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Thanks Alistair, also the other guys who commented yesterday.

I think I would prefer a Series 2 if I can find one ....... Off to look at a Series 3 today just to get a feel for the Aero, for although I have been a Morgan owner for 15 years I have never sat in an Aero. Budget would rule out a Series 3 I think at this stage. There are a couple of cars I like the look of on the web, although only one is a series 2.

Feeling a bit more confident that I am moving in the right direction now that I have had some positive comments above.

Cheers .......... Pete

Good luck with the search Pete!

Asbo Johns / Aeromans previous series 2 is up for sale (tvr style flip paint) could be a good buy. Don't know its recent history though.

Price wise you are looking at roughly a 15k spread between a series 1 and a series 3. Ownership costs are low and depreciation on used is negligible. This gets dangerous though- each step to the newer car is just a few k and there is not much risk putting your money there. Be careful with your man maths or you'll end up in a supersport or Aeromax!

Having owned series 1 and 2 I would say in summary that the series1 is the purer drivers car, but is more hardcore for touring. (Less so than a plus 8 obviously). The series 2 is a better car for long distances and the cabin is more resolved. The extra power is noticeable but the purity of form is reduced. Looks wise the series 1 with the original roof assembly that folds flat looks the best I think.

Hi Pete, how did you get on? Did you get a drive - what did you think of the way an Aero drives? S

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Hi Guys,

Thanks again for messages off line and comments here, really really useful stuff and I am grateful.

I took a look at the Series 3, drove it, loved it, wife likes the colour and thinks it is great. It did drive nice, much sweeter and responsive than any of the Plus 8's and the 4/4 that I have had and much much better than the DB7 Volante that I owned. It still has that feeling that you are in contact with the road. I guess it will be better for touring, which we now want to do and even with the roof up it seems it will be comfortable thanks to the air con and decent heater. Sorry to the purists like my brother-in-law who says if it has a heater it's not a Morgan ..... Balderdash I say, what is wrong with comfort as well as speed and enjoyment.

You are right mr_tony, it was just a few k more, however I am stopped at the Series 3 as I have made an offer on it. Just trying to sort out insurance as some people want a tracker on it and some don't, but higher premiums.

Ought to be in possession later on this coming week all being well and odd bits getting sorted. Just measured up the garage and it fits without having to move things around so green lights all round at the moment.

Cheers all ........... And keep the comments coming as they are useful.

Best Regards ......... Pete

Pete

Brilliant, hope you get it all sorted.
Looking forward to seeing the



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Pete,

Glad you enjoyed the experience. It may be worth checking the owners list on here because you may find the S3 you are looking at was owned by, or known by, someone on TM.

The chaps have covered the topic well; however, whilst I am not qualified to judge Plus 8 vs Aero, I can say that touring in an Aero is very easy due to the lockable boot, window configuration (no need for side screens) and ability for the Aeros to cover long distances in comfort. I have toured in an Aero and done circa 6,000+ miles combined - I have never once found myself wishing I was in another vehicle.

I wish you the best of luck in your search and as long as you buy a well cared for example, I am sure you'll enjoy the ownership experience immensely.

Have you had a quote from Headley. When I swopped my plus 8 for the Aero S1 there was only a moderate increase in premium, around £80 if I recall correctly, (both vehicle were insured for the same value and no requirement for a tracker).
Regards
Graham

Gott & Wynne are also worth checking - in my case they have always offered a more competitive rate and better service than Headley.