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NGUNS!! Part of the Furniture
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The lap of Scotland is by far the best driving I have ever done, and I've done a few nice roads! Your lucky to have that on your doorstep! Enjoy safely 
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Hello everyone,
It's another couple of excruciating months until my first Morgan (a new Plus 4) arrives, and I'm just wondering what I can expect in the way of niggles, likely problems etc.
Anyone mind sharing their experiences of new cars? Being hand built, it isn't unreasonable to expect a few minor niggles during the break-in period. However, this is mediated greatly by the prep the dealer does. I assume you are buying from RPM? If so, Russell knows the classics well and does a through prep - this should minimise any issues you have. The biggest thing to remember is when they build the car and screw it all together (for want of a better word!) it is static. While they take it for a short test drive to ensure all is working as it should, they don't put 500 - 1,000 miles on the clock! During the first 1,000 miles the car will loosen up (vibration, pot holes, transmission flex, engine vibration, etc) and the during the first break-in service the mechanic will tighten up all the bolts, screws parts that will have slackened off. This will make a big difference. Hope that helps. 
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le Asbo du Bling Talk Morgan Addict
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le Asbo du Bling Talk Morgan Addict
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The lap of Scotland is by far the best driving I have ever done, and I've done a few nice roads! Your lucky to have that on your doorstep! Enjoy safely +1
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That is very helpful indeed, thank you. Yes, I'm buying from RPM and have great confidence in their servicing. The first 1000 miles wont take long
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Just Getting Started
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Just Getting Started
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I’ve owned my 2009 +4 for about a year now, the niggles ….1. The little black bits on the ends of the windscreen wipers fall off, no idea what they are for but they look nice and are irritating when they are missing. As soon as you get the car home stick them on with superglue. 2. The rubber seal in the U-shape channel on the front of the hood comes adrift, stick it back with a contact adhesive, (Bostik or Evostick), then lightly spray in the channel with silicone. 3. The wheel hub nuts tighten with use, invest in something a little more butch than the spanner and mallet supplied with the car. See my previous on TM for various ideas and suggestions. 4. After a while your cheeks will start to ache, not from the hard ride but from constantly grinning when you drive it, clean it, look at it and even when you think about it, Morgans are such fun things to own.
Jeff
2009 Black & Tan +4
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