Scimitar ownership - good idea?

Scimitar ownership - good idea?

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Brinyan

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391 posts

94 months

Wednesday 9th March 2022
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They’ve always been on my radar, but never had one. I’ve looked at a lovely, original, well cared for car, with very few owners & a huge file of paperwork. Hard to believe it’s nearly 50 years old & is lovely to drive.
Have never worked out why they’re not more popular, as they seem to offer a lot, for not crazy money.
The Scimitar section on P/H seems dead, so thought I’d ask here if anyone has one, has had one & if they’re as good an ownership proposition as they appear to be.
Cheers

Brinyan

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391 posts

94 months

Wednesday 9th March 2022
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Thanks all, especially LarryLamb - very comprehensive response.
I’m looking at an se5a, without overdrive. Think it makes sense as a lovely old thing. Cheers

Brinyan

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391 posts

94 months

Friday 11th March 2022
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Quick update - despite a few negative remarks, I’ve ignored those & paid a deposit.
Part of the deal includes a new clutch being fitted, along with getting an MOT done.
Looking forward to owning a GTE. Cheers

Brinyan

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391 posts

94 months

Friday 11th March 2022
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Thanks all. I have every intention of using it. It’s not just going to sit there doing nothing. I’m even considering taking it to Wales (from Kent) a few days after getting it. I’m prepared & happy to give it the maintenance it needs. The history file from new is incredible & it’d be wrong not to keep that up.

Brinyan

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391 posts

94 months

Saturday 12th March 2022
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Thanks very much Rob (& others).
Being ignorant, why do they get micro blisters on the bodywork? How can it be prevented - lots of polish??

Brinyan

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391 posts

94 months

Tuesday 15th March 2022
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Thanks for the advice. It’ll likely be early next week that I pick it up. It’s having a new clutch fitted before then & an MOT done.
I know that timing gear has been replaced & updated. I will check through once I have it & see what has/hasn’t been done & then get sorted if needed.
Will also put up some pictures when I get it.

Brinyan

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391 posts

94 months

Sunday 10th April 2022
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I now have the GTE, though with going away last week, haven’t done many miles. I’m taking it back to the garage, as it’s misfiring off & on. Hopefully just a set of leads, as timing gear has been replaced & plugs 18 months ago. Really enjoy driving it & does sound good. A few pictures -

Brinyan

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391 posts

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Sunday 10th April 2022
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Brinyan

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391 posts

94 months

Sunday 10th April 2022
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Brinyan

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391 posts

94 months

Sunday 10th April 2022
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