average running costs???
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Depreciation: not much if you look after it.
Insurance: relatively cheap as it should qualify for 'classic car' insurance/10 years old etc.
Petrol: up to you, depending on mileage! 4.0's (IMHO) are fine on unleaded. Even my 500 gets unleaded except for special occasions like Duxford - and then it hunted on Super.
Servicing: You can shop around - with the PHers behind you I'm sure you'll get a good deal.
Plus a bit for contingencies. A 4.0 is certainly cheaper to run than a 500.
So all you need is the starting loot and off you go!
(ex-owner Griffith 4.0 K14 TVR 'EVO')
>> Edited by simpo one on Monday 12th August 21:56
Insurance: relatively cheap as it should qualify for 'classic car' insurance/10 years old etc.
Petrol: up to you, depending on mileage! 4.0's (IMHO) are fine on unleaded. Even my 500 gets unleaded except for special occasions like Duxford - and then it hunted on Super.
Servicing: You can shop around - with the PHers behind you I'm sure you'll get a good deal.
Plus a bit for contingencies. A 4.0 is certainly cheaper to run than a 500.
So all you need is the starting loot and off you go!
(ex-owner Griffith 4.0 K14 TVR 'EVO')
>> Edited by simpo one on Monday 12th August 21:56
This really depends on your mileage?!
Insurance fixed cost (cheaper with mileage restrictions 3-4-5-6K miles) a garage really helps.
Every additional 6,000 miles double (triple, etc) the service costs, plus a bit for 'extras'
Petrol mid 20's mpg average is reasonably optimistic.
Rear tyres last about 10k miles (average use no track days)£200 - £250 a pair.
Depreciation would be good for this age car, but only if you keep up the servincing /maintenance/cosmetics.
B
Insurance fixed cost (cheaper with mileage restrictions 3-4-5-6K miles) a garage really helps.
Every additional 6,000 miles double (triple, etc) the service costs, plus a bit for 'extras'
Petrol mid 20's mpg average is reasonably optimistic.
Rear tyres last about 10k miles (average use no track days)£200 - £250 a pair.
Depreciation would be good for this age car, but only if you keep up the servincing /maintenance/cosmetics.
B
When I had my 4.0 I reckoned on about £1,000 per year for servicing (based upon 2 services / 12K miles per annum) and about £1,000 for fixing it + tyres etc. In the 3 years that I had it it worked out about right.
My 500 was much more, but I did much higher mileage - 19K miles in 15 months.
Mike.
My 500 was much more, but I did much higher mileage - 19K miles in 15 months.
Mike.
"Arf, arf, arf.......that's my other dog impression."
Well 30p a mile before depreciation on a 500 covering nearly 16k a year. It must be true because PetrolTed and the back of his fag* packet tell me so.
Even managed a wallet-quaking 24.9 mpg up to Leeds t'other day followed by (approximately) 24.3638905955382301222431728141353 mpg on the way back (I suppose it's downhill)
* for the benefit of any yanks, no not one of those!!!!
Well 30p a mile before depreciation on a 500 covering nearly 16k a year. It must be true because PetrolTed and the back of his fag* packet tell me so.
Even managed a wallet-quaking 24.9 mpg up to Leeds t'other day followed by (approximately) 24.3638905955382301222431728141353 mpg on the way back (I suppose it's downhill)
* for the benefit of any yanks, no not one of those!!!!
Ok, I'm going to ruffle a few feathers here, but at the end of the day it's only a tuned Rover V8 that needs a bit more pampering and higher quality oils etc, plus the "extra" TVR only service items/checks.
I'm guessing I'm in the same boat as you Vodkakid, in that I will look to upgrading my S for a Griff in a year or so.
I'm sure these cars are well within the scope of a competent home mechanic, let's not forget that these engines are used in numerous classic cars and where once used in privately owned speed boats back in the US of A before Rover purchased the rights to them.
I'm not saying you could DIY a Griff like you could an MGB, but I do think all this dealer only stuff is probably a bit unnecessary.
I'm guessing I'm in the same boat as you Vodkakid, in that I will look to upgrading my S for a Griff in a year or so.
I'm sure these cars are well within the scope of a competent home mechanic, let's not forget that these engines are used in numerous classic cars and where once used in privately owned speed boats back in the US of A before Rover purchased the rights to them.
I'm not saying you could DIY a Griff like you could an MGB, but I do think all this dealer only stuff is probably a bit unnecessary.
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I'm sure these cars are well within the scope of a competent home mechanic, let's not forget that these engines are used in numerous classic cars and where once used in privately owned speed boats back in the US of A before Rover purchased the rights to them.
I'm not saying you could DIY a Griff like you could an MGB, but I do think all this dealer only stuff is probably a bit unnecessary.
I hope so as i stepped up from an S3 and while i am not a mechanic by trade, i think i am more than capable of doing most things and thought the Griffith would of course be different from the S but not a great deal,hey they are classic handbuilt british bulldogs and they need some TLC occasionally.
I know that i am gonna have to take it to be seviced etc but stuff will allways need doing between services and the odd brakedowns.
Simon and his nicely pruned feathers
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Vodkakid: EVO did a feature on buying a used Griffith last November - I know 'cos my 4.0 was in itPerhaps you could track down a back issue.
I think I have this article somewhere about the house too. I'll have a look and drop you a line if I have, then you can send me your snail mail address or fax number if you want a copy.
>> Edited by SGirl on Thursday 15th August 19:54
forget depreciation, if you buy a car 3-4 years plus its minimal compared to a beamer or porker!
about £1500 pa on sevicing and repairs
£500 pa on tyres
insurance can be expensive if you cant limit ya miles!
7k miles per year? that'll be in a mere mortals car!
once in a tiv, you'll be driving for the sake of it...
ALOT ! add another 3k!
the theres track days, airfield days, touring holidays. it all adds up!
get yourself an amex - just for the car!
set up a monthly direct debit to it
pay out when you have to and don't think about it!!
enjoy
andyr
griff 500
about £1500 pa on sevicing and repairs
£500 pa on tyres
insurance can be expensive if you cant limit ya miles!
7k miles per year? that'll be in a mere mortals car!
once in a tiv, you'll be driving for the sake of it...
ALOT ! add another 3k!
the theres track days, airfield days, touring holidays. it all adds up!
get yourself an amex - just for the car!
set up a monthly direct debit to it
pay out when you have to and don't think about it!!
enjoy
andyr
griff 500
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