Sagaris Vs E-Type

[piquet]

guys

I have a dilema, between the a series 1 e-type roadster and tvr sagaris, if you had to get rid of one of them, which one would you and why? Which ever one i keep i plan to be keeping it for the next 10-20 years. The e-type is modernised (decent brakes, wheels, cooling, engine upgrade, better lights etc) The way i see it-

E-type
more classic shape
classless
beautiful
doesn't handle as well
slower
more reliable drive train
need constant vigilance for rust
more expensive to buy
cheaper to insure

Sagaris
Unique design, but more aggressive less classic
rarer
faster
better handling
less reliable drive train
rust less of a problem
cheaper to buy
more expensive to insure

[kambites]

Personally, I'd keep the E-type. I adore classic cars and tend to find things like the Sag too fast to enjoy much on the road. Plus I suspect the E-type will make a better investment, although it's rather hard to predict the residuals on the Sag.

[thinfourth2]

Its like asking which leg you want cut off

But its the TVR


Its got knobbly knees

[SirSamuelOfBuca]

The problem is you cannot compare. Although the e-type will always be worth a few bob I would keep the sagaris mainly because I'm a hooligan.

Edited by SirSamuelOfBuca on Thursday 19th April 09:15

[Decky_Q]

I'd keep the Sagaris as Ive always lusted after one, Ive never lusted after an E-type.

The E-type would be the better investment decision though as it'll appreciate instead of depreciate.

[Tuvra]

SirSamuelOfBuca said:

The problem is you cannot compare. Although the e-type will always be worth a few bob I would get the sagaris mainly because I'm a hooligan.

This.

I think in this situation you have to forget values and future values, think which makes you happier and sell the other.

[Don1]

piquet said:

guys

I have a dilema, between the a series 1 e-type roadster and tvr sagaris, if you had to get rid of one of them, which one would you and why? Which ever one i keep i plan to be keeping it for the next 10-20 years. The e-type is modernised (decent brakes, wheels, cooling, engine upgrade, better lights etc) The way i see it-

E-type
more classic shape
classless
beautiful
doesn't handle as well
slower
more reliable drive train
need constant vigilance for rust
more expensive to buy
cheaper to insure

Sagaris
Unique design, but more aggressive less classic
rarer
faster
better handling
less reliable drive train
rust less of a problem
cheaper to buy
more expensive to insure

(This is from a Sagaris owner)

E-Type is THE most beautiful thing on the road, but the Lynx is better - but half a million quid? You would need to keep modernising it, and I got really disappointed driving an old car (Escort Cosworth) - it really felt its age.

The Sag is rarer - less than 200. Values are going up quickly (we've just had a £55k one go), and it was seen as the ultimate TVR - and as the brand is dead.... The drivetrain - don't listen to Top Gear. There is a Speed Six engine out there with over 200,000 miles on it. One rebuild, a lot of standard parts. There are also some amazing modifications you can do... TVR Power, Str8-Six and Racing Green do some great work. Buy carefully, keep the chassis clean, and you'll be fine.

But the choice is yours - what a wonderful choice to have!

[Vocal Minority]

Which do you want more? At the end of the day, if you have gone through it in your head and there is a dead tie, it is an emotional decision. And it's sod all use asking us, as we all want different things!

For what it is worth, I think it is not about the power, but the nature of its delivery and the E has it all in spades. But I love my classics to an unreasonable extent.

[BoRED S2upid]

You have both? how difficult your lfie must be. Its like comparing Apples with a Bacon Butty! tough decision.

[DJRC]

It would be the E. Just too much magic there and it would appeal to the wife, not just you. Sags are muchless forgiving on that front.
And I put 20,000 miles on my Sag.

[DonkeyApple]

It's an interesting question as they are chalk an cheese. They do the same job very differently.

If the Jag was genuinely sorted then I suspect I would keep that given my lifestyle.

However, the thing about the Etype is that they are plentiful and you can just buy one whenever you want as easily as buying a box of Tesco doughnuts. But it's hard to get back into Sag ownership.

[J4CKO]

Where is Harry Hill when you need him !

[v8will]

If it is a theoretical question then I'd sell the TVR, on the other hand if you really need to shift one of the cars I'd look at a different option. I hear healthy kidneys make good money on eBay.

[R11ysf]

I'd keep the E-type. Beautiful and more usable on it's limit on the road. Also, in 15-20 years you may prefer wafting to hooning everywhere. I bought a Tuscan Mk2 S over a Sag purely because I love having the roof off. At the time my Tuscan was £32k and a Sag was £35k. Was mine the better investment decision? No. Would I still make the same choice? Hell yeah. Roof off in the sun, even in a traffic jam, is priceless.

[davepoth]

You have to keep the E-Type. It's the most desirable series, in the most desirable body shape. Prices are creeping up around the £100,000 level for really special ones already, and still climbing; keep on top of the maintenance and if you use it gently it's not actually costing you much to run because of the value increase.

Brilliant though the TVR is, it will never be as iconic as the E-Type.

[sibo99]

Simple... Sell the e type and buy another sag! keep the best one perfect and youll see the price go up.
And then use the other as tvr meant.. a beast race car for the road

[sibo99]

Simple... Sell the e type and buy another sag! keep the best one perfect and youll see the price go up.
And then use the other as tvr meant.. a beast race car for the road

[Chris71]

Without a doubt, I'd sell the E Type.

With my sensible hat on I'd point out that classic values are pretty strong at the moment, whereas the Sagaris has value yet to gain I think. And on a personal level, I've driven a couple of E-Types and for all their charm I found the Sagaris far more exciting.

[900T-R]

Much as I think it's just about the most gorgeous car ever released to the world, I'd bin the E-type. You will always find another E-type and yes, they will appreciate but not hugely so as they're so many out there. Also (but that's a personal thing), to bring one up to a standard that I'd want to drive it far and often would involve the likes of Eagle E-types - with price tags to match.

With less than 200 made, it being the last of its kind, people realising what we lost after PW-era TVR grinded to a halt and cars making it out of the UK at an alarming rate, the Sagaris will be a six figure purchase by the end oth this decade I'm sure (I've said it before and was laughed at - look at where prices are heading right now. This, unfortunatly, means that owning one will probably stay out of reach for me...). Also it's a great driving car, providing the kind of rawness and excitment that's unlikely to be revisited by any manufacturer in the current/future climate.

[NiceCupOfTea]

I've changed my mind 3 times reading this thread already...

Not a huge E-type fan, but it is iconic, and there's something about the smell and feel of old cars... TVR is obviously a beast, but how much can you really enjoy it on public roads?

I think I'd keep the E, sell the Sag, and maybe buy a sub 10k Chim or bike-engined car for thrills?

Obviously we need pics before we can make decisions with your money though