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the gentleman driver L - Learner Plates On
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If the option (automatic gearbox) alows more people to enjoy a Morgan, I have nothing against. In case you do not want it, you do not specify it! + 1 ....
MORGAN 4/4 Sport (July 2011)
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the gentleman driver L - Learner Plates On
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I think that any attempt by Morgan to expand their customer base should be applauded. I also agree.... Itīs always a great pleasure and good feeling when I visit the factory and see it busy and buzzing!
MORGAN 4/4 Sport (July 2011)
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the gentleman driver L - Learner Plates On
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.... BUT my very personal point of view: 100% +1 to Roger!  Kind regards, 
MORGAN 4/4 Sport (July 2011)
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Thanks Dave and John for the info.
Last edited by meabh; 04/09/15 08:57 AM.
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About time in my opion - if this had been avaialable as an option when I had my last car built (2014) I would have taken it - manual changes still available but the ease of an automatic when in traffic are hard to beat in my opinion. I would have welcolmed the auto in my recent 3K trip to Italy via the Passes
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About time in my opion - if this had been avaialable as an option when I had my last car built (2014) I would have taken it - manual changes still available but the ease of an automatic when in traffic are hard to beat in my opinion. I would have welcolmed the auto in my recent 3K trip to Italy via the Passes If this car had been available we probably wouldn't have bought Tarka..thank goodness it wasn't!
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
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There is always "an always" Peter...
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Whatever next. People will be wanting electyric door mirrors next.  Seriously, it's not a must have but an option so if it broadens the appeal into other markets and for people who have leg/hip issues etc then can't be a bad thing. Love my manual though.
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MOG Mag are running a story on this in the next issue, which should drop through your letterbox any day soon.
I have driven the automatic Morgan and its quite impressive with good pick up and spirited acceleration.
You can switch it to sports mode if you prefer to play.
The car was good in traffic and relaxing to drive.
The drive felt fairly smooth and well developed given that this is a chassis with a 2L engine and not an Aero which is completely different.
I can see where people are coming from when they consider an automatic box not to be in keeping with a sports car, but as other people have said it should broaden the appeal and in the end I suspect very few cars will end up being fitted with this option.
Not sure if there is a Roadster version being planned.
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....but the ease of an automatic when in traffic are hard to beat in my opinion. I would have welcolmed the auto in my recent 3K trip to Italy via the Passes Could well be that some people prefer to be in a bus to get from A to B to avoid the driving experience instead of driving a traditional sports car. People are different and I do not understand all of them
Hannes
once: Green M3W; 2013
now: Red 4/4 Sport; 2011
and some practical cars for use in real life
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