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 After a bad experience with a previous 3.7 Roadster I went back to basics with a '71 4/4/4 seater but I have just succumbed to the lure of all that torque for a touring car. The 4/4 will continue to be improved for historic hillclimbs, trials etc.
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Looking good Don. Love the 4-seater. You obviously found the needed information re: roll over bar. Hope you have better luck with this Roadster  Cheers,
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'11 MINI Countryman Cooper D All4
'90 LR 90 SW
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If you don't mind me asking, what were the 'issues' with the roadster? I only ask as I'm in the market! Feel free to PM if you don't want to air the laundry!
Jonnie
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The 3.7 has two ECUs piggy backed. This leads to rev hang. The 3.o cars don't suffer this.
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 Renault Scenic Alpine etech "Yvette"
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FWIW my 2013 Roadster was fantastic!
No real problems at all.
It's a powerful Morgan - well it was the replacement for the Plus8 after all.
Masses of torque and a joy to drive.
My power steering seemed spot on - just right for me anyway.
Some cars had a problem with hanging revs but mine had a replacement ecu and was never a problem.
It's a lot more £££ to run than the 4/4 and really that was my motivator as I only used the full power very occasionally when in a devilish mood.
Having scratched the itch so as to speak I would recommend it to anyone who wants more power than a Plus4 or just loves the v6 soundtrack as I did.
The car I had is for sale at Ledgerwood Morgan.
In any event let us know what you decide.
Neil
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The Brooklands looks great Don...well done ..wish you many happy miles/ smiles!
Neil
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Thanks for the tips Neil, - and a lovely looking motor, almost exactly what I'd go for! Timing is never great though, and I'm not going to be in a position to buy until October, but it is well worth getting the feel for the market!
Jonnie
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Lovely car Max5....but I would say that...  In some respects you have the ideal garage there: a torquey road car & a very thrashable fun car for some gentle competition. Good to see.
Steve
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Good move and whats better than owning a morgan, owning two.
Martin (Deano)
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There's nowt wrong wi' a brace of Morgans.............. 
DaveW
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