Sagaris or 911
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I had the opportunity to drive a Sagaris for a couple of hours over some of my favourite roads a few months back... it was, without a doubt, the most intoxicating experience I've ever had driving any 4 wheeled object. Full bore acceleration runs with the back end sliding under power in 2nd/3rd gear, window down with the exhaust popping/crackling/through at every opportunity, nose weaving, gazing out at bumper height, snatching every gear change as the missile wound itself well into 3 digits (kmh 
)... it made my GT3 feel quite tame in comparison... I was surprised at how easy it was to modulate the clutch... if it wasn't for living in London (darn speedhumps) and I had room for a 3rd car, I would seriously consider it...
It's a tempting proposition as TVR London were offering 3years free servicing and warranty earlier this year...
)... it made my GT3 feel quite tame in comparison... I was surprised at how easy it was to modulate the clutch... if it wasn't for living in London (darn speedhumps) and I had room for a 3rd car, I would seriously consider it... It's a tempting proposition as TVR London were offering 3years free servicing and warranty earlier this year...
bumcrack said:
Great car when on a charge, crap the rest of the time.
TVR’s are great toys, but as an everyday proposition fail massively
I know a few people with sag's and I don't think the word crap has ever been used by any of them, they all love em, I suggest your talking through your ph name.
luv griffs said:
Great car when on a charge, crap the rest of the time.
TVR’s are great toys, but as an everyday proposition fail massively
I know a few people with sag's and I don't think the word crap has ever been used by any of them, they all love em, I suggest your talking through your ph name.
Ok, not crap, how about attention seeking, unreliable, poorly built and austere. Take ya pick
los angeles said:
Well, I gave this very question some thought a while ago and came to two conclusions: the Sagaris is a superb weekend car, and its exterior design will date very quickly. So I went for the Porsche because it can be used every day, and its design is timeless. But I am a practical guy with a strong sense of aesthetics. You don't have to employ the same criteria in your choice.
A sound and lucid post.
I've always had Lotus' and then a TVR Tamora - I now have a C2996.
Whilst the driving experience of the porsche is not quite what Lotus or TVR delivered I still think it's a fantastic car and so much better put together.
Niggles that sound ok on paper really do start to get you down after a while IMHO, and whilst fellow owners play them down they do so to make everyone feel better a lot of the time.
I recently reconsidered the TVR proposal and looked at chopping my C2 in for a sgaris, having heard they had really moved the goal posts - but they still have a long way to go in terms of build and practicality.
They are utterly different cars, and as has already been said it depends on your criteria as to which you chose - but on balance the porker does ewverything best IMHO.
Cheers
>> Edited by 340ragtop on Wednesday 1st March 09:41
Whilst the driving experience of the porsche is not quite what Lotus or TVR delivered I still think it's a fantastic car and so much better put together.
Niggles that sound ok on paper really do start to get you down after a while IMHO, and whilst fellow owners play them down they do so to make everyone feel better a lot of the time.
I recently reconsidered the TVR proposal and looked at chopping my C2 in for a sgaris, having heard they had really moved the goal posts - but they still have a long way to go in terms of build and practicality.
They are utterly different cars, and as has already been said it depends on your criteria as to which you chose - but on balance the porker does ewverything best IMHO.
Cheers
>> Edited by 340ragtop on Wednesday 1st March 09:41
Luv Griffs said:
why not pop this post on the tvr forum, who know's you might even get some replies from people who actually own a sag, rather than negative comments from people that haven't, i've heard mainly fantastic reports on the sagaris it really is a massive step forward for tvr.
I'm sorry, I know it's a griff not a sag but I had to chuckle
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=248003
>> Edited by 340ragtop on Wednesday 1st March 10:21
340ragtop said:
I've always had Lotus' and then a TVR Tamora - I now have a C2996.
Niggles that sound ok on paper really do start to get you down after a while IMHO, and whilst fellow owners play them down they do so to make everyone feel better a lot of the time.
I recently reconsidered the TVR proposal and looked at chopping my C2 in for a sgaris, having heard they had really moved the goal posts - but they still have a long way to go in terms of build and practicality.
>> Edited by 340ragtop on Wednesday 1st March 09:41
So true, niggles add up and are played down by TVR owners, I had a Tamora and although it never break down, it was a pain in the arse and leaked like an old bucket when it rained.
Went to a wedding, pulled up outside the church, a few petrol heads guests from the wedding saw the car and came over for a closer inspection. We'd had the A/C on the way to the church and it froze the door release switch on the dash, so the door would unlock itself as soon as you shut the door or wouldn't open when you pressed the button under the wing mirror. I had about 5 people asking me why the door wouldn't open or stay closed. Felt a right plank and it didn't do TVR’s image any good either. Had to get the 'bread knife' to hold the door shut on the way back from the church to the hotel for 5 miles.
Who needs that shit!
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