350i V8 1985.

[mrzigazaga]

Hello to all.. I am contemplating buying a 350i thats sat for a couple of years, I know that it needs rear trailing arm bush replaced and interior is a bit tatty although it comes with a cream leather int that the guy didnt fit,,The bushes come with it and various other bits, Is that a major job thats gonna cost an arm and a leg and is there anything else i should be aware of, The guy only wants £2000 for it, TVR is my dream car and i want a project but one thats driveable, Any help would be appreciated.. Many thanks

[dixiebabes]

Make sure the outriggers and chassis are sound the rest is pretty easy fixable.

Dix

[mrzigazaga]

Thanks dixiebabes.. Will have a look..ziga

[BountyHunter]

mrzigazaga said:

Hello to all.. I am contemplating buying a 350i thats sat for a couple of years, I know that it needs rear trailing arm bush replaced and interior is a bit tatty although it comes with a cream leather int that the guy didnt fit,,The bushes come with it and various other bits, Is that a major job thats gonna cost an arm and a leg and is there anything else i should be aware of, The guy only wants £2000 for it, TVR is my dream car and i want a project but one thats driveable, Any help would be appreciated.. Many thanks

id be wanting it for a fair bit less than £2k.
a few people have advertised proper (but similar condition) 390's and 400's for that sort of money (and sometimes less)

[mrzigazaga]

Thanks bountyhunter,Iam new to TVR and know they get a bad wrap but i still love em.. I think i fell for it just cause no-ones caring about or for it, Perhaps i should take your advice and try to source another car.. Thanks

[BountyHunter]

mrzigazaga said:

Thanks bountyhunter,Iam new to TVR and know they get a bad wrap but i still love em.. I think i fell for it just cause no-ones caring about or for it, Perhaps i should take your advice and try to source another car.. Thanks

im not saying source another car, just try to get that one cheaper

[Waynester]

They are great cars, especially the V8's (sorry 4 & 6 cylinder chaps).
Not as maligned as you think.

Just do your homework 1st.
Look on the classifieds on here.

Try the Wedge Pages for info. Excellent site.

http://www.tvrwedgepages.co.uk/

[mrzigazaga]

Cheers chaps, Apparently the car comes with a cooling system fitted, A complete new cream leather interior,to replace exsisting one, Stainless exhaust and all the bushes needed that need fitting,I will try to haggle a chunk off.. But today spoke to friend of a friend who runs his own welding comp, When i told him that a chassis for my car is around £4000 and he said B*****KS, It dont come to that much,he done a tasmin a few years ago, Im hoping even if the chassis or outriggers are knackered maybe he can make a jig from exsisting one,so maybe its not so bad, Had a quote from dan taylor and elmwood and both said around £250 for trailing arm bushes,Thats a max price, I paid more than that recently for my rover 420 brakes to be done.. Thats money wasted.. Anyway guys thanks for the input will keep you informed.. Taaaaaa

Edited by mrzigazaga on Tuesday 13th July 22:33

Edited by mrzigazaga on Tuesday 13th July 22:34

[pwd95]

There you go, eazy. See you at BBWF.

P.S. It's worth more than £2k in bits TBH.

[mrzigazaga]

Thats what i was thinking... And hopefully if this welding guy can sort it for pennies ill certainly be puttin more work his way..Im lookin at it tom.. And prayin just prayin its not too bad underneath but could be a fairly cheap project... I JUST WANNA FEEL THAT V8 ROAR.

[pwd95]

mrzigazaga said:

Thats what i was thinking... And hopefully if this welding guy can sort it for pennies ill certainly be puttin more work his way..Im lookin at it tom.. And prayin just prayin its not too bad underneath but could be a fairly cheap project... I JUST WANNA FEEL THAT V8 ROAR.

Here we go then, just imagine your driving.

http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/pwd95/Video/...

Turn your speakers up.

[mrzigazaga]

Pwd95 You got me laughin already... That sound is like a lion just about to savage his prey.. F**kin mental.. Love it.. ta

Edited by mrzigazaga on Tuesday 13th July 23:41

[mrzigazaga]

How much do they sting ya 4 road tax, Is there an emission level or doesnt it constitute any regs...Ta..Had a V6 camary that had no emissions level just as long as its under 3.5%, Is that so with the 1985 350i...Cheers

[pwd95]

Road Tax is just over £100 for 6 months. The standard pre Co2 level.

[mrzigazaga]

Cheers man.. Thats a big relief.. its all sounding like a dream come true at the moment, Ill probably see it tom and it will do a laurel and hardy on me... fingers,eyes,and toes crossed it dont.

[pwd95]

Took the words right out of my mouth.

[mrzigazaga]

Will let you know how i get on.. spk tom.. ta

[mrzigazaga]

Well had a look at the 350i and although the outriggers looked ok and there was evevn some grey chassis, Orig, but water and oil are leaking from it, The sump was covered in oil and sweat,Front top and bottom craddles looked knackered, The prop looked rusty with some flakyness, There was damage to the bonnet and bumpers, The hood was covered in algea... Shame but i think im not going to waste money, Im gonna save up a bit more and get one doin it.. ta

[Waynester]

Very sensible.. Sounds like my 1st TVR 350i, until it was started.. then i bought it!

Spent a bloody fortune on it!


The better car you buy, yes costs more but you will be cheaper in the long run!

[dixiebabes]

Bide your time the right one will come along, I bought mine off EBAY!!!! and got a cracker. But you get what you pay for and you will enjoy every mile you drive!!!

May all your miles be loud and sideways.

Dix