First off, let me say that I've got one of the first Series 1 MDA GT40's out there. I don't see any glaring quality issues with the car, seems to be built well, as well as most out there. I'm sure there are some better, and some worse, but for the most part, a solid car. Something to consider when purchasing an MDA though, is the customer service you would like to have after the purchase. My situation may be different than most, as I'm located in the States, so I have to deal with the overseas issue. However, for my situation, I've had the car for over 3 1/2 years and I only have the aluminum paneling completed. The next 5-7 steps in the build process are all missing 1 or 2 bits to complete. If I skip over a few of them, then the ones that are skipped will be much more difficult, or near impossible to complete (I'm sure you guys know what I mean). After I took delivery, we knew there were some parts short, but it took a year to get them. Then as I proceeded, I began to discover through more detailed inventory checking, that small detailed bits of subgroups were not shipped. For example, major items in a group, i.e. brakes, had the major items, but then I find that mounting bolts for master cylinders are missing, and reservoirs, spacers for front anti roll bar, bolts too short, then to top it off, anti roll bar is wrong. I'm currently waiting on parts that were identified over 9 months ago, when I do get a response from the factory, it's usually that "we're gathering up the parts", and "we just about have everything now, just need to check on a few more details". I also get the "your parts should be going out next month" that one usually is like an NFL football minute, where one month equals 6-8 months. I've been so polite and understanding for the last 3 years that most of you would want to barf, but in my experience, it's not worth getting crazy over thing I have no control of. Two things have since chaged my stance a little. One, I'm actually fed up. I've lost almost all motivation to build the car from the continuing of delays, and two, I don't want anyone who's considering a purchase to be blind sided by a situation that could be avoided. I'd rather not see anyone have to deal with the disappointment that I have, so buyer beware.
Again, I want to reiterate, the car is a good car, the MDA builders forum is GREAT as are the guys on the forum, they will help you to the nth degree, but MDA's customer service is the worst I've ever seen. Now, back to your regularly scheduled program.
Jim Downard
Again, I want to reiterate, the car is a good car, the MDA builders forum is GREAT as are the guys on the forum, they will help you to the nth degree, but MDA's customer service is the worst I've ever seen. Now, back to your regularly scheduled program.
Jim Downard