I'd love to take some long trips with my Morgan but honestly I'm afraid too. I don't fancy paying for the car to be repatriated if it fails far from home.
My M3W is the opposite of reliable. I will NEVER buy another Morgan. Too much time spent fixing, waiting, and worrying. Not enough time spent driving.
Bought it new in August 2013.
Gone 15,000km now. (it's almost impressive to have so many problems in such a short time)
4 major failures that required a recovery vehicle to get the car home.
Several months where it couldn't be used due to awaiting repairs.
Many smaller failures and extra maintenance expenses.
Major failures:
(1) Crank shaft pulley failed at 2000km. Car was awaiting repair for 7 WEEKS!
(2) Throttle cable failed at ~7000km. Car was awaiting repair for one week.
(3) Exhaust fell off at 14,900km. Car was awaiting repair for one week.
(4) Cam belt tensioner failed at 15,000km. No ETA from Morgan on when this will be done. Probably at least one month of waiting.
Minor failures:
Turn signal relay, many fuses, rear wiring loom
More that I can't remember of have mentally blocked.
Unhappy extra maintenance expenses:
Rear sprocket was worn out at 13,000km. Had to be replaced, was very expensive!
Last edited by MrPB; 17/09/15 03:45 PM.
