TVR Chimaera/Porsche 944 turbo - what else
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Have almost completed my list of cars I want to own, apart from a TVR Chimaera and Porsche 944 turbo. So my Boxster S will be going to fund one of these. Just to fuel my obsessive classified viewing is there anything else I should consider?
Did think about an Elise or VX220 but as overweight 40 something I don’t want to provide a comedy moment for everyone when I get in and out and looked at a few 928s but hated the interiors.
Did think about an Elise or VX220 but as overweight 40 something I don’t want to provide a comedy moment for everyone when I get in and out and looked at a few 928s but hated the interiors.
ewan221 said:
wackojacko said:
Get yourself a well known, good history , well looked after Chim 400 and you WILL NOT regret it.
There's aStarmist blue 400 in the classifieds at the moment that has been wax oyled etc all work done and is mint for 9K !
the one where he is looking for a 966t ?There's aStarmist blue 400 in the classifieds at the moment that has been wax oyled etc all work done and is mint for 9K !
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3095181.htm
This looks a corker too ...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3062571.htm
Colour is upto you, I personally don't think the Chim shape suits Green..... Blue in any shade looks Fab on a Chim IMO.
ewan221 said:
Dalto123 said:
Would you cosider a 944 S2/Turbo cabriolet? Lovely cars in my opinion (but im biased!)
Before I buggered my knee and ended up buying the SLK32 I was torn between a 944 turbo cab and a Chimaera wanted both of them 
Depends if you want to use the car, or pose/polish/try to impress the neighbours/quote car makes to friends.
None of what you mention will come close to the combination of driving nivarna/45 mpg-insanely low running costs/street cred, of a std Lotus Elise. If the car is to be used for 1-2k a year, the choice is yours, if you want a very special sports car to use all year round, and not break the bank, it's a no brainer, as our American friends say, Elise every time.
None of what you mention will come close to the combination of driving nivarna/45 mpg-insanely low running costs/street cred, of a std Lotus Elise. If the car is to be used for 1-2k a year, the choice is yours, if you want a very special sports car to use all year round, and not break the bank, it's a no brainer, as our American friends say, Elise every time.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3082442.htm
If you're a little bit brave and want to own something truly Italian, and very very special.
If you're a little bit brave and want to own something truly Italian, and very very special.
ewan221 said:
Chimera is certainly the favourite but do want to own a 944 or 968 at some point. Didn't actually think about the m3 I drive a 3 series everyday (company car) so not sure if it will feel special enough- I know they are prob hugely different to drive.
I've owned a minty 944 S2 (and a doggy 928....) and currently drive a Chim 400HC.The Porsche and the Tiv are both excellent cars, the Porker is a beautifully balanced and precise piece of kit, not massively fast but handles sublimely; a great GT car which can be driven like a go kart.
However i found mine a bit too bland after a while, just wasn't an event to drive. Hence i made my childhood dream come true and bought the Chim...best thing i've ever done! A car not without its quirks but it just feels special and it sounds EPIC!
If you've got a garage I'd say Chim all day long!
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