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[aaronjb]

How do the batteries hold up?

I always assumed they would need changing more frequently . That downside being a small price to pay in the quest for a high mpg figure.

It's got a higher capacity & spec battery. Car is 5 years old & is still on the original factory fitted unit with 64k on the clock. I suppose given the average battery life is what, 5 years - it must be coming towards the end of its life .....

I would expect a battery to last 8yrs+

It doesn't count if you have to put it on charge every time you get out if you want it to start next time, though.. or have you changed the battery in the mumbus now? 

[STEMO]

The big thing to remember with these start/stop equipped cars is to use a suitable oil, or you'll wear your crankshaft bearings out well before you starter motor. Most are fitted with heavy duty tandem solenoid starters, so they should be ok.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

It is rumoured that your cars have had start/ stop technology for decades. It was known to the rest of us as the throttle pedal. 

I was going to say, my Morris Ital used to stall at every junction at one point. Never realised it was so ahead of its' time.

Marina or Ital.....all the car anyone could need.

I think I have just invented a BL advertising slogan.

[Kevin Wood]

Marina or Ital.....all the car anyone could need.

.. provided they are content with self-gratification when it comes to "pulling", of course. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Marina or Ital.....all the car anyone could need.

.. provided they are content with self-gratification when it comes to "pulling", of course. 

Are you suggesting Marina owners struggle to find girlfriends, Kevin?

By 'girlfriend' I mean those with two legs but without the thick white woolen coat.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Marina or Ital.....all the car anyone could need.

.. provided they are content with self-gratification when it comes to "pulling", of course. 

Are you suggesting Marina owners struggle to find girlfriends, Kevin?

By 'girlfriend' I mean those with two legs but without the thick white woolen coat.

I don't believe they ever made the 1800TC Coupe version of the Ital.   

If they did, Kevins 'Marina' experience would have much more satisfying!   

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Marina or Ital.....all the car anyone could need.

.. provided they are content with self-gratification when it comes to "pulling", of course. 

Are you suggesting Marina owners struggle to find girlfriends, Kevin?

By 'girlfriend' I mean those with two legs but without the thick white woolen coat.

I don't believe they ever made the 1800TC Coupe version of the Ital.   

If they did, Kevins 'Marina' experience would have much more satisfying!   

Marina 1800TC coupe. Top of the line.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Marina or Ital.....all the car anyone could need.

.. provided they are content with self-gratification when it comes to "pulling", of course. 

Are you suggesting Marina owners struggle to find girlfriends, Kevin?

By 'girlfriend' I mean those with two legs but without the thick white woolen coat.

I don't believe they ever made the 1800TC Coupe version of the Ital.   

If they did, Kevins 'Marina' experience would have much more satisfying!   

Marina 1800TC coupe. Top of the line.

Especially in mustard with a black go faster stripe down the bonnet! 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Nah, that was just a Marina pretending to be an Avenger Tiger. 

[TheBoy]

It is rumoured that your cars have had start/ stop technology for decades. It was known to the rest of us as the throttle pedal. 

I was going to say, my Morris Ital used to stall at every junction at one point. Never realised it was so ahead of its' time.

Will the do-gooding tree shaggers insist future cars have trunnions?

[Kevin Wood]

Will the do-gooding tree shaggers insist future cars have trunnions?

Probably, as most haven't evolved beyond the Morris Traveller living in trees.