Do you know this car?
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Anyone know this car, apparently, according to Sam at Dream Machines, its a minter.
Seriously considering this as my new toy, what do you lot think?
http://www.dreammachines.org.uk/car_display_page.p...
Oh, and I've changed my name from 'jaxdanjo', to my member name I use for all car clubs
Seriously considering this as my new toy, what do you lot think?
http://www.dreammachines.org.uk/car_display_page.p...
Oh, and I've changed my name from 'jaxdanjo', to my member name I use for all car clubs
Edited by piston-broke on Monday 1st September 13:34
After a little digging, I've found that the car has had 5 previous owners!. The last owner had it for about 3 months.
I don't really know why, but its made a few alarms start ringing in my head.
Sam has also been calling me about the car and seems almost over keen to get the car sold.
The car is straight according to HPI so I don't quite know whats up.
I'm going to see the car on Saturday, they are putting it up on a ramp for me to have a gander underneath. I'll report back with pics and anything of note.
I don't really know why, but its made a few alarms start ringing in my head.
Sam has also been calling me about the car and seems almost over keen to get the car sold.
The car is straight according to HPI so I don't quite know whats up.
I'm going to see the car on Saturday, they are putting it up on a ramp for me to have a gander underneath. I'll report back with pics and anything of note.
Wouldn't worry too much mate, many peeps have genuine reasons for owning cars for a short time. I bought my Chim 2 months ago, but just don't use it to be honest, have been thinking of selling it, but then I know I will just go out and buy a Tuscan.
Have a drive of it, try and take someone who already owns a chim, might help?
Have a drive of it, try and take someone who already owns a chim, might help?
Flintstone said:
Five owners on a 'T' reg? Not exactly scary in my opinion.
I'll second that.The thing with TVR's is that some people buy them without really knowing what they have bought. My TVR is the best car I have ever owned, I love it to bits, but then I did do a lot of research before getting it. Some people buy it purely on looks, sound etc, but don't realise that they need TLC, because essentially, in my opinion, they are race cars for the road, and as we all know, track cars are high maintenance. TVR's are not that bad to maintain, but to get suvh great performance they do need more than a fiesta.
Be meticulous when looking at a chim, know what to look out for, but don't be suspicious, because you may miss out on a great car.
That's my 2pc.
I wouldn't worry about the amount of owners at all. Sure its nice to have a car with just a couple of owners but if its been well maintained who cares?? Alot of people buy these cars, have them for a year or so, or less and move on. Its not a porblem unless its not looked after or service correctly
TVR-Boy said:
Wouldn't worry too much mate, many peeps have genuine reasons for owning cars for a short time. I bought my Chim 2 months ago, but just don't use it to be honest, have been thinking of selling it, but then I know I will just go out and buy a Tuscan.
Have a drive of it, try and take someone who already owns a chim, might help?
Interesting comment, so if you don't use the Chim why would you sell it and then buy a Tuscan, with an engine that needs even more TLC? Have a drive of it, try and take someone who already owns a chim, might help?
Zippee said:
Are you only looking for a 450? Only ask as my 400 is in the classifieds...
Only after the 450 I'm afraid. I've had many a fast car prior to this and have been told I'll be underwhelmed with the performance of the 400. Thanks fellas for the responses, you've provided me with solace regarding the previous owners, I'll just go over the car with a fine tooth comb on Saturday to see whats what.
Hi piston, Mine is a very rare car. It was one of the test bed cars before they made the 450. So it has a 5ltr cam and gas flow heads, BHP is the same as a 450. A well known TVR dealer took it for a test and came back saying it was one of the quickest chims he had been in !!!
Give me a call or mail me for more info....... This car has a lot of extras ie Nitron shocks at a cost of( £1200 on the car and set up)
leetvr
07920065381
Give me a call or mail me for more info....... This car has a lot of extras ie Nitron shocks at a cost of( £1200 on the car and set up)
leetvr
07920065381
Went to check this car out this afternoon, It has a fair bit of what seems to be just suface rust on the outriggers along with a few minor engine leaks, the original powdercoating was still there and peeling off. I tried to use this as leverage to get the price down, but the guy was having none of it. Fair play, he'll probably sell it to someone who doesn't look over it as carefully as I did. I was only £500 away from what he was asking for and my limit, shame really, the rest of the car was in great condition.
I then went to look at another. He wanted 10800 for it, but it was in a bad way underneath. Strips of rusty metal were falling off underneath, not just on the outriggers, but on the crossmember near the rear anti-roll bar. It looked awful. I was honest with the guy and said sorry, but there was no way I was paying that much for it, the rear main oil seal was also pissing out everywhere.
So the search continues.
( to the above post, (YHM
I then went to look at another. He wanted 10800 for it, but it was in a bad way underneath. Strips of rusty metal were falling off underneath, not just on the outriggers, but on the crossmember near the rear anti-roll bar. It looked awful. I was honest with the guy and said sorry, but there was no way I was paying that much for it, the rear main oil seal was also pissing out everywhere.
So the search continues.
( to the above post, (YHM
V8 GRF said:
TVR-Boy said:
Wouldn't worry too much mate, many peeps have genuine reasons for owning cars for a short time. I bought my Chim 2 months ago, but just don't use it to be honest, have been thinking of selling it, but then I know I will just go out and buy a Tuscan.
Have a drive of it, try and take someone who already owns a chim, might help?
Interesting comment, so if you don't use the Chim why would you sell it and then buy a Tuscan, with an engine that needs even more TLC? Have a drive of it, try and take someone who already owns a chim, might help?
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