New TVR still under wraps!

[rossybee]

tvrolet said:

rossybee said:

Much as I understand folks' angst, has anyone spoken directly to TVR with these points rather than rant on a forum?

Rant is maybe too string, but for sure I've expressed my grumbles.

But no, not with TVR - because apart from the name Les Edgar I don't know of anyone there anyone - and Les wouldn't know me from Adam. And maybe that's part of the problem. There is simply no proper engagement with the customers. But also, as per previous post I've gone from excitement and anticipation to apathy now...and quite simply I can't be bothered any more. And the forum is therefore a better outlet for my grumbles, with the hidden message 'anyone else like this, or am I the only miserable old sod'?

Yes I agree - rant was too strong a word, sorry.

This new bit of info justifies your grief.

You'd think they'd either have a small team of contacts with at least an email address, or each depositor be put in touch with an allocated dealer such as perhaps Tony at HHC in your case?

Poor show and hopefully Les and/or his colleagues will be reading this and act upon some of the views........maybe not though....

[bullittmcqueen]

tvrolet said:

rossybee said:

Much as I understand folks' angst, has anyone spoken directly to TVR with these points rather than rant on a forum?

Rant is maybe too string, but for sure I've expressed my grumbles.

But no, not with TVR - because apart from the name Les Edgar I don't know of anyone there anyone - and Les wouldn't know me from Adam. And maybe that's part of the problem. There is simply no proper engagement with the customers. But also, as per previous post I've gone from excitement and anticipation to apathy now...and quite simply I can't be bothered any more. And the forum is therefore a better outlet for my grumbles, with the hidden message 'anyone else like this, or am I the only miserable old sod'?

Apathy is a bit exaggerated in my case and a few more updates would be nice. But it's going to be almost two more years until i'll get mine realistically (IF all goes to plan). So a drag like this was to be expected. Anticipation was building towards the reveal and launch and now it's out, it's been discussed and critized and it'll take a very good while still.

Maybe it's time to simply sit back and check this thread only once a month and don't think about it otherwise. In fact, i often decided to do that, but i still find myself checking this thread (and most other possible news) every day for more than year now (and am spending far too much time here). This hasn't happened with any other car (or anything else for that matter) and it tells me i'm still very much interested.

[T4NGO]

Was watching a 'grand tour' last night. The one with a 1.8m AM Vulcan. Seem to remember Mr Edgar was something to do with AM?
Is the Griffith a budget road legal Vulcan? Certainly looks similar in a few places. I know lots of cars look similar nowadays, but sort the front more badass like this, and we have working mans Vulcan

[Yex 450]

Website states all LE cars now accounted for with deposits:

https://www.tvr.co.uk/deposit

[DonkeyApple]

Best solution is to simply imagine that you placed your deposit via a dealer and then you can imagine all the lies they would be making up each month to keep you happy as they wouldn’t be getting anything from the manufacturer either.

TVRs main issue at this point is that they don’t have the network of dealers who during this phase would be busy tromboning the waiting clients with glorious fabrications.

[anonymous-user]

rossybee said:

tvrolet said:

rossybee said:

Much as I understand folks' angst, has anyone spoken directly to TVR with these points rather than rant on a forum?

Rant is maybe too string, but for sure I've expressed my grumbles.

But no, not with TVR - because apart from the name Les Edgar I don't know of anyone there anyone - and Les wouldn't know me from Adam. And maybe that's part of the problem. There is simply no proper engagement with the customers. But also, as per previous post I've gone from excitement and anticipation to apathy now...and quite simply I can't be bothered any more. And the forum is therefore a better outlet for my grumbles, with the hidden message 'anyone else like this, or am I the only miserable old sod'?

Yes I agree - rant was too strong a word, sorry.

This new bit of info justifies your grief.

You'd think they'd either have a small team of contacts with at least an email address, or each depositor be put in touch with an allocated dealer such as perhaps Tony at HHC in your case?

Poor show and hopefully Les and/or his colleagues will be reading this and act upon some of the views........maybe not though....

HHC have no tie up with the current incarnation of TVR to the best of my knowledge.

[FarmyardPants]

T4NGO said:

Was watching a 'grand tour' last night. The one with a 1.8m AM Vulcan. Seem to remember Mr Edgar was something to do with AM?
Is the Griffith a budget road legal Vulcan? Certainly looks similar in a few places. I know lots of cars look similar nowadays, but sort the front more badass like this, and we have working mans Vulcan

I quite like the look of the new Griff, but if you stare at the top photo for a while and then look at the TVR, it looks a bit dumpy in comparison Sorry Les!

[Testarossa]

DonkeyApple said:

Best solution is to simply imagine that you placed your deposit via a dealer and then you can imagine all the lies they would be making up each month to keep you happy as they wouldn’t be getting anything from the manufacturer either.

TVRs main issue at this point is that they don’t have the network of dealers who during this phase would be busy tromboning the waiting clients with glorious fabrications.

So true!

[phazed]

I threw the Jaguar in just to show that in my opinion it's a bit bland.

In a world of sameness, I would pick the griff.

It has enough individuality, aggression and dare I say usability from what has been shown.

[Testarossa]

phazed said:

My choice should the griff or (manual) M2 csl not materialise - if you have to have an auto - has to be a merc!

