Should I buy a Griff
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Im confused ,Ive spent 6 months researching Cerberas with a view to buying. Yesterday I went along to Chatsworth with that still firmly in mind but found myself falling in love with the Chimeras & Griffs. The Cerbs still a favourite but more than 12k is a bit outside my comfort zone.The extra 2 seats would have been useful for our 6 year old daughter but we do have another car.I also want a car to enjoy and whereas I could cope with the mechanical needs of a Cerb I fear the underlying doubt would get me down a little.I dont see the Griffith as a poor alternative but its just so different to what I was preparing myself for,AARRRGHHH help me out here Ive got the money but Ive not read up on Griffs at all.
Edited by hot metal on Monday 28th April 22:13
I was in a position to buy any model of TVR with the exception of the Sagaris and I chose the Griffith. I realised early on that I wanted to enjoy open topped motoring so that ruled out the Cerbera and then I guess I fell in love with the shape of the Griff. I certainly have no regrets but at the end of the day they're all great cars.
Colin.
Colin.
This isn't everyones experience but I went from a Cerb to a Griff and the reason was down to my pocket.
My Cerb cost soooo much I got into trouble with c/cards. Sold the Cerb to pay the cards and bought my Griff.
:Touchingwoodsmiley: I've been saving money while owning the Griff and still have the grin any TVR will give you.
My Cerb cost soooo much I got into trouble with c/cards. Sold the Cerb to pay the cards and bought my Griff.
:Touchingwoodsmiley: I've been saving money while owning the Griff and still have the grin any TVR will give you.
CERBERA 
All TVR's are wonderful soalful beasts. But (in my opinion) the Griff is the one to go for. That lovely V8 roar, all that wonderful torque, those classic good looks (that lovely rounded bum with those two curved pipes out the back). No probems with part or upgrades if you want to improve on very good. Very affordable insurance (if over 10 years old - on collector/classic policy -I pay a little over £300 p/a fully comp). And that roof is just great. It's so much better that a regular soft top.
You'll never get bored with a Griff - and there's never been a better time to buy.
You'll never get bored with a Griff - and there's never been a better time to buy.
jacjac said:
All TVR's are wonderful soalful beasts. But (in my opinion) the Griff is the one to go for. That lovely V8 roar, all that wonderful torque, those classic good looks (that lovely rounded bum with those two curved pipes out the back). No probems with part or upgrades if you want to improve on very good. Very affordable insurance (if over 10 years old - on collector/classic policy -I pay a little over £300 p/a fully comp). And that roof is just great. It's so much better that a regular soft top.
You'll never get bored with a Griff - and there's never been a better time to buy.
Totally agree. Yesterday the Griff was been serviced by Offords and it was also the day I owned my Griff one day longer than my Chimaera. After two years owning the Chim I fancied a change. Yesterday while signing the bill! they were backing my Griff into their parking lot and you could not wipe the smile from my face. In among a gaggle of Chimaeras, Cerberas and a T350 it just looked awesome. Still the ultimate definition of TVR DNA in my opinion. So I won't be swapping this one any time soon You'll never get bored with a Griff - and there's never been a better time to buy.
Edited by RIP_puffsorted2 on Tuesday 29th April 11:24
Edited by RIP_puffsorted2 on Tuesday 29th April 14:09
Yes I would have loved a Cerbera but was put off by the very high maintenance charges which appear to be a reality and not myth. Started with a Chimeara which was great but it seemed to me that looking long term the Griffith was the one to have. Personally I think that if you were to choose one car to illustrate a TVR you would choose a Griffith (like a Jaguar E-Type or an Aston DB5 as the definitive models of the marque). I also think Sagaris values will hold up well.
On the Griffith I find roof storage is a nightmare and so only take it off if I can leave it in my garage but other than that there are no real problems with the car so far as I am concerned although if you will be using it at night regularly you would upgrade the bulbs as the standard headlights are useless.
I have also found it to be cheap to run. In four years I have only paid for a blown bulb and a camshaft in addition to routine servicing and even the cam change was not expensive using an independent. Neither of my TVRs have ever broken down although my current car does need a hot-start kit (got it but not fitted yet).
L.F.
On the Griffith I find roof storage is a nightmare and so only take it off if I can leave it in my garage but other than that there are no real problems with the car so far as I am concerned although if you will be using it at night regularly you would upgrade the bulbs as the standard headlights are useless.
I have also found it to be cheap to run. In four years I have only paid for a blown bulb and a camshaft in addition to routine servicing and even the cam change was not expensive using an independent. Neither of my TVRs have ever broken down although my current car does need a hot-start kit (got it but not fitted yet).
L.F.
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