how stupid am I??

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james280779

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1,931 posts

234 months

Friday 13th July 2012
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basically after chatting to a few people on here I miss my TVR's alot.

A friend just let me know he is selling his in the UK. I bought it.
I bought it knowing I will not be able to ship it out here and will only use it as a holiday car the once or twice a year I am in the UK.

I know it doesnt make sense but I dont care- I own a TVR again!



Bibbs

3,733 posts

215 months

Friday 13th July 2012
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I'd be tempted to take a 12month holiday, just the bring it back.

What flavour?

james280779

Original Poster:

1,931 posts

234 months

Friday 13th July 2012
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Bibbs said:
I'd be tempted to take a 12month holiday, just the bring it back.

What flavour?
well at some point I will probably be going back for 12 months to keep up to date with the police side of things (met cop ) so never know.
its a 1995 4.3 chimera, 45k miles and impeccably looked after. spent its life in a heated garage same as my porsche. I saw it when i bought the porsche and said 'if ever selling'- well he did lol

6 grand sterling is a steal




Edited by james280779 on Friday 13th July 04:20

justnotsure

403 posts

222 months

Friday 13th July 2012
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Not sure but I think it is now 15 months not 12, happy to be proved wrong tho.

james280779

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1,931 posts

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Friday 13th July 2012
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justnotsure said:
Not sure but I think it is now 15 months not 12, happy to be proved wrong tho.
12 as far as I know, I doubt that it will make much difference to me- if I head back it will be for a few years so will upgrade to a Tuscan s probably. this is my xmas fun car - the crazy thing is I spend about 10 weeks a year in the UK.

For me to hire a car for that period is in excess of 2k.

3 trips and the TVR has paid for itself (providing it doesnt implode). I will let my brother use it when I am not about in exchange for upkeep. seems fair.

Mattt

16,662 posts

223 months

Friday 13th July 2012
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12 months still as of a few weeks ago.

Bob the Planner

4,695 posts

274 months

Friday 13th July 2012
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My Tuscan is on carsales if you fancy some TVR action in the next 12 months. I had no problem getting the car in TBH.

james280779

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1,931 posts

234 months

Monday 16th July 2012
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I much prefer the English prices lol

I plan to sell the 911 and probably the Esprit over the next few months - really want a 328 GTS.

I will get a Tuscan S as probably heading back to UK for a while next year- mother in law has taken a turn for the worse (mental illness)

pikey

7,702 posts

289 months

Thursday 30th August 2012
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Nice colour combination!

Miss my Chimaera so had a look what's out here. Found a Griff, 1998 version for $75k!

Jeez, it's only a Griff! smile

james280779

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Thursday 30th August 2012
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said:
Nice colour combination!

Miss my Chimaera so had a look what's out here. Found a Griff, 1998 version for $75k!

Jeez, it's only a Griff! smile
I contacted the guy currently selling the Cerb for $40k. Asked about essential engine rebuild as its on about 28k miles. he never got back to me!

there is a bog standard average 4.0 chimp currently floating for 45k lol

pikey

7,702 posts

289 months

Thursday 30th August 2012
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james280779 said:
I contacted the guy currently selling the Cerb for $40k. Asked about essential engine rebuild as its on about 28k miles. he never got back to me!
Speed 6 I take it?