Chimaera values
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Looking at a 1997P Chim 4.0 tomorrow-53k miles-has had documented engine replacement at 36k miles to 4.6l with trick heads etc-known to Richard at Dulford-apparently all good except usual stone chipping to front-needs service and 2 new rear tyres-any suggestions as to value in todays market?
Would say anywhere between £8-£9K?
I have a 97 Chim 4.0 with 36k miles which I had an MC1 cam put in last Feb by Neil Garner during it's last service. I am thinking of selling her shortly and would like to think I could get the best part of £8k for her?
Would be interesting to see what you are able to get her for....assuming you buy of course, good luck!
I have a 97 Chim 4.0 with 36k miles which I had an MC1 cam put in last Feb by Neil Garner during it's last service. I am thinking of selling her shortly and would like to think I could get the best part of £8k for her?
Would be interesting to see what you are able to get her for....assuming you buy of course, good luck!
FWIW, I'd spend more time worrying about the rusty tubes TVR called a chassis and the other body supporting and suspension components than the engine on a car of this age. As a matter of choice I wouldn't want anything other than standard spec powertrain either because I think that detracts from resale value anyway. For me, a fully standard spec, properly maintained, might even carry a justifiable premium in pricing terms over an enthusiastically modified comparator vehicle of the same age. Engine mods probably put off a significant number of buyers. Finally I'd not buy a specialist car that's overdue a service and needs two tyres without factoring in a discount of 1000 quid on the price. Unless there's a good reason why the owner hasn't attended to this basic item in preparation for selling it, you should assume the worst and expect to shell out accordingly. At least pay a recognised TVR specialist to give the car a once over. Based on the unfortunate market (for the seller) and the number of vehicles to chose from, 6000-6500 for a prompt sale for the spec you described might be a realistic expectation.
Orophin said:
Very true, I'm wondering this. Maybe it's because they are rarer and more of an icon of TVR. Maybe because most of them are 500's? Chimaeras and Cerberas have really taken a plunge in the last year have they not?
In the process of selling my Griff any they have certainly taken a hit in price. A year ago mine wouldn't have lasted a a couple of days had I put it up for the price I have mine up for now. I do have a reasonable amount of interest and of course its a silly time of year to be selling but still even for the usually rock solid Griff residuals times are tough.Then again I won't be selling if for this price come spring
- you would need a least an extra 2k to prise it off me Puff
daz the plumber said:
why as the griffs value not dropped,there still fetching good money .
Rarity more than anything. The 500 Griff is essentially exactly the same as the 500 Chim apart from the body. There were 2-3 times more Chims made than there were Griffs so stands to reason the marketplace will be more competitively priced.Though IMHO I far prefer the looks of the Chimaera, hence the reason I bought one. However, the Griff does have the nicer front end.
jmn said:
VerySideways said:
jmn said:
Orophin said:
Is this car blue and in Devon by any chance?
Yes it is-do you know the car? The owner has mentioned that it is a bit 'juddery' below about 3000 rpm.
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