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#802608 29/06/24 05:17 PM
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Don’t judge me too harshly, but I traded in my Lotus for a 911 (997S) which is wonderful and practical, but living in the Lakes with a wife and Border Terrier, I’m thinking a 4 seater Morgan may be more fun at real world speeds, and probably practical enough, even for long journeys.

I also have a Ural 750 combination whose agricultural behaviour I love and is increasing my appreciation of all things analogue.

Any advice on models and things to think about would be much appreciated. Also how long does it really take to put the roof up on a post 2005 variant?

All thoughts and advice greatly appreciated


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4 seaters are great, more space = more useable and more fun!!

For the post 2005 I would say if 2 of you would put the hood up in under a minute once you are used to it. Due to the size of the hood it is easier with 2 people but could be done by one.

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Hi Mac, welcome to the forum. The water-cooled 911 derivatives are undoubtedly very competent machines at high speed, and can take a tight corner as if on rails in B road situations, but outside of that, although having a fantastic appearance and provide a sense of accomplishment in ownership of an automotive icon, along with quite a few other plus points...(-:

A Morgan requires much more driver input and at normal legal road speeds and as such is a far more rewarding machine to drive even on a trip down to the shops, let alone should you decide to get up at dawn during the Summer months in the lake district and find the roads almost free of the usual traffic...

I too have a Porsche, a PDK C4S, a +8 and live near another of the UK`s wonderful scenic areas, I have also enjoyed a Lakes Weekend organised by the FellMoggers quite a few years back. I am sure if you got in contact with them, there would be folk in their midst who would be pleased to provide help and advice..

Good luck in your choices..

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Welcome to TM Mac! smile


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Welcome . I'm sure 4 seater folk will comment.


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Thanks for the welcome, i noticed you have a CX, is the CX plus 4 more spacious behind the seats, specifically would a smallish dog fit comfortably? I appreciate this is a fairly odd question


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I have a 4/4 and my Cocker spaniel fits behind the seats .in the luggage space..She has a harness attached but room to turn around .

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Ditto my Roadster with our Lhasa.

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Thanks for the reply. It re-enforces what I’ve been thinking. I moved on from my paddle shift Lotus as I missed the engagement of a manual gearbox which to be fair I get from the 997 which has to be the most complete vehicle. However my extremely raw and carburettor fed Ural and sidecar handle terribly, but give 110% satisfaction when you get it right. Your comments support the idea that a Morgan will be an engaging drive, but hopefully useable enough for longer journeys and yes have been in touch with Fellmog.

Being fun at legalish speeds really matters to me. We’ve just returned from a month tour of the Spanish Pyrenees in our motorhome where it was clear that the curse of the speed camera is Europewide and the ability to have fun under 70 mph is the future. I have to say we passed 3 Morgans on the trip and the roads were incredible with many fantastic hotels for those not in a motorhome.


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Fantastic shot of your roadster and fury friend. This confuses matters slightly as I sat in a 4/4 with my wife, which importantly she loved, but there was no space for Frazer our border terrier. However, your picture makes me wonder, do I really need a 4 seater (which would be fun) or could I manage with something smaller.

Excuse my ignorance here, but what’s the difference interior space wise between a Roadster and a Plus 4 of the 2005-2018 model cars?


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