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Just Getting Started
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Just Getting Started
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Hello all,
Another newbie joining the fold (or hoping to). I am looking to buy my first Morgan sometime this summer with a bit of luck - just got to make some room in the garage first by selling one of the others. I'm hoping to get a 4/4 Sport, perhaps an older Plus 4, in 2 seat form. I'm not sure I entirely 'get' the Plus 8 - always seemed like a bit too much engine to me, but then I haven't driven one! I'm not looking to do too much in the way of tyre melting antics, just some nice summer cruising here in the Marches.
I look forward to chatting to you all!
MM
Last edited by Marches Mark; 13/06/11 05:44 PM. Reason: typo
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Part of the Furniture
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Welcome MM. Have you had the chance to drive a 4/4 or a +4?
Steve A11OGE Red 1989 4/4 4 seater
'A Morgan is for life, not just for Sundays'
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Talk Morgan Guru
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Welcome MM, I think as Steven says you need to drive both. The 4/4 Sport is a great car, if a trifle over-geared imho in standard form.  Do keep us up-to-date on how you get on?
Brian
1970 Morgan Plus 8 - Moss Box (Indigo Blue)
2014 Morgan SP1 (Rocket Red)
2015 Morgan Plus 8 (Rocket Blue)
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Welcome. I havea 97 +4 and compared to my 4/4 the difference is it is built on the +8 chassis so a bit more room and also it has more torque so is smoother / easier to drive.
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 MG ZS EV aka Trigger
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Just Getting Started
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Just Getting Started
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I haven't driven either as yet - hoping I won't get a big shock. Last time I owned a comparable car was 20 years ago. I got here via Jags, Jensens and currently RR&B, so any Morgan might be something of a shock! But after some years of waftmobiles (nice though they are) I am looking for a different experience. I had thought to stick with an older Plus 4 at around £20-25K, but at the Vie en Blue meeting at Prescott I saw a new 4/4 and was stunned to realise I could buy a new one for not a lot more. Having now looked online there seem to be a few pre registered bargains as well. Black with saddle leather will suit me fine!
I'll keep you posted.
MM
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Salty Sea Dog Member of the Inner Circle
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Salty Sea Dog Member of the Inner Circle
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Another Prescott visitor... Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your Morgan hunt. Go try a few... Graham Prescott marshal & Hill Controller
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'09 Gen2 MINI Cooper ragtop
'90 LR 90 SW
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