Any kind hearted S owners near(ish) Southampton
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I'm going to be looking for an S in the next few months but I realised having never poked round one and seen things like these famous outriggers and trailing arms I'll have to see a few before I know what I'm looking at.
So that I don't let that perfect one slip through my fingers when it does come time for me to buy mine I was wondering if anyone on here with an S within an hour or 2 of Southampton would mind giving up an hour or so to show me round one.
I'm a member of the TVRCC and i'm going to go along to the Hampshire meet in July but I'm inpatient and i'm not even sure if anyone with an S will be there.
Thanks all and I look forward to joining the Club properly soon!
Tom
Afternoon OD,
I'm in Poole but could meet you halfway (Ringwood?) and you can have a good old nose at mine. It's what you'd call a good sound car : pretty presentable but not show and does feature some fairly typical 'S' traits......good and bad!
PM me or just reply here and we'll sort something out. I was a bit of a TVR novice and came from a TR6 so I've got to know the car pretty well. 18 months in a I still think it's a great car but also stunning value. I'd always wanted an S, ever since first seein one in Bath about 15 years ago.
I'm in Poole but could meet you halfway (Ringwood?) and you can have a good old nose at mine. It's what you'd call a good sound car : pretty presentable but not show and does feature some fairly typical 'S' traits......good and bad!
PM me or just reply here and we'll sort something out. I was a bit of a TVR novice and came from a TR6 so I've got to know the car pretty well. 18 months in a I still think it's a great car but also stunning value. I'd always wanted an S, ever since first seein one in Bath about 15 years ago.
Tom,
I am in Tidworth, near Andover, which is 30 mins from Southampton (I used to live there). Welcome to have a look at/drive of mine if you fancy. It has had all the usual work done (new trailing arms, roof etc and I may well be selling soon as I spend too much time away to use it.
Cheers
Dan
I am in Tidworth, near Andover, which is 30 mins from Southampton (I used to live there). Welcome to have a look at/drive of mine if you fancy. It has had all the usual work done (new trailing arms, roof etc and I may well be selling soon as I spend too much time away to use it.
Cheers
Dan
Thanks for all the replies, didn't realise that there were so many S's around!
I will visit anyone who is offering, would like to see as many as possible. Have a feeling I may not be able to keep my hand out of my wallet as soon as I see one for sale though. Got the Bible delivered today and it seems there a lot of variation between even the same year so I have no idea what I want other than the fact I like the S2 dash.
Cheers,
Tom
I will visit anyone who is offering, would like to see as many as possible. Have a feeling I may not be able to keep my hand out of my wallet as soon as I see one for sale though. Got the Bible delivered today and it seems there a lot of variation between even the same year so I have no idea what I want other than the fact I like the S2 dash.
Cheers,
Tom
That is an amazing dash! I think I would be scared of marking it. Although saying that I think it would make me keep the car clean and tidy.
gifdy - Seeing a chassis in need of repair would be very useful. When I look at pictures I can never tell the difference between corroded and about to fall apart as opposed to just plain dirty. I'll send you a PM when I get home from work.
On another note I have just had a ring round some insurers and most said I had to be 30+ for a TVR and Adrian Flux quoted me £4000+
Obviously being 23 in charge of an S is frowned upon.
Oh well, have to keep looking...
gifdy - Seeing a chassis in need of repair would be very useful. When I look at pictures I can never tell the difference between corroded and about to fall apart as opposed to just plain dirty. I'll send you a PM when I get home from work.
On another note I have just had a ring round some insurers and most said I had to be 30+ for a TVR and Adrian Flux quoted me £4000+
Obviously being 23 in charge of an S is frowned upon.Oh well, have to keep looking...
nawarne said:
Hi,
I live in Dibden Purlieu. Used to have a V8S.
Probably worthwhile getting a V8S - you'll wish you had later!!
A lot of people use Hagerty for insurance.
PM me if you need any help. I'm busy at work for next 2 weeks but could maybe do an evening to look at a localish car.
Nick
NickI live in Dibden Purlieu. Used to have a V8S.
Probably worthwhile getting a V8S - you'll wish you had later!!
A lot of people use Hagerty for insurance.
PM me if you need any help. I'm busy at work for next 2 weeks but could maybe do an evening to look at a localish car.
Nick
What have you got now? Is it you in the Blue Chim ?
