Talk Morgan Forums Community For Sale & Wanted Wanted Series 3 Aero 8

Hi all, seriously looking for a low mileage pristine condition series 3 Aero. Ive had the itch for to long and now it's time to scratch it. So if your thinking of selling to another enthusiast please call.

Cheers all

TRMAN

Sorry folks I forgot to include my telephone number please feel free to call me regarding series 3 Aero 8 wanted.

Mobile: 07904 595909

Cheers

TRMAN

Did you manage to find a series 3 yet ?

Cheers AndyMac

Slightly tangential, but just to encourage you...

I've had a Series 3 from new - now just over 4 years old and 11,500 miles on clock.

Car is absolutely fantastic to drive, and better now in lots of ways than when new. I've not driven (but have looked at) earlier Aeros and, while they have lots of appeal, for me the ease of use, better space, stronger engine, airbags etc. outweigh the very slight loss of purity. The Series 3 is definitely not a softie and goes and handles really well.

I've also driven Series 4 (auto) and Supersports (Auto) and for me the manual gearbox is the better option. The manual gearbox was quite tight and sticky on my car when new and has gradually got better and better, and is still loosening up. I couldn't detect any performance difference between the 4.4 and 4.8 but have to accept it must be there, but grunt is never short in the Series 3 anyway.

I've looked at Aeromax and Supersports and was offered £42K - £45K (trade-in) for mine unseen a couple of months ago, but for the money it would be crazy to change, because the 8 is pretty much the same and the roof flexibility is actually better than the Supersports most of the time.

I did have a few niggles with my car, and eventually found the best way to get the more troublesome things fixed was to go to the factory, where the odd things (leaky roof, dodgy central locking, rattle from behind dash) were fixed in 3 hours.

The Aero 8 Series 4 seems to have suffered some electrical problems that don't seem to afflict Series 3, and the lost space behind the seats makes the cabin feel a good deal more claustrophobic. I'm sure the rear-end is a bit better controlled and the engine may be slightly stronger, but the differences are small.

So - a definite vote for the Series 3 as the best all-rounder (but hardly impartial!!).

Good luck with the search,

Wiscos

Given what dealers ask for these cars that seems a ridiculously low offer.

Yes - that's what I thought. Same dealer was recently asking over £55K for a near identical car.

When the time comes (if it ever does) I will be using TalkMorgan as my sales conduit!!!!

And just for fun I went on to webuyanycar.com and they offered me £24K. I think I understand why they buy any car now...

For an 'ordinary' car they usually offer Glass's guide trade-in price, minus a bit. For anything out of the ordinary, they're a joke.

Many thanks for your valued pointers I am really not looking for an auto as I prefer a real driving experience (not in town traffic).

Seems to me you have been offered mad trade in values. I think they are as they say "taking the ...." if you are considering a sale to move onto the Aeromax we really must talk.

I guess I am expecting a few niggles along the way as were not talking about a mass produced car and I think its almost par for the course with the Aero.

Best regards

TRMAN

Hi TRMAN

Your name sounds like you have or have had a TR ? I have had a TR6 ,TR7 and a TR7V8 in the past.Great cars but the Aero is a totally different story, except maybe for the servicing costs which on a TR you can do yourself !
Have you checked any of the Aero's advertised on Pistonheads , or are you looking for a private deal ?

Cheers Andy