Interesting Article

[leomindel]

We asked for an MG sports car. Then nobody bought one

Everyone says they want an MG sports car. So why did we look away when one finally arrived? A gentle look back at 2016, the Cyberster, and what our nostalgia says about us.

www.aronline.co.uk

 

[Paulie68]

We asked for an MG sports car. Then nobody bought one

Everyone says they want an MG sports car. So why did we look away when one finally arrived? A gentle look back at 2016, the Cyberster, and what our nostalgia says about us.

www.aronline.co.uk

Interesting read. I looked up the numbers registered in the UK and find it's only 784 registered to date. Low volume indeed.

 

[inksane]

Interesting read. I looked up the numbers registered in the UK and find it's only 784 registered to date. Low volume indeed.

How does it compares to Z4s, MX-5, boxsters and so on? I don't really know how low of number 784 really is because 2 seater convertibles it's a niche market already.

 

[salty]

Firstly it was never gonna be a really cheap a cheerful Sports Car, it's an EV so that ruled that out. It's too big to be a proper Sports car more a Grand Tourer. Don't really know what folk where expecting, an MX5 type thing? Personally think it's great. And hats off to MG for doing it.

 

[Kenp1]

I have an MX5 and it is a no from me, mainly because it is too big, and also too expensive.

 

[salty]

I have an MX5 and it is a no from me, mainly because it is too big, and also too expensive.

Fair enough. It's not aimed at MX5 enthusiasts.

 

[Paulie68]

Firstly it was never gonna be a really cheap a cheerful Sports Car, it's an EV so that ruled that out. It's too big to be a proper Sports car more a Grand Tourer. Don't really know what folk where expecting, an MX5 type thing? Personally think it's great. And hats off to MG for doing it.

Couldn't agree more, I really like the exclusivity too.

I like the fact the Cyberster is a proper sized car as well, would never want an MX5 or an old school roadster like an MGB or Triumph, they just look too much like small toys to me.

 

[Paulie68]

How does it compares to Z4s, MX-5, boxsters and so on? I don't really know how low of number 784 really is because 2 seater convertibles it's a niche market already.

First year of the Z4 saw over 9.5k registrations in the UK, so I think 784 over full year 2025 and the end of 2004 is pretty low.

 

[Kenp1]

Looks like Mazda has sold 30,000 MK4 MX5s, about 3000 a year.

 

[inksane]

First year of the Z4 saw over 9.5k registrations in the UK, so I think 784 over full year 2025 and the end of 2004 is pretty low.

Wow that's way more Z4s that I was expecting.

 

[GranTurismoEra]

4000 Cybersters overall i think

 

[GranTurismoEra]

Firstly it was never gonna be a really cheap a cheerful Sports Car, it's an EV so that ruled that out. It's too big to be a proper Sports car more a Grand Tourer. Don't really know what folk where expecting, an MX5 type thing? Personally think it's great. And hats off to MG for doing it.

People should wait for Caterham or Longbow if they ever happen will be £70,000 to £90,000. Pipe dreams. Theres a car already existing. Take it or leave it lol

 

[Jackolino]

Or you just wait and wait and wait, because something better almost always comes along. And if you're unlucky, your own death gets in the way or old age robs you of the ability to enjoy the vehicle that is finally there. That's not my thing, I prefer to enjoy myself!

 

[skyynet]

Owning a Renault Mégane Coupé Cabrio 3, I was looking for an electric follow-up convertible. First I was thrilled by the Polestar O2 which became the Polestar 6. When the price was announced around 200000 Euros, I was out. The Tesla Roadster 2 was the usual vaporware of Elon and also around 200k. The vaguely announced Porsche Boxter would always have been out of my reach, if it hadn't been postponed to 2027.

So MG announced the Cyberster. Most expensive car I'd ever buy, but somehow in reachable spheres. It also featured scissor doors (which I personally find a bit too extroverted, but hey, why not) and excellent production quality. The test drive convinced me and since last year, I'm a proud owner.

Is it perfect? No. Is if fun? Oh, yeah! Does it make financial sense for MG? No way. Did they produce it anyway? Yes, they did.

To be honest, I always thought, this car doesn't make sense financially. That's the reason I bought it last year and didn't wait any longer. With other brands postponing or cancelling electric convertibles, it's the one and only electric convertible on the market right now.

 

[Kenp1]

I'm with you on the scissor doors, a bit too much look at me.

 

[decrep]

Or you just wait and wait and wait, because something better almost always comes along. And if you're unlucky, your own death gets in the way or old age robs you of the ability to enjoy the vehicle that is finally there. That's not my thing, I prefer to enjoy myself!

Have to agree wholeheartedly, you have to live life while you can, postpone anything, and your likely to miss out.
Waiting till you retire is a classic,

 

[salty]

Have to agree wholeheartedly, you have to live life while you can, postpone anything, and your likely to miss out.
Waiting till you retire is a classic,

Totally agree.

 

[Paulie68]

Have to agree wholeheartedly, you have to live life while you can, postpone anything, and your likely to miss out.
Waiting till you retire is a classic,

Whilst I partially agree with this, people need to be careful when "doing today" uses lots of money that otherwise could be invested for a better future. It can compromise your whole later life as well. I went without anything like new cars for decades and invested heavily instead. I retired relatively wealthy at 55 as a result and now have a great life and can afford to do or own anything (within some reason) that I want.

Had I done the usual habit of many, buying a new car and changing it every 3 years and gone on better holidays that are forgotten within a week of being back to the usual drudge, instead of investing that money well, I'd have still had to work for another 12 years and then most likely had a far more frugal retirement.

And, yes, I could have been unlucky and died at 54! Happy medium is what it's all about.

 

[decrep]

spending money needlessly is never a good option