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Hi everybody, I'm Colin from near Chester.

I don't have a Morgan but I've always pined after one. Last year I did the factory tour and later hired a Morgan for the day. It was supposed to be he Roadster but when I arrived they had stopped the 3.0 and there was some insurance problem with the new 3.7 on the hire fleet so they gave me a Plus 4 and a full tank of fuel to make up ..... and I managed to empty the tank before bringing it back.

I must say I was pretty done in at the end of the day because as most on here will know that driving it takes a lot more effort than a modern car ( my daily drive is an MX5 coupe)!

I often look at what is for sale and it's a little confusing when, for instance, 20 year old 4/4's are only a few thousand less than a modern 1.6 sigma. Most of the older ones look better though, the later ones all seem to be bumper-less and look a little dull on black wires. There is a very nice '96 4/4 1.8 Zetec locally for £21500, and a 2012 4/4 in the same showroom for £27000 .... so want should one do?

There are also 3 new Roadsters and 3 new 3 wheelers in the same showroom which makes me wonder how the residuals are going to hold up?

Anyway, enough for a first post, time to read through some more topics on here

Colin

Welcome Colin! Motorbikes as well by any chance? 1200GS me.
I run a 2010 4/4 Sport which is great. You can add bits like overriders to fill up the space at the front. That said, the 1.8 Zetec engined 4/4's are rather nice and a decent engine.

Welcome Colin!
Morgans , after initial depreciation hold their value better than MX5's or most other cars for that matter!
I recommend you join the MSCC local centre (Devamog) where you will get all the advice you seek, next meeting week Thursday 4 July either Rossett or Farndon tbc.
See you there!

Yes 1200GS me too Jay! I guess Mogs & MX5 are a nod to advancing years when I may not be able to continue on the bikes.

Thanks for the info on Devamog Taff, didn't realise there was a meeting so close by, I'll try to make the next one.

Welcome to the forum for old men with time to ramble. Mostly we still have our marbles ( though not sure if they all belong to their rightful owners).

If you are thinking of owning a Morgan you are in the right area for conversation. Ask all the questions you want here, as somebody will have an answer.

Welcome Colin, we have an MX5 in our family a car loving daughter
bought a new one earlier this year. It does everything it is asked.

Hello Colin , see the mog is getting to your heart and mind wait till it gets to your wallet . Worse than a loose woman and more costly , but much more fun .

Welcome Colin!

And I had one....great car...once I got the the rather high ride sorted with shorter springs!!

Very wellcome to TM Colin and good luck with your search for a Morgan whatever model you choose.
Ken in Sweden