new tvr advice

[Toady1]

hi, ive just put this post in the general tvr section, hoping some of you may help me out with your experiences. Thanks.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

(Sorry mods if its being naughty by adding it here too but i just wanted to get as much coverage on the subject as poss!)

[madbadger]

If you want the roof to come off I'd go for the Tamora!

Would be a fine choice.

[Toady1]

thanks for the reply, yep its a car that has grown on me! But she doesnt mind if just the roof panels come off. I personally would rather a hard top with removeable panels, but ive heard the tam is a very nice drive?

Edited by Toady1 on Monday 6th August 11:00

[Burba]

tis indeed - mine still skips a bit from time to time, but i'm still bedding in the rears

[TGJR]

A T350T but 2004 or later to get the improved targa panel clip design. IMO these are a better car to drive and look at than the Tuscan.

[Aowhs102]

Having Just bought a Tam i cannot praise them highly enough! although your passenger will still get pretty warm, there is not too much room for those sp6s!

[Toady1]

they have air con tho dont they? lol! whats the tam like in the winter? ie does the roof leak at all? My cerb leaked which was annoying, but it was my 2nd car so i didnt take it out in the rain (only when got caught out), but the next tiv will be my only car, so id rather not one that leaked.

[TGJR]

Toady1 said:

they have air con tho dont they? lol! whats the tam like in the winter? ie does the roof leak at all? My cerb leaked which was annoying, but it was my 2nd car so i didnt take it out in the rain (only when got caught out), but the next tiv will be my only car, so id rather not one that leaked.

My Tamora leaked in heavy rain at the top of the side windows. I think if you are looking for year round use then a T350C/T has to be a better bet.

[madbadger]

TGJR said:

Toady1 said:

they have air con tho dont they? lol! whats the tam like in the winter? ie does the roof leak at all? My cerb leaked which was annoying, but it was my 2nd car so i didnt take it out in the rain (only when got caught out), but the next tiv will be my only car, so id rather not one that leaked.

My Tamora leaked in heavy rain at the top of the side windows. I think if you are looking for year round use then a T350C/T has to be a better bet.

My Tamora has never leaked.

On the other hand my Polo does sometimes - bloomin German reliability. Depends on the car really.

[TGJR]

madbadger said:

TGJR said:

Toady1 said:

they have air con tho dont they? lol! whats the tam like in the winter? ie does the roof leak at all? My cerb leaked which was annoying, but it was my 2nd car so i didnt take it out in the rain (only when got caught out), but the next tiv will be my only car, so id rather not one that leaked.

My Tamora leaked in heavy rain at the top of the side windows. I think if you are looking for year round use then a T350C/T has to be a better bet.

My Tamora has never leaked.

On the other hand my Polo does sometimes - bloomin German reliability. Depends on the car really.

True about depending upon the car and never more so than with a TVR It was only noticable in my Tamora when you were driving on a wet motorway with lots of spray. Very nice looking black Tam by the way!

[madbadger]

Cheers

[Toady1]

ooo yeah your Tamora has done it for me! looks lurvely!!!

[Toady1]

So, I know that an '04 onwards car in the T350 is best for the engine reliability and upgraded targa panel clips, and a 2001+ my tuscan for the better brakes. What about the others? Is there any years or anything I should avoid/look out for when I come to test driving them?

[Daftlad]

Toady1 said:

So, I know that an '04 onwards car in the T350 is best for the engine reliability and upgraded targa panel clips, and a 2001+ my tuscan for the better brakes. What about the others? Is there any years or anything I should avoid/look out for when I come to test driving them?

Late build 2006 cars. Built unfortunately by a work force that had given up the ghost and it's refelcted in the build quality.

[Toady1]

really? so if its a t350 then its an 04-05 car then!

[swanny71]

Daftlad said:

Toady1 said:

So, I know that an '04 onwards car in the T350 is best for the engine reliability and upgraded targa panel clips, and a 2001+ my tuscan for the better brakes. What about the others? Is there any years or anything I should avoid/look out for when I come to test driving them?

Late build 2006 cars. Built unfortunately by a work force that had given up the ghost and it's refelcted in the build quality.

Do you know this from experience Daftlad or are you making assumptions?

[earlyriser]

Toady1 said:

So, I know that an '04 onwards car in the T350 is best for the engine reliability

Yes and no. Majority of opinion is '05 onwards for reliability, Daftlad's comment not withstanding. Don't discount something earlier (and cheaper) with an engine rebuild, the late the better - i.e. '05 onwards. Many '03 cars will have had this work done. I'd say the key is knowing the car's history, use/abuse.

Edited by earlyriser on Tuesday 7th August 22:50

[Daftlad]

swanny71 said:

Daftlad said:

Toady1 said:

So, I know that an '04 onwards car in the T350 is best for the engine reliability and upgraded targa panel clips, and a 2001+ my tuscan for the better brakes. What about the others? Is there any years or anything I should avoid/look out for when I come to test driving them?

Late build 2006 cars. Built unfortunately by a work force that had given up the ghost and it's refelcted in the build quality.

Do you know this from experience Daftlad or are you making assumptions?

I try not to make assumptions, its based upon expereince of a 2006 car and looking at other 2006 cars to draw the conclusion my car was not a one off. By the same token, our 2005 cars seem to be representative of the quality coming out of the factory then.

[tvrloon]

Daftlad said:

swanny71 said:

Daftlad said:

Toady1 said:

So, I know that an '04 onwards car in the T350 is best for the engine reliability and upgraded targa panel clips, and a 2001+ my tuscan for the better brakes. What about the others? Is there any years or anything I should avoid/look out for when I come to test driving them?

Late build 2006 cars. Built unfortunately by a work force that had given up the ghost and it's refelcted in the build quality.

Do you know this from experience Daftlad or are you making assumptions?

I try not to make assumptions, its based upon expereince of a 2006 car and looking at other 2006 cars to draw the conclusion my car was not a one off. By the same token, our 2005 cars seem to be representative of the quality coming out of the factory then.

Do you mean your old Blue Sagaris ?
See it most days and it looks great. I could find faults if I was being picky but looks good to my admittedly untrained eye.
Anything in particular which you think let it down or was it things in general ?

Edited by tvrloon on Wednesday 8th August 20:50

[Daftlad]

Dec,
My blue Sagaris was a very nice car, good spec and colour combination - but I was always comparing it with our Tamora and the Saga Lout in terms of quality.

I am very very very picky and the 2006 car was just not as good as either in almost all areas apart from the drive train. Maybe I was lucky with the 2005 cars.

I think I should add that the reason I got rid of the blue car was nothing to do with the quality. I was using it every day and could not keep it in the condition I belive it deserved (like I said I am picky and most of my cars are kept as close to new as I can)

John