Should I shouldn't I - TVR v M3
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So last night browsing Facebook I come across this beauty previously for sale for 25k in Feb time now reduced to 18k as the guy has bought a Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio.
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The car is located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire does anyone on here know the car or know of someone in that area who would be able to inspect the car for me?
Its a 99 4.2 with 66k no engine rebuilt and original chassis but outriggers have been done so I'm told. The bloke has also serviced the car himself for the last 3 years. Here's the advert below:
Tvr.
Owned for just over 3 years and have dedicated myself to keep, maintain and greatly improve this iconic sports car.
Regardless of money I have attended to every aspect of this car replacing parts which superseded the originals... main things would be complete gearbox and rear diff overhaul during last winter. Car is only used summer months.... classic is cleaned treated and painted and protected after each summer out diggers have been replaced. Engine MINT. Tuned by kits and classics. All parts bought from tvr race tech. Just installed amp sub head unit. Car has app diagnostic hard wear installed to ecu..... Bluetooth enabled. New plugs leads potentiometers with new throttle bearing kit.... great addition that.... New coil packs throttle bar rose joints.... oils changed yearly. Wheels powder coated black with gold flake... Windows tinted.... all new brakes... handbrake shoes cables spring set pads fluids 5.1 gulf racing... window runner felt replaced and capitilar bearing line fully greased..... this car must have the smoothest and fastest Windows of any cerb out there!!! Lol.. New this summer fully gaz gold adjustable suspension with car being weighted set up at Rob Boston racing. Many more extras... many hrs spent... result being a totally sorted tvr cerbera. Good years all round on this one... detailed engine bay. Straight through custom exhaust.. I do have cats to put on car.
|https://thumbsnap.com/gbkXnEuU[/url]The car is located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire does anyone on here know the car or know of someone in that area who would be able to inspect the car for me?
Its a 99 4.2 with 66k no engine rebuilt and original chassis but outriggers have been done so I'm told. The bloke has also serviced the car himself for the last 3 years. Here's the advert below:
Tvr.
Owned for just over 3 years and have dedicated myself to keep, maintain and greatly improve this iconic sports car.
Regardless of money I have attended to every aspect of this car replacing parts which superseded the originals... main things would be complete gearbox and rear diff overhaul during last winter. Car is only used summer months.... classic is cleaned treated and painted and protected after each summer out diggers have been replaced. Engine MINT. Tuned by kits and classics. All parts bought from tvr race tech. Just installed amp sub head unit. Car has app diagnostic hard wear installed to ecu..... Bluetooth enabled. New plugs leads potentiometers with new throttle bearing kit.... great addition that.... New coil packs throttle bar rose joints.... oils changed yearly. Wheels powder coated black with gold flake... Windows tinted.... all new brakes... handbrake shoes cables spring set pads fluids 5.1 gulf racing... window runner felt replaced and capitilar bearing line fully greased..... this car must have the smoothest and fastest Windows of any cerb out there!!! Lol.. New this summer fully gaz gold adjustable suspension with car being weighted set up at Rob Boston racing. Many more extras... many hrs spent... result being a totally sorted tvr cerbera. Good years all round on this one... detailed engine bay. Straight through custom exhaust.. I do have cats to put on car.
Reading that description, English isn't his first language? 
There aren't many major items done, how were the outriggers replaced? Needs to be a body off otherwise it's a bodge.
Straight through exhaust will be very loud if thats what it is.
If it's local it's worth a look, just because otherwise you'll be wondering, just have a very good look...
There aren't many major items done, how were the outriggers replaced? Needs to be a body off otherwise it's a bodge.
Straight through exhaust will be very loud if thats what it is.
If it's local it's worth a look, just because otherwise you'll be wondering, just have a very good look...
Edited by Byker28i on Wednesday 18th July 11:54
Byker28i said:
Reading that description, English isn't his first language?
There aren't many major items done, how were the outriggers replaced? Needs to be a body off otherwise it's a bodge.
Straight through exhaust will be very loud if thats what it is.
If it's local it's worth a look, just because otherwise you'll be wondering, just have a very good look...
