saggy advice??
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hi all, just sold my exige and got some funds. so am nearer to my dream of buying a sagaris.
looking for the right one now and just wondering if you guys would be so kind and let me know of any questions to ask when viewing or any faults that are easy to spot and faults to check for.
p.s.taking the time to run through your past threads for advice and info 2
looking for the right one now and just wondering if you guys would be so kind and let me know of any questions to ask when viewing or any faults that are easy to spot and faults to check for.
p.s.taking the time to run through your past threads for advice and info 2
Just the normal speed six thoughts, and that's about it really. There are a fine selection at Racing Green - enough to cover all the bases of what colours there are (for stelth to loud!). It would be wrong of me not to point out that there are other TVR dealers out there... 
Enjoy your search...
Enjoy your search...
Barry Ashcroft said:
Buy Evo magazine in a couple of weeks it's contains a Sag buying guide
It sure does.I have it on good authority that the Sag used for the photos in the buying guide is for sale
Good to meet you yesterday Barry and put a face to the name as it were
Edited by L33 on Monday 19th April 09:32
- Make sure it has Aircon.
- And make sure the Aircon works properly!
- Make sure the service bonnet doesn't rattle at speed, if it does get the dealership to sort out the black lining with new stuff before buying.
- Check out underneath the front splitters for curbing damage (very common as very easy to do).
- Likewise check the underside of the rear for cracks or signs of impact with kerbs etc.
- Wiggle the exhaust cans and make sure they are firmly affixed - again these are sometimes loose or become wonky.
- At speed make sure that neither of the doors 'boom' or rattle - if they do get the dealership to check/adjust before buying.
- Sags tend to 'eat' their own cats - make sure the Cats on yours are intact before buying (if you want cats)
- Make sure 1st and Reverse engage cleanly and without crunching. When the car is cold you can expect some stiffness, and to engage reverse you may like to engage a higher gear first .... but if it crunches the clutch may be on the way out. Get this attended to before buying (and don't just accept an adjustment to the 'height' of the clutch pedal to give more play - this is just putting off the inevitable).
- if radio reception is important to you, check this out as well - attenna placement and effectiveness tended to vary and there are reroutings and improvements that can be made.
- check the rear cans for excessive sooting, especially one side more than the other (there are various other threads discussing balancing, throttle pots etc)
- Sag tyres are expensive and the rears tend to wear heavily - buyer beware. If you can get the seller to fit new ones, push for it.
- in common with other TVRs, check light fitments for condensation
- otherwise, as someone has already said - just look out for the 'normal' Speed Six issues and check for a FSH. Don't be put off by the bad press that the S6 seems to have gotten - those fitted to the Sags had had many of their early design issues sorted out!
and finally - good luck with your purchase. Overall the Sag is a fine everyday car, a headturner, and a great track car. The above list of stuff are just some of things I wish I'd known myself when I was in the market for one.
I've sold mine now but needless to say I'd sorted all those problems (and made various upgrades) by the time I sold it
cheers
David R
- And make sure the Aircon works properly!
- Make sure the service bonnet doesn't rattle at speed, if it does get the dealership to sort out the black lining with new stuff before buying.
- Check out underneath the front splitters for curbing damage (very common as very easy to do).
- Likewise check the underside of the rear for cracks or signs of impact with kerbs etc.
- Wiggle the exhaust cans and make sure they are firmly affixed - again these are sometimes loose or become wonky.
- At speed make sure that neither of the doors 'boom' or rattle - if they do get the dealership to check/adjust before buying.
- Sags tend to 'eat' their own cats - make sure the Cats on yours are intact before buying (if you want cats)
- Make sure 1st and Reverse engage cleanly and without crunching. When the car is cold you can expect some stiffness, and to engage reverse you may like to engage a higher gear first .... but if it crunches the clutch may be on the way out. Get this attended to before buying (and don't just accept an adjustment to the 'height' of the clutch pedal to give more play - this is just putting off the inevitable).
- if radio reception is important to you, check this out as well - attenna placement and effectiveness tended to vary and there are reroutings and improvements that can be made.
- check the rear cans for excessive sooting, especially one side more than the other (there are various other threads discussing balancing, throttle pots etc)
- Sag tyres are expensive and the rears tend to wear heavily - buyer beware. If you can get the seller to fit new ones, push for it.
- in common with other TVRs, check light fitments for condensation
- otherwise, as someone has already said - just look out for the 'normal' Speed Six issues and check for a FSH. Don't be put off by the bad press that the S6 seems to have gotten - those fitted to the Sags had had many of their early design issues sorted out!
and finally - good luck with your purchase. Overall the Sag is a fine everyday car, a headturner, and a great track car. The above list of stuff are just some of things I wish I'd known myself when I was in the market for one.
I've sold mine now but needless to say I'd sorted all those problems (and made various upgrades) by the time I sold it
cheers
David R
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