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Formerly known as Aldermog Member of the Inner Circle
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Formerly known as Aldermog Member of the Inner Circle
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There is nothing wrong with the SLK. It is a bit tail heavy, due to the folding metal roof but unless you want to compete in it that is unimportant. I had a 280, with the 3L V6 and it was quick. The ride is a bit harsh at times, but far more refined than a trad Mog and the steering is a bit dull. But a nice roadster for all that. There are a number of AMG 55 ones with the big AMG naturally aspirated V8... they have a better weight distribution due to the big V8, but do eat rear tires... https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mercedes-amg/slk-55-2012-2016
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...
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I may just try to get the front seats reupholstered. .... but it's the getting in and out that hurts most  Don't give up! Probably a really silly question to ask.... however I suffer from back issues having had a prolapsed disc etc a while back.... When the top is down, what technique do you you use to get in it? I virtually stand in mine and then drop down. On the rare occasions when the hood is up, I do struggle getting in and out. Never use the roof I can't get in at all I sit in sideways , then swing my legs inside I've struggled for 5 years, my back won't be getting better ever my knee needs surgery I'm 6'02 but with a 6'7" span and a likewise long body size 12 uk feet........ 15stone I guess the writing is on the wall
Magwa
1950 Allis Chalmers B tractor
2000 Porsche boxster
2014 Skoda yeti 4x4 elegans
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Just got home from a trip to see friends in Somerset. A lovely drive up the Fosse Way today. Saw one other Morgan on the road.
A 350 mile weekend - lovely. Great weather for it too.
Paul
Costock, UK
2014 4/4 Rolls Royce Garnet Red
Disco 5
Teddy - 17h1 Irish Draught cross
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Did another trip to machynlleth and back, eg 30mile. A bit better as it's only 20mins each way. But that's hardly a reason to keep her I'll use her this year, sort out mot in august, remove the cherished 1966 plate and list in the sales section August this year. looks more and more like a porsche replacement
Magwa
1950 Allis Chalmers B tractor
2000 Porsche boxster
2014 Skoda yeti 4x4 elegans
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Tricky Dicky Member of the Inner Circle
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Tricky Dicky Member of the Inner Circle
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Great trip to Paignton Zoo today spotted a 4/4 Sport in Green A55 MOG on the Brixham - Paignton road a cracking day out.
2009 4/4 Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Connaught Green +8 prev
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Down to Ludlow - nice county Shropshire - Mog friendly roads.
2021 Lapis Blue Plus 6  You know it makes sense!  2016 Carmine Red 991.2 C4S
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Part of the Furniture
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Off to Le Mans in a couple of hours. Surprised to find that this will be the 14th time (in a row) I will be taking the Morgan
Steve A11OGE Red 1989 4/4 4 seater
'A Morgan is for life, not just for Sundays'
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@Steve If you have problems getting in/out a Morgan you'll probably be posting the same issue on your next low car, be sensible and get a car that does your back a favour.
Mark - No Longer driving Archie the Old English Sheep Mog........... 2010 Roadster 3.0 V6 (S3) 
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@Steve If you have problems getting in/out a Morgan you'll probably be posting the same issue on your next low car, be sensible and get a car that does your back a favour. He's right. Look at Abarth 500....terrific fun and the seats are very comfortable. Easy entry. Great car
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Joined: Mar 2012
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Part of the Furniture
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Part of the Furniture
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From Ludlow down the beautiful Wye valley - lunch at book town - bought two books, then on to Tenby. Took some recovering after reading Casino Royale where Bond was strapped naked to a chair with a hole in it and then he was whacked on his test.....  Meeting Linmog tomorrow.
2021 Lapis Blue Plus 6 You know it makes sense! 2016 Carmine Red 991.2 C4S
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