Major jobs as in engine and chassis you mean? It's not local really it's about a 6-hour return trip for me. I've been told the outriggers were replaced with custom protectors by a previous owner who was a fabricator with pictures in the history file to show.There aren't many major items done, how were the outriggers replaced? Needs to be a body off otherwise it's a bodge.
Straight through exhaust will be very loud if thats what it is.
If it's local it's worth a look, just because otherwise you'll be wondering, just have a very good look...
Edited by Byker28i on Wednesday 18th July 11:54
The longest search known to man continues and I'm a bit fed up my wife's 1.3 Mazda 2 isn't really doing it for me! The 99 4.2 above I was really interested in. I prefer the spiders and the Tuscan lights for starters the colour was right up my street and the car seemed too good to be true. Given my inexperience with TVR's I asked the seller if I could get the car and particularly the chassis inspected by RT racing and unfortunately, he's declined so I've withdrawn my interest.
I've found myself looking at everything and anything this lunchtime including M3's again and 911's, maybe TVR and I are destined never to happen!! The hunt goes on
I've found myself looking at everything and anything this lunchtime including M3's again and 911's, maybe TVR and I are destined never to happen!! The hunt goes on
Stu-nph26 said:
The longest search known to man continues and I'm a bit fed up my wife's 1.3 Mazda 2 isn't really doing it for me! The 99 4.2 above I was really interested in. I prefer the spiders and the Tuscan lights for starters the colour was right up my street and the car seemed too good to be true. Given my inexperience with TVR's I asked the seller if I could get the car and particularly the chassis inspected by RT racing and unfortunately, he's declined so I've withdrawn my interest.
I've found myself looking at everything and anything this lunchtime including M3's again and 911's, maybe TVR and I are destined never to happen!! The hunt goes on
Probably a bit late now, but if Julian at Kits and Classics knows this car ring him, he'll give you an honest assessment, also have you ever stated a budget because MikeinSheffield's old Cerb is for sale and at just under £30k looks decent value to me. I've found myself looking at everything and anything this lunchtime including M3's again and 911's, maybe TVR and I are destined never to happen!! The hunt goes on
Stu-nph26 said:
Given my inexperience with TVR's I asked the seller if I could get the car and particularly the chassis inspected by RT racing and unfortunately, he's declined so I've withdrawn my interest.
I think you can draw your own conclusions from why he wouldn't have the car inspected.Pursyluv said:
Stu-nph26 said:
The longest search known to man continues and I'm a bit fed up my wife's 1.3 Mazda 2 isn't really doing it for me! The 99 4.2 above I was really interested in. I prefer the spiders and the Tuscan lights for starters the colour was right up my street and the car seemed too good to be true. Given my inexperience with TVR's I asked the seller if I could get the car and particularly the chassis inspected by RT racing and unfortunately, he's declined so I've withdrawn my interest.
I've found myself looking at everything and anything this lunchtime including M3's again and 911's, maybe TVR and I are destined never to happen!! The hunt goes on
Probably a bit late now, but if Julian at Kits and Classics knows this car ring him, he'll give you an honest assessment, also have you ever stated a budget because MikeinSheffield's old Cerb is for sale and at just under £30k looks decent value to me. I've found myself looking at everything and anything this lunchtime including M3's again and 911's, maybe TVR and I are destined never to happen!! The hunt goes on
Stu-nph26 said:
Pursyluv said:
Stu-nph26 said:
The longest search known to man continues and I'm a bit fed up my wife's 1.3 Mazda 2 isn't really doing it for me! The 99 4.2 above I was really interested in. I prefer the spiders and the Tuscan lights for starters the colour was right up my street and the car seemed too good to be true. Given my inexperience with TVR's I asked the seller if I could get the car and particularly the chassis inspected by RT racing and unfortunately, he's declined so I've withdrawn my interest.
