Jacopo,
welcome, admire your choice.
I have just done 2000 km in my first Morgan (new plus-4). I had the same questions before I bought one. I plan to use it all year (like my motor bike) but I do have a 2nd car. The new style soft top works fine. I did about 200km in heavy rain at 130-140kph. Only a few drops get in at the side screens. I did not get wet. Also the new soft top is up in a few seconds. You will need to stop, I can get the hood up and secured to the front screen while sitting in the car. Then I have to go out to secure the two buttons outside.
I find that it gets noisy at about 80 kph but not too bad (I am used to riding bikes). On longer / faster trips I keep the side-screens on. That reduces noise and turbulence a lot. Good thing is it doesnt get much noisier when you speed up from 100kph to 160kph (with the side screens). I have done several 200km trips at 140kph without a problem. Some owners told me the "wind deflectors" (aftermarket option) are effective to reduce noise if you push them out a bit. Other say it makes little diffrence, I will need to experiment. What really helps is wearing something that covers the ears especially on longer trips. Some use the traditional leather caps. (I am not at that stage yet) I have used bassball style cap with "fleece flap" that covers neck and ears. Good for colder days. My wife uses a shawl or scarf to cover her ears and keep her hair in check, she traveled with me for most of the 2000kms and never complained.
Brakes are fine, but you need more force on the pedal compared to a "modern" car. I like this because it allows you to heel-toe much better (not really necessary but good fun). I think you might need upgraded brakes only if you want to race the car. (ventilated front discs?)
Behind the seats there is enough space for some shopping, or two reasonable size soft bags / rucksacs.
Best advice is probably rent one or do a long test drive to make up your mind.
Good luck, have fun,
JT
Last edited by JJW; 03/10/08 10:34 AM.
