buying a grif :confused:
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I have been looking for a while the thought is an early 92 grif 400 or 430 Due to insurance (can get classic ins on 10 year old car) only other worry is service costs. having built 4cars and recond. numerous engines and gboxes i feel capable of doing most things but from reading it seems a car without
a stamped book is worthless or am i wrong ? is it true that they have to be serviced every six months regardless of miles done ?. The car is a replacment for a motorbike (mrs wont let me ride anymore due to being knocked off by van)
and will be used in good weather only prob no more than 3000 mile per year due to work. so justifying £800 odd a year on service charge may not go down well wiv er in doors!
a stamped book is worthless or am i wrong ? is it true that they have to be serviced every six months regardless of miles done ?. The car is a replacment for a motorbike (mrs wont let me ride anymore due to being knocked off by van)
and will be used in good weather only prob no more than 3000 mile per year due to work. so justifying £800 odd a year on service charge may not go down well wiv er in doors!they are relatively simple to look after. Service intervals are 12m or 6000 miles, whichever comes first, or more ofen if you thrash.
There are some things are more expensive for basic reasons - V8 therefore 8 spark plugs and loads of oil. the service schedules are also more comprehensive than many other cars becuse TVR assume that you use them in the manner intended, as most pistonheaders do, so some things are changed more often.
History and careful owners is far more important than miles, but a main dealer stamp on a ten-year old cars doesn't guarantee a pefect car. Independents often do a better job.
Have fun looking!
R
There are some things are more expensive for basic reasons - V8 therefore 8 spark plugs and loads of oil. the service schedules are also more comprehensive than many other cars becuse TVR assume that you use them in the manner intended, as most pistonheaders do, so some things are changed more often.
History and careful owners is far more important than miles, but a main dealer stamp on a ten-year old cars doesn't guarantee a pefect car. Independents often do a better job.
Have fun looking!
R
A dilemma indeed, and one that I'm facing with a high mileage BMW. Put yourself in the position of a buyer. Two identical Griffs for the same money, one with FSH and one without. Which do you buy? The majority of buyers are a little nervous. Some like a bargain and take their chances, but they are few. So if you're planning a quick easy resale, I'd opt for the FSH. However, if you're going to keep the car for a good while, love it, enjoy it and use your experience to keep it in good fettle, resale problems will be much less important to you - hence save the loot and do it yourself. I suspect that the money you save will more than make up for a lower resale value, but it's your choice. Hope you get a good one!
I have been looking for a while the thought is an early 92 grif 400 or 430 Due to insurance (can get classic ins on 10 year old car) ...
.....justifying £800 odd a year on service charge may not go down well wiv er in doors!
Try someone loke Classic Line insurance they will insure most Tivs even under 10 yeears old as 'future classics' mines 8 years old and is insured as such.
re the sevicing, a good independant should do minor services on the 4x for less than £200 and a major for less than £400, given the potential cars age, with a bit of nounce you can do the minor yourself and put it in the garage once a year for a major service
, I can't think of many people who'd be put off by that, so long as it was 'stamped up' once a year at that age. Harry
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