New TVR Recruit

[Hedgy]

Hi

I'm new to the world of TVR but am about to buy a Chimmy 4.5, 97 R with a few miles, 66k to be exact. Its got full TVR History and its a good price but should I be scared of TVR with this many miles?

Thanks

Andrew

[apache]

Depends on how long you want to keep it, check the history and be prepared for items that are coming up for renewal, is it rattly on start up from cold, has the cam been changed, manifold bolts all accounted for, diff nice and quiet, shocks working etc.

[beano500]

My Griff has done nearly 72k.....


....it still scares me sometimes!


Seriously though Welcome aboard!

Providing you have a good service history detailing what's been done I think you can go into the purchase with a clear vision of what's been looked after. The Rover V8 is a great old warrior.

But I will give you an inkling of some things to look out for, because they're things that mine is now needing:

diff
steering rack
anti roll bar (come adrift)

Whilst there are plenty more things that might cause more maintenance needs, my experience is borne out by plenty of others, keep on top of the service schedule and a reasonable mileage TVR can prove great value precisely because it gets used (which is why most of buy them in the first place!). A TVR that only comes out to play once a month can be a right PITA!!!!!

[RCA]

No!!!, Don't be worried, with full history it should be fine, 66k in 6 years is about average for a normal everyday car, this shows that it has been used!!, as a car is supposed to be!!!, In general I think you will find that the TVR's which are used everyday tend to be more reliable than those that come out 2-3 times a month!!!!

[hedgy]

Thanks chaps

You've almost convinced me !

Do you think £12,700 is a good price for the 1997 R reg 4.5 Chimmy with 66k then?

[apache]

yes that's a fair price, for peace of mind try to get a warranty from Warranty Holdings, find a good Independant for your servicing and have a great summer