The last straw?

[jr6yam]

Two weeks ago the starter motor went on the Chim', I fitted a refurbished (Bosch) unit and it has been fine since...
Until this morning that is; jumped in, turned the key, fuel pump primed but nothing from the starter. bks
Had to take the train to work, so I was late

Given that the car needs body off chassis repairs; maybe, after 5yrs, it's time to move on?
Anyone looking for a 'project'?
Woe is me

[jamieduff1981]

I'd have made you an offer perhaps if you had posted this in a few months' time - I'm about to move house!

I hope that whatever you do is, ultimately, the best for you though

[jr6yam]

At the moment I'm torn between keeping the car, or putting the £5K chassis repair money towards something else

[Mark.]

Huntsman would be interested in hearing from you I am sure.

Sorry to hear your woes though, but maybe worth keeping for when the frustration has abated?

[tbdgriff500]

pm me some details about the car and what your after as I am in the market for a project
cheers
Tim.

[jr6yam]

tbdgriff500 said:

pm me some details about the car and what your after as I am in the market for a project
cheers
Tim.

YHM

[alex_gray255]

Thinking of getting a new Chim, John, or moving on from TVR to something else?

[jr6yam]

alex_gray255 said:

Thinking of getting a new Chim, John, or moving on from TVR to something else?

If I get rid I would most likely move on to something non TVR
As much as I would love a Tamora or Tuscan, they are moving further away price wise

[alex_gray255]

Yeah, they are getting more expensive now.

A couple of years ago you could get a reasonably nice Tuscan for less than 15k, not now.

Sad to lose you, mate, but still be welcome to the meetings

[PYNEY]

hi john , hope all goes well in what is best for you mate
all credit to you for keeping the chim as a daily drive , let us know what you decide to do ?

all the best
keith

[ncs]

tbdgriff500 said:

pm me some details about the car and what your after as I am in the market for a project
cheers
Tim.

Keeper?

[FlipFlopGriff]

ncs said:

Keeper?

You do like to wind him up Nick. Keep it up!
FFG

[Wildfire]

jamieduff1981 said:

I'd have made you an offer perhaps if you had posted this in a few months' time - I'm about to move house!

I hope that whatever you do is, ultimately, the best for you though

Ditto.

[tbdgriff500]

ncs said:

Keeper?

might be

[EGB]

jr6yam said:

Two weeks ago the starter motor went on the Chim', I fitted a refurbished (Bosch) unit and it has been fine since...
Until this morning that is; jumped in, turned the key, fuel pump primed but nothing from the starter. bks
Had to take the train to work, so I was late

Given that the car needs body off chassis repairs; maybe, after 5yrs, it's time to move on?
Anyone looking for a 'project'?
Woe is me

Likely something simple if ok two weeks ago. Patience, sounds electrical. Battery or starter. Easy to check those first.

[PYNEY]

john i'm sure you know this but a tvr doesn't loose value these days
I know we may spend money to keep our cars in top condition but a well looked after chim will hold its value

example 1998 chim bought 3 years ago for 10k to 11k approx.
today this car if looked after will sell for the same amount

vw golf bought 3 years ago for 10 k would now be at a guess be worth 5k approx.
so I say to myself and "her in doors" that if I was to spend 5 k on my p&j over 3 years its the same as losing money
on the value of a normal road car over that period

there's not many cars on the road that hold there value like this and put a smile on your face ? I haven't put the petrol costs in lol

[mikal83]

My Chim MIGHT be for sale................