Does anyone know this car?
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I am having a test drive tomorrow ,just wondered if anyone knows this car or perhaps the previous owner is on here? Also is the dealer known in TVR circles?
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2820712.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2820712.htm
Not the most comprehensive of descriptions...
Like any TVR make sure it has a good wad of bills evidencing plenty of spend over the last couple of years (or any large bills could be saving themselves for next owner).
Small points - the rear badge has all the black paint removed, the front nose has scrapes underneath, no pic of drivers seat for wear, mileage is arguably 'too low', steering wheel appears to be in good condition (the button stickers can be replaced).....
Worth a look so long as the history is positive. dont forget to get it on ramps for a proper look and really you should get a cerb specialist to carry out an inspection.
Like any TVR make sure it has a good wad of bills evidencing plenty of spend over the last couple of years (or any large bills could be saving themselves for next owner).
Small points - the rear badge has all the black paint removed, the front nose has scrapes underneath, no pic of drivers seat for wear, mileage is arguably 'too low', steering wheel appears to be in good condition (the button stickers can be replaced).....
Worth a look so long as the history is positive. dont forget to get it on ramps for a proper look and really you should get a cerb specialist to carry out an inspection.
Mileage arguably too low? Why? My cerb is a 98 car with 31k on it. Every switch light and control works and always has done. It looks drives and even smells like a new car. The TVR specialist who looks after it also says that he does not know of a better one. The idea that a low milage car is'nt any good is just nonsense in my opinion.
verminator said:
Mileage arguably too low? Why? My cerb is a 98 car with 31k on it. Every switch light and control works and always has done. It looks drives and even smells like a new car. The TVR specialist who looks after it also says that he does not know of a better one. The idea that a low milage car is'nt any good is just nonsense in my opinion.
Because it could mean it has been under used. 30000 miles in 14 years could mean approx 2000 per annum which might mean it has spent a lot of time with light or little use. It is regularly argued on PH, in Evo mag etc that under utilisation of these type of cars can lead to problems. I havent ever heard an argument that suggests an under used TVR is a good buy. But that might be just that I havent noticed or appreciated such arguments.
I am not arguing that the mileage defines the car as no good, it is just an indicator for the buying process. For example it might have done 500 miles in the last 5 years. I would argue that isnt good for it.
Low mileage cars can also often skimp on servicing. I would be suprised if it has a stamp for each of its 14 years.
As long as the car is being serviced every year regardless of milage,I wouldn't let it put me off. I don't believe for 1 minute that doing only 3,000 miles a year actually does any harm. I think it is more to do with those who have done a higher milage making there cars sound like they have in someway been better looked after so therefore being more desirable.
verminator said:
Mileage arguably too low? Why? My cerb is a 98 car with 31k on it. Every switch light and control works and always has done. It looks drives and even smells like a new car. The TVR specialist who looks after it also says that he does not know of a better one. The idea that a low milage car is'nt any good is just nonsense in my opinion.
I've only ever seen the "mileage too low" argument ever really pushed by people who's mileage isn't low.Thankyou for your advice, I am just looking as this is the first one I have been to see & I am not going to rush in.I understand about the low miles though a friend of mine recently bought a low mileage F 150 truck & it has cost him £2000 grand . If it is as nice as it appears(to me)can anyone recommend an inspection company that knows TVR's properly ,not the AA type thing please?
The salesman was right in one thing he said, and that was you have to "get it" to own one. That is exactly why we are enthusiasts and lovers of the marque. They take care and dedication to own one, and that makes them special and exactly why your porker feels dull even though it is a superb car, and one by which all sports cars are judged. Good luck with your search. If you did'nt take that car out or have'nt driven a cerb, then you realy could be missing out on a great ownership experience. Dont want to bragg but i also am lucky enough to own an Aston Martin which i like very much, but for pure driving excitement i gotta say the cerb is in a different league.
Not sure I agree with the salesman....
The Porsche is a fabulous machine (all of them!!) but a bit like playing a playstation game and not involving. Driving a cerbera requires true concentration to get proper performance out of it - one of the reasons I have mine, you can't be destracted by thinking about other things.
Before you bite the bullet, get down the local TVR meeting and get a ride in a few, then decide. It may not be for you, but you'll always wonder that you have that itch to scratch!!
Best of luck whichever way you go.
Cheers
Rob
The Porsche is a fabulous machine (all of them!!) but a bit like playing a playstation game and not involving. Driving a cerbera requires true concentration to get proper performance out of it - one of the reasons I have mine, you can't be destracted by thinking about other things.
Before you bite the bullet, get down the local TVR meeting and get a ride in a few, then decide. It may not be for you, but you'll always wonder that you have that itch to scratch!!
Best of luck whichever way you go.
Cheers
Rob
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