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by Joske Vermeule, September 1
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Hello there!
Andy here - originally from Macclesfield up in Cheshire, but now working and living in the Wiltshire/Berkshire area.
Still very early in the "Morgan ownership" process - I currently have a BMW Z4 (for my sins!) - which is fun but I'd like something with more character. I am wondering if a Morgan would be suitable as my next car bearing in mind:
(1) It will have to live outside all its life
(2) I do about 15k miles a year
(3) I would be running it as my only car (although I also have a Honda Deauville which is used quite frequently).
I'm thinking about a 4/4 - originally a 2 seater (although I would consider a 4 seater). There is only me to consider moving around - and I travel light!
I don't mind a bit of quirkiness/character - I've always had LandRovers - so it goes with the territory!
Any thoughts/comments appreciated.
Just looking for the moment....
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L - Learner Plates On
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Hello Trapper, welcome to the Morgan community.
If its your only vehicle, I suggest that you try before you buy to see if you can live with the 'quirkiness' of the car, the steering, suspension etc.
Also its probably not as weather proof as you BMW and certainly there's no boot.
It would be essential for you to get a 100% waterproof cover, otherwise it will get damp inside.
rgds
Nick....just waiting for the sunshine...
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Retrobate Has a lot to Say!
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Hello Trapper - welcome!
Mine seems to be fine outside without a cover (new style hood), but suspect it would suffer a lot if not used regularly.
I'd agree with previous posts on a different thread - much less fun at night in bad weather. I'm sure it could be used as an only car - previous generations did just that with the earlier models, and still much more comfort than a bike. You would rightly earn great respect in doing so however...
Perhaps we've just gone soft!
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Welcome Andy 
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Yes, welcome Trapper  Do keep us informed of your progress in finding the right Moggie. 
Brian
1970 Morgan Plus 8 - Moss Box (Indigo Blue)
2014 Morgan SP1 (Rocket Red)
2015 Morgan Plus 8 (Rocket Blue)
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Little update on the Moggie hunting front..
Due to the way things are going with non-Morgan prices (i.e. BMW), I've been cordially advised by one of the sales chaps at the local BMW place that I should run the Z4 until the end of the PCP and then hand it back. Apparently, if I hand it back now and pay off the settlement, I'll be losing something like £5K (gulp!). Depreciation has made a bit of a mess of the original balloon payment.
The PCP ends late next year.. so I can spend next year saving up for the next car.
I'll still quietly lurk here, if that's ok with everyone else. It is interesting to read the issues/comments arising around the cars - and I still plan on hiring one or two next year for weekend tryouts.
Just looking for the moment....
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Steve A11OGE Red 1989 4/4 4 seater
'A Morgan is for life, not just for Sundays'
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Smart move, now you've got a year to prepare yourself and buy the best car out there. Lurk away!
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If all the doom mongers are right you will probably be able to buy Ford, Aston Martin and BMW with what you've saved on your balloon payment 
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