Sick of TVR comments
Discussion
All day yesterday and today - people have been saying " Ah you've got one of them TVRs its gone bust, it was on the news etc etc" (all untrue and distorted pictures)" is your warranty still valid" " I bet you wish you hadn't just bought one" Blah blah bla
I think bad word on here and on the media is really make people think the worst.
I have just had my 10th conversation
to explain they are making some redundancies and moving factory - just like many other businesses - reducing overheads and seeking more efficiencies etc TVRs are great cars with plenty going for them, TVR know that and we do. For my part I wish TVR all the best in developing the brand in the UK and abroad.
I am happy with my TVR - looks great, sounds good goes great and has got more style than a very stylish thing. Its simply a mobile work of art !!!
Yep, I had similar comments from one of our directors here... I simply pointed out that we have just made 9 redundancies ourselves, but are not about to go bust, just cutting our cloth for harsher trading conditions. I went on to ask if we would be immediately disposing of all Peugeot vehicles on our fleet with th imminent closure of the Peugeot plan at Ryton.
Jon H
Jon H
I didn't know you posted on here, Jon... I must get you that initial interface proposal and information architecure that I promised you for Friday... 
(I've just returned from business abroad, in truth, so I'll sort it tomorrow.)
You and I both know, Jon, that the rumours and sensationalist journalism and discussion forums are very far from the truth. TVR is moving itself into a stronger position financially and in the marketplace. And NS is sorting out the mess that PW left behind, however passionate about the marque he was.
(I've just returned from business abroad, in truth, so I'll sort it tomorrow.) You and I both know, Jon, that the rumours and sensationalist journalism and discussion forums are very far from the truth. TVR is moving itself into a stronger position financially and in the marketplace. And NS is sorting out the mess that PW left behind, however passionate about the marque he was.
Who do you let it bother you? I get all sorts of comments from my friends who dont get cars, taking the mick about it. Talking about how impractical, expensive, always breaking etc, etc and frankly I just shrug my shoulders and sometimes even encourage them. Hell, I happily tell ppl Ive got no idea why I bought a Sagaris, often just say seemed like a good idea at the time and leave them dazed and confused 
www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?t=263733&f=13&h=0
your not the only one!
your not the only one!
DJC said:
Who do you let it bother you? I get all sorts of comments from my friends who dont get cars, taking the mick about it. Talking about how impractical, expensive, always breaking etc, etc and frankly I just shrug my shoulders and sometimes even encourage them. Hell, I happily tell ppl Ive got no idea why I bought a Sagaris, often just say seemed like a good idea at the time and leave them dazed and confused
I agree, I just tell them I bought a Sagaris to save money that leaves them without comment
.jon h said:Nice.
Yep, I had similar comments from one of our directors here... I simply pointed out that we have just made 9 redundancies ourselves, but are not about to go bust, just cutting our cloth for harsher trading conditions. I went on to ask if we would be immediately disposing of all Peugeot vehicles on our fleet with th imminent closure of the Peugeot plan at Ryton.
dinkel said:
And NS is sorting out the mess that PW left behind, however passionate about the marque he was.
Come off it dinkel. The company has been struggling financially and with its reputation for many years, and NS inherited much of the systems, processes and problems when he bought it. These things take time to resolve, but I'm convinced that he, and his team around him, is doing everything to make the most of the company for its long-term benefit. He took on a company with an impressive line-up of fantasitcally designed high-performance sports cars, a long history, and an enthusiastic fan base, but not a lot else in business terms. It's the business side of it - cutting costs, rejuvenating the order book, returning to profit, reorganising, improving marketing and press, public and dealer relations, etc. - that's being addressed. And if you've been in any of the recent models, you'll know that component and build quality have been addressed significantly already.
Back on thread, though, I've found people to be quite supportive and positive in recent days, especially as the bigger picture emerges. Whereas the usual 'unreliable', 'smells of glue', 'breaks down' and 'falls apart' jibes (repeating journos, basically) seem to have disappeared.
Why can't everyone get behind the company under normal circumstances, like when the nation comes together to support the football or rugby teams or Tim Henman?
matty_boy said:
And NS is sorting out the mess that PW left behind, however passionate about the marque he was.
Come off it dinkel. The company has been struggling financially and with its reputation for many years, and NS inherited much of the systems, processes and problems when he bought it. These things take time to resolve, but I'm convinced that he, and his team around him, is doing everything to make the most of the company for its long-term benefit. He took on a company with an impressive line-up of fantasitcally designed high-performance sports cars, a long history, and an enthusiastic fan base, but not a lot else in business terms. It's the business side of it - cutting costs, rejuvenating the order book, returning to profit, reorganising, improving marketing and press, public and dealer relations, etc. - that's being addressed. And if you've been in any of the recent models, you'll know that component and build quality have been addressed significantly already.
Back on thread, though, I've found people to be quite supportive and positive in recent days, especially as the bigger picture emerges. Whereas the usual 'unreliable', 'smells of glue', 'breaks down' and 'falls apart' jibes (repeating journos, basically) seem to have disappeared.
Why can't everyone get behind the company under normal circumstances, like when the nation comes together to support the football or rugby teams or Tim Henman?
At last - someone talking sense on the subject rather than a load of sensationalistic claptrap. Well done
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