TVR

Stunning looks, appalling reliability.

Advantages: Looks, sound.
Disadvantages: Incredibly unreliable, dreadful after sales service.

...thing). In the end we part xed it for a 911 Turbo. Now there IS a car... They say that the 2 best day's of a man's life are the day he gets his first TVR and the day he gets rid of it. I would have to agree... ...

catshark88 15.05.2007 · Read full review
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Review of TVR Cerbera 4.5

Be close to God!!!!

Advantages: Performance, looks, noise, power
Disadvantages: my 'local' dealer is 120 miles away!!!!

...I would never buy a TVR new, due to them being hand built there is a chance that an 'off the shelf' one could have a few issues. However buy a second hand one from a reputable specialist with full service history and your laughing!!! I agree with what was said in an earlier review of the Tuscan, if you want an everyday sports car buy a porsche if you want a weekend monster buy a TVR. I tend to only take mine out on dry days as in the wet it likes ...
...become a member of the tvr clan, every tvr owner becomes your friend. Sorry to have rattled on for so long. I have tried to be as helpful as possible but during this review I have slipped a little and let my emotions run free. In fact im now a little dishearted as I am stuck at work and really really really want to take my tuscan out for a drive now!!!! To some up (About time I hear you say!). The Tuscan is a fantastic car if you want to do the ...

blacksta 09.10.2006 · Read full review
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Review of TVR Tuscan

Can Be Costly But Worth It

Advantages: Looks, performance, engine sound
Disadvantages: Running costs, battery location, repair costs

I’ve always fancied a V8 TVR ever since I first heard one going past, such a distinctive, brilliant noise! Finally took the plunge when I came across one for sale locally, Cooper green, 45K miles and FSH (important) for just over £12K I was expecting insurance to be prohibitively expensive but after reading recommendations on various newsgroups managed to get fully comp with protect no claims for a tad over £600 (I had 3 years NCB). The Chimaera ...
...but you don’t buy a TVR to pootle along. With spirited driving it’s probably closer to 15MPG . Tyres aren’t cheap the rears take the most punishment and cost roughly £260 a pair if you look around and reckon on 5000 miles or so before they need replacing. The battery is in the passengers footwell and is a pain to remove and refit, reckon on 30 minutes of huffing, puffing and swearing! The biggest downside other than day to day costs is if you’re ...

keeleymarc 27.11.2004 · Read full review
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Review of TVR Chimaera 400

shall I or shant I

Advantages: The name
Disadvantages: Expensive for what you actually get!

Having overcome a huge reliability problem over the last decade or so, it seems that the little car plant in Blackpool is turning out some little jems. Having driven in a friends car only once, I was questioning how I could remorgage my house to raise the cash to buy one for myself. The 4.5litre model is just about the best compromise, as the 5l is rather twitchy and over powered, but could 4l ever be described as under powered? The answer is clearly ...
...Inside the car is plush, but not overt, dont expect air-con or navigation computers. The leather seats are cofortably close, and the pile of the carpets are suitably deep. The best aspect of this car is the sheer acelleration, it rocks! You dont have to even go over the ton to fully appreciate this car. The rear end isn't half as twitchy as some may suggest. Practically, the boot is spacious, designed around 2 sets of golf clubs. Security is good ...

shak_y2k 31.12.2000 · Read full review
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Review of TVR Chimaera 450

Drive the dream?

Advantages: British, loud , drop dead looks
Disadvantages: a handful in the wet

So you've got a nice big wad of cash, you've set your heart on a sports car - which one do you buy? Leave out the european set, they're all for girlies, buy British, be brash, be loud, be proud. This is a stunning looking car, with an engine that sounds like a thrash band on speed. It should be heavy to drive - it just looks that way, but it isn't. It weights up nicely through the bends and is manageable around town. It does however leave a bit to ...
...suddenly if you do the boy racer bit of flooring your foot out of a decent bend. But if you're looking at a car like this you should be able to drive well enough to cope. Buy one, have fun - worry about the cost later, it ain't cheap to own!! ...

dgriffiths 05.10.2000 · Read full review
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