Low Mileage

[Peter6151]

Any views on '98 4.5 Chimaera with 9000 miles on the clock and original tyres?

[Happy Monkey]

I suppose it depends on where its been kept and if it has had annual services irrespective of use??

[FlipFlopGriff]

Tyres life is generally about 5 years so they'll need replacing. Check in the deepest part of the tread as they are likely to be cracked. 9,000 miles is approx 1k per year which is low. The concensus is the more they are driven the better (except in my case). If the tyres haven't been replaced then all the other rubbers/seals/bushes etc are probably in need of attention.
FFG

[TVR keith]

I'll second that on the tyres. I would drive it slowly to the tyre place, and unless its been serviced very recently (in time) get a specialist to do the necessary.

[andy jb]

FWIW Mine had 7k when i bought it on a 96. It had original tyres which i replaced as part of the sale agreement with new Bridgstone rubber. The side walls breakdown you can see the crazing, superficially they can look okay.

Had no problems with the low mileage it depends on maintenance. I replaced the drop links as an upgrade and the rubber on the originals was fine.

I hope this helps