Got a few viewings lined up for the weekend.....

[ybt1982]

Hi folks

My search is continuing and I have arranges to see these 3 cars this weekend and have various others lined up for the weekend after Just wondering if anyone has had any experience of the dealers or the cars?

Any advice or comments would be great

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3583052.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3757657.htm

http://www.tvrpowersbodyshop.com/classifieds/car/c...

[sheel]

Couple of comments for what they are worth, your first choice, my stepson when looking for a Cerbera went to see him, the Cerb he was interested in was poorly prepared, well up on price and had some issues that the vendor wasnt really interested in, thats not so say he would be the same with all vehicles
Your second choice, this has been for sale for ages,I seem to remember someone else on here looking at it, it was on my list prior to buying my present Chimp,I did speak to the vendor and as I remember there were some items that didnt quite add up so I left it, I didnt see the car but in fairness a 2000 4.5 for 10K dont seem too bad

HTH
Richard
PS if your were to visit TG cars I am only about 6 miles away and would be happy to visit with you if you wanted (unfortunately I am prob away this W/E) but any other time just shout

[v8kev]

no 1 seems far to expensive for a 4.0 and no pas pass on that one the two others look ok

[Timmychim]

Was my first TVR, and I didn't have time to travel far and wide to find a good private sale so I bought mine from TG in 2010, similar age and mileage to the blue one.
Could have probably found cheaper, but he was great to deal with and sorted out a couple of issues with no quibbles afterwards.
Touchwood I've had a good one so far.

[LMMAC]

That's some serious travelling for the weekend !

[ybt1982]

Furthest away is TG, about 2.5 Hours. That's why I'm trying to fit as much in as I can....

[CHIMV8]

ybt1982 said:

Hi folks

My search is continuing and I have arranges to see these 3 cars this weekend and have various others lined up for the weekend after Just wondering if anyone has had any experience of the dealers or the cars?

Any advice or comments would be great

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3583052.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3757657.htm

http://www.tvrpowersbodyshop.com/classifieds/car/c...

I know i have opinions elsewhere, but to me for the money they are asking i would keep looking mate

[ybt1982]

Really?

I know the TG car is a bit expensive but I thought the other 2 seemed good... for dealer cars anyway.

[Zippee]

Personally if it wre me I'd be looking at this one from James Agger - http://www.jamesagger.com/used_cars/stocklistgalle...
Very trustworthy chap, if a little hard to get hold of. The car also has new outriggers and looks stunning.

[ybt1982]

Zippee said:

Personally if it wre me I'd be looking at this one from James Agger - http://www.jamesagger.com/used_cars/stocklistgalle...
Very trustworthy chap, if a little hard to get hold of. The car also has new outriggers and looks stunning.

Tell me about it, i've been trying to get hold of him. As well as that one he also has a silver 1 coming into stock soon.

[Debonair V12]

Give the silver 450 a miss. I drove 2.5hrs to view it and was very disapointed. Loose crank and camshaft due to engine wear/low oil pressure and the outriggers and chassis had not been 'fannied' as per photographs so were hanging with heavy corrosion. Hope this helps.

[mab1]

Timmychim said:

Was my first TVR, and I didn't have time to travel far and wide to find a good private sale so I bought mine from TG in 2010, similar age and mileage to the blue one.
Could have probably found cheaper, but he was great to deal with and sorted out a couple of issues with no quibbles afterwards.
Touchwood I've had a good one so far.

+1

Exactly the same situation - saw a few ropey private sales and decided I wanted the security of a dealer purchase and was prepared to pay the premium for that.

Picked up my 1st Chim on Saturday from TG. Good guy to deal with, honest and called me straight back when I had a minor issue and was very willing to put it right.

If its any indication this was the second time TG had sold my Chim, the previous owner came back to him and traded it in against a Tuscan.

[Chimaeraman]

mab1 said:

+1

Exactly the same situation - saw a few ropey private sales and decided I wanted the security of a dealer purchase and was prepared to pay the premium for that.

Picked up my 1st Chim on Saturday from TG. Good guy to deal with, honest and called me straight back when I had a minor issue and was very willing to put it right.

If its any indication this was the second time TG had sold my Chim, the previous owner came back to him and traded it in against a Tuscan.

+2

Picked up my first Chim a couple of weeks ago. Looked at many ropey private sales and decided quite quickly that I would pay the premium of a reputable TVR dealer to get myself a good one. Used Bespoke Performance who originally sold my car as new and have serviced it since 2000.

[CHIMV8]

Chimaeraman said:

mab1 said:

+1

Exactly the same situation - saw a few ropey private sales and decided I wanted the security of a dealer purchase and was prepared to pay the premium for that.

Picked up my 1st Chim on Saturday from TG. Good guy to deal with, honest and called me straight back when I had a minor issue and was very willing to put it right.

If its any indication this was the second time TG had sold my Chim, the previous owner came back to him and traded it in against a Tuscan.

+2

Picked up my first Chim a couple of weeks ago. Looked at many ropey private sales and decided quite quickly that I would pay the premium of a reputable TVR dealer to get myself a good one. Used Bespoke Performance who originally sold my car as new and have serviced it since 2000.

Its not always the case,i looked at a Tuscan from a well none dealer and was really dissapointed!!

[ybt1982]

Thanks for the info chaps, very usefull. I thought it best to drive a few good ones first, so I know what to expect when I start viewing Private cars.

Debonair V12 said:

Give the silver 450 a miss. I drove 2.5hrs to view it and was very disapointed. Loose crank and camshaft due to engine wear/low oil pressure and the outriggers and chassis had not been 'fannied' as per photographs so were hanging with heavy corrosion. Hope this helps.

Big thanks for the heads up, I wont bother with that one then, I'll go to James Agger instead.

Does anybody have inside information about possible private cars in the area? Cars not on the market just yet perhaps?

[v8kev]

check this 4.5 out on ebay 270969092162 open to offers ? looks good value plenty spent including mark adams chip also check this 4.5 out on ph no 3753174 looks a beauty best of luck

Edited by v8kev on Thursday 3rd May 10:49

[TJC46]

ybt1982 said:

Thanks for the info chaps, very usefull. I thought it best to drive a few good ones first,..............

Best of luck and i do hope you find a good one, but i think you may be surprised at the standard of some "dealer" cars.
Dont discount buying private especially as you could have an independent inspection for your piece of mind.
A long way from you i know but people like Trackvroad, or exworks at preston have an excellent reputation not just for repairs and servicing etc but also for the "standard" of the cars they sell, most of which have been looked after by them over a period of time.

[v8kev]

reluctantly mines up for sale more info if required (Gutted)

[ybt1982]

v8kev said:

check this 4.5 out on ebay 270969092162 open to offers ? looks good value plenty spent including mark adams chip also check this 4.5 out on ph no 3753174 looks a beauty best of luck

Edited by v8kev on Thursday 3rd May 10:49

Might sound a silly question but, how do you search the PH CLassifieds with just that number?

Also, please do forward me details of what you have....

[ybt1982]

Paddy_N_Murphy said:

or describe where one could find an advert. Please.....

Hmmm, seems I have competition.

Must destroy Paddy_N_Murphy