Any three counties owners?
Any three counties owners?
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YesItsARover

Original Poster:

2,726 posts

196 months

Monday 21st November 2011
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Hi,

I am possibly coming to a point where TVR ownership is finally realistic for me. I have lusted after a TVR for many, many years.
To me, I would prefer a V8. With my tight budget, I would be looking at a Chimaera at the bottom end of £5-6,000.
What I would really appreciate though, and I hope that one of you may be able to help me, is for a Chimaera owner near/in the Bedfordshire area to let me have a look at your Chimaera. It would help me if you are able to give me a quick run down of points to look for (I learn with visual aids! smile ) and any advice for me.

I would, of course, be willing to pay for fuel and bacon (Depending on where you would like to meet) for your time.

I will not be in a position to go for a Chimaera until the spring so this would just be pure preparation!

Alternatively, I should be going along to the Sunday Service at Goodwood in December if you would be happy to talk to me there.

Hope that someone can help me, thank you.

Steve

Similar posted in Herts, Beds and Bucks http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by YesItsARover on Monday 21st November 21:03

Alexdaredevilz

5,697 posts

210 months

Tuesday 22nd November 2011
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Can you use a spanner?

Theres no problem with buying a cheap one if your ok with basic mechanics

Im to far away to help im afraid

YesItsARover

Original Poster:

2,726 posts

196 months

Tuesday 22nd November 2011
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I'm an amateur but happy enough with servicing and replacing the likes of track rod ends. Thanks, Steve

Jon Brown

681 posts

215 months

Tuesday 22nd November 2011
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I may be at the Goodwood meet, if so come and say hello and I will give you a run down of the car.

My one was cheap and I can certainly tell what i have had to fix, i think buying a cheaper one and spending some money getting it up to scratch is a viable option if not better in some respects

sparkesp

298 posts

226 months

Tuesday 22nd November 2011
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Hi Steve,

I'd pop along to one of the Herts and Beds monthly meet. They are a great bunch and would be happy to chat about anything you needed to know.

fenderbender

339 posts

255 months

Tuesday 22nd November 2011
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If you can make it as far as Buckingham you are welcome to have a look at mine.

It's not for sale but I have had it for over 5 years and I know my way round the thing mechanically and electrically.

As it lives in the top bunk of a four-post ramp you can walk right underneath and take a look at the underside. I'll show you where the chassis can rot .

PM me

Cheers



Edited by fenderbender on Tuesday 22 November 20:33


Edited by fenderbender on Tuesday 22 November 20:33

fenderbender

339 posts

255 months

Tuesday 22nd November 2011
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If you can make it as far as Buckingham you are welcome to have a look at mine.

It's not for sale but I have had it for over 5 years and I know my way round the thing mechanically and electrically.

As it lives in the top bunk of a four-post ramp you can walk right underneath and take a look at the underside. I'll show you where the chassis can rot .

PM me

Cheers



Edited by fenderbender on Tuesday 22 November 20:33


Edited by fenderbender on Tuesday 22 November 20:34

YesItsARover

Original Poster:

2,726 posts

196 months

Tuesday 22nd November 2011
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Thanks guys. I didn't see the Herts/Beds local meet until too late to pop along on Sunday, but I shall nip over to the next one. I should be going to Goodwood as well!

fenderbender said:
If you can make it as far as Buckingham you are welcome to have a look at mine.

It's not for sale but I have had it for over 5 years and I know my way round the thing mechanically and electrically.

As it lives in the top bunk of a four-post ramp you can walk right underneath and take a look at the underside. I'll show you where the chassis can rot .

PM me

Cheers



Edited by fenderbender on Tuesday 22 November 20:33


Edited by fenderbender on Tuesday 22 November 20:33
What an excellent setup! Thank you for the offer. I shall be in touch if I need to, the chance of looking under one would be nice!