280/350i to SEAC
Discussion
Being fairly new to TVR Wedge ownership i thought i would put this on the forum as it has been rattling around my head. (also didn't want to hijack AM400's thread)
It seems that the lowly wedges like the 280+350i are only stepping stones to SE's + SEAC's (IMHO). I realize that these cars are better in all respects, but we can't all own one as they are much rarer and more expensive. (I'm a pauper so cannot afford one)
My car, a 350i needs a shed load of cash thrown at it (bugger) just to get it roadworthy. The general feeling i get is don't spend dead money on the car but sell it and change up to an SE or SEAC! But if owners didn't spend money on the smaller wedges they would all be dead by now and the only wedge cars on the road would be SEAC's.
My point is i love driving mine + i am going to fit a stainless exhaust, performance engine parts, new leather and one day a re-spray. And if that is dead money so be it, at least it's my dead money. (Cheers guys, rant over)
Long live the Wedge!!
It seems that the lowly wedges like the 280+350i are only stepping stones to SE's + SEAC's (IMHO). I realize that these cars are better in all respects, but we can't all own one as they are much rarer and more expensive. (I'm a pauper so cannot afford one)
My car, a 350i needs a shed load of cash thrown at it (bugger) just to get it roadworthy. The general feeling i get is don't spend dead money on the car but sell it and change up to an SE or SEAC! But if owners didn't spend money on the smaller wedges they would all be dead by now and the only wedge cars on the road would be SEAC's.
My point is i love driving mine + i am going to fit a stainless exhaust, performance engine parts, new leather and one day a re-spray. And if that is dead money so be it, at least it's my dead money. (Cheers guys, rant over)
Long live the Wedge!!
Brands Hatch this weekend there were well over 100 Tivs parked up. Only about three Wedges and all of them were 'small' Wedges. No SEs and no SEACs.
They looked good in that company and I overheard many admiring comments.
Roadworthy examples of Wedges of any description are getting increasingly rare. I think quite a few 'small' Wedges will survive because there is a sizeable bunch of enthusiastic owners who prefer being being not quite so over-the-top and are very happy with their tidy examples of an increasingly rare example of the marque. I hope I'm right!
They looked good in that company and I overheard many admiring comments.
Roadworthy examples of Wedges of any description are getting increasingly rare. I think quite a few 'small' Wedges will survive because there is a sizeable bunch of enthusiastic owners who prefer being being not quite so over-the-top and are very happy with their tidy examples of an increasingly rare example of the marque. I hope I'm right!
Waynster I think any Wedge is a rare TVR, I have only seen 1 on the road in 5 years of ownership. My 400 was the right price, at the time I was looking at 350i's but I have had to do alot of work on it, I have probably saved me the cost of a 280i in labour since ive owned it but this is what makes us all enthuthiasts.It would be nice to have the money to say to someone heres my car fix it, but I dont think you get the same attachment as if you have done the work yourself, this is why it will be a real wrench if I decided to sell mine (see thread)and its looking like a big if after peering under the dust cover this morning 
Stick with the 350 and do everything you have planned for it, you will always have a rare fast car that will turn heads and you will belong to the most enthuthiastic friendly group of TVR owners out there! IMHO
Andy.
>> Edited by AM400 on Monday 29th September 11:41
Stick with the 350 and do everything you have planned for it, you will always have a rare fast car that will turn heads and you will belong to the most enthuthiastic friendly group of TVR owners out there! IMHO
Andy.
>> Edited by AM400 on Monday 29th September 11:41
I started into the world of wedges mainly because I suddenly realised I could now afford a 280i. Including the purchase price and the work I've had done on the car, the overall cost to me so far is something in the region of £4k. For that price I'd be hard pushed to find any performance convertable, never mind one that caused so much comment and which I've enjoyed driving wherever I go.
For me the decision to buy a small wedge instead of a larger one was purely an economic one. I would love one day to move to a 350 or SEAC, but at the moment I am quite happy to keep my 280i going for as long as I can. And as long as there are people like me, hopefully there will be small wedges around - long live the not quite so big and not quite so bad wedges!
For me the decision to buy a small wedge instead of a larger one was purely an economic one. I would love one day to move to a 350 or SEAC, but at the moment I am quite happy to keep my 280i going for as long as I can. And as long as there are people like me, hopefully there will be small wedges around - long live the not quite so big and not quite so bad wedges!
here here
Long live the 'ickle Wedges and indeed the large ones and any other Wedges in between
They're all lovely and as others have said, they're not exactly common. With a bit of luck we'll keep a good number on the road and with a bit more luck and a fair amount of effort they'll be in good condition too
Dave
Long live the 'ickle Wedges
and indeed the large ones and any other Wedges in between They're all lovely and as others have said, they're not exactly common. With a bit of luck we'll keep a good number on the road and with a bit more luck and a fair amount of effort they'll be in good condition too
Dave
I would love an SEAC but not instead of my 350.
IMHO it is a different model altogether(ish).Maybe a transitional model giving their body shop some practice on moulding curves in readiness for the Griff!!
However my ultimate aim is to have both.Over the last couple of months or so SEAC's have become "the flavour of the month" But lest not forget that the bulk of all Wedges are 350's.
>> Edited by dickymint on Monday 29th September 13:05
IMHO it is a different model altogether(ish).Maybe a transitional model giving their body shop some practice on moulding curves in readiness for the Griff!!
However my ultimate aim is to have both.Over the last couple of months or so SEAC's have become "the flavour of the month" But lest not forget that the bulk of all Wedges are 350's.
>> Edited by dickymint on Monday 29th September 13:05
Love my 390SE, intermittant idle notwithstanding.
I felt I paid a fair price for it in August, and now that the history is coming out, I'm really pleased.
