Heinz, I can only speak for myself but I did not take offence to any of your comments. In fact, I'm not offended by any of the views on this thread. Also, I wish I had your command of a second, written language; you certainly express yourself very well and have nothing to apologise about.
What I do struggle with (and this isn't directed at your comments) is the general negativity that some people exude (both in life and on the internet).
In the case of Morgan, it is very easy to pick apart both the product and the company. As someone who owns, and has owned, German cars, the difference in quality is obvious; however, on the opposite side of the equation, the sense of occasion in my Morgan, the sheer joy it brings, the pleasure I gain from visiting the factory, the happiness found when meeting the chaps who have built my car and sharing their passion for what they do, out weighs any of the insignificant negatives and is miles ahead of any other car from any other manufacturer (that I am yet to own or experience).
My first Morgan was a dud - I said it during my ownership and I still feel that way about the car. I dealt with it through correspondence with the factory (and the dealer, who proved to be ineffective) and when I still wasn't satisfied with the result, I sold the car. I didn't complain about it, I moved on and thought I'd never own another Morgan. Within a week I realised I missed my car. Within 2-months I was back at the factory, vocalising my concerns about buying another car but planning my next purchase. I gave the factory a second chance and whilst my next car had some minor issues, I worked with them to solve them. The car is now a pleasure.
I do not excuse MMC for poor quality but I have also taken the time to visit, and understand, their quality systems. I also recognise that as a company, they have a pittance of what large car makers have to spend on development. Someone once said to me that BMW spend more money designing, developing and testing a door handle than Morgan do on an entire new car build; this may be an exaggeration, or it may be true, but it also highlights the fact that we are buying a handmade product, that has been developed to a budget that would consider insignificant by the car makers many people compare Morgan products to. If we are going to be fair when it comes to quality comparisons, we should be comparing similar products in both build method, construction techniques and end purpose (use).
I believe we all drive these cars because they are a joy to drive, offer a unique experience and bind us to a wonderful community of fellow enthusiasts. Lastly, and as I have always said, the moment a Morgan gives an owner more heartache than pleasure, is the moment you need to step away from it.
