Starting to lose interest will i ever find a good one
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SPS said:
Have you had a look at Tony Gilbert's site.
Great cars and good dealer.
I have no connection other than having bought a T350C from him.
Hi just seen your post . don't give up !! I had been looking for a Griff for over a year then started looking as budget price maximum 15k (only found one and he decided not to sell) the cars was not up to my expectation as I owned one 10 years ago and was looking for one as good as I sold mine. in the end I purchased cheap then will now renovate to my liking Great cars and good dealer.
I have no connection other than having bought a T350C from him.
Ste .
bababoom said:
I cant see the car on there? Ideally I really would like power steering but I am torn whether to get one with or go for a 4.3.
I have emailed you the link - it is in the members for sale forum. Re power steering, I have had both and prefer the non PAS of the two. Of course it is harder to park, but a lot better at speed imhoTV8 said:
bababoom said:
I cant see the car on there? Ideally I really would like power steering but I am torn whether to get one with or go for a 4.3.
I have emailed you the link - it is in the members for sale forum. Re power steering, I have had both and prefer the non PAS of the two. Of course it is harder to park, but a lot better at speed imho due to my incredibly strong arms.Normal people prefer the PAS cars.
They are getting old and rare - old means they're not going to be close to perfect, especially sub £10,000 and the rarity keeps the prices relatively high. Maybe adjust expectations?
FWIW a £10k 996 isn't going to be perfect and trouble free - even for a 986 that's bottom dollar. You won't have the sound or sense of occasion either.
FWIW a £10k 996 isn't going to be perfect and trouble free - even for a 986 that's bottom dollar. You won't have the sound or sense of occasion either.
There's a very nice looking 400 with a few extras in the classifieds now that seems to be ticking all the boxes that im going to have a look at later.
Its not cheap and for the same money I could be looking at a 450 but a lower spec.
Ive never driven a 450 and ideally would like one as they seem the best to get.
But this 400 is very nice indeed.
What to do?
Its not cheap and for the same money I could be looking at a 450 but a lower spec.
Ive never driven a 450 and ideally would like one as they seem the best to get.
But this 400 is very nice indeed.
What to do?
I've got a 450 and drive out with the Bristol TVRCC and a lot of them have 5 litre Griffs. On the road I never feel like I'm short changed. What's half a second to 60?.
The difference between a 911 and a boxster is visual as well as engine. All the chims look and feel the same. Just some are a bit faster....
Good luck.
The difference between a 911 and a boxster is visual as well as engine. All the chims look and feel the same. Just some are a bit faster....
Good luck.
bababoom said:
Ive never driven a 450 and ideally would like one as they seem the best to get.
OP, if you are ever in South Essex on a dry weekend I'll gladly take you out in my 450. Just back from annual service, MOT and fettle at TVR Power and complete with a full health check on engine, running gear and chassis.....all good 
Everything engine and gearbox wise is standard so might give you an idea of what a good 450 goes like.
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