Peoples experiences with a Tamora ??
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Can I ask what peoples experiences have been with a Tamora ?
Any good/bad points to note ? Any oddities which might spoil the ownership ?
Would it be worth risking an early example with 30K on the clock ? Or is it just going to be pot luck with it ?!
N.B. It wouldn't be an every day runner for me !!
Any good/bad points to note ? Any oddities which might spoil the ownership ?
Would it be worth risking an early example with 30K on the clock ? Or is it just going to be pot luck with it ?!
N.B. It wouldn't be an every day runner for me !!
Two years of ownership coming up on Monday...
All fantastic no major problems other than a new Rad and had the throttle body mod done to stop the stuttering when on light throttle.
Buy on condition and service history. Look after it well and service it on time and with a little luck from the TVR speed6 gods you will have a blast.
Oh and don't leave the window open when it rains like I did yesterday... my seat is now piss wet through and is in the lounge drying out!
Shep
All fantastic no major problems other than a new Rad and had the throttle body mod done to stop the stuttering when on light throttle.
Buy on condition and service history. Look after it well and service it on time and with a little luck from the TVR speed6 gods you will have a blast.
Oh and don't leave the window open when it rains like I did yesterday... my seat is now piss wet through and is in the lounge drying out!
Shep
Edited by shep1001 on Monday 30th August 17:51
Targarama said:
Except when you park up next to a T350, its a bit like going out with Jennifer Aniston and seeing Kelly Brook walk past while you're out on the town... One is lovely, the other is top drawer.
The only difference is, unlike the T350 you don't have the urge to take Kelly and cut off her head. Well, maybe you do - she was rather annoying on Big Breakfast.
SimonV8ster said:
Can I ask what peoples experiences have been with a Tamora ?
Any good/bad points to note ? Any oddities which might spoil the ownership ?
Would it be worth risking an early example with 30K on the clock ? Or is it just going to be pot luck with it ?!
N.B. It wouldn't be an every day runner for me !!
Are you thinking about the Grey one in the classifieds?Any good/bad points to note ? Any oddities which might spoil the ownership ?
Would it be worth risking an early example with 30K on the clock ? Or is it just going to be pot luck with it ?!
N.B. It wouldn't be an every day runner for me !!
Spoonman said:
Targarama said:
Except when you park up next to a T350, its a bit like going out with Jennifer Aniston and seeing Kelly Brook walk past while you're out on the town... One is lovely, the other is top drawer.
The only difference is, unlike the T350 you don't have the urge to take Kelly and cut off her head. Well, maybe you do - she was rather annoying on Big Breakfast.
Shep
Targarama said:
Except when you park up next to a T350, its a bit like going out with Jennifer Aniston and seeing Kelly Brook walk past while you're out on the town... One is lovely, the other is top drawer.
Genuine LoL!Would love a Tamora as a second Tiv, but the wife's having none of it! Spoilsport!
T350 Al said:
Targarama said:
Except when you park up next to a T350, its a bit like going out with Jennifer Aniston and seeing Kelly Brook walk past while you're out on the town... One is lovely, the other is top drawer.
Genuine LoL!Would love a Tamora as a second Tiv, but the wife's having none of it! Spoilsport!
> I think I'd have a Cerbera as a second TVR to my T350, there's just something about them which we will never see again in a car.
Hardly helps the guy with his question does it.
6 months with a Tamora and it's alot of fun. Doesn't need to be caned all the time as it gives plenty of driving pleasure at reasonable speeds. Handles extremely well. Great exhaust noise. Usual TVR build quality niggles - a bit ropey. A few rattles. They left in, the door drain hole covers for some reason. Take them out otherwise wet door ensues as it did with me last week.
Hardly helps the guy with his question does it.
6 months with a Tamora and it's alot of fun. Doesn't need to be caned all the time as it gives plenty of driving pleasure at reasonable speeds. Handles extremely well. Great exhaust noise. Usual TVR build quality niggles - a bit ropey. A few rattles. They left in, the door drain hole covers for some reason. Take them out otherwise wet door ensues as it did with me last week.
