In a message dated 10/2/2006 8:06:06 AM Pacific Standard Time,
obrienboys@gmail.com writes:
Regarding the TR3 vs TR4 look and feel.
I drive my TR4 regularly but had the chance to drive a better than new
restored TR3 this year. I had always wished I had a 3 because of the
beautiful lines, etc. Now I'm not so sure the TR4 is the better car for
me.
While I'm not a big guy, I certainly enjoy the wider cockpit of the 4 over
the 3. Also I recall that the TR3 took more attention to drive, this one
having some strange erratic pulling with the brakes (that only appeared on
occation). I was told by the ower to please keep both hands firmly on the
wheel.
Not so in my 4. (perhaps it was just this particular, yet well sorted
TR3).
Hard to say.
Also, while not as beautiful, I also like the more accessable engine bay and
larger trunk of my 4 as well.
I hope this helps answer the original question. I can't knock the TR3 -
They are awesome cars - I can only guess the hoods and windows are easier
to manage than my 4. (I must agree with the previous post that putting the
top up in the rain takes too long in my car!)
However, I've grown to appreciate my 4 more after having the chance to
drive a 3.
It's all good.
Best regards,
Tim O'Brien
Frogmont, CO
64-TR4
85-Bitter SC
Tim,
I'm sure not interested in getting involved in a "what is the better car"
contoversy. I bought my TR3A from the original owner (my boss) in 1963 for
$400.
That's what he had been offered in trade on a new TR4.
His wife liked the TR4 better because of the windup windows. The TR3 had
made a couple of trips (with her in it) from LA to Chicago, and one trip from
LA
to Mexico City. They were about to go back to Chicago again, hence the TR4.
He came to me a few months later and was trying to figure a way to get his
TR3 back.
They are both great cars, and each have their strengths and weaknesses. I
love em both!
Best, Mike Moore
59 TR3A
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