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Hi All
Just a bit confused. I have always loved the TVR marque and I have been considering getting one at last, in fact I am due to go and test drive a Chim this weekend. I have spent a good deal of time reseaching and reading all your guys issues and replies, and I have to say how ipmressed I am with the knowledge and friendliness that comes across.
Although I have worked over the years on most of my cars , more of a necessity than choice I have enjoyed some of the moments when it hasnt rained or been too cold. ( now a wimp)
I am still not sure whether to get a Chim as I dont want to spend too many hours working on it altough I woudnt mind the odd occasion. I am looking forward to test diving one but with a high level of intrepidation of actually owning one. The rust issue scares me more that the mechanicals.
I should be looking and test driving a 4.0 year 2000 with 25k over the weekend
I know most of you are very keen owners and I would expect for you to say go for it. I probably will but I suppose I need some reassurance.
Thanks
Trev
Just a bit confused. I have always loved the TVR marque and I have been considering getting one at last, in fact I am due to go and test drive a Chim this weekend. I have spent a good deal of time reseaching and reading all your guys issues and replies, and I have to say how ipmressed I am with the knowledge and friendliness that comes across.
Although I have worked over the years on most of my cars , more of a necessity than choice I have enjoyed some of the moments when it hasnt rained or been too cold. ( now a wimp)
I am still not sure whether to get a Chim as I dont want to spend too many hours working on it altough I woudnt mind the odd occasion. I am looking forward to test diving one but with a high level of intrepidation of actually owning one. The rust issue scares me more that the mechanicals.
I should be looking and test driving a 4.0 year 2000 with 25k over the weekend
I know most of you are very keen owners and I would expect for you to say go for it. I probably will but I suppose I need some reassurance.
Thanks
Trev
Rust?!?!?
The only rust you really need to worry about is the chassis which, if regularly waxoyled, shouldn't be an issue.
I am relatively new to be a TVR owner but am absolutely loving it.
As the Chimeara is based on the Rover V8 it is pretty much bullet proof the hardest aspect is finding out what donor parts were used- is is Ford, Vauxhall etc etc
The only sure fire way is to have the test drive and maybe in more than one then decide
The only rust you really need to worry about is the chassis which, if regularly waxoyled, shouldn't be an issue.
I am relatively new to be a TVR owner but am absolutely loving it.
As the Chimeara is based on the Rover V8 it is pretty much bullet proof the hardest aspect is finding out what donor parts were used- is is Ford, Vauxhall etc etc
The only sure fire way is to have the test drive and maybe in more than one then decide
TVRich said:
The only rust you really need to worry about is the chassis which, if regularly waxoyled, shouldn't be an issue.
There are quite a few of us that wouldn't agree with that. The Waxoyl may just be hiding the crap underneath - and its the hidden places that are the problem. Any application can trap water rather than seal from it 
Dave
WOO5IE said:
Hi All
Just a bit confused. I have always loved the TVR marque and I have been considering getting one at last, in fact I am due to go and test drive a Chim this weekend. I have spent a good deal of time reseaching and reading all your guys issues and replies, and I have to say how ipmressed I am with the knowledge and friendliness that comes across.
Although I have worked over the years on most of my cars , more of a necessity than choice I have enjoyed some of the moments when it hasnt rained or been too cold. ( now a wimp)
I am still not sure whether to get a Chim as I dont want to spend too many hours working on it altough I woudnt mind the odd occasion. I am looking forward to test diving one but with a high level of intrepidation of actually owning one. The rust issue scares me more that the mechanicals.
I should be looking and test driving a 4.0 year 2000 with 25k over the weekend
I know most of you are very keen owners and I would expect for you to say go for it. I probably will but I suppose I need some reassurance.
Thanks
Trev
You need to look underneath and have a look at the outriggers on the chassis. Have a look at www.chimaerapages.com as there is a good buying guide on there. If the chassis has been repainted etc this is more of a good sign of someone looking after it then a bad sign.Just a bit confused. I have always loved the TVR marque and I have been considering getting one at last, in fact I am due to go and test drive a Chim this weekend. I have spent a good deal of time reseaching and reading all your guys issues and replies, and I have to say how ipmressed I am with the knowledge and friendliness that comes across.
Although I have worked over the years on most of my cars , more of a necessity than choice I have enjoyed some of the moments when it hasnt rained or been too cold. ( now a wimp)
I am still not sure whether to get a Chim as I dont want to spend too many hours working on it altough I woudnt mind the odd occasion. I am looking forward to test diving one but with a high level of intrepidation of actually owning one. The rust issue scares me more that the mechanicals.
I should be looking and test driving a 4.0 year 2000 with 25k over the weekend
I know most of you are very keen owners and I would expect for you to say go for it. I probably will but I suppose I need some reassurance.
Thanks
Trev
As has already been said the engine is a modified Rover V8 and so not a complicated engine to work on by todays standard.
Don't worry about the mechanicals too much. You sound like you know a bit about cars so trust yourself.
It's an ideal car if you enjoy tinkering as there is loads you can do yourself as long as you have a reasonable understanding of car mechanics.
As for the chassis. I didn't fully appreciate the consequences of getting a rusty one & was lucky not to get my fingers burned.
Drive as many as possible, they are all different, buy on condition & when you are happy with one and are sure it's the one for you arrange for it to be inspected. Well worth the outlay for the peace of mind.
I wish I was buying one now as prices are so low and there is so much choice.
Good Luck
Pete
It's an ideal car if you enjoy tinkering as there is loads you can do yourself as long as you have a reasonable understanding of car mechanics.
As for the chassis. I didn't fully appreciate the consequences of getting a rusty one & was lucky not to get my fingers burned.
Drive as many as possible, they are all different, buy on condition & when you are happy with one and are sure it's the one for you arrange for it to be inspected. Well worth the outlay for the peace of mind.
I wish I was buying one now as prices are so low and there is so much choice.
Good Luck
Pete
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