Tamora purchase advice please

Tamora purchase advice please

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jmn

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895 posts

279 months

Friday 27th February 2015
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Thinking of buying another TVR-I have previously owned a 350i and Griffith 500.

I have been trying to find out what to look out for with a Tamora and have come up with these items:-

Engine-I am aware of the potential problems. Is it correct that a later car from 2005-6 is likely to have a more reliable engine if correctly serviced etc?

Diff bushes-I understand that these can be a problem. How can you tell if they have gone and what is the replacement cost if done by a specialist? Any known problems with the diff?

Radiator. What is the replacement cost on the same basis?

Anderson Connector. Replacement cost?

Clutch. I understand about £1k to replace?

Chassis-presumably this can rust just like other TVRs?

Instrument module pixel failure-what is the likely to cost to rectify?

Any recommendations for expert inspection in the London area?

I expect there are other things that I am not presently aware of so advice from those 'in the know' appreciated.

GazzaM100

209 posts

137 months

Saturday 28th February 2015
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Hi, I've only had my Tamora 3 months so I'm no expert. The clutch was changed about 2 years ago for around the £1k mark. I recently bought a replacement LCD screen for £70 ish off a member on here and apparently very easy to change yourself when I finally get round to it.
I'm from Romford and there are very few Tamora's available to buy at present compared to a few months back. One thing for sure you will have to be prepared to travel just like I did to Bristol. So once you've found the right car it really will depend on which TVR dealer or Specialist is closest to have it inspected.
Would definitely recommend Bespoke Performance in Ware though.
Best thing I've ever done buying one so don't mess about if you find a good one you like because it won't be around for long.

a1butch

269 posts

193 months

Thursday 5th March 2015
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These guys cover London inspections:
http://www.tvrinspections.com/

I haven't used them before but they were mentioned by Rob Ingleby.




mk1fan

10,507 posts

224 months

Thursday 5th March 2015
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Generally speaking the major things to look for are the same for all Speed 6 engined cars (excl the Cerb).

Check all the electics work. Engine has been serviced regularily (imho atleast every year regardless of milage) or rebuilt by one of the main specialists.

Ignore the year of the car, buy on condition.

I think one of the guys on the Surrey TVR Facebook page was thinking of selling their Tamora as they want to T350.

Elmswood TVR (near Tolworth) would gladly do an inspection for you. Austec Racing (in Crawley) inspected Samy (S3C) for me after I drove her down from Edinburgh!