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Help ? Read with interest your help to Bangers, and would ask the same. Difference is I need to rely on the car, not everyday, but most days. Commute to a station, 15 miles each way, and the occasional north/south run for work.
Head says XKR, heart says Chimera. Wife says "have whatever, but don't ask to borrow mine if it won't start in the morning", and mate says TVR, but he is biased with a Griff and 9 points.
Help please...
Head says XKR, heart says Chimera. Wife says "have whatever, but don't ask to borrow mine if it won't start in the morning", and mate says TVR, but he is biased with a Griff and 9 points.
Help please...
Hi Jack
Well, if the choice is down to an XKR or a Chim, I'd have a Chim. But need to bear a few things in mind...
TVR's are hand built, so naturally not going to be as dependable as your average German eurobox. Having said that, I think if you're getting one thats had any problems sorted & has been well cared for, it should be ok. Don't need to go for a low miler by the way, they're not necessarily as good as those used more regularly. But need to buy with your eyes open, things can go wrong, & for when they do you'll need a bit in the back pocket. Also, bear in mind the rather regular service intervals.
In short, I'd read up on the postings in here, there's a lot to learn I think. But if you need a convertible & want fun, there is no substitute. & you only live once mate!
Well, if the choice is down to an XKR or a Chim, I'd have a Chim. But need to bear a few things in mind...
TVR's are hand built, so naturally not going to be as dependable as your average German eurobox. Having said that, I think if you're getting one thats had any problems sorted & has been well cared for, it should be ok. Don't need to go for a low miler by the way, they're not necessarily as good as those used more regularly. But need to buy with your eyes open, things can go wrong, & for when they do you'll need a bit in the back pocket. Also, bear in mind the rather regular service intervals.
In short, I'd read up on the postings in here, there's a lot to learn I think. But if you need a convertible & want fun, there is no substitute. & you only live once mate!
Fabulous looking car Dan!
Jack, I would steer clear of Tamora's just for now. They're a superb drive & look great in the certain colours, but too new I think if you need something to lean on & be more on the dependendable side. A good buy in a few years time, as you'll see from prices for used Tuscans now, but the engine, whilst great, is still too new IMHO. & the Speed Sixes sound good, but just not the same as an old V8 (again, IMHO!). Also, some great deals to be had on late Chimaeras & Griffiths, Rob Ingleby comes highly recommended...& just think, you can explain to the wife how much you saved on an XKR!
Jack, I would steer clear of Tamora's just for now. They're a superb drive & look great in the certain colours, but too new I think if you need something to lean on & be more on the dependendable side. A good buy in a few years time, as you'll see from prices for used Tuscans now, but the engine, whilst great, is still too new IMHO. & the Speed Sixes sound good, but just not the same as an old V8 (again, IMHO!). Also, some great deals to be had on late Chimaeras & Griffiths, Rob Ingleby comes highly recommended...& just think, you can explain to the wife how much you saved on an XKR!
Cheers, tvrnut
Have just got some new 18"anthracite spider alloys fitted this weekend along with afterburners - car now looks awesome!. Will have to update my profile pic as soon as I get some pics.
Jack, tvrnut makes a valid point with regards to the reliability of the Rover V8 over the TVR speed six, it's just by reading some of the posts from Tamora owners (nubbin, flasher amongst others), it seems the build quality and reliability (I hope) have been sorted.
However, Good luck in whatever you decide.
Have just got some new 18"anthracite spider alloys fitted this weekend along with afterburners - car now looks awesome!. Will have to update my profile pic as soon as I get some pics.
Jack, tvrnut makes a valid point with regards to the reliability of the Rover V8 over the TVR speed six, it's just by reading some of the posts from Tamora owners (nubbin, flasher amongst others), it seems the build quality and reliability (I hope) have been sorted.
However, Good luck in whatever you decide.
Cheers, just realised I had a few too many Stellas watching the B's beat the G's. It should read "XJR", but looking at what you have said, that would add more weight to the Chimera argument ! I have anywhere between £13k and £17k to spend, most probably 15k miles pa, I've test driven two at dealerships and loved them. I can read the helpful hints to Bangers on buying, anything to add ?
Also, my mate with the Griff tells me about a trickle charger and I seem to remember at the dealership a three pin plug in the boot to do just this. Is this standard ?
Thanks once again....
p.s. the icon to me says "doh !"
Also, my mate with the Griff tells me about a trickle charger and I seem to remember at the dealership a three pin plug in the boot to do just this. Is this standard ?
Thanks once again....
p.s. the icon to me says "doh !"
trickle chargers aren't standard, and if you are using the car daily probably aren't necessary, although 15 miles is on the limit of recharging the battery from the start.
You'll find a good chimaera for the cash, but I suspect a very high mileage XJR.
The chimaera won't have all of the toys or seats of the XJR, but is great fun. On my first outing, we were at a set of traffic lights and a pssing boy of about 10 said "nice car, mate" as he walked past.
If you buy a good one, you shouldn't worry about reliablility.
think also about servicing costs, plus costs of superchargers/turbos etc if they go wrong. Chimaeras aren't cheap to look after, but if the Jag starts going wrong, the bills may be bigger.
R
>> Edited by yum on Monday 1st July 09:27
You'll find a good chimaera for the cash, but I suspect a very high mileage XJR.
The chimaera won't have all of the toys or seats of the XJR, but is great fun. On my first outing, we were at a set of traffic lights and a pssing boy of about 10 said "nice car, mate" as he walked past.
If you buy a good one, you shouldn't worry about reliablility.
think also about servicing costs, plus costs of superchargers/turbos etc if they go wrong. Chimaeras aren't cheap to look after, but if the Jag starts going wrong, the bills may be bigger.
R
>> Edited by yum on Monday 1st July 09:27
I have a Griff for the weekends, nice days and fun days, and a BMW for the rest. It's an ideal combination, as wonderful though the Griff is, I wouldn't want to do all my driving in it - eg. parking in a supermarket car park in the rain is no fun at all. Commuting 15 miles to leave it in a railway station car park and get its panels chipped doesn't seem a whole lot of fun either, especially in driving rain or snow. For £17K you could have a Chimp and a Eurobox too.
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