what could replace your griff for the same money?
what could replace your griff for the same money?
Author
Discussion

clive f

Original Poster:

7,259 posts

262 months

Thursday 28th May 2009
quotequote all
just been browsing through the classifieds and wondered what could replace the griff if I ever parted with it, but could only replace it with a car of similar or less value, no daydreaming over pagani zondas ect, I think I would go for a caterham type car, westfield, locust ect, even a bike engine version, and looking at the prices you`d have some left over as well.

so what are your thoughts the people?

Ant.

5,254 posts

310 months

Thursday 28th May 2009
quotequote all
Quinny said:
Triumph TR6

yes

http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/968026.htm

Edited by Quinny on Thursday 28th May 21:33
Thats what I had before the Griff....


I think it would just have to be another TVR, maybe a tuscan or tamora..

Ant.

5,254 posts

310 months

Thursday 28th May 2009
quotequote all
Mind you, we could all sell the Griffs and buy 3 Chims each!!!

AlexanderV8

1,489 posts

232 months

Thursday 28th May 2009
quotequote all
It's about time you lot used this......you're obviously feeling a little hard-up & short-sighted:-



hehe

MADMAX2

2,336 posts

223 months

Thursday 28th May 2009
quotequote all
Quinny said:
Ahh if we're talking TVR, I'd go V8S or Wedge

Rather walk than get a Chim thoughpaperbaghehe And thats saying somthing cos I can't walk very farroflrofl
i cant wait for the grief griff to go back to TVR Powers bodyshop in fact if i wasnt working tomorrow id drive it all the way to Northampton and walk the 55 miles back! hehe

ive got to keep it in my garage for another week had my house valued yesterday and the estate agent said get rid of the griff in your garage and you will get the asking price hehe


one more week till the CHIM returns! woohoo






Edited by MADMAX2 on Thursday 28th May 22:03


Edited by MADMAX2 on Thursday 28th May 22:04

AlexanderV8

1,489 posts

232 months

Thursday 28th May 2009
quotequote all
MADMAX2 said:
ive got to keep it im my garage for another week had my house valued yesterday and the estate agent said get rid of the griff in your garage and you will get the asking price hehe
roflrofl

Although on reflection, I think it's the owners as much as their cars that lower the tone of the neighbourhood. wink

LordGrover

34,165 posts

241 months

Thursday 28th May 2009
quotequote all
I have no idea what it'd cost, but I saw a 1978 Holden recently - awesome car. You know the one, before they became vauxhall.

A bit like this:


The sound was just incredible.

clive f

Original Poster:

7,259 posts

262 months

Thursday 28th May 2009
quotequote all
okay, so we all agree a fiat panda if preferable to as chimhehe

corvettes seem good value for money for the v8 power, always liked the early ones with the big wheel arches, stingray I think?

350Matt

3,897 posts

308 months

Thursday 28th May 2009
quotequote all
There's not much else you can replace it with which ticks all the same boxes, 911 maybe but they're bit more expensive plus I prefer not to find my car covered in gob when I come back to it.
M BMW of some flavour perhaps? Cracking cars but say goodbye to being ever let out of junction again.
Lotus Esprit? lacking too many cylinders

Renault clio v6? a bit too french for my liking, great for a mate to own

so no change for me yet.

my long term plan is to get a tuscan and drop some kind of v8 into it

AlexanderV8

1,489 posts

232 months

Thursday 28th May 2009
quotequote all

David Beer

3,982 posts

296 months

Thursday 28th May 2009
quotequote all
Mazza 4200 just got to find the colour.

Edmundo2

1,441 posts

239 months

Thursday 28th May 2009
quotequote all
3.2 Carrera, S2/3 Lotus Elan, Ginetta/Dare G4, are about the only cars I fancy for similar money but just think I'd regret it imediately. My Griffs on top form at the moment!

Had a Chim 450 - loved it but it was a Griff I really wanted. Flogged it and replaced with an Elise which was fun like a kart but just not easy to get on with and just missed the grunt sooo much.

Bought a Griff and can't ever imagine selling it other than for a better, faster, louder, one!1

MADMAX2

2,336 posts

223 months

Thursday 28th May 2009
quotequote all
Quinny said:
I'd stick with this before I'd go for a Chimhehe

Quinny sounds like you come out of the closet admitted liking men in leather jackets


hehe

David Beer

3,982 posts

296 months

Thursday 28th May 2009
quotequote all
Quinny come on mazza 4200 ? I know the rear lights are worse than a griff !

pwd95

8,458 posts

267 months

Thursday 28th May 2009
quotequote all
That's just it. Nothing replaces these cars, Nothing. You can go a little bit faster with the Jap/German stuff if you spend enough,(but the running costs increase considerably too) or you get a Holden/Monaro/Vette which is a lot heavier. So the experience is a lot different.

We are the only people who have this knowledge, so we should protect it very carefully. wink

pwd95

8,458 posts

267 months

Thursday 28th May 2009
quotequote all
David! send me your info!! hehe

Sorry off topic. bow

David Beer

3,982 posts

296 months

Thursday 28th May 2009
quotequote all
pwd95 said:
David! send me your info!! hehe
I
Sorry off topic. bow
I have already ! 10k and it will not start , did you not get it ? Anyway speak in the morning .

blueg33

46,448 posts

253 months

Friday 29th May 2009
quotequote all
I wanted sharper handling, V8 noise, more cmfort that a caterham, less comfort than a Grif and ended up with Ginetta G33 (also pretty rare, 1 of about 90 cars built)







Now, I am tempted by a Grif 500 because I want a bit more comfort. Also tempted by a Tuscan

Edited by blueg33 on Friday 29th May 17:44

Barreti

6,689 posts

266 months

Friday 29th May 2009
quotequote all
Thats a lovely car you have blueG33 thumbup

My replacement for the Griff would be one of these - the v8 version obviously.

blueg33

46,448 posts

253 months

Friday 29th May 2009
quotequote all
Barreti said:
Thats a lovely car you have blueG33 thumbup

My replacement for the Griff would be one of these - the v8 version obviously.
Thanks

Cant see your desired car, works firewall has blocked the pic!

Edited by blueg33 on Friday 29th May 08:59