Just wait twelve months more
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Just saw in the TV here in Brazil.
Mr. Creighton Brown gave an interview about the TVR factory, and said that the land is already bought, the construction of the buildings will start in two months, and IF everything goes right, first cars will be produced ten months later.
So, start saving the money.
The wait is almost over!
Mr. Creighton Brown gave an interview about the TVR factory, and said that the land is already bought, the construction of the buildings will start in two months, and IF everything goes right, first cars will be produced ten months later.
So, start saving the money.
The wait is almost over!
Hey it sounds real good! We've been waiting for quite a while, so 12 more months isn't too bad. I wish TVR would make some public announcements, but I don't think public relations is one of TVR's areas of expertise. Making exciting cars is their area of expertise (but you still need to work the public)!
I can't wait until TVR is ready to take deposits!
I can't wait until TVR is ready to take deposits!
I haven't visited PISTONHEADS land in a while, but I have to tell you that my optimism of TVR coming to the USA is severely dimished. They have done next to nothing to promote their product, done nothing to generate passion outside of the UK. Their actions say they want to dominate Porsche in the UK. Their actions do not lead me to believe they intend to expand their horizons. I wish TVR mucho success and hope they come over here--but I'm getting an M3 and having fun now! 
I agree with the last posting. TVR could not organise a pi** up in a brewery in the UK let alone on the other side of the pond.
Lets hope the Brazil factory produce a better quality car than Blackpool.
The biggest problem with TVR is their customer relations. They simply dont care what the customer thinks or wants. They have been able to get away with it for years in the UK as us brits arent that demanding.
Obviously Peter Wheeler has not been to the US.
The US is probably one of the toughest markets for new car marques. Americans are 100 times more demanding than the brits and wont put up with the reliability and quality problems that TVR currently and will continue to have.
As an example of their attitude. When the factory was phoned (one of the directors) to say one their brand new tuscans has just caught fire and melted most of the front of the car. Their immediate response was 'its insured isnt it?' and didnt really want to know. Thanks to the dealer, they picked up the car and rebuilt it.
In the US they would have been in court quicker than they could rebuild it (8 weeks).
Lets hope the Brazil factory produce a better quality car than Blackpool.
The biggest problem with TVR is their customer relations. They simply dont care what the customer thinks or wants. They have been able to get away with it for years in the UK as us brits arent that demanding.
Obviously Peter Wheeler has not been to the US.
The US is probably one of the toughest markets for new car marques. Americans are 100 times more demanding than the brits and wont put up with the reliability and quality problems that TVR currently and will continue to have.
As an example of their attitude. When the factory was phoned (one of the directors) to say one their brand new tuscans has just caught fire and melted most of the front of the car. Their immediate response was 'its insured isnt it?' and didnt really want to know. Thanks to the dealer, they picked up the car and rebuilt it.
In the US they would have been in court quicker than they could rebuild it (8 weeks).
Wow!
I feel some reason for hope knowing that some progress is being made regarding the return to the USA.
Heck, I'm even impressed that TVR will have a different PR department--can only help matters!
I have a question, though...Why wouldn't TVR increase the prices of their cars by 15%, take the additional resources and use it to engineer their cars for the EU and USA, offer better warranty coverage, refine their manufacturing process, etc.?
Can't wait to see the answer...:cheers:
I feel some reason for hope knowing that some progress is being made regarding the return to the USA.
Heck, I'm even impressed that TVR will have a different PR department--can only help matters!
I have a question, though...Why wouldn't TVR increase the prices of their cars by 15%, take the additional resources and use it to engineer their cars for the EU and USA, offer better warranty coverage, refine their manufacturing process, etc.?
Can't wait to see the answer...:cheers:
To answer the 15% question...
Stop being logical. If TVR added 15% to their prices, they would still offer tremendous value-but the quality expectations would be raised significantly.
I thought TVR was doing the right thing letting Peter Wheeler be interviewed by the New York Times and the likes--gave them great visibility. I just think TVR should have capitalized on the momentum. I hope TVR is here soon!
Stop being logical. If TVR added 15% to their prices, they would still offer tremendous value-but the quality expectations would be raised significantly.
I thought TVR was doing the right thing letting Peter Wheeler be interviewed by the New York Times and the likes--gave them great visibility. I just think TVR should have capitalized on the momentum. I hope TVR is here soon!
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