chim or cerb ??
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picks129

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19 posts

234 months

Monday 21st May 2007
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now about to buy my first tvr , which way should i go ????

picks129

Original Poster:

19 posts

234 months

Monday 21st May 2007
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or maybe even a tamora . i see you can get one of them for 15k ?

pies

13,116 posts

286 months

Monday 21st May 2007
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Whats the maintenance/insurance buget ?

picks129

Original Poster:

19 posts

234 months

Monday 21st May 2007
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traders policy so no prob on insurance .

dodgyviper

1,214 posts

268 months

Monday 21st May 2007
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Erm which one do you like??

Actually I'm a bit jealous of you - when I got my chim I was quite restricted with what I could buy for the dosh.

A v old Griff, a v old Cerb or half a tuscan or a good chim

And now I could have got any of them - bugger

pies

13,116 posts

286 months

Monday 21st May 2007
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picks129 said:
traders policy so no prob on insurance .



Ok so will you be prepared for £3k maintence costs per year :?

forthright MC

8,362 posts

313 months

Monday 21st May 2007
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15K is a good sum of money when purchasing a Tiv these days as you could afford a good late model Chim or a very tidy Griff. it all depends on what you want really too. if you want a good, solid, easy to live with introduction to the marque you'd be happy splashing a few ££ on, you can't go far wrong with a Griff or a Chim IMO (see the other recent threads on this forum for a bit more specific info on these) A V8 Cerb is a whole different prospect though. you must be prepared for large bills with one (most owners put aside at least £3K a year running a Cerb!) i'm not entirely sure if the Speed 6 version is a little more easier on the wallet, but if you can afford to buy/run either one, by all means go for it. they're awesome machines!
Tamora's are an excellent second hand buy too IMO. i've heard quite a few people refer to them as "TVR's best kept secret" if it has had any engine work (not as common on later S6's as earlier ones) make sure it is fully documented.
when you have researched and decided on what model best suits you, look around at a few examples, drive a few, and go along to club meets and speak to owners then buy the best example you can find (condition, mechanical and general is V important. if need be, get an expert to check it out) remember to use it regularly and enjoy it with a big grin!
good luck!


Edited by forthright MC on Tuesday 22 May 01:34