Edited by Mr M on Saturday 28th August 01:58
Simon - they are great cars and what you see is what you get. Balls out British beef and lots of silly grins. Yes there is a downside when things go wrong, but to be honest engines don't just blow up and leave you stranded, they tend to fade away gradually. As an owner you will find yourself saying things like this:
shep1001 said:
All fantastic no major problems other than a new Rad and had the throttle body mod done to stop the stuttering when on light throttle.
Shep
Shep
SimonV8ster said:
Thanks so far but there has to be a few more owners out there !!
ici!agree with the door drains, or get a fitted cover down to the top of the doors if being left outside for any length of time.
i've had a cerb and a chimaera, and loved both though always wanted to be able to take the roof off in the cerb, and the chim was a little lacking in grunt (was a 4.0 admittedly). got the best of both worlds now, especially if i can justify the power 4.5 at some point next year.
roof section rubbers are a pain in the arse, and they're not exactly what you call sealed, even with the roof and windown up!
if you take one on a........... er..... private test track or germany, at 130+ the engine looks like it's trying to escape from the bonnet.
over 4 years and still grin like an idiot at the thought of going out on a nice day with the roof off.
As has been said....
1. Buy on age, condition and service history (from reputable indie or dealer), not miles
2. I bought one with one with a "good" later rebuild
3. I bought privately BUT meeting the owner I just knew he had looked after the car
4. Go along to your local TVRCC Regional meets, chat to the RO, speak to owners and even blag a ride or two. Great insight into ownership.
5. Don't skimp on servicing yourself
6. Warm it up....warm it up and errr.......oh...warm it up!
7. Do the boot lid mod (washer spacers on the hinge/bracket)or the roof is a bugger to get in
8. Don't let it be a garage queen - it will be annoyed at you!
9. BRILLIANT handling but check the shocks - my springs "bowed". Good quality replacement shock CAN move it up another level again but make sure suspension geo is set correctly
10.Once on the upgrade path it can be more addictive/expensive than a designer drug habit!
1. Buy on age, condition and service history (from reputable indie or dealer), not miles
2. I bought one with one with a "good" later rebuild
3. I bought privately BUT meeting the owner I just knew he had looked after the car
4. Go along to your local TVRCC Regional meets, chat to the RO, speak to owners and even blag a ride or two. Great insight into ownership.
5. Don't skimp on servicing yourself
6. Warm it up....warm it up and errr.......oh...warm it up!
7. Do the boot lid mod (washer spacers on the hinge/bracket)or the roof is a bugger to get in
8. Don't let it be a garage queen - it will be annoyed at you!
9. BRILLIANT handling but check the shocks - my springs "bowed". Good quality replacement shock CAN move it up another level again but make sure suspension geo is set correctly
10.Once on the upgrade path it can be more addictive/expensive than a designer drug habit!
Edited by coach on Saturday 28th August 15:32
Great car , want to use it every day , i think they reward you for regular use . Servicing can be expensive but don't avoid it . other stuff will need doing but some mods can afford to wait until funds permit .
I can't understand why more were not made and why the tam seems to be valued lower than the T350 .
Ok the T350 is about the most gorgeous car ever made but there is more of them and they are basically the same car .
You ask for owners experiences . Here's mine . i can't understand why pedestrians don't faint when they see it , but they don't , i know its quick but i don't feel the need to drive it fast , its not the easiest car for a 17 st bloke with a bad back to get in and out of but its comfortable when I'm in it , its a much better car with the roof on than i expected ( and its not my first TVR ) Air con & PAS make it more usable than i expected , the boot is too small but you can fit in what you need , you can't hear the radio ( I have standard exhaust ) but most times i just want to listen to the car anyway .
Just a few thoughts , hope that helps .
TVRs are a bit like Marmite , get one , you will either sell it quick , not lose much if any money or you will want one for ever .
Dale
I can't understand why more were not made and why the tam seems to be valued lower than the T350 .
