Dilemma! - Should I sell or not?
Discussion
Hi, I have a difficult decision to make. I'm moving abroad for at least 2 years. Unfortunately I can't take the Tamora so it will be stuck in the garage under a car cover for this period. So do you think it would be wise to sell or keep it?
If I sell it I could put the cash away and when I return buy another 10K cheaper! But It wont be the same. When you have a good TVR it's very hard to part with it especially when you don't need the cash.
Storage scares me due to the lack of use! any suggestions. (What would you do?)
If I sell it I could put the cash away and when I return buy another 10K cheaper! But It wont be the same. When you have a good TVR it's very hard to part with it especially when you don't need the cash.
Storage scares me due to the lack of use! any suggestions. (What would you do?)
Financially the best thing to do would be to sell on and buy another when you get back I guess - not always that easy when its your P&J though is it?
If you really can't part with it there are storage firms who will keep it for you. A mate of mine went out to Oz for 6 months last year and left his Jag with a firm in Essex (obviously they don't say exactly where they are publicly given some of the machinery they store) For various fees they either simply cover and store it or provide any number of other services up to the top package where they will run it at pre-specified intervals, service it when you want them to and give it a good clean and polish every 3 months or so. I'll find out if he still has the details if you like.
If you really can't part with it there are storage firms who will keep it for you. A mate of mine went out to Oz for 6 months last year and left his Jag with a firm in Essex (obviously they don't say exactly where they are publicly given some of the machinery they store) For various fees they either simply cover and store it or provide any number of other services up to the top package where they will run it at pre-specified intervals, service it when you want them to and give it a good clean and polish every 3 months or so. I'll find out if he still has the details if you like.
Depends where you are moving to; if you come back regularly, then perhaps not as you could get a friend to check it over and take it out regularly.
However, I would not personally go this route having moved overseas/then back as well. Trying to sell it remotely if you had to is a nightmare and the car not being used for so long properly could create a lot of issues, not to mention you will still need to maintain its servicing over this 24 mth period. Final thought - what happens if the overseas posting really takes off and you want to stay? Car sits around for a considerable period longer than 2 yrs?
However, I would not personally go this route having moved overseas/then back as well. Trying to sell it remotely if you had to is a nightmare and the car not being used for so long properly could create a lot of issues, not to mention you will still need to maintain its servicing over this 24 mth period. Final thought - what happens if the overseas posting really takes off and you want to stay? Car sits around for a considerable period longer than 2 yrs?
Sell it.
There'll always be another when you get back. At a (very) rough guess, the money saved (before ROI) will be at least £4000 (depreciation and costs), so your next model can be a step up, or you'll have some leeway to correct any problems, and you'll quickly get to love that one too.
There'll always be another when you get back. At a (very) rough guess, the money saved (before ROI) will be at least £4000 (depreciation and costs), so your next model can be a step up, or you'll have some leeway to correct any problems, and you'll quickly get to love that one too.
What a guy!
Hi Thanks for the suggestions, I have decided to keep it. I'm going to strip off the suspension and brakes, remove all fluids, battery, put some oil in the bores, WD40 everything visible.
When I return I will service the brakes and suspension etc, remove whats left of the WD40 new fluids etc do the tappets (if req'd) and get the car checked out at a TVR specialist. The only thing I'm not dsure about is the clutch!. My triumphs clutch would stick if not used so I would wedge the pedal down. Is this a good idea for the Tamora or would it be ok to leave it as it is?
When I return I will service the brakes and suspension etc, remove whats left of the WD40 new fluids etc do the tappets (if req'd) and get the car checked out at a TVR specialist. The only thing I'm not dsure about is the clutch!. My triumphs clutch would stick if not used so I would wedge the pedal down. Is this a good idea for the Tamora or would it be ok to leave it as it is?
The clutch is hydraulic so you don't want to leave the pedal depressed for any longer than is necessary - even in driving the std clutch can go sooner if the driver like to ride the clutch/not put it in neutral a lights.
Personally I'd sell it. Its only a car - the next 2 years of your life are what you should be focusing on. You can always buy another when you return - they won't all vanish. Just think, Aston Martin V8s will be under 50k in 2 years time.
Remember to do a SORN on it and make sure its insured for fire and theft if you keep it somewhere.
Personally I'd sell it. Its only a car - the next 2 years of your life are what you should be focusing on. You can always buy another when you return - they won't all vanish. Just think, Aston Martin V8s will be under 50k in 2 years time.
Remember to do a SORN on it and make sure its insured for fire and theft if you keep it somewhere.
Isn't that the Black Tamora that was featured in the Evo roadster group test?
If so, I'd keep it too. Its possible a little more testing effort goes into the building of the cars the press get hold off....who knows?
Plus, its a great feature to sell with the car if you do decide to get rid of it. I might even be interested in getting back into the TVR world with that one!
If so, I'd keep it too. Its possible a little more testing effort goes into the building of the cars the press get hold off....who knows?
Plus, its a great feature to sell with the car if you do decide to get rid of it. I might even be interested in getting back into the TVR world with that one!
jimmyt said:
Isn't that the Black Tamora that was featured in the Evo roadster group test?
If so, I'd keep it too. Its possible a little more testing effort goes into the building of the cars the press get hold off....who knows?
Plus, its a great feature to sell with the car if you do decide to get rid of it. I might even be interested in getting back into the TVR world with that one!
If so, I'd keep it too. Its possible a little more testing effort goes into the building of the cars the press get hold off....who knows?
Plus, its a great feature to sell with the car if you do decide to get rid of it. I might even be interested in getting back into the TVR world with that one!
You are right! it was featured in Evo in October 2004, I have been told lots of "unproven" things about the car being "tweeked" etc before the test but I nothing but word of mouth.
The Skoda is going to be sold (the wifes) the Golf is coming with me. The TR6 is going to be sold. 
getsis said:
When you have a good TVR it's very hard to part with it especially when you don't need the cash.
Storage scares me due to the lack of use! any suggestions. (What would you do?)
Storage scares me due to the lack of use! any suggestions. (What would you do?)
Park any "good" car up for two years and odds on it won't be a good one by the time you get back.
I would sell it - a lot can change in two years.
getsis said:
Hi Thanks for the suggestions, I have decided to keep it. I'm going to strip off the suspension and brakes, remove all fluids, battery, put some oil in the bores, WD40 everything visible.
When I return I will service the brakes and suspension etc, remove whats left of the WD40 new fluids etc do the tappets (if req'd) and get the car checked out at a TVR specialist. The only thing I'm not dsure about is the clutch!. My triumphs clutch would stick if not used so I would wedge the pedal down. Is this a good idea for the Tamora or would it be ok to leave it as it is?
When I return I will service the brakes and suspension etc, remove whats left of the WD40 new fluids etc do the tappets (if req'd) and get the car checked out at a TVR specialist. The only thing I'm not dsure about is the clutch!. My triumphs clutch would stick if not used so I would wedge the pedal down. Is this a good idea for the Tamora or would it be ok to leave it as it is?
Bad idea in my books. If you dry up the engine, you will be asking for trouble when it's used again, even if you do oil the bores.
My better to run the engine now and again, and make sure the clutch seals to not dry out and perish, or you will be in for a bil bill if it all startes to break when you start to use it again!
Mr F
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