What have I done.......

[Ribol]

Just bought myself the TVR I have always wanted (baby Chimp 4.0). Need two bits of advice from you nutters out there :-)

Currently on a motor traders insurance but expiring soon, any advice on who insures these cars good and cheap - had a clean licence before owning a TVR and old enough to be accused of cradle snatching.

Would I be right in saying these cars are supposed to drink only the super unleaded? If not does it affect the performance.

Thanks
Ribol

[MikeyT]

1) A lot of owners use Optimax – try it to see if you can notice any difference – you'll have to try a few tankfuls though!

2) Insurance: I used Mannings. You'll find their number somewherer on here if you do a search for them or insurance threads.

Age 39 (was then). £15k 4.0 Chim – 415 Quid.
Garaged, out in the sticks etc.

Have fun

[philr]

1) as already mentioned, try optimax. I have a 5ltr so super UL or Optimax is much preffered by my Beast. I have heard that the 4 ltr engine is quite hapy on normal UL though.

2) Also try Cheam Ins Brokers. They are now part of Hillhouse Hammond, but still come up with good quotes. Tescos are currently buying in business so doing good quotes - not track cover though.

Phil

>> Edited by philr on Friday 11th October 11:40

[qube]

As other people have said i try to use optimax as much as possible cos i find the car runs smoother, as for insurance try Sunninghill Insurance brokers
Tel: [phone],

Age 32, NCB 1 year car value £14500 unlimited mileage, track day cover, Full rac breakdown cover, legal advice and ULR for £441 Fully comp with Royal & Sun Alliance. Absolute Bargain !!!!!!!!.

[plotloss]

One more thing, please dont refer to it as Chimp.

Chim or even quim I can cope with, but please not Chimp.

Matt.

[chimburt]

i don't find any advantage with optimax over super ul, and super is cheaper.
4L chim.
starting to wish i'd looked more closely at this board before i insured mine.
£800 with both egg and tesco. 28, 5yr ncb, no track, garged, in a decent area, ul mileage

[dodger(rwalker1)]

plotloss said: One more thing, please dont refer to it as Chimp.

Chim or even quim I can cope with, but please not Chimp.

Matt.

With you there 100% Matt. See other threads from me.

..............now Quim I LIKE that!

[M@H]

Trying Optimax at the moment and it seems to be giving better fuel economy... this could be optimism on my part though

[yum]

M@H said: Trying Optimax at the moment and it seems to be giving better fuel economy... this could be optimism on my part though

Fuel economy? You drive a V8 engined TVR and you actually watch it? I never took the risk of calculating it just in case.

Are any of the quotes below for limited mileages? Like others, I'm surprised by the quotes as I seem to be paying much more with no additional risk.

R

[M@H]

well Yum.. I'm paying £685 with Mannings for unlimited mileage SDP + commuting, 28 yrs old 6yrs NCB... so yes I think you are...

[david beer]

99 500 Griff for me and optimax a must. I use Sunninghill, old git at 42, £450. I did hear that Tesco will do track cover, i was told you have to speak to the "TVR man" for your quote. Of course the guy who told me maybe was dreaming.

>> Edited by david beer on Friday 11th October 18:53

[monaghaj]

Age 32, NCB 1 year car value £14500 unlimited mileage, track day cover, Full rac breakdown cover, legal advice and ULR for £441 Fully comp with Royal & Sun Alliance. Absolute Bargain !!!!!!!!.

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How did you manage to get this insurance quote!! I have my 4.0HC Chim insured with classicline. 6 years no claims, no points, 5000 miles per year, 29 years old, '96 car valued at £16K for £700. I thought I was getting a good deal!

Perhaps getting to the ripe old age of 30 next month will have some advantages!

Jamie.