high mileage TVRs

[Tiredoldgeezer]

looking at buying my first Chim this weekend, the one Ive seen locally has 120k on the clock, (1995 400) should I be worried? I appreciate these engines went into landrovers so I assume they where built to last? Sorry for the newbie question just joined the forum ;-)

[daveparry]

When it all comes together a high mileage car will probably have had all its niggly problems sorted and a high mileage car will have been used freguently in the temperature ranges that it needs! Go for it especially if it has a good service history!

[Tiredoldgeezer]

How do I know your not the one selling it, and trying to make it sound good lol

Joking aside I appreciate the comment, hmmmm me thinks I maybe getting closer to that dream beast

[daveparry]

I bought mine at 98k miles and it has been fabulous! till I started mucking about with the colour!!!!

[TV8]

Providing the important bits like chasis are ok and it looks presentable for what you want or the price,, it should be good. Older cars tend to be better when used regularly and tvr's are no different.

[Tiredoldgeezer]

Ok, thanks for that, signing off now, will be back on tomorrow night after the test drive ;-) Will let you know how I get on.

[Barkychoc]

It means the odometer and speedo have worked all the cars life - you don't really think all cars out there really have respectable mileage do you - I certainly don't.

[darkcat]

Let us know m8y, im sure you'll e seduced no matter what state the car is in!!!!! mine has been off the road for nearly month now, im driving a smart car. yes, the engine in 6.6666x smaller. its painfull. i cant wait to get back in the chim.

Seriously though, at 120k, please look at the history, as if its not had a new cam there is a good chance it will need one, especially if it hasnt got a decent service history etc. Obviously PLEASE look at the outriggers. if the dealer wont let you look underneath the car on a lift, RUN AWAY. !

good luck, could be a peach!

[rainifa]

my 1oo,ooo miler has been faultless. starts every time, loads of power. but it did have a new cam at 85K and a full history. go for it if the chassis is good.

[Tiredoldgeezer]

thanks guys, last check before I go an have a look ;-)

[westie boy]

chassis/chassis/chassis!!! even if its only 5/6k ish
pay for an inspection it could save you thousands other
than that chims and griffs are quite simple so there isnt
that much to go wrong compared with cerbs