TVR meet(!)

[shadowninja]

Don't worry, it's still on-topic...

Went on a TVR meet/drive today. CLK 55 AMG kept up with them no problem.

 

[Parrot of Doom]

I think you'd struggle to match a 4.5 Cerb mate, but the Chims and Griffs wouldn't be a problem

 

[stumpy]

Where did you all go and who organised it?

 

[shadowninja]

You need to visit Pistonheads.com more often! There was another one today. Doing my bit for Live Earth. :twisted:

 

[lewispost]

Hi

You seem to have a love for cubic inches in liking both TVR and CLK 55's. Tell me, I was passed your name on another post as a contact who could give pointers to a potential 2001 CLK55 AMG owner. Anything I should look out for that could cost large amounts of money. The car will be for day to day use. Thanks in advance

 

[shadowninja]

Gosh! I don't know that much about them. They're not as reliable as I expected (but that gives it character, right? As an ex-TVR owner, I'm quite happy!). I am having an ongoing prob with the COMAND system in that it ignores my autochanger (apparently I don't have one, even though I can see it in the boot!). In theory I could replace the cabling. Otherwise I could get a system installed by Alfie (user on here) for around £800 (which is quite reasonable for a satnav/autochanger system; Mercedes want about £3000!!!). There are a few rattles. Otherwise, it is something that seems to get me from A to B very quickly and if I want to chase exotica, I just kick down a few gears using the tiptronic. The handling is good but the ride is quite firm (AMG have had a say in that kind of thing).

Sorry I can't be more help. If you find one, I would see if TM Motors in Walton (or Molesey?) can have a look over it for you.

In terms of a daily car, that is certainly something it's capable of. In the last 6 months since buying it, I have not had a problem starting it and getting to my destination.

Bottom line: am I glad I bought it? Yep! This weekend has been a fantastic, sun-filled weekend of TVR chasing. It can hold its own amongst supercar exotica and happily sit in my regular London commuter traffic.

 

[lewispost]

Thanks for the info.

Good luck in exotica hunting - just beware spinning TVR's when you get too close ..............................

 

[shadowninja]

Hehe, I'll enjoy the view.