T350C Better looking than the Griffith?

[gcb]

Now finally in a position to buy a TVR I have always been set on a Griffith for the ace looks. Now the T350C is out I'm not so sure. What do you guys think??

>>> Edited by gcb on Thursday 24th October 22:24

[Ballistic Banana]

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Sorry i Am a Bit Biased but i think you have got to see both in the Flesh and Drive both see what u like.
Thing is with the Griffith is alot are now second hand an Have had any probs if any sorted out,where as the T350c wouldnt of,but being new will also be under warranty.

Dont get me wrong i Love the look of the T350 and would certainly want one but i love the Griffth for its true RAW sports car classical looks and Performance .

BB

[kevinday]

Do you want a 6-pot or a V8? This is the question. It appears you do not mind whether it is a roadster or a coupe.
I personally prefer the looks of the Griff or the original Tamora.

[andyvdg]

I think the Griffith is one of the best looking cars ever made. On first impressions from the photographs, I don't think the T350C fits into that category.

[nubbin]

I think the Griffith looks lovely, but dated, and the T350C is not a direct competitor (hardtop). The Tamora is the spiritual successor to the Griffmaera combination.

[gerjo]

Front- and side views of the T350C are absolutely gorgeous! Light units are out of this world, much nicer than e.g. Ferrari or Porsche.
Rear end is a different story: too short and I don't like the lights nor the cheese scraper.
Also, it's a coupe, not a convertible

Conclusion: take a Tamora convertable, give it the looks of a T350C, change the rear, and it will be a perfect replacement.
Until that moment, I'll stick to my Griff.

[Alex]

T350C BETTER LOOKING THAN THE GRIFFITH?

No.

[apache]

gerjo said: Front- and side views of the T350C are absolutely gorgeous! Light units are out of this world, much nicer than e.g. Ferrari or Porsche.
Rear end is a different story: too short and I don't like the lights nor the cheese scraper.
Also, it's a coupe, not a convertible


Conclusion: take a Tamora convertable, give it the looks of a T350C, change the rear, and it will be a perfect replacement.
Until that moment, I'll stick to my Griff.

oh, and bung a V8 in it

>> Edited by apache on Friday 25th October 17:15

[nubbin]

Like I said, gimme a Tamora with the lights and rear treatment of the T350C (but not the rear lights!), and I'll be a happy bunny!!

>> Edited by nubbin on Friday 25th October 17:15

[bjwoods]

Saw it yesterday.

Keeping my Griffith, its now a classic!!
But I want now want a t350 (targa) to run about in.

Time to start saving, and get a new job (interviews on monday.

It does look really good in the flesh, front and side, not to sure that the rear lights. A bit too like a maserati.

B

[beano1197]

Gotta agree with you Barry.

Just made the decision that my Griff will stay but the Tamora would make a good second car/runaround! Got the lottery ticket ready, and gonna save up, but the Griff is a true classic. In fact TVR gave themselves a challenge which they have yet to really crack. I love the styling of the Tuscan, and the Tamora has been growing on me, but standing outside today, chamoising the Griff is one of the best experiences in life with your clothes on.....

[gcb]

Yep, think I'm going to go shopping for the griff. Went to Hawthorns in Farnham today and saw a lovely 500 SE think it was 69/100 but a little out of my price range

[ATG]

I think the Griffith has a special place in peoples' hearts because of the considerable step forward that it represented at the time. The release of a revised version of the Tamora is never going to have the same kind of emmotional impact on a TVR fan as their first ever sight of a Griffith, regardless of how good the T350s are.

[zertec]

bjwoods said: Saw it yesterday.
Keeping my Griffith, its now a classic!!
But I want now want a t350 (targa) to run about in.

Would a targa version of our coupe roof for the Griffith be of any interest?

[bjwoods]

Hi Zertec

Not looking to modify the griffith in any major way.

But, a 2 piece version of the existing roof section would be of hugh interest. Much easier to have luggage and take the roof up and down

Someone used to make one as I saw a griff in a dealers with one. (I think it was Wedge automotive)

B

[zertec]

It doesn't modify the Griffith, it is a removeable roof and the targa will be asymetric.

[rev-erend]

I drove a Tamora the other weekend and it blew the
doors off the Griff 500 ( I had one for 3 years..)

- it is a fantastic drives car and that engine is
fantastic... I was so glad that the dealer just let
me take it out alone.

Drive one.. then you will know.

[bjwoods]

Hi Zertec

As I understand it the coupe bit involves removing the existing hood?
It looks quite nice, but I'd just like my existing griff with a 2 piece mid section.

Cheers

B

[finston]

rev-erend said: I drove a Tamora the other weekend and it blew the
doors off the Griff 500 ( I had one for 3 years..)

- it is a fantastic drives car and that engine is
fantastic... I was so glad that the dealer just let
me take it out alone.

Drive one.. then you will know.

I Have, and the Griff was far better, Tamora felt like a two stroke, can't beat a V8. Griff looks and sounds far better as well.

[MikeyT]

ATG said: I think the Griffith has a special place in peoples' hearts because of the considerable step forward that it represented at the time. The release of a revised version of the Tamora is never going to have the same kind of emmotional impact on a TVR fan as their first ever sight of a Griffith, regardless of how good the T350s are.

Well said ATG. I agree.