Dream Machines T350 Halycon Atlantis

[Hearnia]

Going to look at the aforementioned car next week if it doesn't sell at the weekend, does anyone have any more information about it?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/582785.htm

Have read a lot of the FAQs so have a good idea of what to look out for, if anyone has any other suggestions they would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Joe

[Manchesterboy]

Nice looking car - good colour.

My only comment would be that people tend to advise that the 04 onwards models were more reliable. Check the history etc. I know its not done mega mileage and hence a more reasonable asking price, but people do go on about the 04 ones...

Just a thought..

Baz

[TVR Dan]

I've heard this as well but wasn't sure whether it was just a rumour? I went for the 04 just to be safe though... Nice looking car though looks clean inside and out. Like reg to. But check the little things when your there. Think there is a thread in here somewhere with a checklist?

Take it with you and try look round it best you can before sale man comes over because they can be very distracting!

Good Luck

[Barry Ashcroft]

TVR Dan said:

I've heard this as well but wasn't sure whether it was just a rumour? I went for the 04 just to be safe though

Yep me too, wasn't the only reason but I big one.

[Hearnia]

I did read in the Evo Buyers Guide that the 04 onwards models were the ones to go for...

The main thing tempting me towards this one at the moment as opposed to a private one is the offer of 12 months warranty/MOT and a free service within the 12 months also. Just a bit of peace of mind I guess?!?

I'll have a search for the checklist, hopefully I can keep my eyes on the paperwork!

[Barry Ashcroft]

Depend if you think the Stealers profit is worth what you want to pay for the car.
I saved 5k buying private as aposed to what the dealers wanted for there cars.
If it goes bang it goes bang I'll just pay with my savings if it don't I'm quids in and not had the hassle of fitting a warrenty company who will probably do everything they can to wriggle out of paying imho or course.

BTW lovely looking car

[TVR Dan]

Yeah i know its hard when your looking at that shiny new car to concentrate but its a lot of money to spend on the wrong one so check and double check your happy with it mate... Once you got the right one...ENJOY and yes i got mine private to and i am taking mine for a service asap just to check it. Checked it to the checklist and it seems perfect but i just like to get things checked if you know what i mean...

[Barry Ashcroft]

Funny you should say that Dan mine is booked in at Dulfords on Monday for a couple of hours just to give it a quick once over, Service/MOT due in January

[TVR Dan]

Well you can never be to careful... haha

[parke]

Does the windscreen price say £22995? Thats a hell of a price reduction, either that, or an old picture. What is a "good price" for a dealer T350 these days anyway? Fabulous looker, no matter what!

[TVR Dan]

well noticed! I never seen that, it does say that! Good reduction

[jrb43]

What the others said. Need to know which end of 2003 it was built; remember T350 was launched in '03. While the mileage is described as "low", I'd suggest it's actually "encouraging" and that it's actually been used. It should have also had it's second major service 1762 miles ago. If it hasn't, that could be a clue as to why it's being sold. Many will have had significant engine work with upgraded parts but this shouldn't worry you.

As noted, there's been an incredible drop in the price. I'd hazard that it's on sale or return at the dealers. If not, if it was on at 23k originally, I'd hazard the dealer paid 19k for it so there wouldn't be any room for negotiation.

Beautiful colour, but if the paintwork isn't perfect it will be expensive to fix.

All this very easy to say - I bought the first one I looked at! It's been utterly utterly fantastic (there, I've gone and done it now...)

[Aowhs102]

Is it just me or does the steering wheel look like a Chimp one? Don't think it is the same as my Tam's anyway... Could be a good thing, long term TVR owner etc.

[Barry Ashcroft]

Don't look like my Tam one either.(Before I changed it)

[Hearnia]

I did see the reduction in price, must have been struggling to sell at the previous price.

Does anyone have a link to the buying checklist? I'm strugging to find it anywhere!

[RJelley]

Hi There,
I went to look at this one a month or so ago, from what I remember was the paint work was okay, just didn't like the coulour of the interior, very feminine (my opinion) and the drivers seat bulster was mullered, however I did get a call from DM saying this was being put right.

Cheers