Of course, I've only just started spending money on it:
Hood cover - Leven Technologies
Magnecor 8mm plug leads, Griff K&N Air cleaner (mine's non-standard) & 8 Plugs - ACT
Service next month prior to MOT.
Christmas is already cancelled
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Streaky
I felt I paid a fair price for it in August, and now that the history is coming out, I'm really pleased.
Of course, I've only just started spending money on it:
Hood cover - Leven Technologies
Magnecor 8mm plug leads, Griff K&N Air cleaner (mine's non-standard) & 8 Plugs - ACT
Service next month prior to MOT.
Christmas is already cancelled
. Streaky
Waynester old chap, you are not alone. As a long time reader of PH but a new contributor, I am in the same boat - or is that tub? ('cept I already have a big fat stainless 'zorst. Makes my 350 sounds sooo good) I know it's not in perfect nick but its loadsa fun and attracts attention wherever it goes. For the record, I would love a SEAC one day, when wife and kids and dogs and chipmunks and house extension and all allow, but right now, I am very satisfied. A big kid with a big toy.
Waynester,
Stick with it. I met Degz tother day who's got a Taz 200 and I expressed how lucky he is that he's got such a rare beastie. All Wedges are good to have. I must say, perhaps due to the particular cars I had and the time I had them that I enjoyed my late S2 350 more than my 400. I only got the SEAC as it was right place, right time, right money but then I'm a bit odd (see "Obsessed - who - me"). Love it, cherish it and spend as you see fit. If it's a 280, 350, SE or SEAC they all consume money much of which you never get back.
Long live the Wedge.
GB
Stick with it. I met Degz tother day who's got a Taz 200 and I expressed how lucky he is that he's got such a rare beastie. All Wedges are good to have. I must say, perhaps due to the particular cars I had and the time I had them that I enjoyed my late S2 350 more than my 400. I only got the SEAC as it was right place, right time, right money but then I'm a bit odd (see "Obsessed - who - me"). Love it, cherish it and spend as you see fit. If it's a 280, 350, SE or SEAC they all consume money much of which you never get back.
Long live the Wedge.
GB
Waynester
I didn,t mean to cause offence with my reference to 'dead money'. Apologies if I did
. I love all TVRs and its 20 yrs since I first entered into TVR ownership and I,ve only just now managed to afford a SEAC. Its just that I came to a point when I was about to spend money on the 350SE and I thought if I had the opportunity I could change to a bigger wedge. Peter Smith gave me this opportunity by offering a p/ex value which was more than I had originally paid for the car! I expect running costs are pretty similar whatever wedge you own, the main thing is the enjoyment your wedge gives 
I'll try not to mention SEACs for a while
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I didn,t mean to cause offence with my reference to 'dead money'. Apologies if I did
. I love all TVRs and its 20 yrs since I first entered into TVR ownership and I,ve only just now managed to afford a SEAC. Its just that I came to a point when I was about to spend money on the 350SE and I thought if I had the opportunity I could change to a bigger wedge. Peter Smith gave me this opportunity by offering a p/ex value which was more than I had originally paid for the car! I expect running costs are pretty similar whatever wedge you own, the main thing is the enjoyment your wedge gives I'll try not to mention SEACs for a while
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I agree with the run of this thread, all wedges are rare and special. I started with a 280FHC and would have kept it but I needed the dosh when I moved house. I should not have bought the 450 either, but it was one of those "do it now or regret it for the rest of your life" situations. It would take an exceptional offer to make me even think of selling it. It was the wedge I aspired to owning and it came along at the right time, otherwise I would have bought a 350 and progressed to an SE or SX.
Theres nowt better than the wedge you own, cos you've worked for it and you deserve it!! (even though the other 'arf would like a new kitchen etc)
Nige'
Theres nowt better than the wedge you own, cos you've worked for it and you deserve it!! (even though the other 'arf would like a new kitchen etc)
Nige'
Come on guys,all Wedges are great cars if its a 280,350 400 450 or SEAC we love them all.
This is my first TVR and i love the car and i think the people at the meets are fantastic.You can turn up in a old tired car worth afew grand and every one will talk to you and have a good time , even if they own a new car.
I've met alot of great people this year,had a fantastic time ,long may it continue.
I try to do my bit and help out where i can,and i have helped a few,if every body does the same it keeps these cars on the road, where they should be.
LONG LIVE THE WEDGE
well thats my 2ps worth
Steve
This is my first TVR and i love the car and i think the people at the meets are fantastic.You can turn up in a old tired car worth afew grand and every one will talk to you and have a good time , even if they own a new car.
I've met alot of great people this year,had a fantastic time ,long may it continue.
I try to do my bit and help out where i can,and i have helped a few,if every body does the same it keeps these cars on the road, where they should be.
LONG LIVE THE WEDGE well thats my 2ps worth
SteveIt doesn't matter what wedge you have, these are all becoming increasingly rare, look at any photo's of recent TVR gatherings and the Wedges stand out from the crowd because
a) they're distinctive in shape
b) they sound better than any other TVR
c) they're owned by enthusiasts!
Caveat : I've not seen a SEAC in the flesh yet and will probably change my mind when I do!!!
Enjoy ya motor!
a) they're distinctive in shape
b) they sound better than any other TVR
c) they're owned by enthusiasts!
Caveat : I've not seen a SEAC in the flesh yet and will probably change my mind when I do!!!
Enjoy ya motor!
I had a 350 for 9 years or so. Spent lots of money on it and loved every second. And it was an only car for some time and never let us down. Always a head turner when starting up and quite a surprise to some of the newer machinery (not TVR's
). When we wanted a change it was another Wedge. The choice is yours.
). When we wanted a change it was another Wedge. The choice is yours.
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