should i sell ?

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bananaface

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314 posts

175 months

Saturday 29th March 2014
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evening all.

im currently running a red rose t350c press car, with receipts and build sheet.

big zorsts and brakes, rebuilt by dom with a formula red body and black spiders... stunning.

but... despite it all... i find myself looking a 997 c4 or 996tt and thinking... could i use that more than just the high days and holidays that i do at the mo.

i no it would seem a little less of an occasion when i do go out, but nonetheless im seriously considering.

has anyone else done this kind of transaction and how was it... how do things compare ?



Edited by bananaface on Saturday 29th March 18:22

bananaface

Original Poster:

314 posts

175 months

Saturday 29th March 2014
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This is what it would need to contend with btw..

MATTYBOY

154 posts

218 months

Saturday 29th March 2014
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Did it the other way round. Came from a 997 which was a great every day car, fast, comfortable and very well built, but I found it lacked character.

Go and give one a drive and see what you think. A very different proposition from a TVR.

In the end I decided on an ok everyday run about and I keep the TVR for when the sun shines.... Like tomorrow driving

Matt

Don1

15,936 posts

207 months

Saturday 29th March 2014
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I have a 996TT, and the TVR wins hands down. Don't do something foolish.

justlookin

11 posts

120 months

Saturday 29th March 2014
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That's one good looking motor car!!smile

Don1

15,936 posts

207 months

Saturday 29th March 2014
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OK, to break this down further, let's look at just the starting sequence.

TVR:
Cradle the mirror in your hand, and your fingers will naturally find the nipple. Press it, and you will hear the window lower, before the solenoid pops the door open. Putting your left leg in (no singing), and ducking your head down below the low door line, you drop into the seat. Immediately your eyes feast upon a riot of curves, minimal functionalism of one of the most beautiful interiors in the history of car design.

Inserting the key into the barrel, and twisting, the car starts to wake itself from the enforced slumber. Remember this has to be a living beast... The dials light up, and the needles flick round the dials and back. The three shift lights illuminate in turn, a pre-cursor to your next epic driving experience. Just as they finish blinking in sequence, the fuel pump primes, sending a frisson through the car. You know what to do.

The final turn and release of the key gives permission for a series of controlled explosions to detonate along a device seemingly crafted from the very Gjallarhorn. (Google it). The car breaks into a gruff, grumpy impression of life. You know that with careful warming, the sonorous war-cry will soon echo across the landscape.

Slot the rifle-bolt actioned gear leaver into place, and we will begin the next epic instalment of your life.

Porsche:
Blip the key, open the door. The window will drop silently. Close the door and look at a boring version of a production car dashboard. Put the key in, and listen to the hair-dryer-sounding engine start. Drive and never be let out at a junction again. Enjoy the multiple thousand pound servicing cost (even from the independents - seriously - mine has cost more than a 115,000 mile Range Rover).

What would you choose?

ShiDevil

2,292 posts

173 months

Saturday 29th March 2014
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Don1 said:
OK, to break this down further, let's look at just the starting sequence.

TVR:
Cradle the mirror in your hand, and your fingers will naturally find the nipple. Press it, and you will hear the window lower, before the solenoid pops the door open. Putting your left leg in (no singing), and ducking your head down below the low door line, you drop into the seat. Immediately your eyes feast upon a riot of curves, minimal functionalism of one of the most beautiful interiors in the history of car design.

Inserting the key into the barrel, and twisting, the car starts to wake itself from the enforced slumber. Remember this has to be a living beast... The dials light up, and the needles flick round the dials and back. The three shift lights illuminate in turn, a pre-cursor to your next epic driving experience. Just as they finish blinking in sequence, the fuel pump primes, sending a frisson through the car. You know what to do.

The final turn and release of the key gives permission for a series of controlled explosions to detonate along a device seemingly crafted from the very Gjallarhorn. (Google it). The car breaks into a gruff, grumpy impression of life. You know that with careful warming, the sonorous war-cry will soon echo across the landscape.

Slot the rifle-bolt actioned gear leaver into place, and we will begin the next epic instalment of your life.

Porsche:
Blip the key, open the door. The window will drop silently. Close the door and look at a boring version of a production car dashboard. Put the key in, and listen to the hair-dryer-sounding engine start. Drive and never be let out at a junction again. Enjoy the multiple thousand pound servicing cost (even from the independents - seriously - mine has cost more than a 115,000 mile Range Rover).

What would you choose?
This statement should be required reading upon decision to purchase a TVR. Great stuff!

bananaface

Original Poster:

314 posts

175 months

Saturday 29th March 2014
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Blimey Don....ur a poet smile

Don1

15,936 posts

207 months

Saturday 29th March 2014
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[pistonheads] Careful now, I'm a powerfully built company director, dontchaknow...[/pistonheads] wink

Seriously though, I really hope that we keep you in the fold. It is really worth it, even if you keep it locked away, and drive a naaaaaasty diesel Focus snotter as a daily driver, and break it out when it's worth it. (coughs)

We are a dying breed, and all of us should be celebrated, especially those who drive these amazing cars forward - Dom, Jason, RG and individuals like Paul B and Alex.

