Seriously...

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I know prices are on the up but come on 4K for a 350i that needs re-comissioning ...I would of thought a realistic value of say 2K would be more appropriate ....Surely...It would need that again spent on it...
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...

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gmw9666 said:

save yourself 500 quid on this site lol http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1988-TVR-TASMIN-350i-wed...

..Lets hope that the high mileage hasn't affected the cam...Yet!...But its inevitable...New hood...£500..New interior £1500-2K..Paint...2-4K...If the chassis is okay then there is still the usual bits for a car that has sat around...Check the condition of the fuel tanks as they go rusty...Replace all fuel hoses and filters, pumps and battery..Coil..Rotor arm..Plugs...Leads...And thats just for starters...


I guess at the right price it would make a good project for someone...Although too cheap and the breakers get their dirty mitts on it.....

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V8 Fettler said:

Is it only Wedgers who whinge about the low value of their prized possessions and then proceed to undermine some "ambitious" pricing?!

Just being honest....When you look there are examples in much better condition for another £500 or so...In the second ad the guy is saying about keeping it..Probably the best option.
Yes we would love our cars to be worth loads but then most of us probably wouldn't drive them if that was the case..Creating even more "Barn finds" or potential "Scrappers"...I havent always been so lucky financially but have loved the Wedge for 25+ years and only now can afford one...(Just about).. If i can cash it in when I'm 70 years old then i will spend the money on "Sex..Drugs and rock n roll" and then go out with a big smile on my face wearing a TVR t-shirt..Happy days...

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stevoj said:

it is slightly annoying the way many do devalue a car that we supposedly love. Stop doing doing it!

Thing is mate its us who should set the president as regards to value not someone who is just looking to make a quick buck!...Or a trader buying in for peanuts and selling straight on for film stars money...

I wouldn't say de-valuing...More being realistic!

We are just custodians of these cars and personally its irrelevant how much i have spent on them even if it does exceed the current value...I do it because i love them and things would have to be very drastic for me to even consider selling...If i had a missus and she said.."Its me or the Wedge" then i would have to open the front door and say.."See ya then"...And wave the missus goodbye...

I dont want any other car and if i won the lottery then i would still have a Wedge..Albeit LS supercharged..NOS induced madness...And it would have a paint job similar to the pens with the women on them that reveal all when turned upside down...(You remember those as well Ian ...)..Except when i brake all the clothes come off ..Then put the foot down and up come the panties...

And to be fair i have seen prices rise over the last 3 years by £1500...So at that rate my 350i will be worth 10K in 10 years...15K in 20 years....And as said when i get to 70 i will have 15K to spend on sex..Drugs and rock n roll...Touch.....Ziga

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I just hope that insurance companies are looking in on this as they seem to have a book that say's how much our cars are actually worth in whatever condition..So you buy a classic car for 4K thats a bit rough round the edges and needs work doing to it...You spend 2K getting it to a condition thats worth 5K...Your already a grand out..

I paid £2250 for Poppy...Okay i was fortunate...I spent 2K on her getting loads of work done...Probably less if i didn't have the wheels refurbed and the complete stainless steel system fitted...I have an agreed value of £5500....Once i upgrade my interior i will be upgrading my agreed value...

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How do you know that i eat gravel and live in a shoebox, Actually i had an extension to a boot box so have a bit more head room....And i don't have a hairy shirt anymore..I threw that out cos it stunk like a skunk but i have made myself a new one out of scraps of leather to match the socks..They do have a TVR logo on though.....

Good that you didn't break the Wedge..Although they do have a habit of doing that on their own sometimes..

So out of interest what would a Wedge in the condition advertised realistically be worth..Not what some plonker will pay for it...3k tops?....

I know that the reality is we spend far more on our cars than they are worth in sellable value but we are keeping them alive and they are affordable classics...If they were too cheap then they would end up being scrapped all the time for parts...And yes i know that some will say..Me included...Some really hard to get parts are needed but instead of relying on people breaking them why cant we find someone amongst us to make the said part...Most bits are available..But the special bits are no longer available..Its one part that someone with good engineering skills could make and move on without being out of pocket...Okay you are not going to get rich because its a niche market but you will be doing your bit to help keep these "Hand built British sports cars" alive...TVR has had a bad name for years which doesn't make them an attractive investment and i personally think this is the reason for the low value....Possibly...

This will probably become a "Mass debate"...

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Solitude said:

Zig,
hope all is well with you mate.

how much for the complete stainless, and was it including manifolds ?

Gav

Hi mate..Im good thanks, Hope you are too...I was fortunate enough to get a complete system from Chappers...It was originally for the SX400 so the bore is slightly bigger..It was from manifolds to back box..Including a stainless centre box..The manifolds were from ACT and were around £500 on their own, More than that now i should imagine...The whole system must of cost around 2K..I was VERY fortunate to get it for "Mates rates"...

PS: I bought a TVR Wedge cos whenever i saw them they gave me a stiffy......And they are like my preference in women...High maintenance...Loud...Bit rough round the edges although still has her figure...Drinks too much..Bit of a hard ride..But goes like the clappers...All i need now is a nice refined quiet petite girl to sit next to me..Yin and yang my friend....