New Years resolution to own an S series

[greymrj]

Good luck with your search, and keep us posted. The guys on here are amazingly helpful and virtually all there is to know about the S cars is known by active members of this forum.

That first car Philpott linked to isnt impressive. Unless there is something special that the owner hasn't revealed it almost certainly isnt worth £3k with a 'mixed' interior like that. The owner refers to these cars going for £8k, hmmmmm, I wish! For some reason he appears to have 'disguised' the mileage. A couple of apparently better cars have gone through auctions recently at less than that price. Mine is now pretty well sorted with loads of new parts, fully MOT'd, largely retrimmed....and it is probably worth £3500.
Mind you, being an S1, it does have the best dash!!!

[123nobster]

Hi Paul
So you fancy a little open top driving with a V6 soundtrack,I suppose your neighbours will be a little bit happier when you start it up early morning .
Good luck

Nobby

[TurboTony]

Good luck in your search. It is good advice to find the best car available within your budget regardless of model. There is little real difference in performance on the road. If you are tall and old the S3 does make entry and exit slightly more dignified. You will find masses of support on this forum.

[Kie s2]

Good luck with your search Paul , what ever model you choose , S2 S2 S2 ,not much will slip past the guys on here ...as always helpful to keeping the S spirit alive .


Kie

[ukflyboy]

I'll be reinvigorating a similar search when I'm back in the country end of Feb. I had hoped to pick one up this autumn and scouted out a couple (including one from this forum) but have spent the last 5 months being messed around with work and wasn't sure where I would be living. With that now finally sorted I'll be after an S2/3/3C/4 for some summer top down driving!

Feel free to get in touch if you have anything that may be of interest but like I said, I won't be back in the country until end of Feb...

[BL04NDO]

Nobby,

Keeping the T350 so unfortunately neighbours will continue to suffer from ear shattering noise when I start up !!!

Hope all is well

Paul

[BL04NDO]

Thanks to all for the feedback, tips and cars currently for sale. Have some interesting leads that I will be following up on next week. Finger crossed I have a new toy for the summer

regards
Paul

p.s (for what it's worth, I actually prefer the S2 dash!)

[Bobhon]

I preferred the S2 dash on my old car, but loved the extra length doors on my V8S.
The S2 always felt like I was dislocating my ankles to get into/out of the car.

But all of the S's are great cars, and a nicer bunch of owners you couldn't wish to meet.

Sadly I got tempted by a soft top T350 (Tamora ) away from S ownership.

Bob

[jim3000s]

Another (BIG) vote for the S2 dash (have owned S1.5, S3C & S2). I'm over 6'2 and never had a problem getting in or out S1 / S2 cars, however, I think the longer doors look better from outside. Decisions, decisions ...
Jim

[jwigglesworth]

XK140 said:

Your best way to get an S is for you to do a straight swap with me....your T350 for my S3.

Hi Paul, if you really want an S2 instead of the S3,I suppose I could be persuaded to do a straight swap for your T350, you don't have to part with any extra money to secure the deal

[BL04NDO]

Jeremy,

This is a very kind offer but on this occasion I will reject, however you are welcome to give it a spin if you are in the area.

However, if you are looking to sell I'm sure it would look beautiful parked next to the T350

Paul

[XK140]

Seems a reasonable price for a car with a lot done...but S1 not S2.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C572485

[phillpot]

XK140 said:

Seems a reasonable price for a car with a lot done...but S1 not S2.

Looks like our new friend, Scoote, is selling already |?


He sure knows how to write an ad!

[ukflyboy]

That looks like a great deal for someone that wants an S1; if it had been an S3 I would have been crossing my fingers and hoping it was still for sale when I'm back in the country next month!

[v8s4me]

If you want to compromise here's a good looking S1.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tvr-S1-280i-Only-56000-m...

[XK140]

Looks good,is it the same car that a dealer has been asking £8k for?

Edit: Yes,advertised on PH ,TVR classics section for £8500.
I guess on ebay he probably has a £7k reserve on it,but who knows.

Edited by XK140 on Wednesday 7th January 23:56