How would you look at this ? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Halpin13 · 07-29-2011, 07:23 AM

so just looking around at cars and came across this interesting ad ?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2927106.htm

how would you look at it ?

creepy coupe · 07-29-2011, 07:34 AM

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How would you look at this ?

In my rear view mirror, whilst I was nailing it in the other direction.

MEGA · 07-29-2011, 07:40 AM

I'd probably not be interested in buying a car which had been on fire.

Halpin13 · 07-29-2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MEGA

I'd probably not be interested in buying a car which had been on fire.

if it is what it says in the ad its only the dash etc... engine has only done 23k but obv you always have to be carful.... on the other hand just don't even go there lol

creepy coupe · 07-29-2011, 07:47 AM

For the price of the car and the momey you'd spend sorting it.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...03uj?logcode=p

Halpin13 · 07-29-2011, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

For the price of the car and the momey you'd spend sorting it.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...03uj?logcode=p

Very true.... tvr is a car that i want to own and in my eyes the tamora is a good looking one and even better in the flesh, its the the insurance costs and the realiabilty of them that also gets me second thinking

creepy coupe · 07-29-2011, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Halpin13

Very true.... tvr is a car that i want to own and in my eyes the tamora is a good looking one and even better in the flesh, its the the insurance costs and the realiabilty of them that also gets me second thinking

If you do go for one with the six pot engine make sure it has had the cams and rockers updated/replaced, the original ones failed, big time.

Hotcoupe · 07-29-2011, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Halpin13

Very true.... tvr is a car that i want to own and in my eyes the tamora is a good looking one and even better in the flesh, its the the insurance costs and the realiabilty of them that also gets me second thinking

The other thing to consider is what parts fall off every time you pull away, and the cost of replacing them.

Ignore the above and after three weeks you'll be driving a open topped chassis around

sheps · 07-29-2011, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotcoupe

The other thing to consider is what parts fall off every time you pull away, and the cost of replacing them.

Ignore the above and after three weeks you'll be driving a open topped chassis around

BMW owners wave to one another;
TVR owners wave bits of errant trim at one another!

jonw · 07-29-2011, 08:28 AM

I like TVRs but Tamora's look like bath tubs.

creepy coupe · 07-29-2011, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sheps

BMW owners wave to one another;
TVR owners wave bits of errant trim at one another!

Trying to put the flames out

chrisbin · 07-29-2011, 08:40 AM

I loved my TVR (Chimaera) and loved the sound it made even more. It was 100% reliable in 2 years of ownership, however I would never have one as a daily driver...

As far as that one goes, I think not.....unless you enjoy tinkering...the vast majority of TVR faults (aside from the speed 6 engine) tend to be either electrical, or originate in the electrics....

All petrolheads should tick the TVR box once imo...!!

Halpin13 · 07-29-2011, 08:42 AM

the impression I'm getting is TVR's are a nightmare to own and you should stay away from them lol

chrisbin · 07-29-2011, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Halpin13

the impression I'm getting is TVR's are a nightmare to own and you should stay away from them lol

If you expect them to work reliably like a BMW/Audi then yeah, stay away..if you are an enthusiast and want to have a very different driving experience in a car that looks and sounds like no other and are prepared to live with faults/foibles....go for it!

Just go in with your eyes open!!

Baby Dave · 07-29-2011, 08:57 AM

A plastic car that's been on fire once, stay well away

Boyd1963 · 07-29-2011, 10:01 AM

>>A REAL CREDIT TO ITS OWNER

I suppose it was only a small fire. Could have been much worse if he had been reckless owner.

rich1068 · 07-29-2011, 10:36 AM

Yeah, he could have used the wrong sort of fire extinguisher or something.

AlanQS · 07-29-2011, 01:46 PM

And how long has it been lying in the rain, open to the elements?

Tee212 · 07-29-2011, 01:49 PM

looks like a miata on crack then abused steriods

07-29-2011, 07:23 AM	#1
Halpin13 Michael Halpin Drives: Audi TT 225 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 353 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2005 E90 320i [0.00]	How would you look at this ? so just looking around at cars and came across this interesting ad ? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2927106.htm how would you look at it ? __________________ PSN - MHalpin13
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07-29-2011, 07:40 AM	#3
MEGA Dieseasal Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London Posts: 6,448 iTrader: (2)	I'd probably not be interested in buying a car which had been on fire. __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport

07-29-2011, 08:40 AM	#12
chrisbin Colonel Drives: M-Benz C250CDi Est Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK Posts: 2,302 iTrader: (1)	I loved my TVR (Chimaera) and loved the sound it made even more. It was 100% reliable in 2 years of ownership, however I would never have one as a daily driver... As far as that one goes, I think not.....unless you enjoy tinkering...the vast majority of TVR faults (aside from the speed 6 engine) tend to be either electrical, or originate in the electrics.... All petrolheads should tick the TVR box once imo...!! __________________ Current - M-Benz C250Cdi Sport Plus Auto Est. Previous - Alpina D3 BiTurbo E90 LCI Manual, 320d M Sport E92 Auto, 330i M Sport E92 courtesy of BMW UK....320i M Sport E92 Auto, 320d SE E90 Manual.

07-29-2011, 08:42 AM	#13
Halpin13 Michael Halpin Drives: Audi TT 225 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 353 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2005 E90 320i [0.00]	the impression I'm getting is TVR's are a nightmare to own and you should stay away from them lol __________________ PSN - MHalpin13

07-29-2011, 08:57 AM	#15
Baby Dave Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E90 320d m sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sunny Lancs Posts: 1,872 iTrader: (0)	A plastic car that's been on fire once, stay well away __________________ E90 Msport, black leather, front seat heating,6Fl, bluetooth,sun protection glass,Alpine upgrade,non rft's

07-29-2011, 07:47 AM	#5
creepy coupe Major General Drives: 8 year old Mondeo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 7,638 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	For the price of the car and the momey you'd spend sorting it. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...03uj?logcode=p

07-29-2011, 08:28 AM	#10
jonw First Lieutenant Drives: E350 coupe & GT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North West Posts: 337 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 Mercedes E350c ... [0.00] 2011 BMW 530d GT MS ... [4.17]	I like TVRs but Tamora's look like bath tubs.

07-29-2011, 10:01 AM	#16
Boyd1963 Major Drives: 2011 320d e92 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 1,291 iTrader: (0) Garage List Sep 2011 E92 [0.00]	>>A REAL CREDIT TO ITS OWNER I suppose it was only a small fire. Could have been much worse if he had been reckless owner.

07-29-2011, 10:36 AM	#17
rich1068 Colonel Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2,908 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, he could have used the wrong sort of fire extinguisher or something.

07-29-2011, 01:46 PM	#18
AlanQS Colonel Drives: 320d SE Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 2,453 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 320d SE Coupe [0.00]	And how long has it been lying in the rain, open to the elements? __________________

07-29-2011, 01:49 PM	#19
Tee212 Banned Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverside Posts: 4,549 iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 335 [4.83]	looks like a miata on crack then abused steriods

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