Should i buy my first TVR
Discussion
1. You could end up unemployed for spending too much time on here at work.
2. Financially crippled when something big falls off
3. You become labeled 'SAD' by all your 'normal' friends
4. You spend far too much time at petrol stations
5. You become unable to face driving a 'normal' car
6. You loose your wife/girlfiend because your always playing cars...
do you want me to go on?
2. Financially crippled when something big falls off
3. You become labeled 'SAD' by all your 'normal' friends
4. You spend far too much time at petrol stations
5. You become unable to face driving a 'normal' car
6. You loose your wife/girlfiend because your always playing cars...
do you want me to go on?
Having recently plucked up the courage to order my first TVR - and by far the most money I've spent on a car, I took a while to talk myself into it too. There was a lot of encouragement from family and friends too.
The best argument I heard was:
You're a long time dead.
So if you want one, go buy one and have fun.
The best argument I heard was:
You're a long time dead.
So if you want one, go buy one and have fun.
Its taken me two years to pluck up the courage to finally put down my deposit. Am I still nervous? Of course. But the thought of my S arriving is like every xmas at once. I cant wait. My brother said 'b
cks to everyone else. If you want it and can afford it go for it.' Everyone at PH have been fantastic - you'll get loads of constructive encouragement here.
P.S. Tuscan is a fabulous choice
cks to everyone else. If you want it and can afford it go for it.' Everyone at PH have been fantastic - you'll get loads of constructive encouragement here. P.S. Tuscan is a fabulous choice
I've wanted a tiv since I was a kid, and saved for a long time. As long as you get it checked over, or buy from a dealer, and get a warranty you will have no sleepless nights (except if your alarm siren packs up ).
If you want one, but don't get one, are you gonna look back when you're older, and maybe not in a position to have one then, and say "I wish I'd had one" ?
Life is for living. Life is not a rehearsal.
). If you want one, but don't get one, are you gonna look back when you're older, and maybe not in a position to have one then, and say "I wish I'd had one" ? Life is for living. Life is not a rehearsal.
Buying a Tuscan is a great experience.
Had a Mark 1 111S elise and wanted to buy a Cerbera, but looked at Tuscan up the road at local garage out of interest and thought it was awesome.
Bought it within the week and the last 10 months have been great. Fast, sense of occassion every time you use it, and when you park next to a Ferrari it is always the Ferrari man that looks in your window!
All performance cars have occassional problems but very few, only door motor and window washers, all fixed, with mine.
The TVR EXPERIENCE is addictive and I find it very difficult to convince myself to buy anything else when thinking of changing.
My plan is to sell the TUS and buy a T350, and carry on like this until my gilfriend/nearly wife has had enough, and files for divorce(hopefully not too soon!)
My advice is go for it you only live once, buy the TUSCAN!!!
Had a Mark 1 111S elise and wanted to buy a Cerbera, but looked at Tuscan up the road at local garage out of interest and thought it was awesome.
Bought it within the week and the last 10 months have been great. Fast, sense of occassion every time you use it, and when you park next to a Ferrari it is always the Ferrari man that looks in your window!
All performance cars have occassional problems but very few, only door motor and window washers, all fixed, with mine.
The TVR EXPERIENCE is addictive and I find it very difficult to convince myself to buy anything else when thinking of changing.
My plan is to sell the TUS and buy a T350, and carry on like this until my gilfriend/nearly wife has had enough, and files for divorce(hopefully not too soon!)
My advice is go for it you only live once, buy the TUSCAN!!!
All good comments so far, which is a good thing, not sure I want to hear from the other side of things but I do want to get a well balanced view.
Must say I havent needed much help in making my own mind up so far just needed a little push I think
I havent had a Chance to drive one yet and am not sure which is my local dealer ( Im from Middlesbrough by the way!)can anyone help with this???
Failing this does anyone know of a good dealer who would give me a fair go, dont worry im not a test pilot just want a good try before I buy
Must say I havent needed much help in making my own mind up so far just needed a little push I think
I havent had a Chance to drive one yet and am not sure which is my local dealer ( Im from Middlesbrough by the way!)can anyone help with this???
Failing this does anyone know of a good dealer who would give me a fair go, dont worry im not a test pilot just want a good try before I buy
You've answered your own question. You'll have to do it, or you'll spend the rest of your life thinking 'What if?' or 'I wish I'd'. Besides, you might not have the funds later on, what with the price of kids etc.
