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by Joske Vermeule, September 1
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Just Getting Started
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modern cars should be so good as technology, engineering and manufacturing processes are clearly so much better. But....governments interfere! So now we have gearing that's waaay too long and engines that are strangled by emissions regs. people are now conditioned to drive torque, be it diesel or petrol.
then, manufacturers dump down cars for the masses with CDVs, over servo'd brakes and throttle lag. argggh!
+4 since Aug 2012. Elise S2 Beetle '74 GT86 Mini Cooper MX5 (track)
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I will bike 70 miles to Humber Bridge ,stand on the top ,amd say a prayer for you !!!! I will say a prayer for you that you don't fall off.
Best Regards Lang may yer lum reek
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Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
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I could go there and give him a push!!!!!!!!! But seriously just consider how people get enjoyment. It can often involve getting wet, by playing (or god forbid watching) football, rugby, and do on, sailing, potholing, diving, blah blah blah, you get the picture. We often walk miles in wet weather and enjoy most of it!!! I think Howard is embracing the old man 'shackleton chair' philosophy, where comfort over-rides everything else. The slippery slope to velcro shoes............ 
DaveW '05 Red Roadster S1 '16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4
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Learner Plates Off!
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modern cars should be so good as technology, engineering and manufacturing processes are clearly so much better. But....governments interfere! So now we have gearing that's waaay too long and engines that are strangled by emissions regs. people are now conditioned to drive torque, be it diesel or petrol.
then, manufacturers dump down cars for the masses with CDVs, over servo'd brakes and throttle lag. argggh! I can see by the cars which you drive that you love to have the fun which great handling cars provide, perhaps with the exception of the Beetle! Fabulous stable of cars. Enjoy!
3.7 Roadster Porsche 964 C2 JCW Mini Cooper S Cab BMW F750GS +4 4 1995-2002 / LM 62 +8 2002-07
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Surely you want a modern car to be as competent as possible, as they mainly have a daily function to perform?
My Morgan - has no function to perform...apart from providing a different driving experience...that happens to equal enjoyment.
Honesty means doing it right, even when no one is looking!
2004 Roadster S1 3.0 V6 gone!
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Surely you want a modern car to be as competent as possible, as they mainly have a daily function to perform?
My Morgan - has no function to perform...apart from providing a different driving experience...that happens to equal enjoyment.
+1 (generic speak) What he said (slightly internet affected) Nods and drops mic[rophone] (what a load of bollocks to us but to the youf meaning a strong call)
Everyone loves a Morgan. Even me, unless it's broken again.
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The comparison is rather pointless. You are comparing a vehicle that is generally impractical, rides and handles badly ( please don’t tell me they handle better than a modern car🙄) but has character by the bucket load, to a modern practical every day car that is comfortable, doesn’t leak, reliable, well built, generally handles well and doesn’t need suspension greasing . You just cannot compare vehicles but there is room for both.
Jays Former Morgan owner. Gone but hopefully not forgotten!
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The comparison is rather pointless. You are comparing a vehicle that is generally impractical, rides and handles badly ( please don’t tell me they handle better than a modern car🙄) but has character by the bucket load, to a modern practical every day car that is comfortable, doesn’t leak, reliable, well built, generally handles well and doesn’t need suspension greasing . You just cannot compare vehicles but there is room for both. That is what I think since I bought my Morgan! From a technical perspective a Morgan is not worth the money - from my personal view is driving my Morgan (and look at it) is worth every € I paid!!!! I have translated my thoughts with Google: A Morgan is not a sensible car! But worth the money.....
2005 4/4 1800ccm Duratec and a lot of HONDA CX500.......
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The comparison is rather pointless. You are comparing a vehicle that is generally impractical, rides and handles badly ( please don’t tell me they handle better than a modern car🙄) but has character by the bucket load, to a modern practical every day car that is comfortable, doesn’t leak, reliable, well built, generally handles well and doesn’t need suspension greasing . You just cannot compare vehicles but there is room for both. Maybe the Morgan cars are overpriced but the fun is worth every Penny.😎 The M3W is an other story... rather SM than simple fun 😈
Hannes once: Green M3W; 2013 now: Red 4/4 Sport; 2011 and some practical cars for use in real life
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Maybe the Morgan cars are overpriced but the fun is worth every Penny.😎 The M3W is an other story... rather SM than simple fun 😈
Brilliant 
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta 1999 Indigo Blue +8 2009 4/4 Sport Green prev 1993 Con Green +8 prev
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