Terry You have already received so much advice that your head must be swimming. As others have said try out a few different cars and see which one suits you circumstances and needs the best. So much depends upon your budget. No Morgan is going to be cheap, but most do not lose value so the cost of ownership is relatively low compared to TVRs etc (sorry I don't know much about Caterhams)
If you want a long distance tourer then a +8 or Roadster will fill the bill nicely and due to their heavier weight they tend to ride more smoothly and comfortably. They also have lots of torque which gives a very relaxing drive (esp the +8) as you are not changing gear (unless annoyed by a angry Porsche or BMW driver) continually. If you want roller skate type handling then the closest thing in Morgan terms to a Caterham is going to be a powerful 4/4 , which is the lightest car in the range , and arguably the best balanced. The choice of engine is going to be dictated by your budget. The +4 , especially the modern Duratec engined car is a nice compromise between the larger engined cars and the 4/4, and in many ways does give something from each camp. As a first time Morgan chooser I would avoid those models which have a price premium due to rarity or perceived value (Moss Box +8s, TR +4s , etc) and stick to the more plentiful cars. The CVH engined 4/4 is perhaps a mite underpowered (esp when coming from a Caterham 500) but with a VVTi engine it too can be made to fly, (just ask Tim Harris and look at the smile on his face) Do go to a local area meeting , talk to owners (most can talk for GB about their cars) and gather as much information as you can. Let us know what you decide upon and stay in touch via this discussion group. There is lots of help and information here at the click of a mouse. Andy (I own a 1999 +8 which suits my needs totally) >________________________________ > From: Terry Holland <[email protected]> >To: mogtalk2 <[email protected]> >Sent: Monday, 30 July 2012, 21:20 >Subject: [mogtalk2] Need some advice please….New Morgan > > >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/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
