MK Charlie
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 08:36 AM |
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TVR reliability?
I am currently on the hunt for a new car, and am after something a little fancy. I did really want a 4seater, but you cant get much fancier than a TVR
at 21!
Only problem is this car will be my daily driver, and everyone knows that they are not the most reliable cars on the roads (about as reliable as my
Indy in fact).
Only reason i'm even thinking about it is because i've been offered a tuscan speed 6 dirt cheap.
opinions please
Charlie
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coozer
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 08:43 AM |
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Go for it and join the RAC/AA/GreeeeeeenFlaaaaaaaaaaaaag!
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 08:44 AM |
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I heard at one point that on average a TVR would break down every six months 
I totally disagree that you cant get fancier than a TVR at 21. I went for a Jag at 19  
Seriously though, would be a good show off car but not sure as a daily driver  (also check out the insurance )
[Edited on 26-6-08 by speedyxjs]
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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82 Locost
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 08:46 AM |
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My S2 is relaible, and I use it every day and for long trips too.
Good Club Scene.....
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?h=0&f=11
Cheap as chips, great sound
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Kriss
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 08:55 AM |
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Probably dirt cheap for a reason. Rebuilds are frequent, endless electric and trim issues too.
I looked at a Tuscan when I was 22 and instead went for a Clio V6.
Much cheaper servicing costs, more solid engine (abliet not as quick) still the same terrible handling too lol.
A localish TVR dealer too me MOle Valley stopped TVR's as its just too time consuming and warranty claims sucked away too much resource.
Still a great looking car.
Cerbera with the new front end is a lot more reliable
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UncleFista
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 08:58 AM |
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The straight 6 is the one to avoid, even less reliable than the 8 
Tony Bond / UncleFista
Love is like a snowmobile, speeding across the frozen tundra.
Which suddenly flips, pinning you underneath.
At night the ice-weasels come...
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82 Locost
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 09:03 AM |
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The S2 has a V6 Cologne Engine and, as an understressed lazy engine is unlikely to need a reduild. Same for the RV8 versions. Avoid anything too
exotic, and as long as you know how a spanner works you should have few problems. However, TVRs have a reputation for poor relaibility, usually
because they don't get used very often.
My full service costs about £40 because I do it myself. Anybody who can't service an S2 shouldn't be allowed to drive.
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tegwin
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 09:33 AM |
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Good god...Speed 6 at 21.... Do you mind me asking how much the insurance is?
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MK Charlie
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 10:13 AM |
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I get the insurance at the cost of the underwriters cos I have a good friend who works for an insurance company. I'm paying £400 for my toyota
celica 190 fully comp, £170 for the Indy fully comp, and the speed 6 was £1200 fully comp with 12k miles per year. Its not what you know.........
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tegwin
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 10:37 AM |
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Good god! Thats an amazing deal..
I pay £1200 for a Polo GTI 1.6 with 2Yrs NCB (im 20)
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eznfrank
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 10:42 AM |
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I hear they're pretty good on fuel.
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Alan B
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 10:59 AM |
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TVR reliability
How odd.....I've never seen those two words together before...
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andyd
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 12:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MK Charlie
£400 for my toyota celica 190 fully comp, £170 for the Indy fully comp, and the speed 6 was £1200 fully comp with 12k miles per year.
Just think what mods you could do to either the Celica or the Indy for £1200!
Being an old over the hill fart I'm amazed that you young boys would a) consider £1200 good value for 365 days or motoring and b) can afford
such an amount!
I'm all for having a nice ride and all but I think that's an obscene amount to pay.
Just IMHO obviously.
Andy
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MK Charlie
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 01:02 PM |
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I do agree that £1200 is still alot of money, but when you put it into perspective of what car i'd be driving it makes it fairly good value.
I know its a bit flash, but I've just landed myself a good job on really good money for my age. I've worked really hard to get where I am
now, and thought I may aswell treat myself while I'm young and dont have kids or a SWMBO
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D Beddows
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 01:17 PM |
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lol, flash yes - but you do realise don't you that it'll only impress your mates, everybody else will just think you're driving your
dads car.......or that you've just nicked it!!
