Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Morgan Aero 8, 2012< Plus 8, SuperSports, Coupe & Aeromax Buying a Morgan

hi gordon,

great choice i am selling my series 4 its up at rpm morgan in perth, its .

the metallic grey one with the aeromax wheels. if you require any info please give me a call on 07786 266981

regards,

campbell

Thanks for all your views, advice. My budget is £65k for a mark 4 aero or £36k for a Roadsster. Will let you know the outcome

I would disagree with too fast for road use.

As someone famous once said :

You can never be too rich, too good looking or too well armed

Gordon,

I'm also in Glasgow and servicing isn't an issue - RPM recently collected my S3 Aero by their enclosed trailer for annual service, etc. I have a lot of faith in Russell's dedication and knowledge of the marque, so they should be able to fix any of the minor niggles that may appear. I've been very impressed with them so far.

Welcome to get in touch anytime.

Alastair

Both models have bags of personality and soul and my belief is that you can't go wrong with either. A test drive, as the others have said, will determine which one "speaks" to you.

Like Alistair, my first Morgan was an Aero; however, this has lead to an appreciation of all the models and styles. I would now sorely love to have a car from the classic range and this, finances willing, will be my next Morgan.

Hello Gordon,

My first morgan was a classic +8, then I went for an AERO S4.

The Aero is much faster; braking action is much better; for me much better looking; much better noise; people are much more enthusiastic when seeing it; the car is safer with abs, ebd, airbag; much more comfortable; the auto gear box is a pleasure to drive, you can drive it during heavy rain without being wet from the side-windows,.... but... I still miss my classic.

Driving the Aero doesn't bring you more pleasure, you are just driving faster, and don't expect to drive normally, it is just impossible, the car won't let you!!

Driving the +8 (I never drove a roadster but I expect to be pretty much the same) bring you a lot of fun but still at a "descent speed" and the car cost less for everything! (insurance, tax, fuel milage, services, anti thieve systems, ....)

So like the others said, I guess there are no good advices on which is better but more on what you expect from your car! If you like to have "the best" and if you can afford it, then the Aero is for probably for you! Anyway even if you go for a classic, you will always look at the Aero and have some regrets

But if you ask me, what will be my next Morgan? I love my Aero but without any hesitations, it will be a roadster or even a 4/4 sport. A classic Morgan is like a first love, you will always think about it and always try to find it back.

Julien

Hi Gordon,

I think it very much depends on how you are going to use your car. I have an Aero and have just bought a 4/4 Sport.

The Aero is a sophisticated sports car in the grande routier or GT mode, great for trips to the South of France, effortless pace and comfort and a sizeable boot (by Mog standards). Like many hand-built cars there can be a degree of fettling required, but as you will be buying a used one this should have already been done - if not, a trip or two to the factory should sort it out.

The trad is a completely different experience, on a sunny day on a narrow English country road it's hard to beat! However, on a cold and wet Glasgow morn you might wish for the working heater and pretty leakproof hood of the Aero.

Drive several examples of both and whatever you buy; enjoy!

Cheers
Brian

Thanks it looks a nice car but I would prefer an auto

my Roadster heats up much better then my Aero

Gordon,

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Robert