I've found myself looking at everything and anything this lunchtime including M3's again and 911's, maybe TVR and I are destined never to happen!! The hunt goes on
Probably a bit late now, but if Julian at Kits and Classics knows this car ring him, he'll give you an honest assessment, also have you ever stated a budget because MikeinSheffield's old Cerb is for sale and at just under £30k looks decent value to me. I've found myself looking at everything and anything this lunchtime including M3's again and 911's, maybe TVR and I are destined never to happen!! The hunt goes on
Pursyluv said:
Stu-nph26 said:
Pursyluv said:
Stu-nph26 said:
The longest search known to man continues and I'm a bit fed up my wife's 1.3 Mazda 2 isn't really doing it for me! The 99 4.2 above I was really interested in. I prefer the spiders and the Tuscan lights for starters the colour was right up my street and the car seemed too good to be true. Given my inexperience with TVR's I asked the seller if I could get the car and particularly the chassis inspected by RT racing and unfortunately, he's declined so I've withdrawn my interest.
I've found myself looking at everything and anything this lunchtime including M3's again and 911's, maybe TVR and I are destined never to happen!! The hunt goes on
Probably a bit late now, but if Julian at Kits and Classics knows this car ring him, he'll give you an honest assessment, also have you ever stated a budget because MikeinSheffield's old Cerb is for sale and at just under £30k looks decent value to me. I've found myself looking at everything and anything this lunchtime including M3's again and 911's, maybe TVR and I are destined never to happen!! The hunt goes on
Pursyluv said:
Stu-nph26 said:
Pursyluv said:
Stu-nph26 said:
The longest search known to man continues and I'm a bit fed up my wife's 1.3 Mazda 2 isn't really doing it for me! The 99 4.2 above I was really interested in. I prefer the spiders and the Tuscan lights for starters the colour was right up my street and the car seemed too good to be true. Given my inexperience with TVR's I asked the seller if I could get the car and particularly the chassis inspected by RT racing and unfortunately, he's declined so I've withdrawn my interest.
I've found myself looking at everything and anything this lunchtime including M3's again and 911's, maybe TVR and I are destined never to happen!! The hunt goes on
Probably a bit late now, but if Julian at Kits and Classics knows this car ring him, he'll give you an honest assessment, also have you ever stated a budget because MikeinSheffield's old Cerb is for sale and at just under £30k looks decent value to me. I've found myself looking at everything and anything this lunchtime including M3's again and 911's, maybe TVR and I are destined never to happen!! The hunt goes on
I think I'll revise mine upwards...
Stu-nph26 said:
The longest search known to man continues and I'm a bit fed up my wife's 1.3 Mazda 2 isn't really doing it for me! The 99 4.2 above I was really interested in. I prefer the spiders and the Tuscan lights for starters the colour was right up my street and the car seemed too good to be true. Given my inexperience with TVR's I asked the seller if I could get the car and particularly the chassis inspected by RT racing and unfortunately, he's declined so I've withdrawn my interest.
I've found myself looking at everything and anything this lunchtime including M3's again and 911's, maybe TVR and I are destined never to happen!! The hunt goes on
The seller will probably think you're a bit of a time waster, he just wants someone to come along, give him a wad of money and drive it away. I've found myself looking at everything and anything this lunchtime including M3's again and 911's, maybe TVR and I are destined never to happen!! The hunt goes on
I think you need a crash course on what to look for so you can do exactly that - plus you'll learn how much things cost to repair if you do spot anything untoward. Travelling half way across the country to view one is just something you'll have to do, these cars are getting rarer.
Byff said:
The seller will probably think you're a bit of a time waster, he just wants someone to come along, give him a wad of money and drive it away.
I think you need a crash course on what to look for so you can do exactly that - plus you'll learn how much things cost to repair if you do spot anything untoward. Travelling half way across the country to view one is just something you'll have to do, these cars are getting rarer.
You are probably right Byff I do feel a little out of my depth with these cars if I'm honest hence wanting the independent inspection. I think you need a crash course on what to look for so you can do exactly that - plus you'll learn how much things cost to repair if you do spot anything untoward. Travelling half way across the country to view one is just something you'll have to do, these cars are getting rarer.
I did tell the seller if the inspection was OK then I'd give him the asking price. I think he knew I was genuine we'd spoke at length on the phone and I'd made arrangement to travel down tomorrow.
I did find an interesting car on eBay last night a Japanese import
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-Cerbera-Speed-Six-2...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-Cerbera-Speed-Six-2...
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