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Am I thinking straight?
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16/04/2007 22:34
16/04/2007 22:34
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I'm seriously thinking of selling my lovely red LE. Is it just a passing phase, or should I go through with it? The car has hardly been used since I had it. Hellllllllp!!!!!
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16/04/2007 22:37
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Depends what the replacement thought is. I'd sell it or chop it up, but thats because of the colour. Please sell it i can cross you off the list and get mine painted
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16/04/2007 22:39
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There soooo cheap now while there "closed" till they move to Italy
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16/04/2007 22:39
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*S* mate Engine rebuilds concern me though
Last edited by jayzee; 16/04/2007 22:41.
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16/04/2007 22:43
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17/04/2007 02:51
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No No No No NO NO NO!
Do not under any circumstances.
And, yes, I've driven one. Good mate of mine had one for, oooh, a year. As a company car!
Sound good, grip good, fall-to-pieces good too. Build quality of a Morris Minor.
Please don't.
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17/04/2007 03:58
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The later ones any better? Anyways, after a very heated discussion with the missus, we cannot agree on the price I should put the LE up for. She says the only way she'll allow me to sell it is if I put it up at a price I cannot publish Basically it's too high IMO. So that's it, silly moment of unclarity over and brought back to Earth with a bump courtesy of the wife This would have been the 4th car I have sold in the last 12 months, so can understand where she's coming from. I still dig the Tuscan though.
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17/04/2007 12:46
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Go for it John, this will be your 3rd coop now, you've had enouigh sell it on and go for the TVR. I momentarily considered, when I say momentarily I mean it, for about 60 seconds, but decided not to. Too much rain in the country to use one every day IMO. But each to their own, if I could afford 2 cars, I would love a TVR sunny day car and then something else. You won't regret it if you do I am sure. There is a big TVR garage near me http://www.mole-valley.co.uk/ remember the day you test drove mine, it was out that way. They're pretty good, I have been to them for other cars previously
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17/04/2007 13:44
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It's a mis-conception that the latter ones are better. For sure they're "better" but it's kinda relative. The electrics in them are something else.
Run them as a second car, maybe, just maybe. Like a lot of people, you sound like you need to get a TVR out of your system, which is fair enough.
4 cars in a year? Good work. Congrats.
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17/04/2007 16:00
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Later ones are worse.
TVR club chairman has has 3 engines in his Sagaris at 33k. Mind you it sounded nice "trying" to follow it.
Just get one, ill be breaking them too so fine for an engine or two.
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17/04/2007 16:09
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Yep, seems at 12000 mile service, TVR would change the engine, as this happened twice to someone i know. He sold the car, as it was the most unreliable load of junk he has had. Once got stuck inside the car for 3 hours because the locks and windows would not work!!!
Andy.
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17/04/2007 16:58
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I think we may have to start another thread on this
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24/04/2007 16:49
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Well, after a big debate with the missus, I have pretty much decided to put the LE up for sale. I have a couple of things to attend to first. Now in the for sale section
Last edited by jayzee; 24/04/2007 17:20. Reason: gone and done it now...in the for sale section
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24/04/2007 17:15
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I think the price is fair enough. I also think you're bonkers to sell it!
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24/04/2007 17:20
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I know I am Posted in the for sale section now
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24/04/2007 17:56
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Jayzee have you driven a TVR yet? I know you didn't like the 'harsh' or at least compromised ride of your blue coupe. I've been in a Cerb 4.5 and it was the worst ride I can imagine. Totally unrealistic for a daily driver. Honestly, it made a lowered coupe feel like a Maybach Why not keep the LE as a now-cheap comfy daily hack whilst you try out other exotica. You can then rely on it when other stuff breaks down (Like I am doing at the mo whilst the Jag won't bloody start)
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24/04/2007 18:04
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Yeah, have tried a few already and know what you mean. It's a different car though and the coop didn't suit a modified suspension IMO, far nicer with standard. A TVR is well...a TVR and bang for buck, nothing can beat them. I also much prefer RWD
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24/04/2007 18:14
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Bang for buck they can be beaten. Well, if you need a daily driver anyway. See Cappo for details Obv if it's a dry weekend toy then that's another matter
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24/04/2007 19:43
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Bang for buck they can be beaten. Well, if you need a daily driver anyway. See Cappo for details If I did that it would be copyright theft and Mr Cappo wouldn't be pleased I want something that's just out there and looking at the PH forums, yes owners do experience problems, but on the whole they are very happy with their cars. I have always admired the Cerbera, but price and fragility put me off. Now they are reasonable to buy. Yes, they are expensive to run, but not a ridiculous amount for supercar performance/grin factor.
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24/04/2007 20:28
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Oh dear.....
Just get it (them) out of your system.
I'll give it one year's ownership, tops....
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Re: Am I thinking straight?
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24/04/2007 21:32
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Re: Am I thinking straight?
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24/04/2007 21:36
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They are gorgeous looking and sounding cars, but I once spoke to an ex TVR mechanic, who now works on them independantly. Asked him why he doesn't drive one - he said they were too unreliable. What did he drive?
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24/04/2007 22:06
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Too unreliable but i bet he enjoys the work flow
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24/04/2007 22:32
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TVR stands For Trevor! enough said. Not my cup of tea, but a mighty big rush in a straight line. With no traction control of any thoughts, driving in the wet, can be lethal!!
Andy.
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24/04/2007 23:57
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Ooooh yes http://youtube.com/watch?v=w5YFlzYXNkY&mode=related&search=The whole ring, one handed, left hand never left the gear stick..including negotiating the carousel ...and did a 8min 45 lap time Outta my way R1
Last edited by jayzee; 25/04/2007 04:20. Reason: watched the whole vid now :-)
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