Chimera dimensions

[mattc1972]

I'm looking to buy a chimera AND keep my Lotus elise 160s (greedy!), problem is my garage has only 4.35m of space left as it is a double deep garage! Could some nice soul please tell me the length of a chimera so i can be sure it will fit in the afore mentioned 4.35 m!?

Also any comments on which TVR to go for if i want reliability (as much as a TVR can have that!) for £18k. I was thinking a low milage 98's' plate 5.0 chimera.

[UpTheIron]

Hi Matt,

I can measure up tomorrow, but my best guess is that you will fit easily at 4.35m. A Griff is sub 4m.

As for the most reliable TVR for sub £18k, then assuming you don't want to "drop down" to an S, the cheapest and most reliable of the 'modern' TVR's will be a Chim or Griff...



>> Edited by UpTheIron on Sunday 9th May 20:59

[Big Al.]

According to the handbook the overall width including mirrors is 1865mm.

[mattc1972]

whats the handbook say about the length Al?

[UpTheIron]

Hi,

Just found one of BB's old posts - Chimaera is 4015mm.

Loadsa room!

[Big Al.]

UpTheIron said:

Hi, Chimaera is 4015mm. Loadsa room!

OH

[mattc1972]

Thanks a lot guys, looks like the purchase is on! Now i just got to find a good one!

[Big Al.]

mattc1972 said:

Thanks a lot guys, looks like the purchase is on! Now i just got to find a good one!

Now where have I seen a good one for sale?

[UpTheIron]

I'll sell mine to the first bloke who offers me a good black paint/black leather/black carpets Tuscan S in p/x...AFTER LeMans!

In the meantime there are plenty out there...this one was mine three years ago: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=18308&item=2476138820&rd=1



>> Edited by UpTheIron on Sunday 9th May 21:58

[micharea]

Big Al. said:

mattc1972 said: Thanks a lot guys, looks like the purchase is on! Now i just got to find a good one! Now where have I seen a good one for sale?

Still not sold it then Al? Should have bought yours as well.
Then I would have two Chim's I dont have

[Big Al.]

micharea said:

Still not sold it then Al? Should have bought yours as well. Then I would have two Chim's I dont have

Hello mate, bout time to got yourself a new car isn't it. That old banger of your is looking a bit rough!

Not sold yet! No hurry for a month or two, I it goes I get to drive Mrs Big Al's Renault 5 everday!

[micharea]

Big Al. said:

micharea said: Still not sold it then Al? Should have bought yours as well. Then I would have two Chim's I dont have Hello mate, bout time to got yourself a new car isn't it. That old banger of your is looking a bit rough! Not sold yet! No hurry for a month or two, I it goes I get to drive Mrs Big Al's Renault 5 everday!

Ok How much for the Mrs B's run about / I'm still dreaming of the elusive Chim 4ltr in Rosso Pearl and to coin a smiley from you.
OH

[Big Al.]

Meet soon for a pint!

[micharea]

Big Al. said:

Meet soon for a pint!

yep I'm up for that--got to be soon -as I'm of to Oz in a few weeks-- How about Billinghurst or near abouts.
Can I bring my mate Chimarea?
He can find his way to the Limeburners down the A 281 straights and twistys.
I'm happy to tag along just for the int:

[Big Al.]

Your on contact you later in the week.

[micharea]

Big Al. said:

Your on contact you later in the week.

Ok Alan Mail or mobile
you have both.
Cya soon