S or Chim?

[guythegreat]

Hi all, having been without a TVR for 18+ years it’s now time to get the grin back! love

I used to own a lovely 1998 Chim 450 in Olympic Blue Pearl, bought from Mr Agger but sold when I became a Dad (I wasn’t allowed to put my Daughter on the parcel shelf…who knew! teacher)

But that’s enough about the past, onto the future!

Having previously owned a Chim as my daily drive, literally sun, rain and snow with no issues, I am very tempted to buy another. I know the cars, how they drive, what goes wrong, how to fix certain parts and generally look after them (with the help of the Bible of course!).

But as this time it will be more of a nice weather kinda car, I was thinking I may go a little more classic.

I’ve always liked the look / style of the S Series but don’t really know that much about them. I did around 2 years’ worth of reading up prior to buying my Chim, but have only recently started looking into an S.

Naturally I will keep on reading what I can, but thought it best to ask the people who know best, and that’s you lot!

I am in the Great Yarmouth area so if there is anyone local who happens to have an S they’d like to show off then I’d be more than happy to oblige. driving

So what do you think…S or Chim?

Budget 15k…could go more for the right car.

Cheers,
Guy.

[guythegreat]

Thanks for the replies so far!
I appreciate the Chim is an 'easier' car to own...spare parts, drivability etc.

I may well still revert back to buying a Chim, but thought I'd give the S a go. It doesn't have to be a V8, although I may change my mind if i get to drive one vs a V6.

I do like wedges, but that may come later when i get back into the fold, I'm not that mechanically minded but did manage with the Chim.

Anyway, I need to find someone local who has an S. I'll be contacting my local TVRCC to see when their next meet is etc.

Cheers,
Guy.

[guythegreat]

lancepar said:

Guy,

If you state your Region in your profile, you might get some offers. Just a thought.

Lance

Thanks 'I've just updated my profile...although I did say Great Yarmouth in my post

[guythegreat]

Andy V8S said:

Guy

I have a V8S which is going on sale next week, unfortunately I am based in Bedfordshire so not really local to you.
I am happy to email you a copy of my add and some photos if you are interested.
Hope this does not contravene any PH rules.
Andy

Hi Andy, thanks for the reply.
Yes that would be great. I really have done any research on the V8S as i was expecting to start on the S1,2,3 side...but I do love a V8!

Thanks,
Guy.

[guythegreat]

cliffords said:

Have a look at a Xk convertible Jag. Plenty at that price are very very good indeed. I paid £10k for mine a few months ago. It's so much more of a car than any of the three TVR vehicles I have owned. They are much better value than a TVR.

Yeah but then I'd have to change the title of my post

[guythegreat]

Thanks again for the replies.
My previous Chim was my daily drive so no issues with comfort / reliability etc.

But as this time it will be a second car, the S is quite appealing.
Maybe an S3 would be a good start...I still need to drive one but work is getting in the way of my social life!