Hi all -
I hesitate to be one to temper the enthusiasm for running a
TR on a daily basis. I too like to get the most out of owning the car,
especially during the summer months. Personally, I don't think I'd ever
seriously consider running it as an only car though. For my own lifestyle,
there are a lot of times when I need to have a little more space. Might
there be times when you want to for instance take one or two people +
luggage to th' airport? You can buy a luggage rack, but - that trunk isn't
too big you must admit. I think some of the responders to your question
were talking more about running their car as their #1 during the summer,
but using the 'other car' for odd trips and winter use. I interpreted your
question more as 'Should I run my TR6 as my only car?'
In addition, maybe I'm getting old (26...) but I really prefer driving the
TR when I'm 'in the mood'. The firm ride can get a little wearing when one
is tired. Also, sometimes I just don't want to worry so much about the
chance of things going wrong.
I imagine you may have thought about these issues and are willing to live
with them. Would hate to see you get into it, then realize you weren't
ready for it and lose your love for the car. Just my $0.02.
Pete
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> Hi all....
> I am usually just a reader because of time limitations but I had
> a particularly bad monday night... my honda got totalled by a hit and run
> probable DUI who didnt even bother putting on the brakes - 90 mph.
> But from the gloom of catastrophe arises the possibility of greatness :)
> Im sure the insurance is going to total the car.... I can take
> the $$ and get another honda --- or I can put the $$ into the triumph
> and get it running really well and use it for my everyday car. Im
> hoping that someone out there has experience using a TR6 as an everyday
> car and can pass along their impressions of this idea. Aside from the
> absolutely huge amount of potential oil lost into the environement --
> which makes the EPA shiver in their boots (I believe it is protocal that
> all letters have at least one cheap oil leak or Lucas reference) --
> Id like to know things like how often problems arise, how well
> it deals with cold weather, (Im in TN -- not a large amount of snow but
> cold we get plenty of) Was it just such a major pain in the rear that
> it took all the joy out of owning one of these things. Impressions and
> any words of advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance... J
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