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I've just bought my first TVR, and paid just about the same as your budget. I don't pick it up until next week 
so can't comment from experience of ownership, however I did go through a process of weighing up the pro's and con's of each model that fell within my budget, and the car that ticked all the boxes for me personally was a Chimaera 500. It was a close call though, as I think as long as you buy wisely you'll love any of them. Oh, and in the spirit of good banter, if you want to be noticed and have people pointing at you everywhere you go, buy a spectraflair Tuscan, or, alternatively, if your into wearing medallions and have gender issues get a Griff 
so can't comment from experience of ownership, however I did go through a process of weighing up the pro's and con's of each model that fell within my budget, and the car that ticked all the boxes for me personally was a Chimaera 500. It was a close call though, as I think as long as you buy wisely you'll love any of them. Oh, and in the spirit of good banter, if you want to be noticed and have people pointing at you everywhere you go, buy a spectraflair Tuscan, or, alternatively, if your into wearing medallions and have gender issues get a Griff 
Chim/Griff are the most affordable (compared to non RV8 cars), which one is probably just down to what sort of person you are:
Griff owner - tends to spend a lot of time alone so very little boot space required, just for medallions, chest wigs and inflatable friends.
Chim owner - lots of non inflatable friends, plenty of places to go and needs the extra boot space - a generally better place to be.
Griff owner - tends to spend a lot of time alone so very little boot space required, just for medallions, chest wigs and inflatable friends.
Chim owner - lots of non inflatable friends, plenty of places to go and needs the extra boot space - a generally better place to be.
macdeb]I've had 2 500 Griffs ['94 + 2000 said:
and at present a 2000 450 Chimaera. I noticed no difference at all in fuel consumption between the 500's and the 450. If it were me spending £15 on a TVR, it would be for a good Chimaera.
Put me down for a good Chimaera for £15 then mac 
£15000 would get you surely the top end of the Chimaera scale now wouldnt it ?
chris2002hk said:
Road Tax hikes & fuel soon to be @ 1.40/ litre will prob weigh against the 5.0 models, unless you're investing in anticipation of appreciating classic.
However, make sure price includes plenty of chewing gum and rubber bands for those necessary repairs
1. Tax is irrelevent as most TVRs are classed as PLG.However, make sure price includes plenty of chewing gum and rubber bands for those necessary repairs
2. Who considers TVRs for economy?
3. Hardy-feckin-har.
Do you plan to use it for touring?
I'd definitely suggest a Chimaera or Griffith. There's an argument that says the Griffith will hold its value better if you don't need the extra boot space. On the other hand, your money will go significantly further on the initial purchase for a Chim and you get even more practicality.
It's a nice dilemma to have either way.
I'd definitely suggest a Chimaera or Griffith. There's an argument that says the Griffith will hold its value better if you don't need the extra boot space. On the other hand, your money will go significantly further on the initial purchase for a Chim and you get even more practicality.
It's a nice dilemma to have either way.
I've recently Gone from a Chim to a Tuscan and would agree with what Blueg33 said. The Chim sounds great, but IMHO the Tuscan has a greater presence.
They are both great cars though so it depends really on what you want. Personnaly I wouldnt go near a Griff. I'm only 42 so much too young for one and I don't smoke a pipe.
They are both great cars though so it depends really on what you want. Personnaly I wouldnt go near a Griff. I'm only 42 so much too young for one and I don't smoke a pipe.
Quinny said:
It grieves me to say it, but the nicest TVR I've ever driven was a 450 Chim
Any of em can be dogs unless they have the right tyres and are set up just so, a mate's Griff was handling like an absolute pig till he adjusted his pressures by a couple of psi. I always kept mine happy with regular balancing, geo checks and tyre pressure adjustments.
d compared to Marshys Chim before I modded itchris2002hk said:
Road Tax hikes & fuel soon to be @ 1.40/ litre will prob weigh against the 5.0 models, unless you're investing in anticipation of appreciating classic.
However, make sure price includes plenty of chewing gum and rubber bands for those necessary repairs
Not noticed a difference in MPG between the 4l and 5l.However, make sure price includes plenty of chewing gum and rubber bands for those necessary repairs
I would go for a T350 with a TVR Power 4.4 litre rebuilt engine ..(5 Years unlimited mileage warranty) Or LS Yank motor
Edited by SILICONE KID on Sunday 6th February 18:54
Edited by SILICONE KID on Sunday 6th February 19:08
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