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by G Walker - 24/08/26 06:52 PM
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| by verysideways |
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I've been frustrated with a couple of NLA parts on my S1 Aero and have lived in fear of future parts issues, so thought i'd explore the later cars as i want to use my car more.
Ended up looking at a stunning S5 at Williams (they have a couple for sale at the moment actually) and test drove it.
It was definitely more refined than my S1, and more comfortable, but the sidepipes (whilst sounding glorious) would grate on me for long distances i think.
The steering was also very darty but also quite light, and had a very strong self centring action.
Overall i was struggling to justify the £50k price difference between my S1 and this S5 for my particular requirements.
After some discussions it turned out they had a 2013 Plus 8 manual (recently in, hadn't been prep'd yet) which they offered me a drive in.
I thoroughly enjoyed it!
More compliant suspension, steering which was closer to my S1 Aero but with less kick back, superb brakes (six pots up front!), a lovely 4 pipe sports exhaust out the back (similar to my S1) and carbon bucket seats which were supremely comfortable.
I don't think it's as pretty as the Aero, but it was such a great drive and i know i will be able to put more miles on it and enjoy it as a result.
So i've part ex'd my beautiful S1 and will be in a Plus 8 going forwards.
Wish me luck!
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| by JohnHarris |
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I don't drink or smoke, but i do have two children.
For normal use we have an EV, but for fun we also have a 911.
We went to Spa for the Classics weekend a few weeks ago, the 911 did sterling service on that trip.
On those rare occasions when i'm not at work, not in the EV, don't have the kids, and the weather is suitable... that's when the Morgan comes out to play.
So it's definitely not about the money to me, i'm happy to spend the money to keep my cars in tip top fettle at all times, but months off the road? That's just too frustrating.
The Aero will always be my first Morgan love, i wanted one for 20 years and have thoroughly enjoyed the last 6000 miles in my beautiful S1. I think you draw out the most pertinent point, it's the uncertainty and the possibility the car can be off the road for months at a time, and it usually occurs at the most inconvenient time ie usually the summer period when you want to use an open top car.. Whilst one can never be totally confident with any make of car, but increasingly some marques with age and lack of support, can push the risk envelope higher than you are comfortable with.
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| by Luddite |
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Thanks for taking the time to provide a heads-up VSW, though unlike you it seems I have plenty of time, and used it in the off chance that you and others in a position of requiring others to service and repair older vehicles might find something of interest in my ramble.... Great that you feel well covered by those carrying out your servicing and repairs... though a month off the road during the driving season seems less than ideal, but since Covid parts supply seems patchy at best for many vehicles.. Pity.
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