Buying my first tvr
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Hi all, new to tvr ownership and the forums here.
I'm looking at a Chimaera here on pistonheads, the cars had plenty of mechanical work over the last few years with most of the usual problems fixed by tvr specialists. the body is a little scruffy but I am a perfectionist. should I be worried if the car looks a little scruffy and will most likely need a new roof in the future. the car is £11000 1999. according to receipts its had at least 7/8k spent on mechanicals including the outriggers.
the body isn't too bad and has been painted at some point but has chips on the door edges and things like that.
Any advise greatfully received.
Mike
I'm looking at a Chimaera here on pistonheads, the cars had plenty of mechanical work over the last few years with most of the usual problems fixed by tvr specialists. the body is a little scruffy but I am a perfectionist. should I be worried if the car looks a little scruffy and will most likely need a new roof in the future. the car is £11000 1999. according to receipts its had at least 7/8k spent on mechanicals including the outriggers.
the body isn't too bad and has been painted at some point but has chips on the door edges and things like that.
Any advise greatfully received.
Mike
sapper said:
Everyone will tell you to buy on condition. The one your looking at has a good history and new outriggers that's a massive plus, shows someone has looks after it. Plus a new clutch plus a few other bits id say its defiantly worth a look.
Did you mean has it had a new clutch? as ive not said it had one!
heres a link.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...
Obviously I don't want to offend the owner if he is reading this but the car is a 30th birthday present so want to be sure.
Thanks
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...
Obviously I don't want to offend the owner if he is reading this but the car is a 30th birthday present so want to be sure.
Thanks
I was expecting some wear on the body and yes it will be driven don't worry. my partner is buying the car so have to get what pleases her also. the roof isnt too bad just coming away behind the behind the passenger window which as it happens has a small gap towards the rear. is there any adjustment available?
Thanks
Thanks
igiveup said:
I that's the beauty. Can't waitJ400GED said:
michael-87zzv said:
Nice! The hood looks to be folded nice and low as well, I'm intrigued as to whether it is an original hood and, if it has been replaced, the shape of the rear window.
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