Engine Re-build or not? Advice Please??

[john dawson]

HI there.

I'm thinking of buying a T350C.

Is it better to buy a 27,000 mile motor having just had a engine re-build or a 13,000 mile car without a engine re-build?? I appreciate that it depends on how the car has been treated and history etc, but this is the dilemma I’m faced with!

I am looking at the £20K mark and looking to part-ex my Discovery 3 for one!

As we are now entering the winter period, I thought it the only sensible way forward

Thanks

[Targarama]

Having not seen/not knowing the specific cars advice should only be taken with the weight it carries. A fresh rebuild is a good thing, esp. if it comes with a warranty (e.g. TVR Power offers a 2 year warranty on their rebuilds for instance).

Personally, if both engines 'feel fine' I would buy on condition, and how the owner treats the car (esp. engine when cold). It should be easy to spot a cossetted car.

[grumbledoak]

My fist question would be
"Who did the rebuild"

and my second
"How long is the warranty on the rebuild"


Remember, they don't all go bang. And one without a rebuild but 4k cheaper might just mean that you get to choose who rebuilds it, if it becomes necessary.

Past that, condition.

[JDhol]

Thanks for the advice on this.

[OscarT]

Discovery 3 to a TVR T350 = now there has to be a story there!

OscarT

PS I wouldn't buy a Speed6 TVR unless it had had a post-05 rebuild with good warranty left to run.

Edited by OscarT on Monday 26th November 16:27

[bobd]

OscarT said:

Discovery 3 to a TVR T350 = now there has to be a story there!

OscarT

PS I wouldn't buy a Speed6 TVR unless it had had a post-05 rebuild with good warranty left to run.

Edited by OscarT on Monday 26th November 16:27

Thats because you havent the gonads to buy anything bar a V8 Oscar

[OscarT]

Hi Bobd

Not strictly true - my gonads are HUGE as I have a four cylinder car, a five cylinder car, a six cylinder car and an eight cylinder car in the stable at present.

Any more on the way? Watch this space!!

You and I are alike when it comes to cars in that we buy plenty - only problem is I tend to keep them whereas you like to sell them as well.

Anyone up for a run-out before Xmas? Say Saturday 1st or 8th?

OscarT

[bobd]

What about Sunday the 9th?