More practical Z replacement from Blackpool

RedUn · Post by **RedUn** » Tue Oct 12, 2021 9:21 am

Lots of love for a TVR, what a stunning example, congratulations

Now its time to replace the entire exhaust with pipe so it sounds like a spitfire

clarker63 · Post by **clarker63** » Tue Oct 12, 2021 9:32 am

JoshsZ4M wrote: ↑Tue Oct 12, 2021 2:13 am So I paid £33k

not silly money, and something that I think will only increase in value as its concourse. Hope you enjoy owning it!

I've slowly moved from wanting a perfect car (which entails much worry/expense to keep it that way, including arguments with the wife if she scratched an alloy etc ) , to one I can live with... (despite still being paranoid about parking next to other cars...)

Ian J · Post by **Ian J** » Tue Oct 12, 2021 6:19 pm

As a matter of interest how is it more practical than a Z4?

JoshsZ4M · Post by **JoshsZ4M** » Tue Oct 12, 2021 7:56 pm

clarker63 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 12, 2021 9:32 am
JoshsZ4M wrote: ↑Tue Oct 12, 2021 2:13 am So I paid £33k
not silly money, and something that I think will only increase in value as its concourse. Hope you enjoy owning it! I've slowly moved from wanting a perfect car (which entails much worry/expense to keep it that way, including arguments with the wife if she scratched an alloy etc ) , to one I can live with... (despite still being paranoid about parking next to other cars...)

Yeah it could be a good move couldn’t it… I know what you mean, the underside is undersealed and solid so usable without cleaning with a toothbrush, I don’t have time for that

plan is PPF everywhere I can have done, and ceramic everything, to make it all more durable

JoshsZ4M · Post by **JoshsZ4M** » Tue Oct 12, 2021 7:56 pm

Ian J wrote: ↑Tue Oct 12, 2021 6:19 pm As a matter of interest how is it more practical than a Z4?

So it’s a 2+2, and the boot is chuffing huge

warmasice · Post by **warmasice** » Tue Oct 12, 2021 8:53 pm

Ian J wrote: ↑Tue Oct 12, 2021 6:19 pm As a matter of interest how is it more practical than a Z4?

Virtually anything is more practical than a Zed.

sars · Post by **sars** » Tue Oct 12, 2021 8:57 pm

They are gorgeous and Harry thinks so too, congratulations

https://youtu.be/3uThacLTcNU

JoshsZ4M · Post by **JoshsZ4M** » Tue Oct 12, 2021 9:30 pm

sars wrote: ↑Tue Oct 12, 2021 8:57 pm They are gorgeous and Harry thinks so too, congratulations

https://youtu.be/3uThacLTcNU

Great vid this one

he lives about two miles from us and I love the roads he uses for this test

That car is still for sale more than a year after this review, and I’m tempted to offer them some money for the child seats to make mine even more practical

Ian J · Post by **Ian J** » Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:40 am

JoshsZ4M wrote: ↑Tue Oct 12, 2021 7:56 pm
Ian J wrote: ↑Tue Oct 12, 2021 6:19 pm As a matter of interest how is it more practical than a Z4?
So it’s a 2+2, and the boot is chuffing huge

I do miss the large boot and rear seats

RedUn · Post by **RedUn** » Sat Oct 23, 2021 7:23 pm

Spotted you at C&M today, I thought I recognised the plate!

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:32 pm

JoshsZ4M wrote: ↑Mon Oct 11, 2021 5:21 am Here’s a few pics, feel immensely fortunate that I’ve been able to do it… roll on next season

I love TVRs, congrats matey. I have often looked and dreamed but never had the balls to go for one.
To me TVRs are like a Lotus on steroids. I had a Lotus once but never a TVR.

JoshsZ4M · Post by **JoshsZ4M** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 1:06 am

RedUn wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 7:23 pm Spotted you at C&M today, I thought I recognised the plate!

Nice one, we did a 180 mile round trip on Saturday, to Morgan at Malvern in the morning, and C&M in the afternoon

Such an incredible opportunity to stretch it’s legs… and my god hasn’t it got legs!

JoshsZ4M · Post by **JoshsZ4M** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 1:10 am

Pondrew wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:32 pm
JoshsZ4M wrote: ↑Mon Oct 11, 2021 5:21 am Here’s a few pics, feel immensely fortunate that I’ve been able to do it… roll on next season
I love TVRs, congrats matey. I have often looked and dreamed but never had the balls to go for one.
To me TVRs are like a Lotus on steroids. I had a Lotus once but never a TVR.

Thanks so much! If you’re ever near West Oxfordshire come and have a gander… I feel immensely fortunate to have bought such a late well sorted example, and there’s a war chest which I know I’ll have to raid at some point, but what a car! The sheer power is insane when you press GO, but you’re right to make the Lotus comparison. You can place it with incredible precision, the control and security you feel is actually quite startling considering the lack of aids

In short, I’m thoroughly in love with it, and I can recommend you try one if you’re in any doubt as to whether it’s an itch you should scratch

Boyo · Post by **Boyo** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 5:32 pm

Congratulations on a stunning car. I had three TVR's back to back between 2004 and 2013 and I loved them. Like any car they need to be used. I still regularly look at them in the classified ads. Once you have the bug you will never shake it off!

JoshsZ4M · Post by **JoshsZ4M** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 6:22 am

Boyo wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 5:32 pm Congratulations on a stunning car. I had three TVR's back to back between 2004 and 2013 and I loved them. Like any car they need to be used. I still regularly look at them in the classified ads. Once you have the bug you will never shake it off!

Cheers buddy, I managed to get a 180 mile round trip in on Saturday with some friends… first opportunity to properly stretch its legs, and what a thing! I have to say the AJP8 engine is just sublime, and the whole package feels so sharp and controlled. It’s fair to say there is zero regret in my decision

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