Feeling like a numpty
Discussion
I'm in the market for my first TVR. Listened to mates, drove a few and of course lurked in here for a good long while. Made a decision (Griff 5L dark blue, green or black outside light interior).
Just passing Fernhurst this afternoon (as one does) so popped in for a look. For £18.5K the had an immaculate N-reg, 34K on the clock, full TVRSH, sports exhuast etc. Very nice car but wrong colour both in (Prussian Blue) and out (Burgendy).
After a test drive (hood up) I thought - wonderful car but the dark interior made the car too claustrophobic. Still thinking but will probably decline. Fernhurst won't be annoyed as another bloke was in - whipped the keys off me and practically wrote a cheque on the spot.
Question - am I being a numpty (boy have I let myself in for abuse!) - is colour a real factor? May have been my imagination but lighter interiors felt more comfortable.
Or, at £21K all up, should I take what i can get?
Just passing Fernhurst this afternoon (as one does) so popped in for a look. For £18.5K the had an immaculate N-reg, 34K on the clock, full TVRSH, sports exhuast etc. Very nice car but wrong colour both in (Prussian Blue) and out (Burgendy).
After a test drive (hood up) I thought - wonderful car but the dark interior made the car too claustrophobic. Still thinking but will probably decline. Fernhurst won't be annoyed as another bloke was in - whipped the keys off me and practically wrote a cheque on the spot.
Question - am I being a numpty (boy have I let myself in for abuse!) - is colour a real factor? May have been my imagination but lighter interiors felt more comfortable.
Or, at £21K all up, should I take what i can get?
If you are reasonably patient, the right car is out there for you...
The autotrader website seems to turn over a reasonable number of Griffiths,if you search nationally, both main/independant dealer and private.
Plus, looking at the pistonheads classified,historically, should give you an idea of how often your prefered colour combinations come up for sale.
I'd be inclined to wait for the right car for you..
B
Colour combos are a purely personal thing, no one can tell you what is right or wrong. Dealers will point you at specific colours that are easier to resell (alegedly), however who are you buying the car for yourself or the next bloke. Re: dark/light interiors i do believe light interiors feel cooler, however i specifically wanted a dark interior as i believe they wear better.
anyhow don't listen to me, my griff is bright YELLOW
anyhow don't listen to me, my griff is bright YELLOW
rude girl said:
Colour is a real factor. I compromised on the interior colour of my first TVR. The result - sold it within 9 months for the car I really wanted.
I say wait until you see the one you really really want.
Spot on. It's like choosing a rescue cat - you'll know the right one when you see it! The usual thought that goes through my mind is 'I'm not leaving without it'...
Of course you may not get *exactly* what you really want in the second-hand market as though you'd specced it from new, but you'll get close enough eventually.
Colour is important, both to you and the world in general. If I see the right car in the right condition and the seller is a good caring owner, I don't mind paying a bit extra for the right car.
Good luck - what nice problem to have!
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