Anyone taken up the 110 Edition offer?
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Very informative and very useful - most magazine reviews tend to trot out the usual cliches and not tell it as you do, 'like it is'.
I'm interested in what you say about the steering self centring. Some cars do and some cars don't and in my experience its to do with the amount of toe in, which does slow the car marginally and scrub tyres so you tend not to get it in racing cars. I like this as it gives the car a natural stability. Maybe I am deluding myself.
I would however have expected the Morgan to be good in this respect because it is not a power assisted set up.
I'm interested in what you say about the steering self centring. Some cars do and some cars don't and in my experience its to do with the amount of toe in, which does slow the car marginally and scrub tyres so you tend not to get it in racing cars. I like this as it gives the car a natural stability. Maybe I am deluding myself.
I would however have expected the Morgan to be good in this respect because it is not a power assisted set up.
Yes, I was but at the time I went for a Boxster GTS. I had a test drive in a Plus 4 which I liked though almost everything which could pack up or fall off on the test drive, did. However I am still tempted. I would have expected the Roadster to be a better drive and sound great, and I do like six cylinder engines. I love the traditional materials and craftsmanship, the vintage feel (I am never going to own a 4 1/2 Litre Bentley) and the simple connectedness. Every other car I own is now an auto. Obviously a Plus 4 is going to be 10k cheaper which is great, but if the Roadster is just that bit better, chunkier, torquier, I am prepared to pay for it. What I would really like to have are frank opinions from guys who have run these for a time.
Well, I finally got my Roadster. In fairness to Wolfie who was a great help, I will offer some detailed comments once I get a chance to have a long run in it. What I can say is that it is everything I had hoped and more, a great driving experience. I particularly like the engine/gearbox/clutch combination. The clutch bites suddenly, however, the car has a superb short throw six speed gearbox, so the more used to it you get, the better you can make quick changes, and quick blips on the downchange, along with some discreet popping, and a throaty growl from the engine when you accelerate are particularly good fun.
The one thing I might struggle with on the Plus 6 is the automatic gearbox - which I understand is non-negotiable. I really believe that a manual box is a fundamental part of the fun. The footwell is a little cramped but nothing that you can’t get used to. The handling is masculine but tactile and predictable. That may be down to the recommendations of the dealer (Revolutions) who suggested omitting the power steering and upgraded adjustable shock absorbers. The quality of the craftsmanship and materials is breathtaking, particular highlights being the paintwork and the leather. I think that the detailed personalisation of the specification is very important. I am so glad I bought this car.
Edited by cardigankid on Wednesday 25th September 21:36
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