5.0 at Fernhurst
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Longtime lurker hoping to start looking at Chimaeras in the flesh instead of in the classfieds.
Ive noticed that Fernhurst have had a 5.0 for sale for quite a while now. Anyone know why it hasnt sold, price doesnt seem too bad.
http://www.fernhurst-tvr.co.uk/car-details.php?id=...
Ive noticed that Fernhurst have had a 5.0 for sale for quite a while now. Anyone know why it hasnt sold, price doesnt seem too bad.
http://www.fernhurst-tvr.co.uk/car-details.php?id=...
I guess the mileage might be putting people off but I'd go for one with a few miles under its belt and a decent history anytime over a garage queen.
If your budget can streatch to it this one is a fantastic buy 10s of thousands ££££ spent as it was meant to be a keeper but a steal at the price it's on offer for.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3342495.htm
If your budget can streatch to it this one is a fantastic buy 10s of thousands ££££ spent as it was meant to be a keeper but a steal at the price it's on offer for.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3342495.htm
That silver one does seem good value.
It's always advisable to buy one that has had a fair bit of work recently, as this will usually mean that anything that needs doing has been done and you won’t have anything to worry about.
Don’t let high miles worry you too much either as long as it has lots of bills to prove it has been looked after properly. The more they are used the more reliable they seem to be.
Mine is currently for sale having had a quite a bit spent on it recently. PM me if you want a link to advert.
It's always advisable to buy one that has had a fair bit of work recently, as this will usually mean that anything that needs doing has been done and you won’t have anything to worry about.
Don’t let high miles worry you too much either as long as it has lots of bills to prove it has been looked after properly. The more they are used the more reliable they seem to be.
Mine is currently for sale having had a quite a bit spent on it recently. PM me if you want a link to advert.
Like anything, generally you get what you pay for.
Fernhurst are sound at preparing their cars to a high standard, certainly where the mechanicals are involved. They are also exceptionally good at looking after their customers if something goes wrong so I wouldn't have any hesitation in buying from them.
As others have said, higher mileage isn't a problem - if anything it's a good thing. I bought mine with low miles (circa 30k) and have so far spent around £1 per mile in repairs for niggly little things so a leggy car should be hassle free/cheaper to run, generally speaking.
Fernhurst are sound at preparing their cars to a high standard, certainly where the mechanicals are involved. They are also exceptionally good at looking after their customers if something goes wrong so I wouldn't have any hesitation in buying from them.
As others have said, higher mileage isn't a problem - if anything it's a good thing. I bought mine with low miles (circa 30k) and have so far spent around £1 per mile in repairs for niggly little things so a leggy car should be hassle free/cheaper to run, generally speaking.
Cheers
Will probably go and have a look at that and the 4.0 they have. High miles doesnt put me off because I have read that they need to be used and while it will be a fun car it wont be a garage queen.
Out of interest, apart from the usuals anything I need to look out for when actually driving a Chim? Power delivery etc.
Will probably go and have a look at that and the 4.0 they have. High miles doesnt put me off because I have read that they need to be used and while it will be a fun car it wont be a garage queen.
Out of interest, apart from the usuals anything I need to look out for when actually driving a Chim? Power delivery etc.
C350 said:
Cheers
Will probably go and have a look at that and the 4.0 they have. High miles doesnt put me off because I have read that they need to be used and while it will be a fun car it wont be a garage queen.
Out of interest, apart from the usuals anything I need to look out for when actually driving a Chim? Power delivery etc.
Speed cameras Will probably go and have a look at that and the 4.0 they have. High miles doesnt put me off because I have read that they need to be used and while it will be a fun car it wont be a garage queen.
Out of interest, apart from the usuals anything I need to look out for when actually driving a Chim? Power delivery etc.
I've bought a couple of Chimaera's from Fernies over the years - top bunch of chaps and they will look after you. Ask them to put the car on the lifter and have a good prod around underneath, that's where some nasties can lurk (although I would be amazed if Fernhurst were selling one with any chassis woes)
Currently using my 4.0 on a daily basis, so the mileage it creeping up, but it's never run so well - be sensible and they are great cars to
Edited by banjolucknicker on Thursday 23 August 16:29
C350 said:
Cheers
Will probably go and have a look at that and the 4.0 they have. High miles doesnt put me off because I have read that they need to be used and while it will be a fun car it wont be a garage queen.
