Sorry No Griff

[DRG]

Thanks to all who advised me re: buying a Griffith however;

:deepintakeofbreath

I have bought a boxster instead

:runsforcover

I still love the Griffith but practicality and safety won in the end . When I am in the position of having one as a second car that I can drive on dry days it will be back at the top of my list.

I actually bought the car from James at TVR MADS and, I think, got a square deal. If you are looking for a TVR then I would certainly recommend him.

[IPAddis]

practicality and safety won in the end

Not sure how a Boxster is more practical, boot is smaller, cabin is smaller, engine is in the wrong place, etc.

Also, safety is not improved as whatever you make up for in side impact protection, you lose in the fact that you drive a Porka instead of a proper car and hence your driving abilities are obviously questionable Besides, TVR's have more power for "safer overtaking".

I doubt there are many TVR owners who have not considered a Porsche when their car is having a "moment". Fortunately for most of us, it is only a passing, idle threat.

Anyway, enjoy your new toy. We'll see you back here again when you want a sportcar instead of a washing machine

Ian A.

[griff2be]

I understand exactly what DRG means. I always wanted a TVR, but when I had one car only, no garage and did 15-20k miles a year, I decided that a TVR was not a practical proposition - not so much in reliability terms, but cost of running/servicing and deterioration of the car. I therefore had a BMW M Roadster - not a bad alternative as it has a genuine 320bhp.

Now that I've had my Griff for coming up for a year - has my view changed? No - if anything I am more convinced that I did the right thing.

With the benefit of a hatchback to use as a means of transport, the Griff is a hobby, source of fun, something I polish and tinker with/improve and a conduit for meeting a great bunch of people.

The Griff isn't something I depend upon as my only means of getting about.

I have the luxury of being able to treat the car as I want to - a big toy. When it needed a new camshaft, radiator, speedo and other bits it wasn't a problem, because it was my toy, not my essential means of transport. When I needed to de-rust and waxoyl the chassis, I could stick it on axle stands and do it over a couple of weeks. Not possible as an only car.

Sure, there are lots of people who successfully run them as their only cars - and best of luck to them. For me I get all the good things about owning a TVR, with some of the stress removed from the more 'characterful' aspects, by having a cheap runabout.

And if the worst happened, I'd rather be in a Porsche or the Beemer in the event of an accident. Particularly if the car rolled

[donatien]

Still you'll have ABS/EBD/WWW/BBC/ITV/TLA or whatever they have these days. I'm sure you'll hanker for a TVR when you want a car that you can drive rather than vice versa.

Have fun anyway!

DT

[Guillotine]

everything griff2be said...

should have bought the griff AND a golf!!

or a boxster S atleast! - you'd have some power!

have fun...

[ncs]

Dont worry about it DRG, Im sure we all understand your predicament, & promise to give a friendly wave as we overtake you!!

Have fun

Nick

[EdT]

griff2be said: The Griff isn't something I depend upon as my only means of getting about.

Yeah - how is the Peugout's head gasket ?

Ed

[griff2be]

EdT said:

griff2be said: The Griff isn't something I depend upon as my only means of getting about.

Yeah - how is the Peugout's head gasket ?

Ed

Cheeky bugger!!

The Griff has been pressed into service as regular transport a few times this year, to cover the Freelander's too frequent repairs. And it will cover for the Pug 106 which now needs a new head gasket and throttle potentiometer - but at 9 years old and 94,000 miles that's not too bad.

In the last year the Peugeot has needed

- a headlamp bulb
- a new tyre (£36)
- a service (£78)

and has had absolutely no care and attention of any kind.

In the last year the (3 year old) Griff has needed

- new speedo
- new alarm siren
- new door lock solenoid
- new camshaft
- new rocker arm
- new serpentine belt
- new radiator
- new speed sensor
- new ice detector
- new coil and HT lead
- new roof hoop rubber seal

and for the hell of it:

- Mintex brake pads
- AP 600 racing brake fluid changed twice in the year
- stainless steel braided brake hoses
- a few Leven bits of alloy including pedals
- MOD wise brighter lights upgrade
- Griff SE mirrors

The Griff could not possibly have had more attention. Its tucked up nice and warm in a dehumidified, heated garage, oil changed three times a year, an engine bay you could eat your dinner off and and lovingly polished with the silk undergarments of high class Turkish prostitues...

Apart from that the Griff hasn't missed a beat

[beano1197]

Funny, innit? Different people - differnet views.

I have had my Griff two years, as an only car and, for the last 12 months, without a bike as back up.

I wouldn't have wanted it any other way! Have covered 33,000 miles, found it to be relatively reliable and, apart from cursing occasionally on wet, dark nights on rutted NSL roads when it's all hard work, it has just brought

I am sure a Boxster is quite lovely - but my Griff is sex everday.......

[griff2be]

Don't get me wrong - I love the Griff to bits and it is fantastic fun. I can't imagine even a Boxster S would bring as much overall fun (test drove a 2.7 and an S back to back a while ago).

But my Griff's little foibles would have strained our relationship had I not had another car to use whilst it was being sorted out!

[Don]

Thanks to all who advised me re: buying a Griffith however;

:deepintakeofbreath

I have bought a boxster instead

:runsforcover

I still love the Griffith but practicality and safety won in the end . When I am in the position of having one as a second car that I can drive on dry days it will be back at the top of my list.

I actually bought the car from James at TVR MADS and, I think, got a square deal. If you are looking for a TVR then I would certainly recommend him.

You bought a Boxster?

A Boxster?

Whaaaaaaaaat?

Of COURSE You did!!!!!

Actually I love Griffs. They really are something special and, particularly as griff2be intimates, if you can have a daily driver as well then why not.

I have a Chimaera (stuff off Griff vs Chim argument( and love it to bits. Its the Missus main car! But I have a Boxster S which I drive which provides all the fun I could want (in the week - and weekends too!) coupled with the fact that you can drive it every day.

You made a good choice, sir. You'll come to appreciate its hidden depths in due course and, if its right for you, never turn back.

One day. You may want a Griff too. They are, after all, stunning. There again.....you may not.

[Don]

griff2be said: Don't get me wrong - I love the Griff to bits and it is fantastic fun. I can't imagine even a Boxster S would bring as much overall fun (test drove a 2.7 and an S back to back a while ago).

But my Griff's little foibles would have strained our relationship had I not had another car to use whilst it was being sorted out!

Never did take you for a drive in my 'S'. Next time....

[anonymous-user]

There are 15 Boxters in my work car park now.
( and no I don't work at a hairdressers before you ask !)

Must be so many for a reason... Personally, I just can't figure that reason out

Good luck with it anyways! At least you can be sure it will never let you down.

[griff2be]

....waiting for Simpo One's withering comments about Boxter clutches......