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[da_murphster]

What else are you considering? I'm looking in the same bracket as you and just cannot find anything that flicks my switch apart from TVR's which I just not certain I'm in a position to risk a rebuild!

[mainline]

i think you need to save up a bit more money Noble. Even if its not to plough into a slush fund, to put you up an echelon where you're buying a low mileage example with possibly an engine rebuild, and not one that's possibly going to need an engine rebuild. If it was my money i'd be looking for an M3. But the lure of a british sports car over a germanic hyper-algorythm is one i understand and would never seek to disuade you from. See if you still fancy it when there's another three grand in yer pocket.

[meo]

Id go for the same the m3 evo43. really fast and reliable.

[NOBLE]

TBH the T350c is the only car i'd trade the VXT for. I have looked at so many different cars but none float my boat. That aside I still dont have the spendable cash for the extras 'if' needed. Andyroo has the best advice, going to sleep on it for a few month. I love the wealth of experience and advice on here

[VXT Tim]

Clicky!

[VIX]

I keep dipping into this thread. Stunning car here: clicky
Weeps ....

[A13X]

Mikey That car is awesome and seriously tempts me!! Can the tvr gold warranty be extended? And im only 15mins away too

[TurboMark]

Noble, I would Echo most of what Mikey said....like Siztenboots said I had the VXT for 2 yrs (which he now owns) and was hankering for a TVR so I bought a 2003 T350c with Ohlins and loved it to bits!.....awesome dramatic car.....the sheer grunt and rumble of the thing used to get the blood pumping on every drive. I used it as my everyday car with no problems - I covered 4K miles over 8 months and had no engine troubles. The only downside for me is that my everyday drive is only 9 miles into town and it used to take the whole journey for the engine to get properly warmed up so couldn't give it the thrashing it deserved as often as I'd liked - also daft as it sounds I really missed not being able to take the roof off - not a problem with the targa top though . I'm now back with a VXR stage 4 and loving it .....got the TVR bug out of my system. If funds would permit I'd have both sat on my drive. If you're willing to risk the possible engine probs or the 1200 quid for a new clutch fitted etc then go for it - I don't regret buying mine even though I lost about 5K over 8 months with servicing,a few niggly jobs(new speed sensor,headlamp reset bla bla) and depreciation. The great memories I have of that car far outway the cost of ownership. Good luck!

[theotherjonnymac]

I would love a TVR but would not want to be driving around being concerned that there was a huge bill around the corner.