Hi Terry We at Hopmog look forward to seeing you sometime. We live in Rainham - just up the hill (or one of them anyway!) from you.
I don't know if you're aware but Hopmog are hosting a classic car event as part of the Fabulous Forties weekend at the Farriers Arms, Mersham - just outside Ashford - this coming weekend. A number of us will be there on Sunday so if you can make it please come along and introduce yourself and get some first-hand experience of Morgan ownership. Details of the event can be found here:- http://www.thefarriersarms.com/events-2/ Kind regards Alan AP08 MOG ________________________________ From: Terry Holland <[email protected]> To: mogtalk2 <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, 31 July 2012, 23:25 Subject: [mogtalk2] Re: [mogtalk2] Re: [mogtalk2] Need some advice please….New Morgan Hi Everyone, Just got home from work and am overwhelmed with all our views and advice - thank you all very much!! I'm going to take your advice and join my local area group before making a decision - BTW I live in Maidstone, Kent. I have a budget of circa £40k [give or take a couple of thousand - but don't tell my wife!!] and am probably going to opt for a new car, which probably puts me in the 4/4 or Plus 4 category. I had a test drive at the Brands Hatch Morgan Garage on Friday and loved the narrow look [which seemed to be very traditional] and free revving engine of the 4/4 - it really put a smile on my face!! Having said that, the Plus 4 seemed to have a lot more punch....so may be a better touring option. Anyway, your advice has given me a lot to think about - and I'm going to make myself enjoy the choosing process!! Thanks a lot. Terry On 31 Jul 2012, at 10:30, Andy Garlick wrote: 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]/ >Modify Your Subscription View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Modify Your Subscription ------------------------------------------- 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
