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An absolutely fantastic car with no oil leaks! I love it. It's usually water leaks instead. 
Last edited by Roger-Cheshire; 30/05/15 06:43 AM.
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I started with a 96 +8 but due to lower back issue after 2.5 years moved to a nearly new 3.7 Roadster, would have settled for an earlier one if I had found the right one. I did drive a Plus 4 Sport which was a great drive and pretty quick. So it would be Roadster or Plus 4 Sport, but must have modern comfortable reclining seats.  Plus 4 Sport? I thought that you liked spare wheels?
Jays
Former Morgan owner. Gone but hopefully not forgotten!
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I love my S1 Roadster. More umph than my T16 +4 but 30 mpg or more if you drive carefully
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 Renault Scenic Alpine etech "Yvette"
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I have a 4/4 seems to be reliable and quite economical but the high gear ratios make the car slog a bit at times as it is a silvertop zetec packing out a 115 bhp, this is a bit weak to be honest so I personally find the 2 litre cars with 140-150 bhp about right for the chassis.
So a Plus 4 is a good compromise.
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I have a 4/4 seems to be reliable and quite economical but the high gear ratios make the car slog a bit at times as it is a silvertop zetec packing out a 115 bhp, this is a bit weak to be honest so I personally find the 2 litre cars with 140-150 bhp about right for the chassis.
So a Plus 4 is a good compromise. I think you would find quite a difference with the 4/4 Sport and the high revving Sigma engine - especially on super unleaded. 
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Not thinking of selling the MG TC already??
If I could have a genuine narrow +4, (of the width up to early Noughties) that might be an answer for me. As it is I can see me going back to a tweaked X-flow in a 4 seater with 5 speed conversion, one day...
First Morgan I drove was a 4 speed (Rover box) +8. About the same width as my current 4/4...
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'11 MINI Countryman Cooper D All4
'90 LR 90 SW
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I would certainly agree with all the people who recommend the modern reclining seats. I find the seats in our car extremly comfortable and can do a greater distance without getting a sore backside than I can in the Alfa Romeo Crosswagon.
Peter ![[Linked Image]](http://bradley.it/public_images/drive.jpg)
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Strange I find the non recliners on my Roadster more comfortable than previous recliners & more importantly so does the boss
JohnV6
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Same here John. The non-reclining bucket seats in my car are so comfortable that Head Office has forbidden me to even consider reupholstering them, let alone replacing them.
Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE
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Arghhh..noooo. The spaniels have worked their magic and I've done it again. Still have to sort out how I'm going to fund it but I've paid a deposit on a new +4.
Now going to lie down in a dark room until sanity returns...
Steve
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