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Re: Another Plus Six bites the dust!
[Re: rid967]
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30/06/20 06:59 PM
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John V6
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Well interestingly I asked Headley what the cost increase would be for a new plus four or a BMW +8.
They would insure the plus four but not the +8.
JohnV6
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Re: Another Plus Six bites the dust!
[Re: rid967]
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30/06/20 07:29 PM
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Alistair
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Thats surprising John. My premiums on the Aero have been surprisingly modest over the years.
Everyone loves a Morgan. Even me, unless it's broken again.
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Re: Another Plus Six bites the dust!
[Re: rid967]
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30/06/20 07:34 PM
30/06/20 07:34 PM
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John V6
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Yep I found odd but when I bought the Roadster Peter Best whom I had used for years wanted £750. Headley was £250.
JohnV6
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Re: Another Plus Six bites the dust!
[Re: Peter J]
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30/06/20 08:16 PM
30/06/20 08:16 PM
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Australia - NSW North Coast
OZ 4/4
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According to information from a number of sources, more than 20 of the PlusSix models have been written off.
In almost every case it is unexpected power delivery caused by an insensitive right foot amplifying miscommunication between engine and gearbox management systems that causes a sudden exchange of ends and an unexpected journey.
In this case it looks as if a lamp post or similar hit the car.
The car has to be driven with great care and sensitivity, as does every super-car. They can all bite the inexperienced.
And yes, the dash is mdf, either painted body colour or veneered. Such a shame....
A Morgan Identified Fastidious Owner...
2011 4/4 Bespoke, 1981 Delorean, Auburn Boat Tail
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Re: Another Plus Six bites the dust!
[Re: rid967]
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30/06/20 08:26 PM
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Aerdenhout, The Netherlands
BertR
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So how many +6s have been produced, so we can estimate the % of write offs?
Is the 20 world wide or UK number?
Can we conclude the +6 should come wt driver training?
2009 Roadster, Lancia midnight blue, cinnamon upholstery.
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Re: Another Plus Six bites the dust!
[Re: rid967]
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01/07/20 01:08 AM
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Taffmog
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Headley quoted me £2,600 just for the 4.8 plus 8 a few weeks ago. Renewal this year with Gott and Wynn was less than 1k for five Morgans and over £100 less than last year!
1969 4/4
1995 plus 8
2002 Aero S1
2013 M3W
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Re: Another Plus Six bites the dust!
[Re: Peter J]
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01/07/20 07:04 AM
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Moogie
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According to information from a number of sources, more than 20 of the PlusSix models have been written off.
In almost every case it is unexpected power delivery caused by an insensitive right foot amplifying miscommunication between engine and gearbox management systems that causes a sudden exchange of ends and an unexpected journey.
In this case it looks as if a lamp post or similar hit the car.
The car has to be driven with great care and sensitivity, as does every super-car. They can all bite the inexperienced.
And yes, the dash is mdf, either painted body colour or veneered. I totally understand this. Having owned several Jaguar R-models, Bentleys and an Aston Martin I have never been in a car that I thought had too much power - until I met the Plus Six. That is actually the main reason I went for the Plus Four, the Plus Six has sooo much power combined with unpredictable turbo lag and an automatic that, unless you drive it in manual mode, never let you feel that you are actually in control. It is probably just my skills that are inadequate, but that is to some extent the crowd that Morgan is catering to with the Plus Six. :-)
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Re: Another Plus Six bites the dust!
[Re: rid967]
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01/07/20 07:44 AM
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Heinz
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Moggie, that is a very understandable and serious statement. Especially when I consider which cars you mention as ok and not too strong compared to the Plus 6.
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