TVR S........

[lotusnobles]

Never thought I'd say this but after lookin through the adds I'm warming to the idea of spending £5k on one of these...... have I totally gone mad?

Could I expect to run one of these as a weekend fun car and not end up with large bills and lots of breakdowns?

Insurance.... could I get classic insurance on one of these at a reasonable price (I have no no-claims due to driving a company car for last 6yrs and they wont give you any unless your coming out your co, car)

[lotusnobles]

Sounds good Ted, not gaining a No-claims is no problem £300 sounds about what I would want to pay. Regards maintenace Im not that mechanically minded can do Oil and filters and stuff and have access to mechanics through work,but you reakon theres nothin thats going to cost a fortune if I buy a good one, no major horror stories like on the later TVR's then?

I used to laugh at TVR's but these are begining to make sense either that or I'm loosin my marbles!

[lotusnobles]

Heavy steering... not a problem
Speed bumps ..... not a problem by me

would be doing 6k pa max so would be hopin to contain all costs to under £1500 pa (maintenance & Insurance)

They really do look a stonkin car for not that much money thats not really going to depreciate, which is quite an important issue when you dont really need another car!

Economy? around mid twenties when driven normally?

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One thing I forgot to ask is whats my money going to realisticly buy me? Is there any model to avoid or buy S1 S2 S3 S3C all look the same to me. Is one when the engine swapped from 2.8i to 2.9i. Never really took that much notice of them till now, though I have always liked the shape

[lotusnobles]

All helpful information guys, think it will pay to stretch a tiny bit if neccessary to obtain a nice S2, me thinks the next step will be to talk to the bank!

I appreciate all the response i've had to my enquiry and if the sums add up I could well join the fold, the do seem to make a lot of sense!

[lotusnobles]

One last quick question, the series seem to changed in quick succession, what were the years of manufacture?

S1........
S1.5......
S2........
S3........

[lotusnobles]

So would it be fair to say they are valued more on the Series rather than the year/letter, obviously in relation to mileage/condition?

[lotusnobles]

Anyone got any thoughts on David Gerard TVR, as they are only about 10miles from me?

Found a couple very nice sounding S3's at £6995 at two different main dealers, they both could be tempting if there was room for movement on price.

Or the other side of the coin is a very nice S1 for £5k, just looking at another thread re chassis rust, definately No1 priority to check!

You people are bad for my wealth! lol

[lotusnobles]

Whats the difference between a S3 and a S3C? (if there is one!)

Sorry to keep throwing questions in!

>> Edited by lotusnobles on Monday 1st September 21:19

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heathyboy said:

Hey LotusNobles, Not sure if you are still with this thread. I've had an S3 for four years and live about 5 miles from David Geralds. DG's are very good. My car has been totally reliable. I use it as a weekend play thing and love it. Four years ago they cost almost double what they do now and I don't regret it - so I doubt you will. If you want any help checking them out at DG's or want me to take you for a quick spin in mine, let me know.

Thanks Heathyboy,

Might take you up on that, David Gerards has got a Green S3 on his website at the moment @ £8500 but has indictated he would go down to £7250 so i'm going to take alook this weekend, as he is only 10miles from me, you Studley way?

[lotusnobles]

Thought so..... In warwickshire... 5 miles from inkberrow, by my powers of deduction!