So, you're keeping it, yes? biggrin

steveT350C

6,728 posts

160 months

Saturday 29th March 2014
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Don1 said:
OK, to break this down further, let's look at just the starting sequence.

TVR:
Cradle the mirror in your hand, and your fingers will naturally find the nipple. Press it, and you will hear the window lower, before the solenoid pops the door open. Putting your left leg in (no singing), and ducking your head down below the low door line, you drop into the seat. Immediately your eyes feast upon a riot of curves, minimal functionalism of one of the most beautiful interiors in the history of car design.

Inserting the key into the barrel, and twisting, the car starts to wake itself from the enforced slumber. Remember this has to be a living beast... The dials light up, and the needles flick round the dials and back. The three shift lights illuminate in turn, a pre-cursor to your next epic driving experience. Just as they finish blinking in sequence, the fuel pump primes, sending a frisson through the car. You know what to do.

The final turn and release of the key gives permission for a series of controlled explosions to detonate along a device seemingly crafted from the very Gjallarhorn. (Google it). The car breaks into a gruff, grumpy impression of life. You know that with careful warming, the sonorous war-cry will soon echo across the landscape.

Slot the rifle-bolt actioned gear leaver into place, and we will begin the next epic instalment of your life.

Porsche:
Blip the key, open the door. The window will drop silently. Close the door and look at a boring version of a production car dashboard. Put the key in, and listen to the hair-dryer-sounding engine start. Drive and never be let out at a junction again. Enjoy the multiple thousand pound servicing cost (even from the independents - seriously - mine has cost more than a 115,000 mile Range Rover).

What would you choose?
Did you write that??

Don1

15,936 posts

207 months

Saturday 29th March 2014
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Yep. Passion and vodka tonics contributed. As the profile says, ability to create and destroy. biggrin

steveT350C

6,728 posts

160 months

Saturday 29th March 2014
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Don1 said:
Yep. Passion and vodka tonics contributed. As the profile says, ability to create and destroy. biggrin
I am officially impressed!

I thought I recognised the creative writing style that has been lubricated with alcohol. Good work!! clap


Don't sell bananaface!!

Don1

15,936 posts

207 months

Saturday 29th March 2014
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biggrin Cheers!

Don't sell Bananaface. smile

chris watton

22,477 posts

259 months

Saturday 29th March 2014
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TVR's do seem to affect us a lot more than most other marques, that's for sure. You don't realise just how they make you feel until you've sold it. I know that was the case for me.

Also, how many T350's are left - 250 in the whole country? How many of that particular Porsche model are around?

I sold my first Tam in 2007 and now have my second. I will not make the same mistake twice.

Quinny

15,814 posts

265 months

Saturday 29th March 2014
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chris watton said:
TVR's do seem to affect us a lot more than most other marques, that's for sure. You don't realise just how they make you feel until you've sold it. I know that was the case for me.

Also, how many T350's are left - 250 in the whole country? How many of that particular Porsche model are around?

I sold my first Tam in 2007 and now have my second. I will not make the same mistake twice.
This applies to other models toosmile....

I got my very first "proper" drive out in the griff today.... Had a smile on my face from the moment I turned the key, to the moment I dropped the garage door 4 hours later...biggrin

chris watton

22,477 posts

259 months

Saturday 29th March 2014
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Quinny said:
This applies to other models toosmile....

I got my very first "proper" drive out in the griff today.... Had a smile on my face from the moment I turned the key, to the moment I dropped the garage door 4 hours later...biggrin
Absolutely! I think it applies to most, if not all TVR's!

7 TVR

2,589 posts

167 months

Saturday 29th March 2014
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Don1 said:
biggrin Cheers!

Don't sell Bananaface. smile
How come you have the LS Tam up for sale Don? Where you not happy with the SH conversion?

B17NNS

18,506 posts

246 months

Sunday 30th March 2014
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Don1 said:
OK, to break this down further, let's look at just the starting sequence.
You write erotic novels don't you.

That gave me a boner biggrin

steveT350C

6,728 posts

160 months

Sunday 30th March 2014
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7 TVR said:
Don1 said:
biggrin Cheers!

Don't sell Bananaface. smile
How come you have the LS Tam up for sale Don? Where you not happy with the SH conversion?
Where is it for sale?

Don1

15,936 posts

207 months

Sunday 30th March 2014
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It's up for sale as I currently don't have the money to finish it properly, and the main cost of the car would be a lot better used in the house rather than dying in a barn until I'm able to finish it.

Not happy about it, and if I'm able to get the money together for it being finished + house stuff, then it's back off sale as it is an amazing thing. The advert is up on PH, but I seem to only see it through my own profile?