would you buy this car?
Discussion
As you may know, I am currently on the look out. I have spied a nice S but have received the following on e-mail:-
"As you are have a long distance to travel to view, a bit more history about
the car that you will want to know before proceeding further. The car is
registered with v-car as repaired and autoligned in 1992. This may be a
no-go for you, let me know.
I bought the car from a TVR main dealer so had some peace of mind when I
bought. Over three years of use have proved this to me. I took the view that
as long as the chassis had been inspected and proved to be to factory
dimensions that it should be o.k"
The price is relatively reasonable, although perhaps does not allow a great deal for this history. Would you walk away? how difficult would it be for me to sell it on when the 4 litre urge pulls me in?
Any comments would be appreciated as heart ruling head after Saturdays dissapointment.
"As you are have a long distance to travel to view, a bit more history about
the car that you will want to know before proceeding further. The car is
registered with v-car as repaired and autoligned in 1992. This may be a
no-go for you, let me know.
I bought the car from a TVR main dealer so had some peace of mind when I
bought. Over three years of use have proved this to me. I took the view that
as long as the chassis had been inspected and proved to be to factory
dimensions that it should be o.k"
The price is relatively reasonable, although perhaps does not allow a great deal for this history. Would you walk away? how difficult would it be for me to sell it on when the 4 litre urge pulls me in?
Any comments would be appreciated as heart ruling head after Saturdays dissapointment.
I have a Silver V8S which I am thinking of selling. It has a full service history and two main dealers who have done most of the work will sing it's praises.
I have never had any probs with it and it doesn’t leak (even in torrential rain).
It has up rated, fully adjustable suspension. Up rated, brakes with drilled discs - (unbelievable stopping power - brakes never fade). It also has sports exhausts (sound amazing - better than a wedge). It has truly been a cherished car. The main dealer that services it now, says it runs beautifully an that it is quickest V8S they have ever driven. shnozz...
..due to the fact that this car is "cheap" (don't take this the wrong way
) does this mean you are on a budget.. ?? if so, how much is this car going to cost.. if you don't have a tight budget, walk away and wait for another car... if however you are penny counting then it might be an option if you have your eyes open at the onset.. what's the price? only then can we say if its worth considering..
Cheers
Matt.
..due to the fact that this car is "cheap" (don't take this the wrong way
) does this mean you are on a budget.. ?? if so, how much is this car going to cost.. if you don't have a tight budget, walk away and wait for another car... if however you are penny counting then it might be an option if you have your eyes open at the onset.. what's the price? only then can we say if its worth considering.. Cheers
Matt.
thanks for the replies so far
its an S3 (on an H reg) with 63k on the clock for £6250. with regards to budget - I have not got a strict budget but having said that - the blue K reg that I like the sound of in Bristol is another £2k. I would be stretching to buy something around this price (but of course may enquire if offers are invited
)and would rather keep some wonga spare.
Mark - my predicament is the reason why you should bother!
its an S3 (on an H reg) with 63k on the clock for £6250. with regards to budget - I have not got a strict budget but having said that - the blue K reg that I like the sound of in Bristol is another £2k. I would be stretching to buy something around this price (but of course may enquire if offers are invited
)and would rather keep some wonga spare. Mark - my predicament is the reason why you should bother!
Hmmm... £6250 ... Hmmm... Hmm... err....
Referencing Teds For Sale section:
TVR S3C 2.9 1990/H 50,000 miles. Metallic Grey, FSH, CD Player, MOT Feb 2003, Tax July 2002, New baby forces sale. [Camberley, Surrey, UK]
Price: £6750 ono
TVR S 2 1990/G 73,000 miles. Paris blue with dark blue mohair hood, blue half hide. Excellent condition, great body, clean chasis, new exhaust, springs,shocks, carpets etc. Tailored cover, always garged. Much loved car, genuine reason for sale.
Price: £6,500
Louise;s new one (so sold) TVR S2 1990/G
50,000 miles. Midnight Blue, Magnolia Leather, CD player
12month MOT Above average condition, Lady owner [Malvern, UK]
Price: £5,500
Again Sold: TVR S3 1990/H 45,000 miles. Lovely S3, for sale because there isn't room for wife and new baby (apparently the rear shelf is not suitable). TVR service history; 45,000 miles; ruby mica red; magnolia full hide; immobiliser; CD; bought from TVR garage; trouble free 5 years ownership; and garaged.
