Help needed, should I sell my Griff?
Discussion
I’m keeping it, and yes, it is a faff to sell. These things aren’t an investment, you always end up loosing money, but that’s far from the point of owning a car like this IMO.
Something that put me firmly on the spot, a friend is desperate to buy my car, he offered me cash on the spot, he even had a word my partner asking her to persuade me to sell it!
There were two things that stopped me, the first was the feeling that mentally I just couldn’t do it, the second was his offer, a bit less than I’d like to accept, but I didn’t take it further, if he’d offered me above the going rate I’d still have said no.
Something that put me firmly on the spot, a friend is desperate to buy my car, he offered me cash on the spot, he even had a word my partner asking her to persuade me to sell it!
There were two things that stopped me, the first was the feeling that mentally I just couldn’t do it, the second was his offer, a bit less than I’d like to accept, but I didn’t take it further, if he’d offered me above the going rate I’d still have said no.
Edited by griff59 on Tuesday 5th April 08:35
Aussie John said:
Don't worry about age, there are plenty of old owners who still love and drive them, I'm 75 next week and have no intention of parting with mine.
John, I'm catching you up, couldn't agree more.Mine was MOT'd Monday, mega 890miles since the last, no issues.. Maybe it helps to put the tester in the right mood as she gives it a test blast around the industrial estate roads.
I'm not only spending the kids inheritance, but having fun driving it as well.
Lance
lancepar said:
John, I'm catching you up, couldn't agree more.
Mine was MOT'd Monday, mega 890miles since the last, no issues.. Maybe it helps to put the tester in the right mood as she gives it a test blast around the industrial estate roads.
I'm not only spending the kids inheritance, but having fun driving it as well.
Lance
Lance I’m with you there, my attitude today is to have fun and enjoy what I have "while I can"Mine was MOT'd Monday, mega 890miles since the last, no issues.. Maybe it helps to put the tester in the right mood as she gives it a test blast around the industrial estate roads.
I'm not only spending the kids inheritance, but having fun driving it as well.
Lance
Also as I get older, my attitude towards selling things has changed, you start to ask "why?" the long term financial considerations become less important.
Edited by griff59 on Thursday 7th April 09:18
If your partner loves the TVR, I suggest planning a European or UK trip. The Griffith is a Grand Tourer so use it in its ideal surroundings.
I was in Belagio, Italy a few years ago. Turned up to our hotel and asked if they could move a Ferrari Enzo so I could park. Only I thought I was funny but what other car gets people smiling like a Griffith ?
I was in Belagio, Italy a few years ago. Turned up to our hotel and asked if they could move a Ferrari Enzo so I could park. Only I thought I was funny but what other car gets people smiling like a Griffith ?
I have to say I think a lot of people regret selling their Griffith me included! I bought my 92 Griff in 1996, sold her in 1997 to buy a house and got the opportunity to buy her back for £2500k more than I traded her in for in 1998 and bought her back!
Been through a whole host of financial, electrical and mechanical crises with her (documented in a very long article in Sprint a couple of years back!) and indeed going through a bit of a financial crisis just now but at 53 I'd rather keep her and look forward to the opportunity to use her even more in retirement!! She's pretty sorted now (bar dodgy clock and needing a fuel sender replaced in the fuel tank which is sadly out of stock at TVR parts - and has been for about 3 years!!) so I'm back to using her more now again and am loving every second of it!!
In fact got some running around to do today - chemist, bit of shopping etc and about to move the GT86 daily out of the way to take the Griff. It doesn't have to be an epic blast in great countryside to be worthwhile - just a toodle around in the sun with the wind in your hair locally can be a real joy and remind you why you own a car like this...
Enjoy,
Saxon
Been through a whole host of financial, electrical and mechanical crises with her (documented in a very long article in Sprint a couple of years back!) and indeed going through a bit of a financial crisis just now but at 53 I'd rather keep her and look forward to the opportunity to use her even more in retirement!! She's pretty sorted now (bar dodgy clock and needing a fuel sender replaced in the fuel tank which is sadly out of stock at TVR parts - and has been for about 3 years!!) so I'm back to using her more now again and am loving every second of it!!
In fact got some running around to do today - chemist, bit of shopping etc and about to move the GT86 daily out of the way to take the Griff. It doesn't have to be an epic blast in great countryside to be worthwhile - just a toodle around in the sun with the wind in your hair locally can be a real joy and remind you why you own a car like this...
Enjoy,
Saxon
saxon said:
I have to say I think a lot of people regret selling their Griffith me included! I bought my 92 Griff in 1996, sold her in 1997 to buy a house and got the opportunity to buy her back for £2500k more than I traded her in for in 1998 and bought her back!
Been through a whole host of financial, electrical and mechanical crises with her (documented in a very long article in Sprint a couple of years back!) and indeed going through a bit of a financial crisis just now but at 53 I'd rather keep her and look forward to the opportunity to use her even more in retirement!! She's pretty sorted now (bar dodgy clock and needing a fuel sender replaced in the fuel tank which is sadly out of stock at TVR parts - and has been for about 3 years!!) so I'm back to using her more now again and am loving every second of it!!
In fact got some running around to do today - chemist, bit of shopping etc and about to move the GT86 daily out of the way to take the Griff. It doesn't have to be an epic blast in great countryside to be worthwhile - just a toodle around in the sun with the wind in your hair locally can be a real joy and remind you why you own a car like this...
Enjoy,
Saxon
Sounds good, yes, I’ve changed my insurance so I can park the car in a more accessible place, I’ll be more inclined to use it.Been through a whole host of financial, electrical and mechanical crises with her (documented in a very long article in Sprint a couple of years back!) and indeed going through a bit of a financial crisis just now but at 53 I'd rather keep her and look forward to the opportunity to use her even more in retirement!! She's pretty sorted now (bar dodgy clock and needing a fuel sender replaced in the fuel tank which is sadly out of stock at TVR parts - and has been for about 3 years!!) so I'm back to using her more now again and am loving every second of it!!
In fact got some running around to do today - chemist, bit of shopping etc and about to move the GT86 daily out of the way to take the Griff. It doesn't have to be an epic blast in great countryside to be worthwhile - just a toodle around in the sun with the wind in your hair locally can be a real joy and remind you why you own a car like this...
Enjoy,
Saxon
It’s in for a new alarm system, new radio, and an electrical overhaul.
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