Wishful Thinking?

[jonnychez]

Basically I want a TVR, I was excited enough at the prospect of acquiring a wedge, Anything above a 280i, My 306 GTi-6 puts them to shame (No offence to 280 owners). Recently I have noticed that the price on the early chimeras and griffs are getting more accessible.

After reading through many of the posts here I have come to the conclusion that most, if not all, of you are either very wealthy and/or mechanically competent enough to repair TVRs 'on the cheap'.

What sort of disposible budget does someone of limited (but not incompetent) mechanical knowledge and a very stretched wallet, need to own one and which ones tend to be the most reliable?

I'm quite tempted by a late 400se!

Many thanks

I should probably just read Andy's post :-P

>>> Edited by jonnychez on Thursday 25th April 12:49

>>> Edited by jonnychez on Thursday 25th April 12:50

[paulu]

they all are if looked after! just go with what you like and find the best cared for car you can find.

[JMorgan]

Ditto above, 450 or SEAC if you can stretch to it. Get an independant check including the engine if you decide on one. 400's have that sound that tickles the grin gland more than the rest I think. Notice you are near Cardiff, club meeting tonight at Caerleon. See a few Wedges there including mine.

>> Edited by JMorgan on Thursday 25th April 13:20

[jonnychez]

Nice Car JMorgan.

What time is the meeting where in Caerleon and what club .

I put Nr Cardiff because its easier than trying to explain where Pen Y Bryn is.

[plotloss]

Blimey, Pen Y Bryn, sure you want a sports car up there?

Matt.

[jonnychez]

Well the roads are pretty crap but the local car thieves can just about manage to nick a Y reg mini with the keys in the ignition so hopefully an imobillised TVR should just get away with a few (your car is better than mine) scratches down the side .

[M@H]

quote:-snip-
After reading through many of the posts here I have come to the conclusion that most, if not all, of you are either very wealthy and/or mechanically competent enough to repair TVRs 'on the cheap'.

I think the difference is that probably anyone using a website like this is an "enthusiast" therefore normally willing to have a go.. I'm not wealthy, and not a great mechanic.. but hey.. how much damage can you do to a ford engine

Cheers,
Matt.
PS whats wrong with buying an S !!



>> Edited by M@H on Thursday 25th April 14:19

[JMorgan]

www.tvrcc-southwales.co.uk/
Its all in there somewhere. Well worth joining. Is that the one near Pyle?

>> Edited by JMorgan on Thursday 25th April 15:36

[jonnychez]

Nope. Just past Caerphilly towards Bargoed.

[JMorgan]

MikeB is up that way, and there's 450 up there somwhere. Come along tonight and have a nose. In Bridgend by the way.

>> Edited by JMorgan on Thursday 25th April 16:58

[JMorgan]

Noticed the link is wrong or not working, 7 ish Julian Inn on the Caerleon road B4596?

[jonnychez]

Couldn't make yesterday, had to follow orders and do more painting on the house .

I know that pub well, I used to live in Caerleon. Hopefully I can make it next time.

[JMorgan]

No probs. If you need a look I'm sure a few of us can oblige to point in the right way.