Buying a Tamora Advice
Discussion
Having owned this for 5 years, I can recommend a Tamora, I’m 6”4 and have no issues in driving the Tam. The peddle box has three sets of holes it can be moved forwards or backwards if required (not a quick job).
Interiors - I have a full new interior fitted by D&C Trim and new hood / targa for less than £4K.
Engines - unfortunately my car had needed 2 x factory rebuilds very early in its life (before I owned it). I then had it rebuilt again as it had failed soon after purchasing it, this rebuild failed (after 3k gentle miles) and was fixed under warranty. So I now have a 4L SP6. So if it has had a rebuild or not is kind of academic tbh. Unless it’s still under warranty then that’s the only thing that in my opinion would add value, but not be a deal breaker.
These cars are 20 years old so age related issues also add up.I would buy on condition and ideally with a warranty/engine warranty.
In the 5 years I’ve owned mine I’ve replaced.
Steering rack
Refurb diff
Nitron suspension added
New wheels
Suspension arms
Power exhaust
Full Respray
Full Interior
Starter motor
Larger brakes
The list is long....
Happy hunting
Interiors - I have a full new interior fitted by D&C Trim and new hood / targa for less than £4K.
Engines - unfortunately my car had needed 2 x factory rebuilds very early in its life (before I owned it). I then had it rebuilt again as it had failed soon after purchasing it, this rebuild failed (after 3k gentle miles) and was fixed under warranty. So I now have a 4L SP6. So if it has had a rebuild or not is kind of academic tbh. Unless it’s still under warranty then that’s the only thing that in my opinion would add value, but not be a deal breaker.
These cars are 20 years old so age related issues also add up.I would buy on condition and ideally with a warranty/engine warranty.
In the 5 years I’ve owned mine I’ve replaced.
Steering rack
Refurb diff
Nitron suspension added
New wheels
Suspension arms
Power exhaust
Full Respray
Full Interior
Starter motor
Larger brakes
The list is long....
Happy hunting
From first hand experience I can tell you I paid £5.5k over 3 years ago for a standard job from a non-TVR trimmer. Half grain leather, half alcantara, new carpets and £150 head unit, smooth leather (I forget it’s name) was another £500.
It was a 7/10 job, but was all I could afford at the time, when I collected it the first thing he said was the next Tamora will be at least £1k more.
Although the car is now sold, in hindsight I wish I’d taken it to a TVR specialist, off the top of my head I can think of four, two I would use, two I wouldn’t!
It was a 7/10 job, but was all I could afford at the time, when I collected it the first thing he said was the next Tamora will be at least £1k more.
Although the car is now sold, in hindsight I wish I’d taken it to a TVR specialist, off the top of my head I can think of four, two I would use, two I wouldn’t!
Pursyluv said:
From first hand experience I can tell you I paid £5.5k over 3 years ago for a standard job from a non-TVR trimmer. Half grain leather, half alcantara, new carpets and £150 head unit, smooth leather (I forget it’s name) was another £500.
It was a 7/10 job, but was all I could afford at the time, when I collected it the first thing he said was the next Tamora will be at least £1k more.
Although the car is now sold, in hindsight I wish I’d taken it to a TVR specialist, off the top of my head I can think of four, two I would use, two I wouldn’t!
My M was 7k from one of the most respected TVR trimmers. More leather and more complex than a Tamora. Bentley leather, pure wool carpet and Italian alcantara head lining. Seats built from nothing and very few useful templates in the old trim. Fabulous job. It was a 7/10 job, but was all I could afford at the time, when I collected it the first thing he said was the next Tamora will be at least £1k more.
Although the car is now sold, in hindsight I wish I’d taken it to a TVR specialist, off the top of my head I can think of four, two I would use, two I wouldn’t!
Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 25th November 08:14
BrightYellowTVR said:
Having owned this for 5 years, I can recommend a Tamora, I’m 6”4 and have no issues in driving the Tam. The peddle box has three sets of holes it can be moved forwards or backwards if required (not a quick job).
Please tell me some more about this. Is there a TVR manual covering it or maybe the pedalbox manufacturer has one? Cheers I moved mine myself- on the driveway; being short; I moved mine backwards!
- * While you're under there; take a peek at the seat brackets; as they are sharp edged- the powder coating gets a battering and lifts in these locations. Its a good chance to clean the rust off and get some paint/protection onto the steel.
Gladers01 said:
a1butch said:
Gladers01 said:
Interesting stuff, fetched a strong price at auction, i paid 28k for that one in March '05 (2k miles) and sold it in March '07, was rebuilt at 24k miles just before i traded it in for a Tuscan 2, overall a slow depreciation of approx 10k over a 15 year period from dealer to auction.
The advert would benefit from some more pics of the interior, chassis and engine, to the Op would say test drive one, they are a far more practical, comfortable and everyday car compared to the Elise and a good example can be bought for £25k privately or £30k from a dealer with a bullet proof in house warranty
Interesting to hear from another owner of my old Tamora. I owned from 41k to 42ish around 2015 and sold to the dealer who eventually sold on to the previous owner. The interior was starting to look shabby back then so it must be dreadful now. That said, it was bullet proof in my ownership but sounds like it needs some attention now. New interior and front end is probably adding 5k+ onto the price.The advert would benefit from some more pics of the interior, chassis and engine, to the Op would say test drive one, they are a far more practical, comfortable and everyday car compared to the Elise and a good example can be bought for £25k privately or £30k from a dealer with a bullet proof in house warranty
The interior is simply shocking and could do with a make over, £5k should bring it back on track, whipper snappers of today about time they brought back national service
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