Hello everyone,
After looking at Morgans for far too long, it’s time to take action.
I’m Francis, 47, living in the woods in the center of the Var, passionate about cars (do I need to say that on a MORGAN forum?
), with a wife who’s also passionate about cars, no children but 7 cats and 3 dogs (and they’re not the easiest…).
After a number of sporty cars with character — including a Corvette C6 LS6 — and plenty of driving with a bunch of “baltringues” from the southeast of France (a Porsche 997 Turbo, then for more sensation an old slightly modified 911 that I still have), I’d like a more authentic car while keeping the driving feel (I’m not that old yet :lol:).
The problem with my old Porsche is that my wife, who drives very well and fast — perhaps too fast — hasn’t really been able to enjoy the old Porsche because it’s a hard car to drive and is made for going fast (heel-and-toe is mandatory, for example), and it becomes tiring… I’m not going to detail here the “specifics of driving a car with an overhung engine,” but it’s closer to a motorcycle than a car, at least this one…
Now, some of you are probably going to be tougher on my comments — and on a forum the tone and people’s lack of knowledge can make writing (and I have no talent for that) come off as aggressive, so in advance I’m sorry if I’m clumsy with some of you…
I’m a scientist; I work in mechanical research and design, and by professional habit I like design: I completely rebuilt my old Porsche. I like to learn even if I’m not very gifted, and I appreciate well-made cars. Also, I know (from afar, let’s not exaggerate) a certain moustachioed guy who made a stop among the Morganists (or Moggers — I’m not sure) with his orange Morgan and who didn’t mince his words and still doesn’t, but I like passionate people and debates…
Anyway —
So I’m looking for a Morgan:
Because it’s got an amazing look,
Because it’s beautiful,
Because we both love this car…
But:
The last time we followed a Morgan on our broken southeast roads, seeing that rear end bouncing like that (I don’t remember which model, since they’re all the same :D) made us hesitate… I know that’s not the intention, but still — we’re in the 20th century!
So I’m looking into how to improve that with the SSL 5P and other things… but I hadn’t taken the plunge: maybe, actually, a Morgan isn’t what we need…
But every six months I reconfigure my Morgan; prices have been crazy for some time like a lot of things at the moment.
The new ones aren’t so bad after all :lol:
And I’m getting older, so maybe…
I’m therefore looking for a Morgan that suits us!
I still think a more modern one ticks more boxes aside from price, but looking at a 3.7 that doesn’t really depreciate anymore and a Plus Four from 2020 that’s come down a little (reasonable, of course), I’m hesitating a bit.
So:
Maybe a 3.7 with suspension upgrades
Maybe a Plus Four with a manual gearbox
Maybe a Plus Four with an automatic gearbox for the boss
Of course you have to try the different models, but in the meantime I’m looking and I’m listening to you!
I’m worried about brake problems on the 2020–2022 models and, of course, radiator failures…
See you later,