So do get it, and even if you find it's not for you, you can always sell it and cross it off the list.
So do get it, and even if you find it's not for you, you can always sell it and cross it off the list.
Good one Apache
should you buy it? no no way, if you need to be told.
I thought TVR's where about individualism.
why do people need to be told it's ok.
No offence but I feel the most inportant decisions in life have to be made by one person and on person only.
Don't ask us if it's ok do it.
Talk to us lot when the NIP's grace your door mat.
Of course go for it but follow your own instincts
, to many people nowadays need telling what is and is not acceptable.
Sheep, Shepheard or wolf the choice is yours.
>> Edited by Nickccc on Saturday 17th January 21:55
should you buy it? no no way, if you need to be told.
I thought TVR's where about individualism.
why do people need to be told it's ok.
No offence but I feel the most inportant decisions in life have to be made by one person and on person only.
Don't ask us if it's ok do it.
Talk to us lot when the NIP's grace your door mat.
Of course go for it but follow your own instincts
, to many people nowadays need telling what is and is not acceptable.
Sheep, Shepheard or wolf the choice is yours.
>> Edited by Nickccc on Saturday 17th January 21:55
Nickccc said:
should you buy it? no no way, if you need to be told.
Bit harsh? I remember making some phone calls before I bought my first TVR just to put my mind at rest. And besides, by posting here, where he's odds on to get a postive answer, he's just looking for our OK to get the wallet open. After all, it's not every day you spend £25K on a toy is it????
Nickccc said:
Good one Apache
should you buy it? no no way, if you need to be told.
I thought TVR's where about individualism.
why do people need to be told it's ok.
No offence but I feel the most inportant decisions in life have to be made by one person and on person only.
Don't ask us if it's ok do it.
Talk to us lot when the NIP's grace your door mat.
Of course go for it but follow your own instincts
, to many people nowadays need telling what is and is not acceptable.
Sheep, Shepheard or wolf the choice is yours.
>> Edited by Nickccc on Saturday 17th January 21:55
I know what you mean, but sometimes, you make your mind up, but still need some reassurance that you are not doing something really stupid, so you ask someone elses opinion.....not seeking confirmation of yourself for choosing that car, just making sure you are not being really really stupid!!
As for the TVR choice, as long as you know they are tempramental some times, and go like stink most of the time, and you can live with this, then yes, go for it - what is the worst that could go wrong? Well you could decide not to get one and spend the rest of your life wondering what they are like - if you hate it you can always sell it again afterwards!
Go on, you know you want to
Graham
Do it, buy one , but do yourself a real favour , a few pieces of advice
1. buy a V8
2. buy a drophead
3. buy a 5 lt
4. buy a Griffith
I did and I was in my forties , suddenly Im in my late twenties, well I drive like I am thats for sure.
You can pay thousands on exhaust systems for those stright sixes they will never sound like a big V8
regards Simon
1. buy a V8
2. buy a drophead
3. buy a 5 lt
4. buy a Griffith
I did and I was in my forties , suddenly Im in my late twenties, well I drive like I am thats for sure.
You can pay thousands on exhaust systems for those stright sixes they will never sound like a big V8
regards Simon
I've repeated it before and I'll repeat it again... mainly cos I printed it off and stuck it on the wall by my desk:
To quote Plotloss (with his assumed permission that is...again!)
"You are on this Earth for on average 82 years.
Every day people wind us up, we pay too much tax and have to suffer all sorts of halfwits. The world is in a mess, children are starving, disease is rife.
If you do nothing else to cheer you up after all the shit you put up with everyday it should be to buy a TVR..."
Tuscans are awsome looking cars, but if you feel worried, get a Griff 500 for pure, open top, V8, earth tremoring, ear splitting mayhem... then if you enjoy that, trade up to a Tuscan if you can bear to part with the Griff that is
To quote Plotloss (with his assumed permission that is...again!)
"You are on this Earth for on average 82 years.
Every day people wind us up, we pay too much tax and have to suffer all sorts of halfwits. The world is in a mess, children are starving, disease is rife.
If you do nothing else to cheer you up after all the shit you put up with everyday it should be to buy a TVR..."
Tuscans are awsome looking cars, but if you feel worried, get a Griff 500 for pure, open top, V8, earth tremoring, ear splitting mayhem... then if you enjoy that, trade up to a Tuscan if you can bear to part with the Griff that is Gassing Station | General TVR Stuff & Gossip | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff