Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Classic Morgans (pre-CX) Disheartened owner

Good point about warranty and the addition of non-morgan parts. Could, in theory, be an issue later on.

I know what this disappointment feel like - I also suffered the build-up and subsequent deflation of emotions that a new Morgan can bring - in my case it was a 3 wheeler.

Looking back now I realise it was the mis-match between my expectations and the reality of what i'd actually bought. That's not making excuses for the Plus4 in question - the fact that you would prefer to drive a SAAB diesel is evidence of just how far the car has fallen short of your expectations.

You will need to get to know a decent dealer ( hopefully local but not essential if the closest isn't brilliant) so that the issues can-be be worked through. All "trads" get better with age/use. They do need fettling in the early days. Bits will work loose and there will be niggles/problems. I know its hard to accept when we are talking £50-£60K, but it comes down to expectations. It might not be good enough but that is the way it is. Once I came to realise that I had to get out of my 3 wheeler - such was the scale of let down I felt. Morgans are hand-built cars of very old design - the qualities of a mass produced modern car are behond what canbe delivered with such an old design - even if it is new. ( The new plus6 may - I stress may - improve on this).

I sincerely hope a cure for the misting canbe found - but its an often discussed issue that I don't think anyone has discovered a 100% cure for. Not in a damp climate like the UK anyway.

The flat spot is another issue and i'd recommend trying another plus 4 or getting a ride out in one to compare. Then the decent dealer will be able to sort it.

I had a drive in a new 2.0 MX5 last weekend - 180 plus BHP. Cost is around £25K. Brilliant car in every way and the far more logical choice really over a Morgan. But it didn't feel special - for me that's what it comes down to - how does it feel? The plus4 in question is failing the test at present - hang on in there, get it to a decent dealer (work with them - you want them on your side) and in time it will feel special. Give it 6-12 months, allow it to settle in and then, if its still not what you want it to be, sell it and get something else. At this level there are some great cars to enjoy.

All the best with it.