350 or 400 ?

[chrisw]

I am looking to purchase my first TVR after Christmas but don't know whether to save some money and buy a 350 or stretch things a bit (or a lot) to get a 400. Has anyone got experience of both models who can tell me if there really is that much performance difference between them.
Thanks for any comments,
Chris.

[chrisw]

Thanks for the replies. My common sense side says to go for the 350 and, as long as it goes well and sounds good, would probably be enough. I just I prefer the look of the 400 and wonder if I might always have the desire for more !
Chris.

[chrisw]

Thanks for the comments. The sensible option would seem to be the 350 so it looks like I need to find a 400
I have read (and learnt a lot from) many of the threads on this forum, but one part of looking at a prospective purchase still worries me - and that is the state of the chassis, especially near the cills. Is it quite easy to spot or feel if rot has set in or do you need wedge experience ?

[chrisw]

gwilson said: Hi, Got to be the 400. I bought a 350 years ago because my wife was a hooligan in the 400's we tested and felt the 350 was a bit more sane - I didn't regret buying it but hankered after a 400 from the day I got it. I now own a 400 and love it. I keep trying to sell it - I guess it's always up for sale, but every time I take the cover off it and or start it the thoughts of selling it evaporate. It's been in my workshop for months and the team fired it up today "that'll be not a lot of work done then as everyone has a look and listen" Doh.
400 every time. Don't pay more than £8,500 however good the car is!!
Garry

Garry, if your 400 really is for sale - could you let me have some details ? My e-mail is [e-mail]
Thanks, Chris