Can I use a Griffith daily?

[Doctorfrag]

Hi,

I've had the need for a TVR for the last 20 yrs, I've driven several, aminly Griffith and Wedges, and its only now that I may soon be able to afford one.

My question is?

As a GP, will a Griffith be able to be used on a daily basis, 20 min to and from work and several house calls during the day?

Will it be to unreliable?
I don't want to 'have' to keep another car, two in the family is quite enough!

Thanks

Joe

[Doctorfrag]

stig 69,

thanks

Has your car been reliable, because if its going to be off the road a lot, that could really screw things up, say emergencies etc?

Joe

[Doctorfrag]

That sounds like fun.

In fact the roads I drive are ideal TVR territory, smooth tarmac, roundabouts. also some excellent country roads!

By the way, does Chimeara/Griffith come with Air conditioning ( dont't laugh and say its a convertible!). Does it need it?

Joe

[Doctorfrag]

Cheers everyone

Its very tempting, I'm slowly getting my wife round t othe idea of having one,....I feel another test drive coming on!!

I've heard that some TVR's are bad and unreliable, but ..if you do your homework, getting a reliable one won't be too bad.

Thanks again

Joe

[Doctorfrag]

I live in Hertfordshire, The TVR centre in Barnet is about 30mins away, the more I read, the more I want. It does sound like a reasonable proposition ( a TVR the sensible choice!!).
After test driving a Griffith without power steering, I would like one with,...any opinions power sterring or not??

Joe

[Doctorfrag]

Yep, thanks.

In fact I actually love tinkering with cars!
I once started a rebuild Triumph TR8, because I really wanted a TVR, and everything needed sorting in thaat. I finally sold it due to lack oftime, but a sticking window, little leak is all part of the charm.

However not starting so I can't get to work is very important....ooh..I want one now, but as I'm buying a house, it may be a year away or so...hmmm...we'll wait and see!

Joe

[Doctorfrag]

ATG,.....sounds like fun with a scooter.

When I last test drove them, the non assisted setup (for me) was too heavy, and I preferred the 450se power sterring ,but it was far too light, and I believe different to that fitted to the Griffith etc. I will have to test different ones now,as a non PAS car would be easier and chepaer? to buy.

I've currently got a 206gti, after a succession of rear drive cars Alfa 75 3.0 and Nissan 200sx, Finances would dictate I'd have to sell the 206gti..shame

Here's a piccie of it anyhow
www.fotango.com/p/eba00050082f00000056.jpg

Hmmm, maybe a scooter if the TVR gives probs, thats actually an idea? because I don't want cars everywhere, no room for three!!

I'm not really a mechanic, major mechanical work, Id ask a mechanic to do, but sticking windows ,switches, even thermostats plugs etc are straight forward, the TR8 v8 is basically the same, very easy access to all the important bits.

Thanks

Joe:cowboy: