Keep Finding Myself In The Sagaris Classifieds...
Keep Finding Myself In The Sagaris Classifieds...
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justin220

Original Poster:

5,744 posts

233 months

Thursday 23rd October 2008
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Ok, I just can't keep away from looking at them.. I am currently in a T350, but still lust after a Sagaris. I'd probably say its my dream car. Anyone made this move?

I am also possibly considering upgrading the T350 slightly (suspension and brakes). As sometimes I feel the car can feel very nervous at speed, especially on winding roads. Maybe its down to the direct steering? Is the Sagaris the same?

Just back from the Nurburgring, and would love to get some more track days under my belt, but just now, I can't help but feel the T350 is not very well suited.

Any opinions? Is the Sag really worth the extra outlay?

Doesn't seem to be many for sale just now either.


Don1

16,799 posts

237 months

Thursday 23rd October 2008
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I've never driven a T, but I have to say the Sag is the most amazing car I have ever driven. Scapel sharp, but also very solid and reassuring on the road. Horribly quick (as compared to a 996TT) as well.

Just go for it. Seriously. You only live once.

KillerJim

972 posts

232 months

Thursday 23rd October 2008
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Just do it biggrin

I test drove a few T350's before finally seeing a Sagaris in the flesh and that instant I forgot all about the T350's...

Can only repeat what everyone is saying.. Its similar to the T350 inside but outside its just a different creature. The looks turn everyone's head (even in my "non-look at me" silver paint) and the handling is fantastic.. Even in the wet I can give it some stick (on corners) without losing traction, certainly when she comes into the power band (around 4000rpm) you`ll lose grip easily but just take your foot off and the grip returns instantly (as I`ve learned at 50mph..)

J

rev-erend

21,619 posts

313 months

Thursday 23rd October 2008
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Why not just have your geometry changed on the T350 to match the sagaris.

Mine have been done when I bought it and after test driving the Saggy - I could not tell the difference between my T350 and the Saggy.

justin220

Original Poster:

5,744 posts

233 months

Thursday 23rd October 2008
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I enquired about a Sagaris this morning, but the garage were not too generous with an offer on my car..

Has anyone used Gaz Golds?

I'm thinking about getting them and Tuscan S brakes fitted at my next service.. And possibly the Diff upgrade.. This worth it? £2k roughly fitted?

GR1FF1F

523 posts

263 months

Thursday 23rd October 2008
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I made the switch from T350 to Sag and would have to say I'm very glad I did. It's slightly wider but feels wider and so more planted. The ride is better damped and the bigger engine also makes for a more driveable car; always found I had to push the 350 a bit for it to feel at home, whereas the Sag is a better slow drive when conditions dictate. I toyed with the idea of modifying the set-up on the 350 but was advised that it would never measure up - however, I conceed to the Rev that I've not driven one with the mods done so can't speak from personal experience there.

But at the end of the day, you can't beat the genuine article, and if you're in two minds now just wait til you're sitting there in a T350 and a Sag rolls by.

ginner

442 posts

264 months

Thursday 23rd October 2008
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I had a Tam, T350t and then a Sag.

Do it you wont regret it.

J

D14 AYS

3,696 posts

239 months

Thursday 23rd October 2008
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justin220 said:
Ok, I just can't keep away from looking at them.. I am currently in a T350, but still lust after a Sagaris. I'd probably say its my dream car. Anyone made this move?
I am exactly the same,I have a Tuscan and have spent hideous amounts of money on it,love the car big time but just cant stop wanting a Sagaris,my Mrs recons i am an ungrateful so an so but i am completely drawn to the Sag and will have one when the right one comes up thumbup

Englishman

2,253 posts

239 months

Thursday 23rd October 2008
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Don't hesitate. Had mine for over 3 years now without a single regret. By far the best of the 8 TVR's I've owned. If I have one regret its that TVR never made a convertible version, it'd be perfect then!

Flyin Banana

2,182 posts

267 months

Thursday 23rd October 2008
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I had a griff 4.0, it was what i always wanted, but it was bit slow around tracks, so it was sold for a 500 griff that was great for a while, then i needed it to go faster so had £6,000 of mods done to it last year, and thought I'd never get rid of her, that was until i saw a Yellow Sag, and i am now the proud owner of this awsome machine.

Good luck and keep looking, if somthing takes your eye just do it, your always think what if?

Rob

justin220

Original Poster:

5,744 posts

233 months

Friday 24th October 2008
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you lot aren't making this any easier! Ha!

Targarama

14,784 posts

312 months

Friday 24th October 2008
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If you want one I'd suggest doing it sooner than later as there are not that many Sagaris' around, especially if you are picky on colour. Of course a crap trade in price is not helping...

justin220

Original Poster:

5,744 posts

233 months

Friday 24th October 2008
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I think if I was going to get one, it would have to be the perfect colour choice etc..

TVR_owner

3,349 posts

220 months

Friday 24th October 2008
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I went from T350c to Sagaris 3+ years ago. Huge difference in performance and handling - but not out of the box and certainly not worth the difference in what the two cars were when new (IMO).

Choice of final drive, gearbox, and slightly more radical steering make the Sagaris what it should have been out of the factory.

Day to day driving in the Sagaris is more relaxing (unless it has those dreadful Tuscan seats).

If I had a nice late T350 would I swap it for a Sagaris? No.

If I had a nice late T350 would I try and upgrade it to get it to handle and go more like a Sagaris? No again (Because ultimately you will fail and will have written off the vast majority of the money spent tyring).

If you still can't get over wanting one, I have a properly sorted immaculate 2005 car for sale with service history that beggars belief!

justin220

Original Poster:

5,744 posts

233 months

Friday 24th October 2008
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without wanting to jinx anything, I feel my t350 is a 'good' one and would always worry I'd change it and have loads of troubles with the next one.

Thanks for the advice though. I'm still young, plenty time for a sagaris smile

Unless you fancy a t350 in p\x wink

TVR_owner

3,349 posts

220 months

Friday 24th October 2008
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justin220 said:
without wanting to jinx anything, I feel my t350 is a 'good' one and would always worry I'd change it and have loads of troubles with the next one.

Thanks for the advice though. I'm still young, plenty time for a sagaris smile

Unless you fancy a t350 in p\x wink
If it had been a late low mileage car I may considered a p/ex, but it would just be another car that would sit in the corner of the garage unused frown

TheArb

446 posts

276 months

Saturday 25th October 2008
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sold my T350 in 2006 and switched to a Sagaris, both great cars, Sagaris has more road presence. Brought mine over to Sydney with me last year. Aussies love it, everyone seems to watch Top Gear here.

icraigmy

1,653 posts

252 months

Sunday 26th October 2008
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I would like a Sagaris, but also like my Tamora. So I chose to have the Tamora engine rebuilt/upgraded from 3.6L to 4.0L and nitron shocks fitted. I would say that it is about equal in performance to the Sag now, maybe a little more horses, but not sure at the moment until it's put on a rolling road.

justin220

Original Poster:

5,744 posts

233 months

Sunday 26th October 2008
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icraigmy said:
I would like a Sagaris, but also like my Tamora. So I chose to have the Tamora engine rebuilt/upgraded from 3.6L to 4.0L and nitron shocks fitted. I would say that it is about equal in performance to the Sag now, maybe a little more horses, but not sure at the moment until it's put on a rolling road.
Its not so much the power I'm after, its more the looks, presence etc. Awesome

macdeb

8,758 posts

284 months

Tuesday 28th October 2008
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I remember my T350 was very dependant on tyre pressures. A couple of psi made a big difference to how the car behaved at speed. It really suprised me. Great car.