Morgan

[Beasty]

Having been hunting around for a replacement for my Elise for some time, I am seriously considering a Morgan +8.

Has anyone any experience of the cars? Any pitfalls I should be aware of?

Ta

Matt

[Beasty]

Thanks for the thoughts chaps.

I am not too worried about practicality as the Elise is not that great and I'm used to that. A bit (lot) of water in the cabin is not a problem either.

It won't be a daily drive, just a frequent one. My main worry is that I can't garage it - I'll keep it under a cover - but is it going to rot?

Basically it is just a car for smiles.

I have to say that I considered the Aero, but I'm not sure I can justify dropping 50k on a car that strange.

Another test drive tomorrow, so I'll keep you posted.

BTW Ted, any chance of a Morgan forum? I've hunted around on the web and can't find one anywhere. Not exactly mainstream I know, but a good British Marque surely deserving of its own spot on this fine website?

[Beasty]

Well, had a short test drive of the Morgan +8 around the crowded streets of Hyde Park (not ideal I know). I was really impressed. It looks and sounds fantastic and feels considerably more substantial than the Elise. The power delivery is also totally different - as one would expect, with loads of torque and not noticably slower than the Elise. Clearly not going to be as chuckable, but its about time I got more progressive.

Given it is a 2000 model with only 4000 miles it seems in great condition and has all the more recent modifications.

I must say I can feel my wallet opening as I type. At least it makes some sense financially, I'm not going to get killed with the depreciation.

[Beasty]

I've been pondering it over the last few days. As I drove home last night I had the following thought:

The world is a very silly place. Damaged oil tankers are dragged out to sea to break up and sink because a government lacks the courage to sacrifice a small part of its coastline to save a greater part. Mediocrity is now seen as the apex of human achievement. Politics is now so hopelessly bogged down in the "centre way" that no politician dare express an original or radical thought for fear of alienating the hypothetical middle England. Greater public and political debate seems to be expended on the fate of 500 or so small red mammals than on all those humans who use our buckling health and education systems.

On this basis, sod it, I'm going to have a very silly car. A little oasis of good people trying to make something different to a standard greater than what is simply acceptable. This might not make much sense to some, but it does to me. It will be my own subtle two fingers to the "middle way"...it also makes a very nice noise!

Wish me luck. Pictures to follow...

[Beasty]

Here's a picture



edited to overcome my lack of technical ability

>> Edited by Beasty on Thursday 21st November 17:58

[Beasty]

Sublime drive to work this morning. Roof down, sun shining, heater on. Listening to the V8 and the Julee Cruise version of "It's the end of the world as we know it..." and feeling slightly superior to all those "modern" cars.

V. pleased. Roll on Saturday when I should really get to open it up...please let it be dry...please let it be dry.....

Beasty

>> Edited by Beasty on Tuesday 26th November 11:21

>> Edited by Beasty on Tuesday 26th November 11:22