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tvr 280i |
tod914 |
Jul 28 2003, 10:16 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
any one have any experience with a tvr 280i? car caught my eye. was wondering how they are.
drivability, etc. |
SirAndy |
Jul 28 2003, 11:19 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,581 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
dunno, a friend of mine was thinking about importing a few to the us.
but he couldn't get enough interest ... everything with a limited production like the TVR's should be handled with care, unless you have a unlimited cash flow available. Andy |
givory |
Jul 29 2003, 06:11 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Toronto, Canada Member No.: 125 |
Tod
Contact John Wadman in Toronto - he was the NA importer for TVR from the '70's thru the early '90's. Search on "TVR North America" or his name - sorry, I'm not anywhere near my files at the moment for contact details. He knows everything you'll need to know. Gavin [ex TVR owner - no close experience with the Essex V6 in the 280i, but still hang around with a few friends who vintage race TVR's] |
tod914 |
Jul 29 2003, 07:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
I cant imagine it being that bad. It has bosch fuel injection, ford engine and trans, jag rear end. I guess the key is to figure out what parts came from what manufacture. Nice looking car I must say.
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mike_the_man |
Jul 29 2003, 09:55 AM
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I like stuff! Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Member No.: 809 |
I don't know anything about them, but my friend is a British car freak, and he said that they are a pretty good car. Ford V6, easy to work on, and pretty reliable. Check out www.pistonheads.com, they have lots about TVR's on there.
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richardL |
Jul 29 2003, 10:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 713 Joined: 27-January 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 201 Region Association: None |
I love 'em. The new ones are spectacular and go like sh*t off a shovel.
I always wanted a 2500M - I drove one once and fell in love. I used to know the president of the UK TVR owners club. If you are interested I might be able to find an email for him. Let me know. Richard |
tod914 |
Jul 29 2003, 11:18 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
The 3000 I would consider. That also has a ford v6.
The 2500 has the TR-6 motor and drive train. Just went to a british car show this Saturday. Mostly Jags, and 1 280i. Thinking about selling my teener for 1. They cant be any more of a money pit than these are. |
redshift |
Jul 29 2003, 02:41 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
There is one in my mechanics yard, covered, and for sale.
M |
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