TVR build in Italy and not BUST?

[Moritz]

I am very confused.

I spoke to a dealer yesterday and he said that Bertone will build the cars in italy and the company wasnt sold to Americans afterall....

Whats the latest NEWS - does anybody know anything?

[BJWoods]

if you read the history on here.

It was NEVER sold to the americans. they supposedly bought the right for certain markets, with an eye to buy out smolenski when he could get a return:
ie fantasy land stuff.

B

[Moritz]

OK so no NEWS what so ever and the dealer just told me that TVR will continue operations... IS this all Fantasie to save his skin or can you buy a Tuscan 2 withiut worrying that the company is gone completely in 3 years

[touching cloth]

IMO you should treat it as if the company has gone NOW - there is little or no evidence to suggest they are getting their act together that I am aware of - if they do come back then great but treat it as a bonus. Do not discount the cars because of no factory however, with the network of excellent indies and the presence of TVRPower you should be fine for backup support from parts through to rebuilds. If you are getting a warranty just try to make sure it is underwritten by an established independent company and not just "the factory". Its a buyers market, get a good price and enjoy a stonking car for not much dosh.

[Biggriff]

Porcine Air Control on Alert

[Moritz]

I think you are right ... Lets kick it whilst you can

thank you

[Biggriff]

Moritz

I would dearly love to believe it is the case but everything that Smellyendski has said or been involved with has turned out to be lies so you can understand the cynicism.

If I see someone other than TVR making a statement then I will take note.

I dearly want a newer TVR but not whilst the Russian is involved at any price and i know I am not alone!

Edited by Biggriff on Friday 3rd August 11:00

[rev-erend]

Let's face it - when something becomes rare and no longer available ..

The price goes up - good news for TVR owners

[Lurker]

rev-erend said:

Let's face it - when something becomes rare and no longer available ..

The price goes up - good news for TVR owners

Unfortunately, this is only the case if the 'something' is considered desirable; ie. there is a demand for it.

Certainly by the time TVR went bust there was very little demand for the new models (for whatever reason), and the cars will probably continue to depreciate.

[L1OFF]

Lurker said:

rev-erend said:

Let's face it - when something becomes rare and no longer available ..

The price goes up - good news for TVR owners

Unfortunately, this is only the case if the 'something' is considered desirable; ie. there is a demand for it.

Certainly by the time TVR went bust there was very little demand for the new models (for whatever reason), and the cars will probably continue to depreciate.

I've had 4 very good offers for my car in the last 6 weeks (unsolicited) so where have you got your "facts" from?

[Lurker]

L1OFF said:

Lurker said:

rev-erend said:

Let's face it - when something becomes rare and no longer available ..

The price goes up - good news for TVR owners

Unfortunately, this is only the case if the 'something' is considered desirable; ie. there is a demand for it.

Certainly by the time TVR went bust there was very little demand for the new models (for whatever reason), and the cars will probably continue to depreciate.

I've had 4 very good offers for my car in the last 6 weeks (unsolicited) so where have you got your "facts" from?

TVR selling hardly any cars, then going bust.

More "factual" than your unsubstantiated anecdote.

[BJWoods]

offers are one thing, having the cash is another.

[jellison]

Will this CRAP not just lie DOWN...............

[rev-erend]

Oh - they are desirable all right..

[Moritz]

... why not sell it back to dealer?

[jellison]

If we all stay quite maybe all these rumours will go away and punter will go and buy other cars (well they have to now).

Old out of manufacture cars are So much more fun.

If you want some supper dealer based model that is great on reliablity it never was and never will be. Unless you get all the bugs out of it yourself.

Old cars I love em, new cars - who cares............

[Moritz]

I completely agree.

One thing however would suck, namely: If you buy a car for 30k and need to sell it in 2 years for 10k...

this is what I am worried about

[jellison]

Moritz said:

I completely agree.

One thing however would suck, namely: If you buy a car for 30k and need to sell it in 2 years for 10k...

this is what I am worried about

Life is a gamble - I have spent alot more than that on mine - doubt I'd get 20k for it (no it is not a std chim500 - I know how much they go for) - but such is life.

Same with any commodity. The more classic it is the less likely you are to sell it.

Alos the older the car, that can still kick most new stuff out there is so much more satifying.

Just make whatyou have better and faster - I HATE changing cars - once you have a Mega car why change it - alot of other stuff to do with life and money............

Can't under stand people that chop there wagon in for the latest new model every few year just as it is nicely run in / all the bugs are out of it, and loose a sh*te load EVERY TUIME YOU DO IT!!!!!

(Bet there is a few spelling mistakes in that lot!)

[tamore]

Lurker said:

rev-erend said:

Let's face it - when something becomes rare and no longer available ..

The price goes up - good news for TVR owners

Unfortunately, this is only the case if the 'something' is considered desirable; ie. there is a demand for it.

Certainly by the time TVR went bust there was very little demand for the new models (for whatever reason), and the cars will probably continue to depreciate.

i think there was plenty of demand, but just too many scare stories to make people part with their cash when it came to the crunch. turns out those stories came true sadly.
i know it's been said before, but surely there's some eccentric british businessman who fancies a crack at running tvr. i'm sure the comapny and all trademarks could be picked up for next to nothing now. the support infrasturcture is as strong as ever now too, and if the sp6 engine was built to the spec identified by all the current specialists, it would be fine.

aaaaaaaand rest.................

[BJWoods]

tvr is dead:

start up costs would be horrendous.

long live the existing cars