Offers welcome, picture to be posted. [SW London, UK]
Price: £6,000
I'd say it was way too much money...
Anyone else?
Cheers
Matt.
Referencing Teds For Sale section:
TVR S3C 2.9 1990/H 50,000 miles. Metallic Grey, FSH, CD Player, MOT Feb 2003, Tax July 2002, New baby forces sale. [Camberley, Surrey, UK]
Price: £6750 ono
TVR S 2 1990/G 73,000 miles. Paris blue with dark blue mohair hood, blue half hide. Excellent condition, great body, clean chasis, new exhaust, springs,shocks, carpets etc. Tailored cover, always garged. Much loved car, genuine reason for sale.
Price: £6,500
Louise;s new one (so sold) TVR S2 1990/G
50,000 miles. Midnight Blue, Magnolia Leather, CD player
12month MOT Above average condition, Lady owner [Malvern, UK]
Price: £5,500
Again Sold: TVR S3 1990/H 45,000 miles. Lovely S3, for sale because there isn't room for wife and new baby (apparently the rear shelf is not suitable). TVR service history; 45,000 miles; ruby mica red; magnolia full hide; immobiliser; CD; bought from TVR garage; trouble free 5 years ownership; and garaged.
Offers welcome, picture to be posted. [SW London, UK]
Price: £6,000
I'd say it was way too much money...
Anyone else?
Cheers
Matt.
true Matt - although the one in cambereley was my escapade on Saturday and the red one in SW London went within 2 days (before i had bloody logged on!) and Louise's went quickly as I had already got in contact with the seller!
I hate this heart ruling my head business!!!! Rob Ingleby, help me out here!
I hate this heart ruling my head business!!!! Rob Ingleby, help me out here!
Well my S2 had a similar history, when the alarm bells rang about it being in a accident I was going to walk away. I decided I was still getting the car I liked, it drove nicer than some of the others I had driven and had been serviced with TVR since the accident. It does have more crazing than usual which would appear due to the accident but I can live with that, i’m so glad i got my car in the end, i put 11k on it last year. I've had some minor stuff you’d expect of any car like brakes, radiator and some other stuff but no more than others with similar age cars.
A lot of TVR will have had accidents in the past, mine is one off them.
Price wise I’d say £6250 is a not bad but probably would try around £5500, if it’s in good condition.
A lot of TVR will have had accidents in the past, mine is one off them.
Price wise I’d say £6250 is a not bad but probably would try around £5500, if it’s in good condition.
Plus the "piss take" price award goes to:
1990 H Reg Tvr S3 2.9 British Racing Green With Mulberry Interior, 33,200 miles . Alloy Wheels, Removable Roof, Wooden Facia.Lovely Clean And Tidy Example, The TVR Centre Britians Largest TVR Main Dealer, £12,995.
£13,000!!! how much were they new ????
1990 H Reg Tvr S3 2.9 British Racing Green With Mulberry Interior, 33,200 miles . Alloy Wheels, Removable Roof, Wooden Facia.Lovely Clean And Tidy Example, The TVR Centre Britians Largest TVR Main Dealer, £12,995.
£13,000!!! how much were they new ????
quote:
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Alloy Wheels, Removable Roof, Wooden Facia.
Removable roof eh!? Well there's a novelty
13K!! - Presumably you get someone to wash and wax it once a week for the duration of your ownership and free petrol/tax/insurance?
I'd want Kylie in the passenger seat for that money..!
Matt.
quote:
M@H stop advertising my new car 92 K reg S3 76,000 I bought that last weekend,just waiting for my cheque to clear and it will be mine this weekend.Only joking but cant wait for the weekend when i finally get it home.
sorry
just cut and pasted it from Autotrader.. to be honest though I thnk your best bet would be to sell it straight away to the TVR centre.. afterall if they can shift them for 13K I'm sure theyd give you 10-11K for it >> Edited by M@H on Tuesday 28th May 15:50
Its ok I was only joking,but I looked at a few and its true if you dont buy quickly they will be gone in a few days,I was lucky with this one,fully documented TVR dealer history and only 2 owners from new,plus the first owner had it as a company car for 4 years so service costs were no expense spared.The bodywork is 100% and the chassis still has most of the original plastic coating intact and is also in really good nick,as I say I got lucky,also paid £1200 under my budget.
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