Griff prices
Griff prices
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Green Meanie

Original Poster:

484 posts

241 months

Friday 13th June 2014
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Hi Everyone.
Long time since I have been on here,sold my lovely Griff a few years ago as you know.
My question is what's happened to Griff prices they seem to have risen quite substantially,looking to re-join the fold and on the look out for a Griff.
Notice my ex Griff for sale and cannot believe how much it's up for sale at,would like it back but would never pay the price they want for it now!

What's the score?

G.M

rigga

8,798 posts

224 months

Friday 13th June 2014
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Supply and demand, more cars are being exported or written off every year, its a natural escalation, slightly being led by the inflated price's some dealer's are asking (too high)

Barreti

6,687 posts

260 months

Friday 13th June 2014
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Life has moved on considerably since you sold your Griff and the majority are now all powered by either the LS engines for the really old skool geezers or flux capacitors for us cool dudes.

You'll find Chimaera owners are waaaaaay behind the times, so the prices of their golf carts are relatively cheap.

black and green

669 posts

214 months

Friday 13th June 2014
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The 'runty' 4.0 pre-cat prices are all over the place - good job I bought mine when I did as I don't see even a mint one as good value in the mid teens.

I agree that the asking price of un-repaired write offs is baffling. A lot don't seem to sell and then get broken for parts.

black and green

669 posts

214 months

Friday 13th June 2014
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anonymous said:
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I've never given it any thought - I bought my pre-cat as the price was reasonable and I wanted to scratch my TVR itch. I prefer the Griff to the Chimaera and I've enjoyed the car enormously.

Green Meanie

Original Poster:

484 posts

241 months

Friday 13th June 2014
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MMMMM!
If a really good precat is going to cost that much!
Then maybe I should consider a Tuscan for a few more sheckles.

G.M

Green Meanie

Original Poster:

484 posts

241 months

Friday 13th June 2014
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MMMMM!
If a really good precat is going to cost that much!
Then maybe I should consider a Tuscan for a few more sheckles.

G.M

Green Meanie

Original Poster:

484 posts

241 months

Friday 13th June 2014
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MMMMM!
If a really good precat is going to cost that much!
Then maybe I should consider a Tuscan for a few more sheckles.

G.M

bluezeeland

1,965 posts

182 months

Friday 13th June 2014
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Little heads up from the continent; prices in the UK have gone up, on the continent they have stagnated, especially the RHD ones (which have been taken from Blighty in the last decade......)

So it might be worth your while to have a look, see sites like, OOYYO, mobile.de and autoscout (all english 'translatable')

Frank

Barreti

6,687 posts

260 months

Friday 13th June 2014
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Green Meanie said:
MMMMM!
If a really good precat is going to cost that much!
Then maybe I should consider a Tuscan for a few more sheckles.

G.M
Or look at the Tamora Craig.
I've always had a real itch for a T350T and have watched their prices steadily rise above my budget now.
the Tamora has slowly grown on me and I see it as the next generation Griffith. As the T cars have so much in common, if you're considering the Tuscan don't rule out the Tam.
Ant was a real Griff head but after swapping his Griff for a Tam he says he is glad he did.
If you consider it you might want to drop him an email and get his opinion from the horses mouth.

Not that I'm trying to keep you out of the Griff fraternity mate, It would be great to have you back in the fold.


bluezeeland

1,965 posts

182 months

Friday 13th June 2014
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I would say 20 k for an average 500 is about right, but it depends on the country, France somewhat higher, Germany somewhat lower, NL and Belgium on par.

There is however deals to be done, 400/430/450 seem to be more popular due to lower taxation (again different in the various countries, despite EU....)

Guess rising prices do make rebuilds more worth the while, and is hence good for TVR as a marque

I am in Antwerp, if anyone needs assistance, always welcome (speak German, too)

Frank

MPoxon

5,329 posts

196 months

Friday 13th June 2014
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Hi Craig, good to see you still lurking around the forums. Griff prices have gone up quite considerably since you sold your stunning car.

If I sold my Griff and then found myself in a position to purchase another Tiv I am not sure I would go same again. I do love the Griff but I think already having had the experience of owning one I would take the opportunity to try something different out rather than same again. I would personally go for a T350C or possibly a cerb.


Pete Mac

757 posts

160 months

Saturday 14th June 2014
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I know I shouldn't be a deviant but I would love to swap out one of my Griffs for a Sag but the prices of Sags are on another level......

I still think you can't go wrong with a Griff, they have everything; looks, performance, noise and they are very manageable in terms of maintenance, spares etc.

Although prices are rising, I still think the right car is out there for you. Just be patient.

Edited by Pete Mac on Saturday 14th June 10:07

Green Meanie

Original Poster:

484 posts

241 months

Saturday 14th June 2014
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Thanks Guys for your input,but I have sold my car last weekend and I am already itching to buy something.
(Note to self keep calm,keep calm).

Your right something will turn up,just need to be patient but the suns shining even here Upt North and it's making it difficult!

G.M

TOV!E

2,016 posts

257 months

Saturday 14th June 2014
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Quote::: majority are now all powered by either the LS engines
Lode of st you are talking



ChilliWhizz

12,289 posts

184 months

Saturday 14th June 2014
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Barreti said:
You'll find Chimaera owners are waaaaaay behind the times, so the prices of their golf carts are relatively cheap.
Oi, watch it wheelbarrow boy

Hoover.

5,993 posts

265 months

Saturday 14th June 2014
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Prices look very similar to when I bought mine 10 years ago..... was told at the time they wouldn't depreciate smile

Barreti

6,687 posts

260 months

Saturday 14th June 2014
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TOV!E said:
Quote::: majority are now all powered by either the LS engines
Lode of st you are talking
Wanna see my flux capacitor then dude cool
Worth every penny of the 1.3bagillion bitcoins because a I also installed the hover upgrade while it was off the road. No more tyre problems for me biggrin


ThePrisoner

1,074 posts

231 months

Saturday 14th June 2014
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Barreti said:
TOV!E said:
Quote::: majority are now all powered by either the LS engines
Lode of st you are talking
Wanna see my flux capacitor then dude cool
Worth every penny of the 1.3bagillion bitcoins because a I also installed the hover upgrade while it was off the road. No more tyre problems for me biggrin
Ian
I didn't know you could get them yet. Oh well... back to the drawing board then. I might look in to this when the funds are available in the future . biggrin


Pete Mac

757 posts

160 months

Saturday 14th June 2014
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Craig, have you had a look at this one on fleabay.....?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-TVR-GRIFFITH-5-0-V8...

Still a day or so to go but looks likes it's worth a look. Pete