As a relative newbie to TM ( think 1 year just), why were so many accidents and write offs with the Plus 6 . Too fast and complex for oldies ? To fast for ‘young turks’ ? Love to know as it might direct me towards the PlusFour.
Best MM
Mike, I believe the reasons that some Plus Six were written off after the models introduction was due to several factors.. If you would try and drive it like an older Trad you can run into issues due power/grip if road conditions are not prime or you are using a lot of steering lock and then boot the car. There was a lot of discussion also how the autobox could down shift in the Drive mode if you were a bit sideways. From memory I believe there was discussion about a software change that appeared approx 18 months after model introduction that changed how the autobox responded..this would have been applied to the vehicles as they went through the dealers.
I love our Plus Six, I like its power and engine torque, but I respect its power and drive it a bit like a highpowered superbike from the 80's, that is, I put the full power down when its mainly in a straight line and I watch the road conditions.
I would test drive a Plus Six then jump in a Plus Four do the same route and see what feels right for you..For me the Plus Six was an outright winner between the two..
