Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Morgan Aero 8, 2012< Plus 8, SuperSports, Coupe & Aeromax Budget split

I am in a fairly fortunate position of have a reasonable disposable income - and a girlfriend who supports my choices in spending a good chunk of it on depreciating assets. The only requirements are that there is a "sensible" car. The rest of the budget can be squandered on a "fun" car.

In the past the sensible car has covered by everything from a 1986 VW Passat 2200GT Estate to a BMW 530XD Estate - and pretty much everything in between.

The fun cars have gone from the Z3 2.2 (first dedicated fun car) to the most current, Alpina B3x Coupe.

I am in a rather strange position at the moment (outlined in another post) in that I am weighing up 2 very different cars as I seek to satisfy my automotive desires.

On the one hand is the new Alpina B3 (x-Drive touring) which would be bespoke specced with the upgraded Alpina Lavalina leather - along with a host of other options. And on the other, a rather handsome Morgan Aero Supersport.

The Alpina "wins" on: Performance (yes, it really is that quick), economy (just), practicality, useability, opportunities to drive

The Morgan "wins" on : Styling, sound, feeling special

Pricing is VERY similar - which is why the Morgan suddenly came back on the radar (and also featuring in the last episode of Top Gear) - but they are 2 vastly different ways of spending money. In the case of the Alpina pretty much all the budget will be spent on a practical car that can also do "fun". In the case of the Morgan the reverse is true - and a practical car will have to be purchased to run alongside it.

That is the background, now the questions, especially for Supersport owners:
- How "special" is owning a Supersport?
- How practical is one - luggage space? Cabin Space?
- How comfortable are they as a GT?
- How expensive are they to run? (MPG?)
- What did you come from? (Prior car)
- Would you buy one again?

...mmm...if i'm not mistaken..you have already made your choice.
You are just looking for reasurance...right?

The problem is I haven't made the choice. The Alpina is a stonkingly good all rounder - and I can spec the interior to the Nth degree. A factory visit is already arranged for that.

The Morgan just tugs at the heart strings in a way no other mainstream can can. The pricing also seems rather moderate - which could make it a longer term bargain.

Getting some owner feedback will help understand how useable the supersport is? And how special it feels?

(There is only budget for one extravagant car - if I opt for the Morgan the "practical" car will be less exciting)

Just out of curiosity...have you had the chance to drive an SS yet?....I mean a decent drive. Not a belt around the block.

That happens this Saturday!! B3 was 2 weeks ago - so the memories are pretty fresh.

(Which reminds me - I need to dig out a route to test the car on)
Edit: I think this should give me a good chance to get to know the car

Take your wallet.

That should do the trick !! I hope it's nice and dry for you. Enjoy !!

Buy the BM give it a year then through it in and purchase the SS, that way you get both, but end up with the best one to keep indefinitely

Yours
Aeromax driver

The depreciation may differ considerably...

- How "special" is owning a Supersport? --> it depends on how many other hand made cars do you own :-)
- How practical is one - luggage space? Cabin Space? --> luggage? A shoe box of 300 liters. Huge. Cabin --> limited. Intimate, I'd say
- How comfortable are they as a GT? --> not as comfortable as a 911. And... Who cares. I can make 400km in one day and get off still with a smile.
- How expensive are they to run? (MPG?) --> it depends from your foot. I can make 8l/100km or 25l/100km
- What did you come from? (Prior car) --> 911S (997)
- Would you buy one again? --> tomorrow. I do not regret not even 1 sec from when I bought it