what can I buy for £12k

[MAC5]

Hi all,

Loking for some advice want to buy a chimp for around £12k what can i expect, age mileage condition etc.

anything good you know of for sale in this price range.

thanks in advance for your help and advice

[M@H]

HI, you'll get something 93-95ish, nice and tidy with FSH.. look at mine and Maneks (now Midges) cars as an example. However make sure you buy on condition and history, not just the best spec you can for the money

Cheers,
Matt.

[MAC5]

How important is number of owners? Looking at car with rob ingleby tommorow (findasportscar).looks nice proper history but 5 owners!

[M@H]

Go on condition and history .. I'm the third owner of mine in the space of 2 years, the other two are on here.

TVR's/Many Sportscars tend to move about a bit more than other cars anyway

Cheers
Matt.

[pbrettle]

Mines worth about £12K with a following wind....not really up for sale, but if you insist on a red one - I might be tempted....

[Dannyboyo]

I just bought Maneks car for £12500 and its and n reg (late 95) in superb condition. I think it was a lucky find though. Has Full TVR history. 68000 miles and now 5 previous owners, but it has been well looked after.

www.pistonheads.com/members/showCar.asp?carId=5205

After alot of searching for a decent chimaera, going to traders, dealers and private, I think its best if you can find one thats been owned by an enthusiast and been used on a regular basis, then you know it's going to be reliable and in good nick!

Good luck searching, it's well worth it :-)

[chim_boy]

Go with Rob Ingleby. I did and I bought Romain Thierry's 450 Chimaera.

Rob was very impartial... for both myself and Romain... and the car is everything Rob said it was... and more!!

I love it, you will love yours too. Just remember that every time you drive it... you like more about it!!

Good luck, let us know how you get on!
Phil.