gargoil Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 Alright guys nice site, new here! Had an Evo 7 for a few years as a second car and previously had an Impreza so I thought it would be a laugh if I found out if I could really drive a proper engine-gearbox-wheels type rear wheel drive car instead of a namby pamby driver aided car! So I'm currently looking for a Chimera either in 4.5 or 5.0 form as I am a glutton for punishment. I have a few things I was wanting to ask so here goes... 1.I know TVR don't make a hard top for the Chimera but are there other companies that have made them? 2.Planning to buy a 2-3 year old car. Would it be bad for it if I had it serviced at an non TVR place as there is none even remotely near me? 3.Be doing about 6-8000 miles per year, how many tyres will I go through in that time? 4. Are there any insurance companies that are favourable to TVR owners? 5.What problems should I be looking for when I go looking at cars that are 2-3 years old? Cheers for any help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenmochenmo Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 why not try a second hand tuscan s,i think red color won't be not so attractive in desolate place.i think it wo't be easy to find a insurance company interested in a car without ABS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabus Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 Welcome Gargoil! Lagoo's your man for all thing TVR related, should be along when the Stella wears off eventually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagoo Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 Bonjour Gargoil and welcome to TSN Can i ask why you are looking a Chim and not a Tuscan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4_sat Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 tuscan ain't got a proper v8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted May 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 I was only wanting to spend about 25 big ones on this, thought I would get a better Chimera for that price than I would a Tuscan. It is only the very cheapest Tuscans that are about that price! Also the guy that lives two doors away from me who I get on splendidly with(NOT) has a Tuscan and I wouldn't want to look like I was just getting one cause I'd seen his! And to be honest the Tuscan is a bit flash lookin' for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenmochenmo Posted May 9, 2004 Report Share Posted May 9, 2004 try a four years t350c, you can afford it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted May 9, 2004 Report Share Posted May 9, 2004 doesn't Bison have one for sale?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenmochenmo Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 470,000euro for a 129.000km porche?hehe, a little bit ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenmochenmo Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 a new tuscan s costs around 50,000 dollars here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 mate, then buy a new tuscan S if they are that cheap out there. the porsche costs +120.000 Euro's at least when it's new, so there you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenmochenmo Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 hehe, don't be angry at me, i love porsche too,but cann't affort it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 not angry mate, not at all, just wanted to let you know why it was more money over a TVR in your homeland.. cars are fecking costly over here in Belgium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted May 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Sorry guys I chickened out and decided to stick with awd and bought and Impreza! Maybe when I`m older and wiser I`ll get that TVR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison1379134007 Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 ah well.. your loss which impreza? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 and then for the ppl that can't read sigs [ QUOTE ] 2004 Subaru Impreza STI ppp [/ QUOTE ] what's the matter mighty Bison?? eyes still no attached to your head after you saw your last repair bill on the trevvor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 gargoil comon, run to our little corner on this site, the scooby place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_simon Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 [ QUOTE ] 2004 Subaru Impreza STI ppp [/ QUOTE ] Nice one..... TSN scooby's R Us... Scooby stuff here here and here Welcome to TSN ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted May 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 Cheers guys, being overtaken by smart cars at the moment as I run it in, but the fun will start soon! I had a turbo 2000 years ago and I know there is a much bigger following of the 'classic' shape but to be honest I prefer the new car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_simon Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 Avatar needs updating too ! The Burble of joy will come. As will the wizz, wizz, bang, bang I am sure you are aware you'll be spending plenty on Optimax, so buy shares in Shell now.... Enjoy, Not jealous at all..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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