Thinking of buying a Chim
Discussion
The plan was to save up a bit 'till next year and then buy a Cerbera, but I'm concerned that I will over stretch myself financially. So I’m now looking at Chimeras.
I’ve spotted one for sale on PH that I’m going to enquire about. Having never even sat in a chim,
can someone suggest what are the main things to look for and also, can someone recommend a good person to inspect the car before I hand over my hard earned 
cash ?. I live in North Yorks btw.
Thanks, Tony.
I’ve spotted one for sale on PH that I’m going to enquire about. Having never even sat in a chim,
can someone suggest what are the main things to look for and also, can someone recommend a good person to inspect the car before I hand over my hard earned cash ?. I live in North Yorks btw. Thanks, Tony.
jigs said:
You'll be needing the Lone Ranger then, Tonto.
or more likely the Loan Arranger.
Nice one jigs.
chimburt, I did a search but couldn't find anything relating to inspections in the North Yorks area.
Will someone like Rob Ingelby or Jools be able to sort out an inspection way ooop north ?
M@H said:
Hi Tonto, 
before you even go out looking at cars for sale, get along to a local TVRCC meet or similar and chat to the owners etc.. As you've never sat in a Chimaera (and I believe never owned a TVR?) there's an awful lot more to these cars than "looks nice, goes fast".. its a bit more like a complex love affair with a gorgeous yet high maintenance woman.
Cheers
Matt.
Where do I sign for her ?
Thanks for the info all. I'm off to the local TVR dealer to arrange a test drive now, (its all of 150 metres away !). I certainly plan to join the local TVRCC though.
Hi Mod500,
You are right, its HHC in Harrogate. Its a right pain living so close. I have to drool on a daily basis as I drive past
. Have arranged a test drive on Friday (weather permitting). I think I remember seeing your car, but to be honest, at the time, I was only just starting to look at TVR's and I was looking for a Cerbera. Did they have the red R reg 4.2 when you got your chim ? I had a spin out in that. Great drive, but the car was a bit tatty. Talking of spins, the chap I was talking to today at HHC told me that someone took a 350C out for a test drive recently in the rain, got to the roundabout at the bottom of the hill and whilst selecting his exit road mashed his size nine into the shag pile ! Result... instant 360 spin 
. Luckily, he didn't hit anything.
BTW, thanks for the offer of a trip in your Chimera. I might take you up on that.
You are right, its HHC in Harrogate. Its a right pain living so close. I have to drool on a daily basis as I drive past
. Have arranged a test drive on Friday (weather permitting). I think I remember seeing your car, but to be honest, at the time, I was only just starting to look at TVR's and I was looking for a Cerbera. Did they have the red R reg 4.2 when you got your chim ? I had a spin out in that. Great drive, but the car was a bit tatty. Talking of spins, the chap I was talking to today at HHC told me that someone took a 350C out for a test drive recently in the rain, got to the roundabout at the bottom of the hill and whilst selecting his exit road mashed his size nine into the shag pile ! Result... instant 360 spin . Luckily, he didn't hit anything. BTW, thanks for the offer of a trip in your Chimera. I might take you up on that.
Well, things have moved on a bit....
Just back from a test drive at HHC.
Took out a 99 4.0 for a spin. Have to say I was a bit disapointed. Exhaust was too loud, ride was too firm, steering a bit too responsive for my liking.
So thats that really, no more to say on the subject.
Nice talking to you lot.
Sorry it didn't work out
Regards,
Tony.
>> Edited by tonto on Friday 21st November 17:02
Just back from a test drive at HHC.
Took out a 99 4.0 for a spin. Have to say I was a bit disapointed. Exhaust was too loud, ride was too firm, steering a bit too responsive for my liking.
So thats that really, no more to say on the subject.
Nice talking to you lot.
Sorry it didn't work out
Regards,
Tony.
>> Edited by tonto on Friday 21st November 17:02
Slightly more sensible post ....
I've asked Rob for a 97 or later, Red/Blue/Green (not all 3 at once !!) 4.0 or 4.5 with PAS.
He's just inspected a silver '97 4.5 with PAS. Its not my ideal colour, but just had a test drive in a silver one and I'm warming to it !
>> Edited by tonto on Friday 21st November 17:32
I've asked Rob for a 97 or later, Red/Blue/Green (not all 3 at once !!) 4.0 or 4.5 with PAS.
He's just inspected a silver '97 4.5 with PAS. Its not my ideal colour, but just had a test drive in a silver one and I'm warming to it !
>> Edited by tonto on Friday 21st November 17:32
Just spoke to Rob Ingleby, the complications have been uncomplicated !
Its GAME ON for Friday.
I pick it up early PM, then I'm off down Brighton for the weekend. Top down, posing along the sea front..
Car slowly filing up with rain water.
Yep will see you in Leeds Mod500 for a
and a 
and more 
and more followed by a 
and finally a 
Its GAME ON for Friday.
I pick it up early PM, then I'm off down Brighton for the weekend. Top down,
posing along the sea front.. Car slowly filing up with rain water.
Yep will see you in Leeds Mod500 for a
and a and more and more followed by a and finally a 
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