400,450 0r 500 - cant decide
Discussion
Alright chaps. I've looked at a lot of Chimaera's over the past few months and had made my mind up on a 400 but seeing a few comments has made me think again. What sort of performance difference is there in the models and would it be worth the wait to scrap some extra cash for a 450 or 500. cheers mike
stackmonkey said:
No.....surely not?!What RWD cars have you driven?
I had only driven a Toyoto Celica Mk1 1600GT and an Mr2 (non turbo) so the 400 was better suited to me for my first step into TVRdoom. But if you have driven BMW M3's or the like then a 450 or better still a 500 should be on your shopping list!
Did hear once that most of these cars are stuffed within the first few months of ownership by drivers with no RWD experience. Lift off oversteer on roundabouts! May be a load of tosh though
I had only driven a Toyoto Celica Mk1 1600GT and an Mr2 (non turbo) so the 400 was better suited to me for my first step into TVRdoom. But if you have driven BMW M3's or the like then a 450 or better still a 500 should be on your shopping list!
Did hear once that most of these cars are stuffed within the first few months of ownership by drivers with no RWD experience. Lift off oversteer on roundabouts! May be a load of tosh though
Edited by Chimjunkie on Tuesday 11th November 08:33
I went from an MR2 Turbo to my 400 in feb this year and absolutely love it. Had a very healthy MR2 that was RR'd and on paper should give the same bhp/ton as the Tiv. TBH i think it does.
But, i'll be honest....if i had the money i had in feb (plus the extra i've spent on it), i'd without a doubt have a bigger engined car. Probably an early 500 like the one above. They a great no matter what, but i have found myself in some overtaking procedures thinking.......i wish it was faster.
Up to you in all honesty, but as they say condition is king. I would love a 500/450 but would not sell my 400. Its been a peach and all round is in good condition (better the devil you know), and has not let me down yet.
Prices have taken a right battering, so its def a buyers market at the mo!!
But, i'll be honest....if i had the money i had in feb (plus the extra i've spent on it), i'd without a doubt have a bigger engined car. Probably an early 500 like the one above. They a great no matter what, but i have found myself in some overtaking procedures thinking.......i wish it was faster.
Up to you in all honesty, but as they say condition is king. I would love a 500/450 but would not sell my 400. Its been a peach and all round is in good condition (better the devil you know), and has not let me down yet.
Prices have taken a right battering, so its def a buyers market at the mo!!
Red V8 said:
gwentman said:
Hi I have a 450 which is so much fun but I would buy any one, best condition with service history, whatever you get you wont regret. good luck
Yep, a good 400 is better than a dodgy 450 or 500... all are good entertainment, buy on condition.But there not are they. The fact is you could buy a mint 4 ltr and as many have posted before soon got a little bored, i'm not having a go chap but i allways hear " a good 400 is better than a bad 500"
A good ice cream is better than a bad one so just make sure you buy a good car full stop! whether it be a 5, 450, or 4. I would say " a bad 5ltr is better than i bad 4ltr" 
Edited by mak on Sunday 16th November 19:01
agreed... but based on the numbers made... there is a better chance of a 400
However, I'm not sure I agree with the comment that "soon get bored"... I know plenty who haven't... mind you, I might be a little biased having owned a 400 for 4 years now.
However, I'm not sure I agree with the comment that "soon get bored"... I know plenty who haven't... mind you, I might be a little biased having owned a 400 for 4 years now.
Edited by Red V8 on Sunday 16th November 21:32
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