[Oilyfingers]

Thanks for the link
Interesting history.
I have given it a good thought but decided to go for a real classic. Just do not know which as the choice is also limited by my height of 1.92m.
The TR3 is one of the few cars that fit :driving:

 

[Ole gits rule]

These are pretty rare and saw a BRG one on the M4 last month, looked nice but not certain I would take one over a Stag or TR3 or even a TR7 these days

 

[Hilly30si]

I did look at them before I bought the TR6 but just could not get past the fact it’s was a relaunch of a Classic shape with a V8. They sound good but handling is not so good as it sits high. Most are Jap imports that’s where most of them went back in the day. It will end a Classic due to numbers made. All in all a safe if not exciting choice.

PS looks good in the Oxford Blue rarer colour so much nicer then the Woodcote Green which was the colour for Japan

 

[Boyo]

In one word - don't. A friend of mine who was an MG specialist used to look after one and he didn't have anything positive to say about that particular model.

 

[Oilyfingers]

Thanks for the feedback
I have abandoned the idea of an RV8. There a very few real positive reviews on them (contrary to the Stag)
I have decided to stick to old motorbikes and bought a sidecar for my pre war Harley