[N7GTX]

ChilliWhizz said:

Unfortunately for me I'd have to sell my TVR to have a V12V, something I'm not prepared to do, at least not for the foreseeable future....

Chilli

Maybe next week then......

Edited by N7GTX on Thursday 14th December 18:16

[ChilliWhizz]

N7GTX said:

ChilliWhizz said:

Unfortunately for me I'd have to sell my TVR to have a V12V, something I'm not prepared to do, at least not for the foreseeable future....

Chilli

Maybe next week then......

Edited by N7GTX on Thursday 14th December 18:16

I see what you did there

Or should it be 'their'

Nope, deffo there

[GetCarter]

Testarossa said:

Stuff

Just weird that my photo ends up with a thumbsnap address.

...or not. Like many do.

https://thumbsnap.com/bWNlrrY4

Edited by GetCarter on Thursday 14th December 20:12

[m4tti]

T4NGO said:

Was watching a 'grand tour' last night. The one with a 1.8m AM Vulcan. Seem to remember Mr Edgar was something to do with AM?
Is the Griffith a budget road legal Vulcan? Certainly looks similar in a few places. I know lots of cars look similar nowadays, but sort the front more badass like this, and we have working mans Vulcan

Is it the four wheels... I’m struggling to see anything else.

[RichB]

T4NGO said:

Seem to remember Mr Edgar was something to do with AM?

Not to the best of my knowledge other than owning an older one.

[rossybee]

TVRMs said:

rossybee said:

tvrolet said:

rossybee said:

Much as I understand folks' angst, has anyone spoken directly to TVR with these points rather than rant on a forum?

Rant is maybe too string, but for sure I've expressed my grumbles.

But no, not with TVR - because apart from the name Les Edgar I don't know of anyone there anyone - and Les wouldn't know me from Adam. And maybe that's part of the problem. There is simply no proper engagement with the customers. But also, as per previous post I've gone from excitement and anticipation to apathy now...and quite simply I can't be bothered any more. And the forum is therefore a better outlet for my grumbles, with the hidden message 'anyone else like this, or am I the only miserable old sod'?

Yes I agree - rant was too strong a word, sorry.

This new bit of info justifies your grief.

You'd think they'd either have a small team of contacts with at least an email address, or each depositor be put in touch with an allocated dealer such as perhaps Tony at HHC in your case?

Poor show and hopefully Les and/or his colleagues will be reading this and act upon some of the views........maybe not though....

HHC have no tie up with the current incarnation of TVR to the best of my knowledge.

That's a real shame, unless it's by choice? I bought my Griff 500 from Tony in May 1997 when he was still linked with Nigel Kemp, and hadn't long moved up the road. Great service throughout 5 years of ownership

[Rosse]

Testarossa said:

DonkeyApple said:

Best solution is to simply imagine that you placed your deposit via a dealer and then you can imagine all the lies they would be making up each month to keep you happy as they wouldn’t be getting anything from the manufacturer either.

TVRs main issue at this point is that they don’t have the network of dealers who during this phase would be busy tromboning the waiting clients with glorious fabrications.

So true!

Does a deposit at a dealership have more legal securety than the actual deposit at TVR?

[anonymous-user]

rossybee said:

TVRMs said:

rossybee said:

tvrolet said:

rossybee said:

Much as I understand folks' angst, has anyone spoken directly to TVR with these points rather than rant on a forum?

Rant is maybe too string, but for sure I've expressed my grumbles.

But no, not with TVR - because apart from the name Les Edgar I don't know of anyone there anyone - and Les wouldn't know me from Adam. And maybe that's part of the problem. There is simply no proper engagement with the customers. But also, as per previous post I've gone from excitement and anticipation to apathy now...and quite simply I can't be bothered any more. And the forum is therefore a better outlet for my grumbles, with the hidden message 'anyone else like this, or am I the only miserable old sod'?

Yes I agree - rant was too strong a word, sorry.

This new bit of info justifies your grief.

You'd think they'd either have a small team of contacts with at least an email address, or each depositor be put in touch with an allocated dealer such as perhaps Tony at HHC in your case?

Poor show and hopefully Les and/or his colleagues will be reading this and act upon some of the views........maybe not though....

HHC have no tie up with the current incarnation of TVR to the best of my knowledge.

That's a real shame, unless it's by choice? I bought my Griff 500 from Tony in May 1997 when he was still linked with Nigel Kemp, and hadn't long moved up the road. Great service throughout 5 years of ownership

It's by choice Ross. Nigel's still around

[Testarossa]

Rosse said:

Testarossa said:

DonkeyApple said:

Best solution is to simply imagine that you placed your deposit via a dealer and then you can imagine all the lies they would be making up each month to keep you happy as they wouldn’t be getting anything from the manufacturer either.

TVRs main issue at this point is that they don’t have the network of dealers who during this phase would be busy tromboning the waiting clients with glorious fabrications.

So true!

Does a deposit at a dealership have more legal securety than the actual deposit at TVR?

If you pay by credit card, it doesn't matter where you pay, if the product is not provided, regardless of reason, the credit card provider refunds you.

Unless the purchase price is less than £100 I think

[T4NGO]

m4tti said:

Is it the four wheels... I’m struggling to see anything else.

ooh mr negative replies took a little longer than normal...

we get it, you hate tvr, you want this to fail