Roadster 4 seater

[DonkeyApple]

Getting itchy feet for a change of car but need a 2+2.

3 years ago I was going to buy an Eva but that obviously didn't work out and I'm not sure I really believe the delay story or that it may still appear in 2015 etc. I also fear they may try and use that shape for their EV stuff.

Anyway, while the 4 seater Roadater is not as pretty as the standard, it does tick an awful lot of boxes. The only other car that appeals is a late 80s Vantage.

Does anyone have one of the newer 3.7 units and can share their experiences before I go and drive one?

Thanks.

[DonkeyApple]

sawman said:

Have you been over to talkmorgan.com ? there are a few folks there who have a 3.7 roadster, but not sure if any have a 4 seater - they seem favourably impressed by the performance of the mustang unit, but the tacho and speedo also lifted from the mustang have come in for a bit of comment.

I have a 4/4 4 seater, which is great fun, but I am not certain you would get away with using the 3.7 performance with rearseat occupants - its quite exposed back there, the latest cars have an odd look to them, compared with my '80s car (which looks great to my eyes) it think its the full size seats with headrests and all - just looks clunky to me

Thanks.

They look better without the rear headrests, that's for sure. I have two toddlers so they would need them.

With the kids in the car it would just be pootling or roof on.

The key is to find a car which is just fun to use and has the retro style without necessarily being old itself.

Edited by DonkeyApple on Sunday 18th August 18:06

[DonkeyApple]

sawman said:

DonkeyApple said:

Thanks.

They look better without the rear headrests, that's for sure. I have two toddlers so they would need them.

With the kids in the car it would just be pootling or roof on.

The key is to find a car which is just fun to use and has the retro style without necessarily being old itself.

Edited by DonkeyApple on Sunday 18th August 18:06

Exactly my reasoning for getting the 4 seater, I was also looking at cerberas and lotus elan plus2 at the time, but opted for the morgan on the grounds that it was more likely to be less painful to run. my kids fitted in the back well - my lad was 5 at the time - we had diagonal seatbelts fitted and he was able to sit in securely without a booster. My daugher has now outgrown the back seat, this means that we rarely go out together these days (one of the reasons its up for sale)

As it happens it has been extremely reliable over 4 years.

There is a line of thought that suggests the 4/4 is a better alround proposition than the plus8s and roadsters - they are built on the same chassis design, but the bigger engine is heavier and makes the car less chuckable. The 4/4 then is all about handling and balance, where the roadster is theoretically faster, but pushes the wobbly old chassis to its limits.

Not sure where you are but almost all of the morgan dealers I have come across, have been hugely enthusiastic and helpful but it would be unlikely any of them have a 4 seater roadster in stock, but it might be worth phoning the factory (even better have a day out there)

Thanks. If there was a clear line on the Eva then this would be my perfect choice but they are clearly stalling.

I move between London and West country so getting to the factory is easy enough.

Strangely, my Grandfather had a three wheeler before the war and his father knew HFC and apparently once raced his Bugatti against him up the drive after a long lunch.

I've always liked the cars and seem to be at a point where fun isn't about performance.

[DonkeyApple]

Thanks.

Mine are 2 & 3 so a bit young. To be honest, whenever I've owned a convertible I've rarely put the roof down. For me it's not really about a 'convertible' more the desire for a classic style 2+2 which doesn't have more buttons than pedals.

Such a car is almost impossible to find outside the classic arena.

The Eva was exactly what I was looking for.

[DonkeyApple]

sawman said:

what about a cerbera. Toddlers fit well in the back I understand

I already have a 2+2 Tiv, otherwise a Cerb would be perfect.

[DonkeyApple]

sawman said:

DonkeyApple said:

I already have a 2+2 Tiv, otherwise a Cerb would be perfect.

ooh, I didnt think any typhons made it to customers

This one only took 7 years.

[DonkeyApple]

Thanks for both posts.

I suspect that in general it's not an ideal vehicle for the children given their current ages.