T350 everyday

[SpongeBobby]

Looking to buy an 06 T350 but im abit worried about using it on a daily basis. I'd probably clock up around 100 miles a week..any opinions on reliablity?

[SP6 Animal]

Best thing you can do mate is drive it everyday and the worst weather is behind us

Edited by SP6 Animal on Saturday 20th February 17:40

[quesnon]

have a s6 cerb the more use the better and who else makes a car thats as fast and as much fun . just remember they are very simple cars and easy to maintain dont be put off by the horror stories

[Andyt25]

Agree, drive everyday...I drive mine everyday and never had an issue withc it

[TVR_owner]

quesnon said:

Just remember they are very simple cars and easy to maintain dont be put off by the horror stories

Does that not make you wonder why so many are badly maintained then??

[quesnon]

i am not suggesting that they are easy for anybody to repair my point is that they are easy for an experienced vehicle tech and therfore a cost effective way into high performance car ownership and i am speaking as an ex porsche jag bmw audi owner and vehicle tech for 36 years

[sidewayz]

I have driven a Tuscan and a T350 every day including London traffic and trips to the north on business. I think they are better for regular use.

[TVR_owner]

quesnon said:

i am not suggesting that they are easy for anybody to repair my point is that they are easy for an experienced vehicle tech and therfore a cost effective way into high performance car ownership and i am speaking as an ex porsche jag bmw audi owner and vehicle tech for 36 years

I agree they will not be very difficult for an experienced vehicle tech to maintain. However, if you do not have that background, you are still better with good Indy/Dealer servicing.

As far as a cost effective route to high performance motoring, again I tend to agree, especially when their relatively low depreciation is brought into the equation.

[Dr John]

SpongeBobby said:

Looking to buy an 06 T350 but im abit worried about using it on a daily basis. I'd probably clock up around 100 miles a week..any opinions on reliablity?

36,000 miles in four years including two trips to the Alps. Daily drive to work is 12 miles over fairly free flowing roads.
I drive in most weather except snow (we do live on a hill in North Yorkshire). In that time I have had four new tyres, lots of scuffs to the spiders, a broken throttle cable and, at 30,000 miles, a new clutch. Had the nose repaired when some idiot reversed into me in a car park and didn't even leave a number.
It still brings a smile to my face every time and it still goes like s**t off a shovel.

Best used frequently in my opinion.

JF

[Zippee]

SpongeBobby said:

Looking to buy an 06 T350 but im abit worried about using it on a daily basis. I'd probably clock up around 100 miles a week..any opinions on reliablity?

Out of interest is it an 06 you've seen and are interested in or are you after an 06 for another reason? I ask as theres only a handful of an already rare car made in 06 and most of the engines used in them will likely be a late 2004/early 2005 build anyway! Don't always assume the later a car is the better buy!

[SpongeBobby]

To be honest im looking at a low mileage car and thought an 06 would help with that.

not sure if buying an low mileage tvr is a good or bad thing. Lol i know i shouldnt really say this but im used to reliable BMW's but have always loved the t350 and really want to go for one. I just really want to avoid buying a car that will need an engine rebuild because i wouldnt be able to afford one. any tips on how to avoid this if there are any?

[Andyt25]

Icame from an M3 CSL to my T350T....its used everyday, not had a engine rebuild and has never missed a beat....I wouldn't get hung up on mileage, but would go for a 2004 car onwards...Condition and history would be where I would start. The later engines are actualy really reliable as long as there are looked after so again....and just my opinion....don't get hung up on rebuilds. Remember you only hear of the ones with issues that go bang on forums and there are many more still going in great condition. Oh and this again is just my thoughts but don't pay a huge inflatted price for really low miles...they are worth more but the not money I've seen some advertised lately. Although a well kept T350 will probably not go down in price now and may even go up as time goes by....Good luck with the search you will not regrete it...

Edited by Andyt25 on Tuesday 23 February 06:11

[The Surveyor]

SpongeBobby said:

Looking to buy an 06 T350 but im abit worried about using it on a daily basis. I'd probably clock up around 100 miles a week..any opinions on reliablity?

100 miles per week isn't that much, assuming a little run at weekends, you'll only be doing a few miles per day. Not enough the even get the oil warm. The Speed 6 is a great engine and loves to rev, but until the oil gets up to tempeature (60 degrees) you need to keep the revs below 3k. The speed 6 has a dry-sump lubrication so the oil takes a while to warm up (15 mins ish) and would be bearly teppid by the time you switch it off again.

The frustration of not being able to open her up each day will drive you nuts, or you'll find you're late home for your tea as you take the 'long way' home. Not saying don't get one, but lots of short, cold trips isn't the best way to run any high performance engine.

Paul

[Flashheart]

Agree with the comments about using it everyday but don't worry about the mileage as everyone says. I usually do about 70-80 miles on a trip to the supermarket - which is 9 miles away.

Buy it, use it, love it. Life's too short

[SpongeBobby]

Loving the feedback guys. will be in touch soon

thanks