I would also definitely recommend a 4/4 Sport as an ideal choice. The usual reasons people prefer a V8 are for the noise and the torque. On the downside you have extraordinarily heavy fuel consumption (low 20's mpg) by modern standards, and pretty ponderous handling compared to the 4/4.
I don't mind changing gear, after more than 30 years of driving I like to think I'm quite good at it, so the torque argument cuts no ice with me, I have a 5-speed torque multiplier inches from my left hand. I'm also not the richest of chaps, so I'm quite happy to sacrifice a bit of V8 woofle for nearly half the fuel consumption. And lastly I get my kicks on twisty B roads, sitting on motorways for hours isn't my bag, so the nimble 4/4 handling is ideal for me. As they say, however, YMMV. Tim On 31 July 2012 08:19, MICHAEL CALLAGHAN <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Terry. I don,t go along with the 80,s V8 statement at all. early > morgans had very bad suspension using level arms that are next to useless, > they also don,t have any form of rust protection at all and also have lots > of other faults. I went for a newer 4/4 sport, my reason was low running > costs as it uses the 1600 sigma engine, it also has longer doors then the > early models and that helps me in getting in and out of the car, not easy > at the best of times. the car runs on better suspension and I have just had > adjustable shocks fitted that give a better ride over the bumps and the car > still takes a corner like a true sports car. Also all newer cars have the > larger cockpit so there is a bit more space, not much but it helps. In the > long run I think it all depends on what you want from the car, my view is > that in a few years times v8,s will be very hard to resell and smaller more > green cars will be the way to go. I had a V8 years back and would not go > back to one for all the tea in china. michael > > *From:* JOHN H. SHEALLY II <[email protected]> > *To:* mogtalk2 <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Monday, 30 July 2012, 23:30 > *Subject:* [mogtalk2] Re: [mogtalk2] Need some advice please….New Morgan > > Terry , between the 4/4 and a Plus-4 I have had both and like each for > different reasons. The Plus-4 has a lot of torque with that TR-4 engine > but the four/four is the best balanced and most agile of the two in about a > 1967 with a 1500 to 1600 cross flow Ford but I actually prefer a 1500 non > crossflow with twin Webers. But.............for what you have said you > are trying to do for yourself you really need is a 80s Plus-8 (I prefer > 1983 like I have) It gives you more room than the 4/4 or Plus-4 and has the > V-8 Rover 215 that runs with the big dogs all day long with the Rover 5 > speed and never breaths hard. It is the most comfortable and smooth as a > good glass of fine wine. There you have it my friend, choose your ride. > Sincerely, John H. Sheally II > > > > > On Jul 30, 2012, at 4:20 PM, Terry Holland wrote: > > > > > Hi Everyone, > > > > Not sure that I'm in the right place, but I'm thinking of buying a > Morgan and am looking for a bit of advice from an impartial source. > > > > I've just sold my Caterham R500 - I got really fed up with the > ridiculous performance, uncomfortable ride and strapping myself into a > 4-point-harness [I'm not getting any younger or lighter!!]. > > > > I'm looking for the most comfortable ride possible [especially when > cruising at around 70 mph] and for something that will age gracefully with > me!! > > > > I would really appreciate your thoughts on the most appropriate model > for me - the obvious options seem to be between the 4/4 and the Plus 4. > > > > Any help would be appreciated. > > > > Terry Holland. > > > > ------------------------------------------- > > View posts on The Mail Archive > > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [ > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] > > > > Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; > > Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com/ > > > > > ------------------------------------------- > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [ > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] > > Modify Your Subscription: > https://www.listbox.com/member/?&cb92684c<https://www.listbox.com/member/?&;> > Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com/ > > > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Modify<https://www.listbox.com/member/?&;>Your Subscription > <http://www.listbox.com> > ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
