1st Time nerves!

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I’m finally in a position to achieve my goal of buying my first TVR! First off, does anyone know of a specialist in the Dorset/Hampshire area who can check a car over prior to buying? I begrudge paying the AA best part of £300 to give it a non-specialist once over. Said specialist would also be required for ongoing maintenance.
Second up I’m in two minds what to get. 350I is my hearts desire - V8 noise and grunt, but tales of rotting chassis and things falling off have made me nervous. The other alternative is an S2, as from what I gather they are slightly more reliable, problem is no V8. I know you don’t buy either without expecting something(s) to break, but don’t have an unending pile of cash to throw at it (who does?), so I want to get it right. I am on a budget of £6-7k and would welcome some guidance!

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thanks chaps,

V8S is a little above my price range, bummer. have done a lot of reading up, handy site called 'wedge pages' has been useful. I suppose it's about time I joined the TVRCC and annoyed a few memebers for a ride. Anyonknow of a specialist in my area of the coutry who could do an inspection?

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cheers guys. Useful to know the. All cars I've found for sale so far have not been very local to me anyway. Its easier for a mechanic local to the car I'm looking at to check it out.

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cheers all.

shnozz can u let me have rob's details please. nice to know there are some genuine people out there, I've had enough of bandit mechanics!

Brands