Just got myself another Griff
Just got myself another Griff
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Nigel Lewis

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1,590 posts

294 months

Saturday 23rd September 2006
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Ever since i traded my griff back in 92, I have always had an anchoring for another one. Well, it has happened today
Went down to Fernhurst this morning to look at a 01 griff and ended up buying another one that the wife fell in love with, that was in the showroom.
A big thanks to Drew and all the people at Fernhurst for all the cups of coffee whilst we try to make our minds up, two test drives, two cars put up on the ramp and three and a half hours in the showroom all together.
First time i have been to Fernhurst`s and am well impressed. Nothing was too much trouble, and backs up all the notes I have read on here about them.
So, its a 98 Paris Blue with Prussian Blue full hide, and a full history, a stunning car. Carn`t wait till next saturday now when i pick her up. having sport exhaust done as well.
So, dare I say it, have two TVR`s now and am pinching myself to see if its all a dream. bounce

Guillotine

5,516 posts

293 months

Saturday 23rd September 2006
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Top Man...and Mrs!!!

very jealous, a Griff and a.n.other TVR! cool

andy
tvrmonster.com

Edited by Guillotine on Saturday 23 September 18:17

macdeb

8,758 posts

284 months

Saturday 23rd September 2006
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Nice one bloke. I was at Fernhursts today with 'TVRchim' who picked up his 5.0 Chimaera from there. Saw 'your car' very nice. Have to agree about the chaps there too and all their cars looked very well presented. See why people use them.

Nigel Lewis

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1,590 posts

294 months

Saturday 23rd September 2006
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Thanks Andy.
I love my Tuscan to bits (especially with the carbon cans on), but have always missed my Griff. And now will have a S6 and V8 in the garage bounce
Whats even better, is the wife fell for the car, and dosen`t even Drive, so I get to drive them both hehe

puffsorted2

2,442 posts

254 months

Saturday 23rd September 2006
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Nigel Lewis said:
Ever since i traded my griff back in 92, I have always had an anchoring for another one. Well, it has happened today
Went down to Fernhurst this morning to look at a 01 griff and ended up buying another one that the wife fell in love with, that was in the showroom.
A big thanks to Drew and all the people at Fernhurst for all the cups of coffee whilst we try to make our minds up, two test drives, two cars put up on the ramp and three and a half hours in the showroom all together.
First time i have been to Fernhurst`s and am well impressed. Nothing was too much trouble, and backs up all the notes I have read on here about them.
So, its a 98 Paris Blue with Prussian Blue full hide, and a full history, a stunning car. Carn`t wait till next saturday now when i pick her up. having sport exhaust done as well.
So, dare I say it, have two TVR`s now and am pinching myself to see if its all a dream. bounce


Thats the car I drove with Drew and it convinced me to sell my 4 litre Chimaera and get a Griff

Nigel Lewis

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1,590 posts

294 months

Saturday 23rd September 2006
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puffsorted2 said:
Nigel Lewis said:
Ever since i traded my griff back in 92, I have always had an anchoring for another one. Well, it has happened today
Went down to Fernhurst this morning to look at a 01 griff and ended up buying another one that the wife fell in love with, that was in the showroom.
A big thanks to Drew and all the people at Fernhurst for all the cups of coffee whilst we try to make our minds up, two test drives, two cars put up on the ramp and three and a half hours in the showroom all together.
First time i have been to Fernhurst`s and am well impressed. Nothing was too much trouble, and backs up all the notes I have read on here about them.
So, its a 98 Paris Blue with Prussian Blue full hide, and a full history, a stunning car. Carn`t wait till next saturday now when i pick her up. having sport exhaust done as well.
So, dare I say it, have two TVR`s now and am pinching myself to see if its all a dream. bounce


Thats the car I drove with Drew and it convinced me to sell my 4 litre Chimaera and get a Griff

I trust you were gentle with her driving laugh

Griffophenia

1,107 posts

273 months

Saturday 23rd September 2006
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Nice one Nigel, Blue ones are best! !

Phil

puffsorted2

2,442 posts

254 months

Saturday 23rd September 2006
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Nigel Lewis said:
puffsorted2 said:
Nigel Lewis said:
Ever since i traded my griff back in 92, I have always had an anchoring for another one. Well, it has happened today
Went down to Fernhurst this morning to look at a 01 griff and ended up buying another one that the wife fell in love with, that was in the showroom.
A big thanks to Drew and all the people at Fernhurst for all the cups of coffee whilst we try to make our minds up, two test drives, two cars put up on the ramp and three and a half hours in the showroom all together.
First time i have been to Fernhurst`s and am well impressed. Nothing was too much trouble, and backs up all the notes I have read on here about them.
So, its a 98 Paris Blue with Prussian Blue full hide, and a full history, a stunning car. Carn`t wait till next saturday now when i pick her up. having sport exhaust done as well.
So, dare I say it, have two TVR`s now and am pinching myself to see if its all a dream. bounce


Thats the car I drove with Drew and it convinced me to sell my 4 litre Chimaera and get a Griff

I trust you were gentle with her driving laugh


Of course evil - actually Drew warmed her up for me, before letting me loose on the country lanes down to Haselmere Station

Edited by puffsorted2 on Saturday 23 September 21:29

puffsorted2

2,442 posts

254 months

Saturday 7th October 2006
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What went wrong - its back for sale?

Nigel Lewis

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1,590 posts

294 months

Sunday 8th October 2006
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puffsorted2 said:
What went wrong - its back for sale?


Martin, its been quite an eventful week. I originally went to Fernnies to look at a Red LE Griff, but after test driving it, decidied that it wasn`t the one, and ended up buying the Blue one, and I must say it is a fantastic car.
However, then "Sods Law" raised its head. I received a call from a guy who i had previously spoken to with an LE griff, exactly what i wanted, but someone had beaten me to it, and the guy had accepted his offer.He then rang me during the week to say that the sale had fallen through and was i still interested.
Well, after a few sleepless nights, i decided to go for it and so have brought this LE. So, oh my god, i now have three TVR`s, my Tuscan and two Griffs.
Picked the phone up to Drew at Fernhurst, explained the situation,and he was fantastic, bring the car back and we will see what we can do.
So, yesterday morning, it went back after only 400 miles in my ownership.
I must say that if anyone is reading this that is looking for a Griff, get down to see it. It has every receipt/invoice since new and full history,and it drives fantastic.
No doubt it will cost me, but ultimately, i will end up with the car that i originally wanted in terms of being an LE, mileage, spec etc.
Martin, are you going to the Mid Essex meet today?