Sell me the T350

[leerdam23]

Buy one, don't like it? Sell it!

I started with a late Chim 450, sold it to get a Tuscan 2 convertible, sold to buy a Tuscan Racer, sold to buy a T350. (There is a Griff in there somewhere too, but not yet sold)

Total depreciation over the 15 years is a few thousand quid!

[FER4L]

Do it! I run a 350C with a Dom 4.3 as a daily and it's fantastic

[road hog]

Dont buy a Tvr ...I think they will be to "marmite" for you.

every run out is a new rattle/squeak or bang...thats why they have loud exhausts.!


nb , wont part with mine either , i love its rattles.

[Wozy68]

I see what your saying. Considering I've owned quite a few cars over the years I am surprised I've not really looked at TVR other than the 350.
It is a very pretty car to my eyes and of course fast. I think it was the attraction of being more 'grown up' for a better word than the more lairy earlier cars that rock my boat. Not dishing the earlier cars mind.

[SAGTAFF]

Rib said:

Tbh, I think with tvrs you either get it or don't. Usually just the look and noise of them is enough to convince most owners, if not then a quick drive soon convinces them. If you've drove a nice one but a little rattle has put you off I'm not 100% sure a hand built tvr is for you, especially if your coming from the Germany half.

I agree with this 100% and if you need someone else to try and convince you then its probably best staying away!

[Wozy68]

SAGTAFF said:

Rib said:

Tbh, I think with tvrs you either get it or don't. Usually just the look and noise of them is enough to convince most owners, if not then a quick drive soon convinces them. If you've drove a nice one but a little rattle has put you off I'm not 100% sure a hand built tvr is for you, especially if your coming from the Germany half.

I agree with this 100% and if you need someone else to try and convince you then its probably best staying away!

To be honest I loved it. The rattle sounded like the front end was not bolted on correctly. Annoying yes but it was more the lack of interest from the (tvr) dealer that bothered me most considering it was a 30k possible sale.

[road hog]

most Tvr dealers I found were not to bothered about selling, a very laid back attitude,

1 , you have the money
2 , you drive and want the car


deal done



tvr= bought with the heart ....if you used your head you would never buy one. !

[TA14]

mk1fan said:

One golden, never ignore, must do rule is to warm the engine properly before giving it the lead foot. The S6 engine can get lunched very quickly if not allowed to warm up properly.

ray von said:

Wozy68 said:

Thanks guys its very much appreciated. I like the idea of having to warm through the engine before driving off , all part of the experience to me.

Don't do that if you get one mind. Get in it and drive off don't leave it idling.

IIRC standard factory procedure was to start and run at fast idle (1500 to 2000rpm) for 20 to 30 seconds and then set off.

[mk1fan]

I was refering to the warm up procedure as per the 'Varley Bible'. That is to start the car, quick blip to 1100rpm then drive off with a 2500rpm limit. Raising the rpm limit gradually until the oil is at operating temp when you can then give it full throttle and revs.

[Wozy68]

I must admit that I was talking aircooled 911 like, which basically it seems is the same. Ie no more thN 3k revs until oil is up to temp which is usually around 6 miles until warm in summer

[TA14]

Wozy68 said:

I must admit that I was talking aircooled 911 like, which basically it seems is the same. Ie no more thN 3k revs until oil is up to temp which is usually around 6 miles until warm in summer

Slight variations in revs aside, it's that 'before driving off' phrase that alarmed people