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What does a newish Roadster do that your Plus 8 cannot?
Nothing from My experience. My old Sail Boat competitor has a 2005 3.0. He and I are often together on a variety of runs. You can hear Him shift, up and down constantly. I just sit in forth behind Him pushing the accelerator to keep up. If needed I can use 3rd but this is rare. Part of this is the gearing in My +8 Bitsa, but the real benefit is the low end torque. In the U.S. the Roadster is holding its value, but then there are only a 100 or so of them. The nice +8's are also holding their value. Not so My +8 Bitsa, but then it is a Bitsa after all.
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Theres nothing nicer than a new car. HTH.
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.+8 Now gone for a 1800 4/4. Duratec in bright yellow.
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And nothing else gets near the sound of the V8  .
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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Roadster is a better drive. Plus 8 is more iconic.
And yes I have owned both.
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Roadster is a better drive. Plus 8 is more iconic.
And yes I have owned both. Hmmm? For certain the Ford V6 is technologically much improved over the Buick 215 derived Rover V8.
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I don't ever regret buying my 2004 Roadster new. I like the way it revs - none of this 'put in top gear and drive it all day'. If that's what you want buy a Mercedes convertible. Yes it don't sound sexy but they made it quiet so you can hear the +8s trying to keep up  And yes, I've driven lots of +8s and Aeros including a GTN. One man's meat ...
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My choice would be a Roadster rather than a Plus 8, if the right one became available; however it would have to be very special for me to part with my 4:4,
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There's no doubt that the Rover V8 is an iconic engine and sounds remarkable. But the 50s design is a limiting factor.
The V6 Duratec is a much more modern design which is further back in the chassis, so better weight distribution and it revs like a race engine.
If I could I would have one of each but my favourite Plus 8's are the early ones.
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Guys, you are tugging me in many directions.
Mrs KenA is very much in favour of the Roadster because it is a better drive for her (removes the hot feet problem and adds she can drive it - both very big plusses over the Plus 8).
Having tweaked the Plus 8 a bit recently, it is a much nicer drive for me but the negatives (above) are a big sway. More help needed!!
Ken A.
Plus 4 2009 Centenary Metallic Red
Plus 8 1994 Dark Green (prev)
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