Thoughts on this car????

[TO53EEF]

Hi all.
Im interested in taking the TVR plunge. Im a previous lotus and noble owner. Thoughts on this:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3901376.htm

[sidpinup]

Looks great with a good service history......no mention of air con though and I would want this in a T350.

[Zippee]

sidpinup said:

Looks great with a good service history......no mention of air con though and I would want this in a T350.

I agree with the air-con comment. Looks to be an early model so no boot roller, finger recesses etc but these aren't really a big deal. Personally I can't stand the Sag spoilers on the T350s but thats personal opinion.
The interior for me is a bit too red (and I have red leather in mine) but carpets can be changed for around £700.
If it's as good as the seller states then it's a bit of a bargain. Mine is a 54 plate (so obviously a year to 18 mths newer) with similar mileage and condition and I was offered 24k to sell last year but declined. She's also insured with an agreed value of 28k so if the car checks out at 19k (less with negotiation) it could be a bit of a bargain.

[T350 Al]

Pretty sure that belongs to someone on here; certainly remember them posting photos of the rear-diffuser colour change. Might be worth a quick search.

Looks lovely and well looked after, but would agree with aircon being a bit of a necessity.

[peteA]

Like it

...and if AC is an issue it can be retro-fitted - £2250 + VAT @ Str8six for example http://www.str8six.co.uk/Parts/page4.html

Its a lot of money on the face of it but if you like the car and its the only thing you would change might be worth thinking about?

...you could buy the car and just run it...lack of AC might not bother you?

[TO53EEF]

Thanks guys. A/c doesnt bother me tbh. My main concern is the engine. If it goes pop I wouldnt want a heafty bill!

[Zippee]

TO53EEF said:

Thanks guys. A/c doesnt bother me tbh. My main concern is the engine. If it goes pop I wouldnt want a heafty bill!

A good way to see if it is a good one is to have it inspected by Dom at TVR Power (or presumably one of his auth service centres?) as for a fee obviously, he will inspect the engine and if good put a warranty in place for it.

[Fusion1]

Hi guys, just to let you know the car does have aircon I just forgot to put this in the add dohhh.

[JPW231]

Looks v nice indeed!
Good luck.

[leef44]

TO53EEF said:

Thanks guys. A/c doesnt bother me tbh. My main concern is the engine. If it goes pop I wouldnt want a heafty bill!

It looks well looked after and serviced regularly by Specialists based on time rather than mileage. Last service shows that shims did not need adjustment which is a sign of a tight engine. It is worth giving the Specialist a call (the one who last serviced it) to get peace of mind. I personally would feel confident of the engine on this basis and therefore should not be concerned.

Colour combination is personal taste, this one is not my favourite but it is better to choose these cars on condition rather than colour. Once you drive them, nothing else matters.

This is just my opinion having done my searching and bought one last year.

Happy hunting

[Targarama]

leef44 said:

Last service shows that shims did not need adjustment which is a sign of a tight engine.

Actually I think it is a sign that the engine hasn't been revved very high too much since the last tappet service

[Fusion1]

Having the tappets checked did put my mind at rest, I was told by selby tvr that no shims where required and the cams and lobes showed no signs of wear and all looked good, the car drives very tight and have had no problem with the engine at all.
Great cars.

[Comet]

I think the colour combo is amazing. I previously had a tuscan S with the same ruby carpets throughout and red leather plus ice titanium finish (basically the same as advertised) and it was a sad day when i sold her - the car looked so very classy.

Most TVRs of the production line were a combination of two leather colours so this makes for an individual car - well worth looking at if nothing else!

If there was a Sagaris in the same colour inside and out it would've been my number 1 choice.

Again personal opinion but go look at the car in the flesh as the interior photos will not do the car any justice. I bought my Tuscan S from James Agger although the online photos showed the red interior as almost pink - James told me to view and it was the best (and price was also very good!)

[franky dB]

For similar money there is a lovely blue T350c for sale with AC, roller luggage cover and most importantly the engine is covered by TVR Powers unlimited mileage warranty for 2 years.

[Flying machine]

franky dB said:

For similar money there is a lovely blue T350c for sale with AC, roller luggage cover and most importantly the engine is covered by TVR Powers unlimited mileage warranty for 2 years.

For the slightly blind i.e. me, could you point it out!

[franky dB]

http://pistonheads.com/sales/3965318.htm

[Flying machine]

franky dB said:

http://pistonheads.com/sales/3965318.htm

Ah, yes! Looks nice, & I'm in the market for one at the moment, but unfortunately I don't think it could be much further away from me! Got to be good for somebody down south though

[franky dB]

Hopefully a buyer will come along soon.

[Toady1]

What is roller luggage???

[sanquin]

A pull-out rolling cover for to hide the stuff in your boot. Somewhere in the 2nd half of 2003 (afaik) they were added to the T350s.