TVR Chimaera 4.0 or Porsche 911(996 model) Suspension Advice
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Hi All
I have a dilemma,I find myself with a TVR Chimaera 4.00 and a 911 (966 model). This came about as I purchased the 911 with the intention of selling the TVR. However I was late in advertising the TVR (no one wants to pay for a convertible in winter!!)and as such ended up with both. Problem is now, that some 6 months later, I keep changing my mind about which one to sell.Roof down, sun out, can't beat the TVR but I always have in the back of my mind that niggling feeling that it might not start, electrics mainly. Porsche always starts and is modern and economically, boring maybe but peace of mind nevertheless. Porsche will only go down in value, TVR probably up. Porsche I would reckon would be cheaper to service/maintain that TVR, maybe because it's more reliable???
Anyway any views greatly appreciated.
On the TVR front need to replace rear suspension dampers. Thought Protech. Anyone used/recommend these or some others maybe. Not looking to track the car, just need a decent high speed road sort of unit.
Many thanks for any help on either question.
I have a dilemma,I find myself with a TVR Chimaera 4.00 and a 911 (966 model). This came about as I purchased the 911 with the intention of selling the TVR. However I was late in advertising the TVR (no one wants to pay for a convertible in winter!!)and as such ended up with both. Problem is now, that some 6 months later, I keep changing my mind about which one to sell.Roof down, sun out, can't beat the TVR but I always have in the back of my mind that niggling feeling that it might not start, electrics mainly. Porsche always starts and is modern and economically, boring maybe but peace of mind nevertheless. Porsche will only go down in value, TVR probably up. Porsche I would reckon would be cheaper to service/maintain that TVR, maybe because it's more reliable???
Anyway any views greatly appreciated.
On the TVR front need to replace rear suspension dampers. Thought Protech. Anyone used/recommend these or some others maybe. Not looking to track the car, just need a decent high speed road sort of unit.
Many thanks for any help on either question.
Haha not heard of a porsche being a girls car before, does that mean you have to have a hairy chest and medallion to drive a TVR.....although I sort of know what you mean.
Re servicing/maintenance costs my point was that the porsche being more reliable (maybe) you are not paying for the odd electric gremlins etc that seem to occur with the TVR? Appreciate that porsche parts are more expensive just because they have "porsche" written on them!!!!!
Re servicing/maintenance costs my point was that the porsche being more reliable (maybe) you are not paying for the odd electric gremlins etc that seem to occur with the TVR? Appreciate that porsche parts are more expensive just because they have "porsche" written on them!!!!!
Yes, think a cerb would be a totally different kettle of fish. Has crossed my mind in the past to sell both and get a cerbera. But really its between what I have at the mo.In the process of getting a "family car" for me and the two kids. Thinking supercharged xjr, I know, no sense but much more fun that the modern ones around today and only £3000-5000. Use a 250 scooter for all my day to day stuff so only I need one family car and one boys toys, hence the porsche or TVR question.
RE shocks I just want a good one for fast road use along with some comfort for the longer trips aboard. I don't want to be adjusting them all the time. Agree that is best left to the experts.
RE shocks I just want a good one for fast road use along with some comfort for the longer trips aboard. I don't want to be adjusting them all the time. Agree that is best left to the experts.
Hi All
Update. I have decided to keep the TVR and let the Porsche go. Will spent some of the money (hopefully!!!!) on the TVR, quite fancy getting the light covers that the late TVR had.
Think I will get the Protech shocks as nearby in Melksham, I'm in Bath, and general consensus is that they are ok for fast road, I don't track the car.
Thanks for all the feed back, very useful indeed.Much appreciated.
ps - Still open to final verdict before I part with my money tho, probably early next week.
PORSCHE 996 FOR SALE!!!!!!
Update. I have decided to keep the TVR and let the Porsche go. Will spent some of the money (hopefully!!!!) on the TVR, quite fancy getting the light covers that the late TVR had.
Think I will get the Protech shocks as nearby in Melksham, I'm in Bath, and general consensus is that they are ok for fast road, I don't track the car.
Thanks for all the feed back, very useful indeed.Much appreciated.
ps - Still open to final verdict before I part with my money tho, probably early next week.
PORSCHE 996 FOR SALE!!!!!!
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