Does anyone have a Chimaera to sell me please?!
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I know this might be a bit of a long shot (with the budget I have set myself to buy one anyway!) but does anyone have or know of anyone selling a usable Chimaera with MOT for 5k? I understand for this money it will be far from perfect- BUT I have this money burning a hole in my pocket if anyone is considering letting one go! Worth a try maybe, but we will see!
I think if you buy one for 5k, even with an mot, I think that you will need more money very soon or straight away, I know they are out there, I bought one, but I am lucky to be in the trade and have been relatively fortunate with the car but it has not been without its problems (first 260 miles on the back of a recovery truck, and loads of running issues). be careful though as a 6or 7 grander can come with its fair share of problems. If the chassis is bad you are looking at a minimum of £1500 then all the plus, plus, pluses of suspension, steering and anything else that is required. I can fully understand your desires, but TVR ownership is something that requires some research and patience for the right car ( unless you travel 300 miles and buy it cos looked nice). If it must be TVR and the money is burning a hole, then maybe a wedge or an s series would get into the tvr fold until you can afford to trade up to a Chim
Good luck with your search, and a certain auction site may be just what you need.
Good luck with your search, and a certain auction site may be just what you need.
jamienshelly said:
I think if you buy one for 5k, even with an mot, I think that you will need more money very soon or straight away, I know they are out there, I bought one, but I am lucky to be in the trade and have been relatively fortunate with the car but it has not been without its problems (first 260 miles on the back of a recovery truck, and loads of running issues). be careful though as a 6or 7 grander can come with its fair share of problems. If the chassis is bad you are looking at a minimum of £1500 then all the plus, plus, pluses of suspension, steering and anything else that is required. I can fully understand your desires, but TVR ownership is something that requires some research and patience for the right car ( unless you travel 300 miles and buy it cos looked nice). If it must be TVR and the money is burning a hole, then maybe a wedge or an s series would get into the tvr fold until you can afford to trade up to a Chim
Good luck with your search, and a certain auction site may be just what you need.
I have been keeping my eye on that certain auction site! I paid £8200 for my previous 99 model, and to be honest it was pretty much spot on. The chassis was good, interior and rear screen were perfect. The mileage was a little high compared to some at 60k, but it was a very good car! Good luck with your search, and a certain auction site may be just what you need.
I am looking for something cheaper and obviously not as clean as my previous one. I'm not really looking for a 'keeper' this time round, simply something cheaper with MOT to use until my ongoing project is finished, IF I manage to find one...
rwd.wiganer said:
I have been keeping my eye on that certain auction site! I paid £8200 for my previous 99 model, and to be honest it was pretty much spot on. The chassis was good, interior and rear screen were perfect. The mileage was a little high compared to some at 60k, but it was a very good car!
I am looking for something cheaper and obviously not as clean as my previous one. I'm not really looking for a 'keeper' this time round, simply something cheaper with MOT to use until my ongoing project is finished, IF I manage to find one...
The only problem with that is once your project is finished what do you do with the chim?.I am looking for something cheaper and obviously not as clean as my previous one. I'm not really looking for a 'keeper' this time round, simply something cheaper with MOT to use until my ongoing project is finished, IF I manage to find one...
They are only cheap, and I mean £5k cheap, is because they require work and when you come to sell it on needing this work and more as the mot and tax may have expired, it will be worth a lot less and unfortunately you will lose money
If you managed to up your budget to around £7500-£8500 you will get a lot more for money.
There are a couple of sorted ones for sale within that budget as said above, and there is also 500 on the bay!.
As I said earlier good luck and I hope you are lucky and find a good one within your budget.
Jamie
SILICONEKID343HP said:
Why have you not sold your car yet ?
If you buy a 5k car you will spend another 5k getting it sorted ! save a bit more and buy the one with the crazy wheels .
I've had loads of interest but no viewings. My location doesn't help. If you buy a 5k car you will spend another 5k getting it sorted ! save a bit more and buy the one with the crazy wheels .
It needs a new owner I've hardly used used it in the last 3 years.
I get the feeling buyers prefer to buy a basic car, spend loads of money on it getting them reliable. Then buy an act smooth elbow and post on here the car feels faster
The engine alone must owe me 4-5k. The Ecu was 2k with set up.
Will see what happens
macdeb said:
i Ben, long time etc,,,,,
Can't believe you've not sold your car, reckon it's way too cheap and some may be worried by that. just a thought.
OP, £5k? forget it.
Hey Mac how's you mate. Can't believe you've not sold your car, reckon it's way too cheap and some may be worried by that. just a thought.
OP, £5k? forget it.
I know what your saying
I had more interest last year when it was 11k. I just want shot of it now its such a waste of a good car. I had a guy this week offer me £7700. It's nuts. Meatball said:
Hey Mac how's you mate.
I know what your saying I had more interest last year when it was 11k. I just want shot of it now its such a waste of a good car. I had a guy this week offer me £7700. It's nuts.
BenI know what your saying
I had more interest last year when it was 11k. I just want shot of it now its such a waste of a good car. I had a guy this week offer me £7700. It's nuts. You need to locate it somewhere that is more accessible. You're a long way down in the UK.
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