Out of interest, apart from the usuals anything I need to look out for when actually driving a Chim? Power delivery etc.
I bought mine with 55k on the clock and it now has 85k and is as good as it can be really. Following a full respray and new interior, hood, wheels etc it is in even better fettle than the one above (the second post) but I couldn't now part with it as it has become part of the family! Will probably go and have a look at that and the 4.0 they have. High miles doesnt put me off because I have read that they need to be used and while it will be a fun car it wont be a garage queen.
Out of interest, apart from the usuals anything I need to look out for when actually driving a Chim? Power delivery etc.
Power delivery-wise, it'll give it in spades but please dont treat it like a modern car and blat the pedal straight down to accelerate hard. You need to apply pressure to the loud pedal smoothly and steadily. You will find the right way to do it and the car will never leave you without a smile on your face.
Fernies chaps are very helpful and attentive but their prices have always been high, especially for those cars offered with full warranty. The 500 is being sold by them with a 3 month warranty which means it has had little attention from them other than a clean and a price label. Still seems a fair price though, to be honest.
Whatever you decide please try to view and drive as many as you can. The right one will find you. 'Condition, condition, condition' should be your watchwords.
That's a good approach.
You can take some comfort in that the TVR is a simpler car than an M5 and there's less to go wrong intrinsically.
For what it's worth, Fernhursts do put effort into their customer service. If this car had come up when I was looking, I might have compromised my view that I wanted a facelift car with the rear ARB and gone for it. Under 10K for a 5.0 at a dealer is good. I did talk to Fernies when I was looking and found them helpful and friendly. I have a good mate on here who's bought 2 cars from them.
You can take some comfort in that the TVR is a simpler car than an M5 and there's less to go wrong intrinsically.
For what it's worth, Fernhursts do put effort into their customer service. If this car had come up when I was looking, I might have compromised my view that I wanted a facelift car with the rear ARB and gone for it. Under 10K for a 5.0 at a dealer is good. I did talk to Fernies when I was looking and found them helpful and friendly. I have a good mate on here who's bought 2 cars from them.
another vote for Fernhurst from me
I got an immaculate Griff500 from them - used it for a year and then sold it back to them.
I did lots of miles, even to Monaco and back via Switzerland and various places
in all that time - the only issue I had with the car was one of the oooling switches failed........the car didn't even over heat
That Chim is a great car i think for 10k
I got an immaculate Griff500 from them - used it for a year and then sold it back to them.
I did lots of miles, even to Monaco and back via Switzerland and various places
in all that time - the only issue I had with the car was one of the oooling switches failed........the car didn't even over heat
That Chim is a great car i think for 10k
FastRich said:
Like anything, generally you get what you pay for.
Fernhurst are sound at preparing their cars to a high standard, certainly where the mechanicals are involved. They are also exceptionally good at looking after their customers if something goes wrong so I wouldn't have any hesitation in buying from them.
As others have said, higher mileage isn't a problem - if anything it's a good thing. I bought mine with low miles (circa 30k) and have so far spent around £1 per mile in repairs for niggly little things so a leggy car should be hassle free/cheaper to run, generally speaking.
+1Fernhurst are sound at preparing their cars to a high standard, certainly where the mechanicals are involved. They are also exceptionally good at looking after their customers if something goes wrong so I wouldn't have any hesitation in buying from them.
As others have said, higher mileage isn't a problem - if anything it's a good thing. I bought mine with low miles (circa 30k) and have so far spent around £1 per mile in repairs for niggly little things so a leggy car should be hassle free/cheaper to run, generally speaking.
Tops chaps. Go and see them (and you are welcome to see my 500 I am only 2 minutes away!)
edo said:
Tops chaps. Go and see them (and you are welcome to see my 500 I am only 2 minutes away!)
Sorry, this is 'slightly' O/T but Edo, have you seen this link? Any interest? http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
Rich
FastRich said:
edo said:
Tops chaps. Go and see them (and you are welcome to see my 500 I am only 2 minutes away!)
Sorry, this is 'slightly' O/T but Edo, have you seen this link? Any interest? http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
Rich
900T-R said:
Only 60K? That's low mileage... 
Just clocked 69,000 in my S reg Chim. I bought it from Fernies in 2003 with 17,000 on the clock and it's my daily drive. It's booked into Fernies for an annual service and MOT next week.High miles don't count for much IF the car has been looked after.
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