New to Buying a Chimaera

[seacow]

Hi guys

can people give me a basic run down of the pitfalls etc of looking for a Chim?

im looking for one but don't really know where to start or more importantly what to look for?!

Cheers

Joe

[SimonV8ster]

Search the forum for a start - theres been plenty of questions that start like that !!

Go along to your local TVR meet and ask some questions - they'll be only to happy to help.

Good luck in your search

[RichB]

Indeed use the search facility there is loads on here however, what age of car are you considering, engine size, spending etc.

I'll start a list for you...

Engine running temperature
Fans working correctly
Oil pressure when hot
Cam
Chassis outriggers

[chim666]

Besides searching this forum and buying yourself a copy of Steve Heath's Chimaera & Griffith book a.k.a. 'The Bible', there's also a Buyer's Guide here http://www.chimaerapages.com

[mdotrutherford]

Best piece of advice I was given when looking for mine,
after selecting the top 10 pertinant areas and features or functions important to you,
if you can tick 7 out of the 10 boxes then buy it.
Never forget with cars that are this age then a lot of things are a compromise.
Good luck and hope you find a brahma
Ian

[DJ JULES]

Loved them for ages, now got one, would never get rid of it i love it

[seacow]

hi guys

ive already done some homework, did a lot more this weekend off the back of what some of you said, and then went to look at 3.
think ive found the one i want, it is very good condition underneath and generally, which is the thing i am most concerned about!

thanks for your comments and suggestions!