Dean
Well the lowest quote I have had so far is £2800 if I 'bend' the truth which I don't really want to do! Worrying thing is that the guy at the insurance company suggested that if I didn't inform them of the crash I had a year or so ago (which was not my fault due to the muppet driving the other car but legally was my fault) then it would be £2800, otherwise £3600. Either way its a silly amount to pay and I can't afford it anyway.
Was hoping a classic insurer would take me for £5-800 ish. Hagerty don't take under 25's apparently although that is from the insurance wiki not from actually phoning them. So far Heritage and Manning said must be 30+ and A-one said 25+. Not looking good at the moment but I know people my age have TVRs (ie The Lukas) but I may have to wait 16 months
to get a decent quote. Saying that I would be able to get a V8S then 
To gifdy and nawarne, I would love a V8S but my budget is about £4K so an S2 is more appropriate unless I want a dog of a V8!
Apologies if this doesn't make any sense, I'm drowning my sorrows in wine/beer!
BTW thank you for the great response from everyone, looking forward to finally getting an S so I can join the community properly!
Oh and to people who have emailed me I will get back to you ASAP but unless you want a nonsensical reply it may have to be tomorrow!
Cheers all,
Tom
Was hoping a classic insurer would take me for £5-800 ish. Hagerty don't take under 25's apparently although that is from the insurance wiki not from actually phoning them. So far Heritage and Manning said must be 30+ and A-one said 25+. Not looking good at the moment but I know people my age have TVRs (ie The Lukas) but I may have to wait 16 months
to get a decent quote. Saying that I would be able to get a V8S then To gifdy and nawarne, I would love a V8S but my budget is about £4K so an S2 is more appropriate unless I want a dog of a V8!
Apologies if this doesn't make any sense, I'm drowning my sorrows in wine/beer!
BTW thank you for the great response from everyone, looking forward to finally getting an S so I can join the community properly!
Oh and to people who have emailed me I will get back to you ASAP but unless you want a nonsensical reply it may have to be tomorrow!
Cheers all,
Tom
svsdino said:
nawarne said:
Hi,
I live in Dibden Purlieu. Used to have a V8S.
Probably worthwhile getting a V8S - you'll wish you had later!!
A lot of people use Hagerty for insurance.
PM me if you need any help. I'm busy at work for next 2 weeks but could maybe do an evening to look at a localish car.
Nick
NickI live in Dibden Purlieu. Used to have a V8S.
Probably worthwhile getting a V8S - you'll wish you had later!!
A lot of people use Hagerty for insurance.
PM me if you need any help. I'm busy at work for next 2 weeks but could maybe do an evening to look at a localish car.
Nick
What have you got now? Is it you in the Blue Chim ?
Dean
Yup, Avus Blue Chim 450....that must have been you I waved at? Red S3 heading North on A326 couple of Saturdays ago?
Wondered where you were based. I have spoken to another S3 owner (at Applemore Rec.) - but he also runs a Griff as well....or is that you?
Nick
Was hoping a classic insurer would take me for £5-800 ish. Hagerty don't take under 25's apparently although that is from the insurance wiki not from actually phoning them. So far Heritage and Manning said must be 30+ and A-one said 25+. Not looking good at the moment but I know people my age have TVRs (ie The Lukas) but I may have to wait 16 months to get a decent quote. Saying that I would be able to get a V8S then
Tom,
Check out the TVR general or Chimaera forums. 'Lewis Sharman' runs a Chimaera and I believe he is 19 (?) - might be worth while sending him a PM. I think it might help saying the TVR is a second car and agreeing limited mileage.
However, I do realise the problems. The main issue that most insurers see is that TVRs are light'ish cars, rear wheel drive with a fairly grunty engine. Don't give up. Without a doubt, it is worth speaking to the brokers, rather than doing something on-line.
Nick
Tom,
Check out the TVR general or Chimaera forums. 'Lewis Sharman' runs a Chimaera and I believe he is 19 (?) - might be worth while sending him a PM. I think it might help saying the TVR is a second car and agreeing limited mileage.
However, I do realise the problems. The main issue that most insurers see is that TVRs are light'ish cars, rear wheel drive with a fairly grunty engine. Don't give up. Without a doubt, it is worth speaking to the brokers, rather than doing something on-line.
Nick
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