51 replies to this topic

[NOBLE]

TT how often are you in yours? Im only worried about the horror stories about engine rebuild avery few 1000 miles. Its the only car I would sell the VXT for at the moment. - Noble

[siztenboots]

Have a word with turbomark, he has done the VX -> T350 back to VX thing.

[Timbo]

TT isnt in his anymore cause he sold it a while ago!!!!

[theotherjonnymac]

Looks like you have your answer already!!

[NOBLE]

I read through their old threads but they did not give full answers as to why they sold the cars. I would be looking to own it for a year then get rid. I have seen examples for about 20k 03-53 plates with 15k on the clocks (on average) - Noble

[JG]

TTs cost him 13k in 9 months with full TVR warranty cover so that doesn't include the rebuild.

[bren.wright]

Hi mate, I am currently looking at T350's and have the same reservations. I was reading the TVR forum on pistonheads and it seems a bit hit and miss. Apparently the newer (04 onwards) cars had a lot of the problems sorted, but I have still seen horror stories even with the newer 05 plate ones. Some people say they have owned one for 2-3 years and never had a spot of bother, but then there are lots of stories along the lines of "have only owned the car 2 months and already spent 5k on an engine rebuild". There doesn't seem to be a simple answer. Bren

[NOBLE]

Bren. I have read them all too and drawn the same conclusion. Have you seen the 03 plate one for sale in the Autotrader online at Bolton. £17,995 but has 48k on the clock? Does that means it been good for all that mileage or is it about to break? Imagine owning one for 3 months only to have to pay 2-3k on engine work.

[JG]

i'd find the yearly standard £1200 service a little hard to swallow too.

[flamy]

theres one near me with 48k on for about the same that has taken my eye... will probably be looking at getting one in a year or so. i'll bet the cheaper ones don't come with warranty, in that case it might be a big risk.

http://www.motors.co...0c#car-search-1

[NOBLE]

Flamy thats the one I was on about in the Autotrader. Looks stunning. An extra 2k would get you a one with 35k less miles though. Does everyone share my thoughts on how good this car looks, sounds and handles? I mean tbh I think if you asked me it the only car right now I could see myself trading in the VXT for.

[VXT Tim]

Mikey has one and is using it as an everyday car. He lives round the corner from me and i hate walking past it

[Flanners]

Thats a lovely car. But IMO TVR build quality and engines are rather hiy and miss. Too many people I know and know of have sunk thousands into them. They are thrilling motors but complete money pits. I'd rather something German for that sort of dosh?

[danVXT]

Mine will be going up for sale soon. It was a summer play thing before I spend all my money on my second property but the girlfriend is getting impatient (we're buying together). So far I've spent around £2000 on mine but that includes the 12000 mile service, 4 wheels, 2 rear tyres and a geo setup.

gorgeous looking car

[MrSimba]

F'k thats nice

[Jaysith]

:dribble: :drool:

[NOBLE]

Mikey thats is stunning mate and thank you for sharing your experience of the car. Im drawing the conclusion that these cars are a good upgrade to the VX and with a good warrenty you could happily have a year of 'coverd' good motoring. Can you purchase warrenty with 3rd party people or can you buy them with TVR? The cars I have been looking at are all about 4 year old. - Noble