I changed to CX last July. Swopped ( at a cost !) from trad Plus8 to auto Plus Four.
The 8 was a great car. 2002 model and running well. I enjoyed hands-on and did good miles. 2022 was the last long trip. Windermere and Scotland doing 3000+ miles. One rad fan fuse blew but otherwise faultless.
My thoughts went to projects to keep the car running and a list made. Mechanically not much, respeay desirable, interior spruceing up.
I’d been looking at the CX but waiting for the problems to emerge and be solved. It’s a Morgan after all. The delay proved a good move!
In early 2023 we visited Berrybrook and had a test drive . Liked the car but an early manual andI wanted to try an auto.
Looked at financing it and a slight delay loomed so put on the back burner.
Mid year mrs sospan was keen to try one. Did a test of an auto, both liked it, finance ok by this time so deal done. Pre-built not specc for factory build but it fitted our needs/wants. Absolutely no regrets. One minor warranty job done ( new pcb for gauges when the original failed) 6k miles on the clock after another Windermere/Scotland trip plus others.
Other than basic routine stuff post warranty the car is future-proofing my ownership with less hands-on needs.
I have always spent a lot of time working on cars but these days the fun is waning. I want more time to drive instead of allocating garage time. I can see the Plus Four seeing me out.
The auto is excellent. The paddles fun, Sport/Sport+ fun. Economy ( mainly in auto) excellent. Insurance not bad, VED not the best but over time will drop.
I keep it taxed not SORN as I can pop out if I want to on decent weather days. Run with others planned for St David’s Day next week. Off to St David’s (where else!) so nice run across Pembrokeshire.
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