buying a S3 OR v8s , got any advice

buying a S3 OR v8s , got any advice

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bunghole

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11 posts

291 months

Saturday 30th December 2000
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I am just about to take the plunge and purchase my first TVR, i have spent the last six months deciding to go wedge or S and S IT IS , can anyone give me some good advice on what to look for and what prices i should be looking to pay cheers

GreenV8S

30,479 posts

291 months

Tuesday 2nd January 2001
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Good man! If finances will stretch that far, you *must* go for the V8! There were a couple advertised in last month's Sprint. They seem to be advertised at around 12-14k. The V6 S is cheaper (to buy and run) and I think you would be looking at around 7-8K. It's well worth geting yourself a copy of Steve Heath's S Series bible as this tells you what to look for before you buy, and how to look after it afterwards. (Details at www.tvrcc.com). Cheers, Peter Humphries (and a green V8S)
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I am just about to take the plunge and purchase my first TVR, i have spent the last six months deciding to go wedge or S and S IT IS , can anyone give me some good advice on what to look for and what prices i should be looking to pay cheers

Dave_H

996 posts

290 months

Tuesday 2nd January 2001
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I agree with Peter, go for a V8S if money allows. If going for a V6, the general rule of thumb is the later model the better, S4 is extreamly rare, you stand more chance of an S3C, they have the torque advantage over ther earlier models. Ted's got some good info on the range on this site but for more detailed reading Steve Heaths book is a bible. Dave.

bunghole

Original Poster:

11 posts

291 months

Tuesday 2nd January 2001
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thanks guys , you have just confirmed what i felt that the V8 is the best to go for , i have a couple in my sights so fingers crossed and i should be joining in th fun soon cheers rob (no v8 as yet)