Will Tamora survive?
Discussion
Why wont it? Did they not produce a Chim and a Grif at the sametime? One is a big car (tuscan) 1 is a smaller car, Tamora. One drives well on the road (tamora), 1 drives well on the track (Tuscan). Why not both? When I was at the factory they said they pretty much can produce any car, because they all share so many bits. Please please stop talking down the Tamora.
On the face of it I would have to say no.
Less than 100 made in over 2 years and now they have a car that performs just as well, is more visually appealing and whilst being more expensive at this end of the market the money isnt as big an issue.
Only time will tell for sure I suppose...
Less than 100 made in over 2 years and now they have a car that performs just as well, is more visually appealing and whilst being more expensive at this end of the market the money isnt as big an issue.
Only time will tell for sure I suppose...
Was just discussing this with a mate of mine, who said...
Based off the same chassis and parts as the T350 cars there is little benefit in destroying their entry price point which is benchmarked against Boxster S. It is being increasingly pushed as the accessible model in the range and will survive on v.low numbers for that price point. The whole point is to get people to buy in at the bottom and make them move through the range which in turn maximises the life time value of the customer.
Based off the same chassis and parts as the T350 cars there is little benefit in destroying their entry price point which is benchmarked against Boxster S. It is being increasingly pushed as the accessible model in the range and will survive on v.low numbers for that price point. The whole point is to get people to buy in at the bottom and make them move through the range which in turn maximises the life time value of the customer.
Plotloss said:
On the face of it I would have to say no.
Less than 100 made in over 2 years and now they have a car that performs just as well, is more visually appealing and whilst being more expensive at this end of the market the money isnt as big an issue.
Only time will tell for sure I suppose...
More visully appealing in somes opinion. I dont like the new Tuscan (or the old one) where as I do like the Tamora.
Also there werent many Griffs made in comparison to Chims but a lot of people still like Griffs.
I reckon that the Tamora will command a lot as a classic.
Following that rationale then Dusty, if its so visually appealing to some then why in such tiny volume?
The Griff still sold an average of 350 units a year, the Tamora is significantly less than that...
I reckon the Tuscan cab will have well over 100 orders in the book by the end of this fortnight...
The Griff still sold an average of 350 units a year, the Tamora is significantly less than that...
I reckon the Tuscan cab will have well over 100 orders in the book by the end of this fortnight...
Griff was on average 250 per year according to the bible.
3:1 Chim, Griff.
Everyone has different opinions. I didnt say "everyone loves the Tamora". Just mentioned that the new Tuscan is not more visually appealing than a Tamora to everyone.
Edited: I think I should shut up now before it turns into one of "those" threads.
>> Edited by DustyC on Wednesday 26th May 13:50
3:1 Chim, Griff.
Everyone has different opinions. I didnt say "everyone loves the Tamora". Just mentioned that the new Tuscan is not more visually appealing than a Tamora to everyone.
Edited: I think I should shut up now before it turns into one of "those" threads.
>> Edited by DustyC on Wednesday 26th May 13:50
Alex said:
I think the Tamora will be the biggest depreciating TVR out of the current range. It hasn't sold well because no-one likes it.
I like it and so does drum4it and it could well be a 2005 purchase for both of us.
However, the new 'open' variant of the Tuscan will now make me think long and hard........
I'd guess thet it will stay as part of he range for a while yet because of all the parts it shares with other models including (most significantly) the chassis.
While that is the case, the factory only needs to keep a large enough stock of panels to be able to fulfill orders in a reasonable timescale. Bearing in mind that they will probably keep a level of stock for repairs that should be that aspect sorted.
While that is the case, the factory only needs to keep a large enough stock of panels to be able to fulfill orders in a reasonable timescale. Bearing in mind that they will probably keep a level of stock for repairs that should be that aspect sorted.
I am with you DustyC, but its personal choice. I could not really afford the Tuscan, but I could afford the Tamora with a few extras. Then when I drove them for me, I did not like the Tuscan, but I love the Tamora as it felt like the Karts I race. Personal choice. Tamora I reckon will remain as the entry level car.
Whats the benefit to TVR in stopping it?
It shares the same components with all the other current TVRs so if a customer wants it they will build it.
I personally think the only better looking TVR is the T350C. I've never met anyone who hasn't been bowled over by the looks/performance of the Tamora - people seem to like it a lot more in the flesh so to speak.
It shares the same components with all the other current TVRs so if a customer wants it they will build it.
I personally think the only better looking TVR is the T350C. I've never met anyone who hasn't been bowled over by the looks/performance of the Tamora - people seem to like it a lot more in the flesh so to speak.
jimmyt said:
I've never met anyone who hasn't been bowled over by the looks/performance of the Tamora - people seem to like it a lot more in the flesh so to speak.
We've never met!
It's OK. I poked around one at a dealers. I quite like the front end, a bit like a racing Tuscan IMO. But the back! Who parked an Elise up its bum? Add to that a stark interior and an S6... walking back to the Griff was a revelation. I appreciate the Tamora may be better on a track, but I don't drive on a track.
Ah well, everyone's different and the main thing is that people get the one they like most. If a Tamora owner loves his car, that's great. The world would be very dull if we all liked the same things, now wouldn't it?
DustyC said:
On the face of it I would have to say no.
Less than 100 made in over 2 years and now they have a car that performs just as well, is more visually appealing and whilst being more expensive at this end of the market the money isnt as big an issue.
Only time will tell for sure I suppose...
More visully appealing in somes opinion. I dont like the new Tuscan (or the old one) where as I do like the Tamora.
Also there werent many Griffs made in comparison to Chims but a lot of people still like Griffs.
I reckon that the Tamora will command a lot as a classic.
I agree here. The Tamora is a very good car ... if it wasnt for the lardy arse it would be an excellent car. handling is superb, as is the ride and teh driver feedback.
I rekon it will get classic status with such a limited number of units sold very quickly if they current trend continues.
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