Where to buy an s3C

[jonknight]

I've just sold the wedge and am looking for a decent s3C around the Greater London area. Had a look in Pistonheads.com and Autotrader.co.uk classifieds, and not found a fantastic selection of cars.

Where's the best place to look for an s Series?

Does anyone out there know of any good web sites / dealers who have s3C's for sale, or alternatively, anyone who's thinking of selling theirs!

Thanks!

[RichardR]

I found my S3 on Carsource. They don't have a huge selection on there, but you can register your requirements and they'll email when any become available.

Alternatively, you could try TVR Webmart; they've got a couple of S3s (not S3Cs) on there at the moment.

[roy c]

Try to find one that's been de-catted.
The original cats will be on their ninth life by now and replacements are £500+ each.

[shmern]

I can deffo recommend Rob Ingleby from www.findasportscar.co.uk

I didn't use his full find a car service, I sourced the car and used Rob to inspect it, But Im sure with his contacts he'll find you an S3c in no time (well within reason, these cars are scarce )

Shmern

[jonknight]

Thanks for you help. I'll keep looking.
Incidentally, what's the better bet? An s3 or an s3c?

[shmern]

jonknight said: Thanks for you help. I'll keep looking.
Incidentally, what's the better bet? An s3 or an s3c?

Ahh good question, I *was* initially looking for an S3c primarily because it has an LSD and has significant Torque increase over previous models. However the lure of a cheap S2 that needed the interior sorted got me to change my mind (and made the wife happy as it was half the cost)

Darren

[Rower]

A de-catted S3 will actually give you an extra 10bhp, and a superb exhaust sound.

Guy

[jonknight]

Thanks Rower, but would it still past it's MOT?

[RichB]

Rower said: A de-catted S3 will actually give you an extra 10bhp, and a superb exhaust sound.

Guy

Ah but an S3 wouldn't need de-catting Rich...

[RichardR]

jonknight said: Thanks Rower, but would it still past it's MOT?

My understanding is that the age of the car means that cats weren't a legal requirement therefore removing them shouldn't affect the MoT.

[Psychobert]

shmern said: I can deffo recommend Rob Ingleby from www.findasportscar.co.uk

I didn't use his full find a car service, I sourced the car and used Rob to inspect it, But Im sure with his contacts he'll find you an S3c in no time (well within reason, these cars are scarce )

Shmern

Heard nothing but good trhings about Rob; I'll definately use him next time..

[RichB]

RichardR said:

jonknight said: Thanks Rower, but would it still past it's MOT?

My understanding is that the age of the car means that cats weren't a legal requirement therefore removing them shouldn't affect the MoT.

WhatI meant was that if it's an S3 it wont have had cats in the first place will it!

[Rower]

Your right of course, I suppose it is how you describe the car after the removal of the cats, I refer to mine as an S3c without, besides it says S3c on the side !
As far as MOTs are concerned, provided the car was registered before 1993,cats are not mandatory ( IMO )

Guy

[sif]

Is anyone a member of the TVRCC and is this a good place to look for secondhand S's. I know it's only £33 to join but I was told by a classic TVR owner that the club was kow full of city boys and no good for technical stuff etc... and £33 buys a lot of beer!

Cheers

[shnozz]

sif said: Is anyone a member of the TVRCC and is this a good place to look for secondhand S's. I know it's only £33 to join but I was told by a classic TVR owner that the club was kow full of city boys and no good for technical stuff etc... and £33 buys a lot of beer!

Cheers

there are normally 10 - 12 S's for sale each month. The magazine is a good read too and i have never thought it a city boy publication. It generally keeps you in the know with events as well. You have specialist insurers that advertise (with v competitive rates). You learn of TVRCC track days etc.

Stop being such a tight arse. Your pockets will have to be deeper if you are buying a TVR

[Podie]

shnozz said:
Stop being such a tight arse. Your pockets will have to be deeper if you are buying a TVR

[N17 TVR]

sif said: Is anyone a member of the TVRCC and is this a good place to look for secondhand S's. I know it's only £33 to join but I was told by a classic TVR owner that the club was kow full of city boys and no good for technical stuff etc... and £33 buys a lot of beer!

Cheers

All of that may be true, but it's still a good magazine

[tvrgaas]

sif said: Is anyone a member of the TVRCC ...... I was told by a classic TVR owner that the club was .... no good for technical stuff

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Well the Steve Heath Bibles were "supported" by the TVRCC, so some technical output!

And the last Hants meeting was over 50% S owners. (6 in car park and two others in their Griff's). But the club can only reflect its ACTIVE members.

Your profile says Bristol so see www.tvrcc-bristol.co.uk/ , the Bristol RO has a Vixen.

David

PS. Some "classic TVR owners" think the TVRCC went to the dogs when they let in wedges in the early 80's. Personnally I'd ban the Chimaera as well. {joke}!

>> Edited by tvrgaas on Wednesday 5th March 11:58

[M@H]

Its £30 this year.. and I'm not in that category

Matt

Personnally I'd ban the Chimaera as well. !

Careful..


>> Edited by M@H on Wednesday 5th March 11:58

[rustoni]

sif said: Is anyone a member of the TVRCC and is this a good place to look for secondhand S's. I know it's only £33 to join but I was told by a classic TVR owner that the club was kow full of city boys and no good for technical stuff etc... and £33 buys a lot of beer!

Cheers

Sif,

IMHO it's well worth £33 for the year and i normally finsh reading it within a day or two. Sif - you have mail.