Ok the T350 is about the most gorgeous car ever made but there is more of them and they are basically the same car .
You ask for owners experiences . Here's mine . i can't understand why pedestrians don't faint when they see it , but they don't , i know its quick but i don't feel the need to drive it fast , its not the easiest car for a 17 st bloke with a bad back to get in and out of but its comfortable when I'm in it , its a much better car with the roof on than i expected ( and its not my first TVR ) Air con & PAS make it more usable than i expected , the boot is too small but you can fit in what you need , you can't hear the radio ( I have standard exhaust ) but most times i just want to listen to the car anyway .
Just a few thoughts , hope that helps .
TVRs are a bit like Marmite , get one , you will either sell it quick , not lose much if any money or you will want one for ever .
Dale
Because you have posted on a TVR forum you will here all the good stuff so here are the faults/niggles and anoyances of a Tamora.
Car needs servicing every 6K miles. (a pain if you use it as your only car and you are on a tight budget)
front is low and can cause problems in multi story car parks and speed bumps and getting on and off a ferry
difficult to operate the recling handle
Have to have the seat forward or reclined forward to drop the roof.
Battery position!!!
Ride is firm and you will need earplugs on long journey's to prevent hearing damage
Oil filling and checking is a pain without removing the bonnet.
Not all have A/C (mine doesn't) but only ever wished I had it once when the boot was full so could't put the roof down.
Handbrake lever has little room under it so you have to operate it with the ends of your fingers, and you need to use force to make it work.
100 amp fuse (125 amp) stupid places to put them, a pain to change out on the road if it goes.
Heat transfer from manifold to the engine mounts causes the nearside one to fail, not easy to replace yourself.
Andreson connector is in the worst place possible for corrotion.
Bump steer can be like a super ball! (16" wheels are better)
Crap turning circle
Battery doesn't last long if not used, trickle charger is a must
Some leak (fortunately mine doesn't)
Instrument display is unreadable with the roof off on a sunny day.
Changing bulbs isn't straight forward
No spare wheel
Most of the list above can be sorted or improved upon.
I wouldn't sell my Tamora unless I had no other choice, it's part of my dysfuctional family
Car needs servicing every 6K miles. (a pain if you use it as your only car and you are on a tight budget)
front is low and can cause problems in multi story car parks and speed bumps and getting on and off a ferry
difficult to operate the recling handle
Have to have the seat forward or reclined forward to drop the roof.
Battery position!!!
Ride is firm and you will need earplugs on long journey's to prevent hearing damage
Oil filling and checking is a pain without removing the bonnet.
Not all have A/C (mine doesn't) but only ever wished I had it once when the boot was full so could't put the roof down.
Handbrake lever has little room under it so you have to operate it with the ends of your fingers, and you need to use force to make it work.
100 amp fuse (125 amp) stupid places to put them, a pain to change out on the road if it goes.
Heat transfer from manifold to the engine mounts causes the nearside one to fail, not easy to replace yourself.
Andreson connector is in the worst place possible for corrotion.
Bump steer can be like a super ball! (16" wheels are better)
Crap turning circle
Battery doesn't last long if not used, trickle charger is a must
Some leak (fortunately mine doesn't)
Instrument display is unreadable with the roof off on a sunny day.
Changing bulbs isn't straight forward
No spare wheel
Most of the list above can be sorted or improved upon.
I wouldn't sell my Tamora unless I had no other choice, it's part of my dysfuctional family
I had a Tamora for about a year before the Sagaris.
All I can say is the Tamora is a great car. It didn't get as much attention as the Sag but felt much the same to drive. I'd happily own another.
For me, the only downside was fitting the roof into the boot. There is a knack to it and when you get used to it, it isn't too hard but if you get it wrong repeatidly, you'll scuff the roof material.
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All I can say is the Tamora is a great car. It didn't get as much attention as the Sag but felt much the same to drive. I'd happily own another.
For me, the only downside was fitting the roof into the boot. There is a knack to it and when you get used to it, it isn't too hard but if you get it wrong repeatidly, you'll scuff the roof material.
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