I've been looking at media reports of the new Morgans. Many, particularly of the Plus 8, are not that positive.
One in particular was the 5th Gear report by Jason Plato. He is well known and his expectations of what a modern premium sports car should be are predictable and equally predictable that the Plus 8 would fall far short of his expectations.
In my views you don't buy a Morgan instead of buying, oh, a Porsche Boxster, Jaguar F Type or any other modern car. You buy a Morgan instead of buying a restored classic car.
Unlike a restored/updated classic it has enough modern technology to make it reliable and somewhat safer, it has dealer support and they are supported by a factory that tries hard.
But a Mog is still, really, an updated classic, so to expect anything more of its performance dynamics is foolish.
Yes, it is expensive, but look at the price asked for restored/improved classics such as a MGB, Jaguar E-Type, Austin Healey 3000 and even a 911. Compared with those it is relatively good value!
It also has character and as with all Mogs it has that "Grin Making" capability.
Anyone agree/disagree?
Peter that is exactly why I chose a Morgan and despite a couple of warranty issues being fixed at the moment I wouldn't part with it.
