£4000 to spend on TVR......

[beta_sri]

Hey guys,

I have finally decided to rid my ISA of its contents and splash out on a car that I have always loved. The M series TVR.

What kind of car do you think I can get for this kinda money?

I want the have the 3000m one, but may consider the 2500m. Any thoughts when comparing the two? I'd also like the earlier one (pre 76 I think?) with the Zodiac vents and cortina lights.

I might be able to stretch to 4.5k for the right car, do you think I'd be better going for an early eighties car and compromise (in my opinion) on looks for a more reliable package?

Thanks in advance

[oliverb205]

For that money you should be able to get a very respectable M series. There are very few 2500Ms in the UK, so I should set your sights on a 3000M. Only the very early cars had the Cortina Mk2 lamps (1972 and early 73), but the Zodiac vents continued with the TR6 lamps until around 1976. At this point the Taimar was launched with the opening hatch, if you wish to use the car regularly this would be an advantage.
The market is slow at the moment and several cars have been up for sale for some time, but if you study the models, decide what you want/can afford, and look for a car with a quality rebuild, you should find something that will give you a lot of fun.

Oliver - 3000S turbo, UCK607V.

[beta_sri]

Thanks for the advice, any thoughts on going for a later s series? would you consider them more reliable? It would be a weekend car regardless.

Thanks

Grant

[longone]

If by S series you mean the later cars from the 80s that followed the M series rather than the M convertible, then perhaps it's a matter of whether you want a soft top or not. The S series uses significantly more modern running gear than an M but is lumbered with trailing arm rear suspension.
Colin.

[garfys v8s]

beta_sri said:

Thanks for the advice, any thoughts on going for a later s series? would you consider them more reliable? It would be a weekend car regardless.

Thanks

Grant

yes my s has been fantastic and very reliable,gary

[SuPaSpArK]

You can have mine for £4000

[beta_sri]

Superspark, your car looks stunning. I guess the colour is a personnel thing though, but then again I guess you dont buy a TVR to be subtle!lol

[ColG]

SuPaSpArK said:

You can have mine for £4000

thats a bargain. If I didn't have a Taimar already i'd have it