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My wife complained about the price of the Aero, but she is now managing perfectly well on one kidney - we all have to make sacrifices.
2021 Lapis Blue Plus 6  You know it makes sense!  2016 Carmine Red 991.2 C4S
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Just barreling along Needs to Get Out More!
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The noise at the end of the video definitely sounded like .... ..... .... er, ...an engine Petrol is my guess  My money is on this... BMW are updating the 3 Series, the top spec one will be an M340i, with a new 3.0 straight six, 370bhp engine, six speed manual or eight auto
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The noise at the end of the video definitely sounded like .... ..... .... er, ...an engine Petrol is my guess My money is on this... BMW are updating the 3 Series, the top spec one will be an M340i, with a new 3.0 straight six, 370bhp engine, six speed manual or eight auto That would be the perfect engine! Enough power, ok....no V8 but great sound too.
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Also a little room for computer based tweaking once out of warranty. Or even use of the M3 engine in a hot GTN model.
Everyone loves a Morgan. Even me, unless it's broken again.
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My blue 1968 family Mercedes sedan is a 2.3 straight six with just 120 HP. But her genes come from the gullwing engine, with aluminum head already at that time. The sound is fantastic, really more beautiful than a V6. No V8 sound, but with its own charm and very very silky and rev willing. I must honestly admit that the V8 in our old 450SL sometimes gets on my nerves. The bubbling can also be annoying on long distances. A straight 6 BMW engine in the Morgan could be very interesting if it's not too expensive (and if you are allowed to drive in at least another 10 years). I have to be quiet so that my beloved 4/4 doesn't hear that...and my wife better also doesn't hear or read it... 
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The RB26DETT in my old Skyline 33 sounded utterly wonderful as it rev'd out. I do like a V8 but if a BMW IL-6 is the only option then it's a decent one.
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Everyone loves a Morgan. Even me, unless it's broken again.
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My next Mog will be Electric, best I start converting my Roadster now, I am sure I could finish it before Morgan pull their finger out (possibly just in time for 2040)
Mark - No Longer driving Archie the Old English Sheep Mog........... 2010 Roadster 3.0 V6 (S3) 
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Looks like my Plus 8’s are keepers!
Absolutely... Tarka is with us for the long haul. Simply fun to drive. (When I feel like frightening myself the M140 is perfect)
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The RB26DETT in my old Skyline 33 sounded utterly wonderful as it rev'd out. I do like a V8 but if a BMW IL-6 is the only option then it's a decent one. Let’s hope it’s a decent one out of the BMW IL6 stable. All are good - just some are better than others.
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Looks like my Plus 8’s are keepers!
Absolutely... Tarka is with us for the long haul. Simply fun to drive. (When I feel like frightening myself the M140 is perfect) I have yet to see/hear /enjoy anything that comes close to a new plus 8 !!!!! Especially with side pipes , that sound puts even TVR's on their mettle !
Geneva 2016 plus 8' The Green Godess' 4 side exits .
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