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I'm currently thinking of chopping in my vvc for a TF135. Do they really come without ABS.

Saw a nice 135 in Royal Blue on a 52 plate. Is this a normal colour or part of the monogram scheme?

Thanks in advance

Andy
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ANDREW WRIGHT

Hi Andrew.
I changed my old VVC MGF for a TF last year. Like you I initially intended getting a 135 (mainly due to price) but after taking one for a test drive I soon noticed its lower power output.
I decided that if I bought the 135 I would soon miss that extra bit of power the VVC had, and I wouldn't be able to 'tweek' it for 3 years due to the warranty.
Lucky timing played its part, my dealer had just had a pre-reged, delivery mile 160 delivered, in the exact spec & colour I wanted. The price was very good, as was the part-ex price I was offered, and as a result I am now the very proud owner on a Trophy blue TF160 Sprint.
So my advise would be take a 135 & a 160 for a test drive before deciding.
Steve White

My TF135 came with ABS, depends upon the car as it is an optional extra.

Steve.
Steve

Thanks for your input guys. I think a testdrive is on the cards. I thought the 135 was the way to go because I don't have to worry about the VVC head.

Andy
Andy

I recently purchased a TF 160 but test drove the 135 first, although it was a good drive, the lack of power and no ABS as standard put me off, hence now the proud owner of a TF 160.
G A Glasgow

Royal Blue is a lovely standard colour :o)

The TF160 is probably worth going for for all the additional goodies you get as standard - including those impressive new brakes, 16" wheels and decent tyres on top of essentials like ABS :o)
Rob Bell

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