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Hi kind PHers...
I'm hoping to be sitting in my first TVR by the end of this year (silly grin forming...). this has been put off for at least 2 years due to work and a lovely baby boy, but now (grin getting wider...)i think the time is near.
Most questions have been answered by previous posts, but I have 2 more.
1, If these wonderful cars are prone to give off heat into the cabin, why don't more of them have air con? I've driven non aircon cars abroad (where they still have Sun) and its been a fairly miserable experience. does the 'tvr factor' negate the James May in an Aston Martin race car effect???
2, I've got some time to drive about abit this coming Monday and I was hoping someone could tell me where the 'nearest' tvr car dealer is to me (Nantwich, South Cheshire)so I could talk to knowledgeable people face to face, and hopefully have a good look round a couple of examples.
I obviously have several hundred more questions, but will not give you all the satisfaction of starting another 'its by your left foot' (v. amusing!) type reply!
Many thanks in advance.
I'm hoping to be sitting in my first TVR by the end of this year (silly grin forming...). this has been put off for at least 2 years due to work and a lovely baby boy, but now (grin getting wider...)i think the time is near.
Most questions have been answered by previous posts, but I have 2 more.
1, If these wonderful cars are prone to give off heat into the cabin, why don't more of them have air con? I've driven non aircon cars abroad (where they still have Sun) and its been a fairly miserable experience. does the 'tvr factor' negate the James May in an Aston Martin race car effect???
2, I've got some time to drive about abit this coming Monday and I was hoping someone could tell me where the 'nearest' tvr car dealer is to me (Nantwich, South Cheshire)so I could talk to knowledgeable people face to face, and hopefully have a good look round a couple of examples.
I obviously have several hundred more questions, but will not give you all the satisfaction of starting another 'its by your left foot' (v. amusing!) type reply!
Many thanks in advance.
CuffiaDB said:
2, I've got some time to drive about abit this coming Monday and I was hoping someone could tell me where the 'nearest' tvr car dealer is to me (Nantwich, South Cheshire)so I could talk to knowledgeable people face to face, and hopefully have a good look round a couple of examples.
Probably best to look at the classifieds at the moment, buy the nicest, best maintanied one you can find, regardless of age or mileage, though most are low milersTry these guys, probably the nearest to you, was a TVR dealer, website doesnt show any chimaeras in stock, though they may have details of sale or return cars from private customers, also thier service guys know TVR inside out, so will be able to give you an idea of service / maintenance costs or parts, they have worked on mine in the past
Christopher Neil Limited
Manchester Road
Northwich
Cheshire
CW9 7NA
Hi, I'm only 15-20mins from junction 13 m6 and have a great Chim 450 for sale at the moment if you're interested in having a look, drive and general chat about how they run and what to expect, etc.
Gutted to be selling mine, it's superb - this year have had gearbox rebuilt, diff bush replaced with poly bush, new 48mm radiator and recon header tank, plus a few other tweaks here and there by Automedon, so is running smoother, cooler and more economical than ever now. Someone's going to get a bargain as all the hard works been done!
If you are interested, drop me an email or reply on here, I'm not very far away and I'm around all weekend.
Cheers
Simon
Gutted to be selling mine, it's superb - this year have had gearbox rebuilt, diff bush replaced with poly bush, new 48mm radiator and recon header tank, plus a few other tweaks here and there by Automedon, so is running smoother, cooler and more economical than ever now. Someone's going to get a bargain as all the hard works been done!
If you are interested, drop me an email or reply on here, I'm not very far away and I'm around all weekend.
Cheers
Simon
Name the pub and I'm sure I could foot your shandy bill!
I'd just apprieciate an honest chat about tvr ownership (and abit of a look around the car!) if thats alright?
I'm trying to keep my eyes as wide open as possible, and (try) not let my heart rule my head (too much!!)
does that sound ok?
Thanks, Matt.
I'd just apprieciate an honest chat about tvr ownership (and abit of a look around the car!) if thats alright?
I'm trying to keep my eyes as wide open as possible, and (try) not let my heart rule my head (too much!!)
does that sound ok?
Thanks, Matt.
CuffiaDB said:
Thanks for the replies
daz...I was probably asking for that!
Chimjunkie, much apprieciated practical answer...so non AC cars should not be a real issue.
Germs and CLN1 thanks for the offers...don't suppose either of you are free on Monday???
siwebster YHM (I think/hope!)
cuffia.
Mattdaz...I was probably asking for that!
Chimjunkie, much apprieciated practical answer...so non AC cars should not be a real issue.
Germs and CLN1 thanks for the offers...don't suppose either of you are free on Monday???
siwebster YHM (I think/hope!)
cuffia.
No problem, happy to help.
It will have to be after 8pm though on Monday as I've got something on earlier.
Car's in a well lit garage and if it's dry I'll take you out for a run round.
07853384041 if you want to call.
Colin.
Colin & Germs, thanks alot, I will try to contact you both tomorrow.
Colin, I can't make Monday after 8, but would be good to talk none the less!
BTW...I contacted Christopher Neils earlier today and was told that whilst they were happy to service a Chimera, they stopped being a full dealer over 4 years ago and had only had 'one or two' to sell since then. (hope info helps someone).
Cuffia
Colin, I can't make Monday after 8, but would be good to talk none the less!
BTW...I contacted Christopher Neils earlier today and was told that whilst they were happy to service a Chimera, they stopped being a full dealer over 4 years ago and had only had 'one or two' to sell since then. (hope info helps someone).
Cuffia
CLN1 said:
Matt
I'm in Macclesfield and have had my Griff for 3 years now. Although not a Chimaera it's basically the same car. Happy to chat and/or show you round my car so you understand the types of things to look at.
Colin
Same here,im in Macc and own a Chim, your welcome to have a look around etcI'm in Macclesfield and have had my Griff for 3 years now. Although not a Chimaera it's basically the same car. Happy to chat and/or show you round my car so you understand the types of things to look at.
Colin
Hi matt im in stockton heath. warrington. so not too far away from yourself, Previously owned a TVR S3 now the proud owner of a 1997 4,0 ltr chim with pas in very bright red, and in millions of bits with the body on supports in the driveway and the very rusty looking chassis in the garage, but you are more than welcome to call round for a chat and a close inspection of what can happen to most tvr,s in the chassis dept, Tom. 
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