Moncho - if it makes you feel any better, I'm in Houston as well (Katy actually) and I've ordered my M3W from Brighton in Scottsdale, with expected delivery in Sept/Oct.
I shared your concerns before I ordered, if your read this forum you can see that some folks have had issues...
When I voiced these concerns to my dealer (Shane at Brighton) he has assured me that he knows of a number of specialty shops who can do warranty work on the M3W in Houston. Frankly, the mechanicals on this car aren't particularly esoteric, so things like changing out a bevel box are easily done by any specialty shop that works on high end classics - and we have a number of those shops here in Houston. I agree that any engine work can be handled by a competent HD shop.
I'm not worried in the least...I expect there will be problems with my M3W, but I'm sure they can be dealt with locally. This car is a low volume weekend toy / kit car. I suspect we'll have less problems with them than we would with a classic MGA or Austin Healey.
Bottom line, if you want rock - solid BMW style reliability this isn't the car for you. However, if you want a gorgeous toy that will be the topic of endless admiration around town, that will require some tinkering and fettling from time-to-time, them take the plunge!
Look forward to seeing your Morgan at Coffee and Cars someday soon!
-Greg
