Peter, John.....
Covid first. The psychological influence slowed down lifestyles and recovery time to pre-Covid varied from person to person. The changes it introduced are still there with working from home that is still there for some, back of the mind thoughts on where/when/how we travel. Personally I have regained near full pre-Covid confidence with a few “shall I?” thoughts if considering some out of the ordinary trips.
Now the Plus Four. Last year I did the same trip as this year but in the two different cars. Yes, DIFFERENT. Still Morgans but subtle ( more some than others) differences. Comfort and ride quality better. Seats better with more adjustments for length, back rake, pump up bladder. Performance better ( yes due to more bhp and turbo with kick down giving great punch). Economy significantly better. Tank capacity a minor issue as using the 250 mile guide to plan refuelling, doing +/- 200 miles a day meant basically filling up when near the hotel at the end of the run. No big deal. Back home, used for everyday including going to golf etc.. The Plus8 sound is gone but that is no real loss ( heresy I hear you say). The auto option gives easy driving but the manual shift options are there if wanted. I have only done a few short Sport/Sport+/paddle sessions so still learning that aspect. Kickdown gives a punch. I can visualise why some Plus6 test drives ended in disaster for over enthusiastic inexperience might have led to loss of control. Taking your time to build up a feel for the car is the way to go. I intend doing some tests on local known roads for learning Sport/Sport+/paddle driving.
So, John, I think the car in auto is an easy drive with comfort. Well worth looking at for both of you to drive.
The cost! I don’t regret it. It has meant I can stay in Morgan ownership in a modern version.
sospan
