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MrBrightSi

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2,926 posts

200 months

Saturday 3rd March 2012
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Im currently on the hunt for a 350i under 5.5k, am i mad? I've also got eyes for a s series, but after the hassle of almost buying a lemon today i atleast want to be pointing in the direction of and try some wedges, theyve always been a secret love and for me the entry into all of tvr madness.

Thanks.

wooly350i

2,248 posts

238 months

Saturday 3rd March 2012
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Seems to be a fair few cropping up on the fleebay,my opinion is anything too cheap to be true is going to empty ya wallet faster than a fast thing!

vampire222

433 posts

179 months

Saturday 3rd March 2012
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Well with a 25~ year old car you're always gonna have things going wrong, but you should be able to find a well-kept 350 or 390 for that price i reckon.

JMF894

6,640 posts

185 months

Saturday 3rd March 2012
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That budget should get you a nice very 350 mate but even decent wedges require periodic rolling-up-off-the-sleeves behaviour so enter into wedgedom with your eyes open.

It's worth it

Jimbo

mrzigazaga

18,816 posts

195 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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MrBrightSi said:
am i mad?
It does help mate if you are..Welcome to the mad house...have you checked out the classifieds?..Theres a nice 350i on there at the moment..Ziga
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3685283.htm

It might be a bit far but sometimes its worth it!..

Lean Machine

2,715 posts

195 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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MrBrightSi. If you could stretch that 5.5k just a little more, I want to sell my gorgeous yellow 400SE, currently on PH. I use it regularly on the road but it is also partly prepared for the track if that's what you want to do. A small fortune has been spent on my car and is ready to drive away. I have my heart set on a Tuscan if I can shift mine quickly. Check the ad and contact me if interested.
Tony TCB.

JMF894

6,640 posts

185 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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mrzigazaga said:
It does help mate if you are..Welcome to the mad house...have you checked out the classifieds?..Theres a nice 350i on there at the moment..Ziga
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3685283.htm

It might be a bit far but sometimes its worth it!..
Up late Mark?

wink

mrzigazaga

18,816 posts

195 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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JMF894 said:
Up late Mark?

wink
Even later...

vampire222

433 posts

179 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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Latest cause +1 gmt smile

On a more serious note, i would defo take a look at the 400SE if you want to stretch your budget a little! And you know this one is well kept.

MrBrightSi

Original Poster:

2,926 posts

200 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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Lean Machine, just had a browse of your add, looks very very good. I have to admit its pushing my budget as i was going in with 7k, 1 to spend and 500 in case of something ultra serious happening. The only thing that would wind me up was the heater not working hahaha. I will probably have a look at some local and if none of them do anything for me then i'll probably come have a look, you are a ways so it'd be nice to of seen the chaff before seeing something worthy as people on here have stated.

Ziga, that green one looks very nice too and is more in my budget, however i do find myself always skeptical of those that look great and are priced a little under what i'd expect. Plus with a summertime ending of mot and tax it'd be something that might be a worry.

Liking the replies though guys, thanks for them all.

TVRleigh_BBWR

6,553 posts

243 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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MrBrightSi said:
Ziga, that green one looks very nice too and is more in my budget, however i do find myself always skeptical of those that look great and are priced a little under what i'd expect. Plus with a summertime ending of mot and tax it'd be something that might be a worry.

Liking the replies though guys, thanks for them all.
For some strange reason the Wedges are currently a very undervalued car, you say it's less than you expect, but actually its more expensive than most 350i's out there. 4+ years ago SE's well selling for close to 10K now they are 6-7k

Dave_M

5,486 posts

254 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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MrBrightSi said:
Im currently on the hunt for a 350i under 5.5k, am i mad? I've also got eyes for a s series, but after the hassle of almost buying a lemon today i atleast want to be pointing in the direction of and try some wedges, theyve always been a secret love and for me the entry into all of tvr madness.

Thanks.
Will send you a PM

Dave_M

5,486 posts

254 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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I have sent a 2nd PM with photossmile

MrBrightSi

Original Poster:

2,926 posts

200 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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Thank you Dave, have replied.

bradderztvr

364 posts

177 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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Lean Machine said:
, I want to sell my gorgeous yellow 400SE, currently on PH.
Very nice 400 mate.
What colour was it before ?
What are the two gauges near the drivers side window post ?

Lean Machine

2,715 posts

195 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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bradderztvr.

The original colour was dark metallic blue. The two extra gauges on the right are accurate oil and temperature gauges. It is also fitted with a Willwood brake bias switch in the cabin, four pot callipers on the front, a Grifith swirl pot for the cooling system, remote clutch and brake resevoirs, gaz adjustable shocks all round and ss braided hoses throughout. That's just to mention a few of the things that have been changed on this car.

Tony. TCB.

MrBrightSi

Original Poster:

2,926 posts

200 months

Monday 5th March 2012
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I've got to admit that 400se sounds very tempting, it's a little far however. If i don't find something to my liking i'll probably take a punt on it.

combine

3,114 posts

259 months

Monday 5th March 2012
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Dave_M said:
Will send you a PM
Dave are you reducing the Tvr fleet ?

Flares&Chestwig

769 posts

238 months

Monday 5th March 2012
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MrBrightSi said:
I've got to admit that 400se sounds very tempting, it's a little far however. If i don't find something to my liking i'll probably take a punt on it.
Nottingham to North London is hardly moons apart, would suggest its worth travelling for the right car, good luck with your search.

JMF894

6,640 posts

185 months

Monday 5th March 2012
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[quote=Flares&Chestwig]

Nottingham to North London is hardly moons apart, would suggest its worth travelling for the right car, good luck with your search.
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Pah! I travelled from south Norfolk to Wigan for mine. Twice


These cars weren't mass produced you know and only come along very infrequently.

If you want a good 'un you need to travel

Jimbo