Selling the car has crossed my mind a few times.....
Selling the car has crossed my mind a few times.....
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m0ssy

Original Poster:

920 posts

216 months

Thursday 23rd August 2012
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As above... not sure what to do really tbh

I don't really drive it much anymore, probably cover 2k per year, its not that I have fallen out of love with driving the Tuscan just that I dont enjoy driving like I used to, what with all the traffic and road restrictions and dheads on the road i'd rather do something else these days other than drive and subsequently have picked up other interests...

Am I being silly? should I dunk my head in a bucket of iced water when I get home, clear it of all this nonsence, go outside and wash and wax the old girl before waiting until 10pm before the roads clear enough for a spirited drive somewhere?


BluePurpleRed

1,138 posts

250 months

Thursday 23rd August 2012
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Take it on a road trip to the Alps. If that doesn't re-invigorate your love for it then I'd sell it. Just done the trip in mine and went on to the Italian Lakes. Absolutely loved it. I live in SW London so it is ok to get on a decent road within 45 mins but nothing compared to a good blast on the continent!

Toady1

1,622 posts

248 months

Thursday 23rd August 2012
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Jon - I don't think you're being daft at all! I too have felt a bit like this over the last couple of years, though I still want another TVR! You can email me with some more details of your car if you do fancy selling her however!

gutu12

606 posts

300 months

Thursday 23rd August 2012
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Likewise.

S6 Devil

3,556 posts

257 months

Friday 24th August 2012
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Yup, likewise. I then take it out for a run and fall in love all over again. I know I would only sell if finances dictated that I had to. Even only doing 2-3k a year, the enjoyment I get from those limited number of miles, for me justifies keeping it.

NorfolkSteve

100 posts

215 months

Friday 24th August 2012
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Keep the car!

Do this...

BluePurpleRed said:
Take it on a road trip to the Alps. If that doesn't re-invigorate your love for it then I'd sell it. Just done the trip in mine and went on to the Italian Lakes.
When you get back, sell your house and move to a better (and cheaper...) part of the country!

With the money you release from the house, you will be able to repeat:

BluePurpleRed said:
Take it on a road trip to the Alps.
many times! biggrin

Robertjp

2,281 posts

249 months

Friday 24th August 2012
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Thought about it myself for a variety of reasons i.e. keeps going wrong (cant live with it not being A1), irritation of constant fettling, no time to spend on it, £ per mile is stupidly high.....the list goes on. I keep telling myself it will get better but im still waiting!!!

BUT, and its a big *BUT* i know if it went i would have to spend significantly more money on ANYTHING with similar performance, and maintenance costs are likely to be just as high!!

Then, when you get in and everything is right, its an amazing car to be, and 9/10 drives i find myself thinking its a stupidly quick car, mental in fact....who would be mental enough to make this in the first place?! Its immense presence, jaw dropping looks, incredible performance take some beating as a complete package...

m0ssy

Original Poster:

920 posts

216 months

Friday 24th August 2012
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yeah I guess you are right chaps.... (well apart from the moving comment wink ) I will think further as not desperate for the cash so no need to make any rash decisions.

All due respect Toady1 it doesnt have 100% of you specific list of requirements as you mentioned in another thread so no point giving you the details, there are only a few cars that do to be honest so good luck! wink


Toady1

1,622 posts

248 months

Friday 24th August 2012
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Mossy - that was my friends specific list! ha! I'm not so fussy! But in no rush to buy!

Keep it, I would!!!!! smile