Chimaera 4.3 BG
Chimaera 4.3 BG
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sb930turbo

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sb930turbo

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Friday 13th September 2002
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Sorry should read BV!.What are the pros and cons of these.
Thanks
Steve

rwalker1

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282 months

Friday 13th September 2002
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Sorry should read BV!.What are the pros and cons of these.
Thanks
Steve



Many pros, few cons.

See other threads ref buying Chims & "10k Chim" (old thread). I have a feeling all 4.3's had BV's - anyone corroberate? Friend of mine took his in for a BV upgrade and found he already had them! Which was nice.



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Scruff400

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280 months

Friday 13th September 2002
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They've all got BV's - Don't know about HC's though..

sb930turbo

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Friday 13th September 2002
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Mole Valley have got one with 58K on the clock,93K.for £14950.Think I might take a look.
Steve

rwalker1

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Friday 13th September 2002
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Mole Valley have got one with 58K on the clock,93K.for £14950.Think I might take a look.
Steve



Not a bad price from a dealer Steve - bid him 14500 anyhow. What colour combo?

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sb930turbo

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Saturday 14th September 2002
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Colour is Ocean Haze,full Green leather.

sb930turbo

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Are the 4.3's more sort after.Anyone know how many were built?Are they likely to be a good investment?
Steve

M@H

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Saturday 14th September 2002
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Are the 4.3's more sort after.Anyone know how many were built?Are they likely to be a good investment?
Steve



Well I'm shopping today for a 4.3.. you pay a bit more but that 300 cc over the 4.0 gives you an extra 45bhp and some more torque..

..there's less of them about and I value them a bit higher than the 4.0 see my "WHOS SELLING" thread..
Cheers
Matt..

PS will be test driving a 4.3 by 1pm

M@H

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Saturday 14th September 2002
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Mole Valley have got one with 58K on the clock,93K.for £14950.Think I might take a look.
Steve



Not a bad price from a dealer Steve - bid him 14500 anyhow. What colour combo?

Roar on.



I reckon thats too much unless it comes with a warranty and some freebies... with that mileage it should be more like £13495... all IMO of course..

Cheers
Matt.

sb930turbo

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Saturday 14th September 2002
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Mole Valley have got one with 58K on the clock,93K.for £14950.Think I might take a look.
Steve



Not a bad price from a dealer Steve - bid him 14500 anyhow. What colour combo?

Roar on.



I reckon thats too much unless it comes with a warranty and some freebies... with that mileage it should be more like £13495... all IMO of course..

Cheers
Matt.


It comes with 12 months warranty,and all the Ali bits inside,12 mnths tax, mot

M@H

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It comes with 12 months warranty,and all the Ali bits inside,12 mnths tax, mot




Not too bad then... £1500 for a years peace of mind on a TVR isn't so awful in my book

2 Sheds

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303 months

Saturday 14th September 2002
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When buying the most important thing is condition, the Mole valley 4.3 is expensive unless mint condition. The 4.3's are rare and fetch a bit more than 4.0's but no need to pay too much. they did also make a few 4.5 BVs in 93/94.

sb930turbo

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Saturday 14th September 2002
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When buying the most important thing is condition, the Mole valley 4.3 is expensive unless mint condition. The 4.3's are rare and fetch a bit more than 4.0's but no need to pay too much. they did also make a few 4.5 BVs in 93/94.

see.....www.tvrservice.com

M@H

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Saturday 14th September 2002
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Its a tricky one as I have the option of a nice 1993 4.3 or 1996 4.0 for the same money... the 1996 4.0 has the BW box of course too..

simpo one

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284 months

Saturday 14th September 2002
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'Its a tricky one as I have the option of a nice 1993 4.3 or 1996 4.0 for the same money... the 1996 4.0 has the BW box of course too..'

Yep, that's tricky. If condition and price can't seperate them, I think I would decide on colour combination and then likely depreciation. If the 96 car is such a bargain you might even be able to keep it for a year or two and not lose anything.

2 Sheds

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When buying the most important thing is condition, the Mole valley 4.3 is expensive unless mint condition. The 4.3's are rare and fetch a bit more than 4.0's but no need to pay too much. they did also make a few 4.5 BVs in 93/94.

see.....www.tvrservice.com


Can't tell much from a picture and dealer descrption, you need to check the chassis , wish bones etc, I love that colour though !

sb930turbo

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Saturday 14th September 2002
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Yeah,
I love the colour to,2 sheds,will try and take a look later.

dexdringle

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Saturday 14th September 2002
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I have to agree - great looking car. Top money but it is the rarer 4.3 and looks mint.

With a quality warranty it may well be worth the £15k asking price

Dave

rwalker1

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282 months

Sunday 15th September 2002
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Colour is Ocean Haze,full Green leather.



I saw a L reg - think it was 94, at Henly Heritage in this colour - just AFTER I had bought mine. It was gorgeos! (sp?). And it was similar low miles and the same price I paid private!

Go for it before somebody else does - it's worth it!



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