There have been a couple of threads like this recently which have made me wonder exactly where my life went wrong - £10k to spend on a car and not
bothered about paying £1200 a year insurance and only 21!!! can't be a bad life! 
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MK Charlie
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 01:43 PM |
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Well my view is that the meanining of life is to get as many toys as you possibly can while you can. I don't smoke, I don't drink, I live
with my parents and have a reasonable job. My friends all went to uni, and I made the decision not to, and for me this has paid off. They are all
coming out of uni and starting jobs on around £15k. Aswell as my mon-fri job I do 4 nights a month as a dj at a local pub/club which is an extra £200
per night! I work hard and feel I should reward myself, but am really struggling on choosing a car.
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djrichie_stix
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 02:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MK Charlie
I do agree that £1200 is still alot of money, but when you put it into perspective of what car i'd be driving it makes it fairly good value.
I know its a bit flash, but I've just landed myself a good job on really good money for my age. I've worked really hard to get where I am
now, and thought I may aswell treat myself while I'm young and dont have kids or a SWMBO
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djrichie_stix
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 02:12 PM |
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and if you buy it and don't want it/crash it... sell me the engine, gear box and rear suspension!
[Edited on 26/6/08 by djrichie_stix]
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Alan B
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 02:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MK Charlie
Well my view is that the meanining of life is to get as many toys as you possibly can while you can. I don't smoke, I don't drink, I live
with my parents and have a reasonable job. My friends all went to uni, and I made the decision not to, and for me this has paid off. They are all
coming out of uni and starting jobs on around £15k. Aswell as my mon-fri job I do 4 nights a month as a dj at a local pub/club which is an extra £200
per night! I work hard and feel I should reward myself, but am really struggling on choosing a car.
Good on ya mate...sounds like you've earned it...enjoy it..
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tegwin
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 02:36 PM |
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MK Charlie ....Good attitude to have....I had the same philosophy but spent the money on learning to drive this instead:
And I have the flexibility of being able to change jobs fairly easily unlike all my graduate friends who HAVE to have a job to pay their debts off
Although I wouldnt say no to a TVR
[Edited on 26/6/08 by tegwin]
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Peteff
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 02:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Alan B
TVR reliability
How odd.....I've never seen those two words together before...
It's called an oxymoron Alan, like military intelligence.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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D Beddows
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 02:53 PM |
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I wasn't having a go by the way If you've earned it you go out and spend it! - wish my stepkids had a bit of the same attitude rather
than 'it's too hard, I can't be bothered, can I 'borrow' £20.........' 
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dhutch
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 03:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MK Charlie
...They are all coming out of uni and starting jobs on around £15k...
Mad isnt it.
- A little bit offtopic, but a load of people i started uni with are just graduating, and having just spoken to a few of them, geography/finanace
students and the like, 15k seams about standard.
- Im doing engineering and am on a years placment between 2nd and 3rd year and being paid about that. Once i graduate i have a job waiting for me
with a starting wage of £26k.
However it still drive a high-milage french hatchback.
(dont that i dont love the 306, but...)
Daniel.
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Macbeast
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 03:39 PM |
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There are some compensations to being old then
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trogdor
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| posted on 26/6/08 at 03:41 PM |
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yeah i sometimes wish i hadn't gone to uni as the job i am doing now doesn't need my degree! does help abit though as i work for a
laboratory supplier it helps to have a science degree people think you know what you are doing!
However am only on 15K and am well into overdraft (approx £3k but still interest free tho)and have about 16K of loan to pay back.
Still would go to uni like a shot tho if i could make my choice again. It was the best time in my life, stressful and hard work towards the end but
still good.
Just to add even if i was earning loads of money i don't think i could spend that much on a car. 10K is alot of money. So far i haven't
spent more than £175 on one!
[Edited on 26/6/08 by trogdor]
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