New to TVR's

[Fatrat]

I am looking to get into TVR ownership (after an Elise and a Caterham) and have about £10K to £12K to spend.

There appear to be a whole raft of models available at this price point. I am looking at the older cars (if only because my garage won't accommodate a Chim or later).

I have been looking at Taimar,s 3000M's, S3's etc.

Any suggestions on what might be best? Is there a huge difference between say a Taimar and a 3000m? It will be a weekend / sunny day car.

Any advice welcome

[Fatrat]

Thanks to everyone for your comments

I love the look of the M Series so I just need to try some but I'm sure I won't be disappointed.

The Caterham I have at the moment is a 4 speed and when travelling at any speed even over relatively short distances it is enough to make your ears bleed.

I know the Caterham is a far more "open air" experience but what are the 3.00cc M Series cars like at speed if they are just 4 speed with no overdrive?

Also I assume the main thing to look for is chassis rot?

[Fatrat]

phillpot said:

Unless your heart is set on the looks of an M/Taimar I'd seriously consider an S Series?

First and foremost the roof comes off!

The whole car has a more modern, stronger, solid feel, imho.

For example...

Ball joints not crappy trunnions
Pre-set wheel bearings front and rear not fiddely taper rollers (especially rears)
CV joints not UJ's on drive shafts
Five speed gearbox not four
Injection not carb
Then there's the electrics.....................


In a nutshell, bomb proof Ford Sierra stuff not antiquated (never was too good) Triumph stuff!


PS love my Taimar but you have to love 'em to put up with 'em

Well I am no mechanic at all so I will have a fund to keep on top of the maintenance.

When you say you have to love the Taimar to put up with it is that just because it requires constant work or is less fun to drive? This will be a weekend / fun car