Help Please - Looking to Buy a Chimera/Griff
Discussion
I have been looking for a car for a few months, and so far have not found anything that really is exciting to drive. But going back to 2001 and being a passenger in a Chimera with a guy I worked with was great fun.
My daily drive is a boring Audi (SQ5 Petrol Version) while overseas. But when I am back in the UK I want something that is a bit of fun for the weekend drive in the countryside.
The cars I have previously look at and ruled out are
BMW M3 V8 (Didn't like image)
Audi RS4 (to Dull Driving)
Impreza STi CS400 (Over budget)
The car will be used for maybe around 4-6 weeks in the year as I work offshore. I have another sensible car to use on a daily basis. My budget is around 15k to 18k. Are there any real differences when driving a Chimera to a Griff?. Also as with TVR there are a lot of engine changes over the years. Are there any noticeable differences between a 400 to 450 or going from a 450 to 500?
My daily drive is a boring Audi (SQ5 Petrol Version) while overseas. But when I am back in the UK I want something that is a bit of fun for the weekend drive in the countryside.
The cars I have previously look at and ruled out are
BMW M3 V8 (Didn't like image)
Audi RS4 (to Dull Driving)
Impreza STi CS400 (Over budget)
The car will be used for maybe around 4-6 weeks in the year as I work offshore. I have another sensible car to use on a daily basis. My budget is around 15k to 18k. Are there any real differences when driving a Chimera to a Griff?. Also as with TVR there are a lot of engine changes over the years. Are there any noticeable differences between a 400 to 450 or going from a 450 to 500?
Thanks for the reply.
The car will be in a heated garage, while I am away. But the maximum time it will not be used is 8 weeks as I travel back to see my family regularly.
I don't mind rolling my sleeves up and looking after the car. I know things will break and will need replacing either due to age or TVR quality Control.
I have been looking at this one
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
The car will be in a heated garage, while I am away. But the maximum time it will not be used is 8 weeks as I travel back to see my family regularly.
I don't mind rolling my sleeves up and looking after the car. I know things will break and will need replacing either due to age or TVR quality Control.
I have been looking at this one
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
I am buying the car as a long term car. So looking for one that can give me the most fun without me wanting to much more.
I wanted to buy a TR6 initially and keep as a restoration project but I just don't have the time. So have changed plan to buy a car that I can use, but also one that I can restore a little later in its life.
Just looking at Brake changes, suspension upgrade and a complete chassis replacement to give me a good idea of what needs to be done.
I wanted a Griff when I was 22/23 but never had the money to buy. So how have the ability and while I have approval from other half will be buying and not letter go.
I wanted to buy a TR6 initially and keep as a restoration project but I just don't have the time. So have changed plan to buy a car that I can use, but also one that I can restore a little later in its life.
Just looking at Brake changes, suspension upgrade and a complete chassis replacement to give me a good idea of what needs to be done.
I wanted a Griff when I was 22/23 but never had the money to buy. So how have the ability and while I have approval from other half will be buying and not letter go.
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