RE: T350C Debut!

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robauk

2 posts

258 months

Saturday 2nd November 2002
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I've only seen the photo's and, OK, I can't be bothered to read ALL 50 previous comments, BUT I can't believe the negative ones I did read. Conceptually, modern TVRs beat all comers and this little number appears to be no exception. Some people love Nissans, Hondas and Porches - perhaps the dissenters should simply look for their mundanity elsewhere.

robauk

2 posts

258 months

Saturday 2nd November 2002
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P.S. Conceptually: Front or Rear.

Jaimster

1 posts

258 months

Sunday 3rd November 2002
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We visited the NEC on Friday 1st November and were lucky enough to be there before the public arrived. This gave us the opportunity to sit in, touch and generally salivate over a number of new cars, including the Enzo on the Ferrari stand. Impressed with the car, but unfortunately (for Ferrari) it's won't be at the top of my Christmas List... this, amidst popular speculation, has nothing to do with the est. £425,000 price tag!!!

Anyway, was drawn to the TVR stand and immediately thrilled to see the T350c on show. Even more delighted to sit in this most beautiful car and honestly believe this will be a joy to both drive and own. Both the seating position and general ergonomics are terrific. As a 'pilot' you're surrounded by acres of leather and very content knowing that this vehicle has been hand built, by enthusiasts and not pieces of machinery...

TVR - well done. Yet another outstounding car for those determined not to be the same as everyone else!

chrish

178 posts

284 months

Sunday 3rd November 2002
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As I didn't make it to the show can anyone tell me the current situation on leadtime and price. TVR's Newsletter last week said 6 week's production was sold out on the first day and it would start Dec. I assume they mean this year but they would hype it up so Peter can decide whether its worth doing or not -just joking.
Is the price fixed for now or is it really going up? What are the option prices: i.e AC is a must.

Pinkney

1,010 posts

265 months

Sunday 3rd November 2002
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according to my local dealer as of now price for the T350C is to be 38,500GBP

**IJP**

286 posts

259 months

Monday 4th November 2002
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Jaimster said: We visited the NEC on Friday 1st November and were lucky enough to be there before the public arrived. This gave us the opportunity to sit in, touch and generally salivate over a number of new cars, including the Enzo on the Ferrari stand.



How'd you manage to get on board the revolving and tilted Enzo then...

chrish

178 posts

284 months

Monday 4th November 2002
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I gather it was 37.5 k at the show so has it actually gone up 1K or was that just a fob to get you to put down a deposit. How much is AC extra, a must and what is the delivery position, December onwards? I am not sure what dealer to use since Fernie's packed TVR up.
Did I read correctly that TVR with 350C will be at the Classic Car show at NEC next weekend as I didn't manage to get to the Motor show?


Pinkney said: according to my local dealer as of now price for the T350C is to be 38,500GBP


cerbera8

205 posts

285 months

Monday 4th November 2002
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Pinkney said: according to my local dealer as of now price for the T350C is to be 38,500GBP


That will probarbly be 38.5k with 16" standard wheels. The show price was 37.5k to include optional 18" ones. On that basis the car would then be 39.5k?

Nigel lewis

1,583 posts

266 months

Monday 4th November 2002
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As understand it. The price from today is £38,500 including the 18" wheels, whereas it was £37,500 including the 18" wheels during the show. I got the impression that the 18" wheels are standard items on the T350 now.
Anyone know how many orders they took during the show?
and was it above their expectations?

fish

3,976 posts

283 months

Monday 4th November 2002
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As at Friday night about 65 deposits

apache

39,731 posts

285 months

Monday 4th November 2002
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Bloody Hell! thats good, how does this compare with the Griffith debut?

MikeE

1,833 posts

285 months

Monday 4th November 2002
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Took a quick look the best I could at the show on Saturday but the public were swarming all over it. However I can't believe we'll see one in the showroom for months, I took a look at the front air 'nostrils' and it's pretty clear they're cosmetic (for now). They didn't actually funnel any significant amount of air to the radiator Having said that I do like the look of the new front treatment (I always preffered the 1998 Tuscan that had a similar 'nostril' design at the front).

nubbin

6,809 posts

279 months

Tuesday 5th November 2002
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Front end looks like a bloody Nissan Primera - hmmm....

bizzbozz

40 posts

264 months

Tuesday 5th November 2002
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Couldnt agree more! too japanese.

That said, i have yet to see it in the flesh. Back looks good though.

viperman

956 posts

266 months

Sunday 10th November 2002
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fish said: As at Friday night about 65 deposits


thats allot! on the MG stand i heard one of the blokes from MG saying they ad 22 people who had put deposits down for the X-power SV, i dont blame em either, one of the best looking cars at the show. (and the TVR speed 12 sitting on the corner on its own, i felt a bit sorry for it! how sad!)

Roadrunner

2,690 posts

268 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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One of the most drop dead awesome cars I've seen. Can't actually think of anything sexier or meaner right now. I may have to get one. Black or silver?...

apache

39,731 posts

285 months

Roadrunner

2,690 posts

268 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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Black would look very mean. Or maybe a charcoal metallic shade. I like the rear vent by the way. If your not a fan then a deep colour would hide them anyway.

p.s why the cheeky iccle green dude icon? They are sooo chaffing!

Roadrunner

2,690 posts

268 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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My local dealer says the price is going up £1k tomorrow! Cheecky sods! It'll cost me dear to ponder the old yes or no options.

rthierry

684 posts

282 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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Went for a spin this morning whilst the sun was still around and stopped at the TVR Centre in Barnet to have a peek at some of their cars. A popular 'new' colour seems to be Purple Gold (aka Gold pearl), a shade of white with purlple and gold tone - stunning! Reminded me of Hawaian Pearl. This works particularly well on a coupe - there was a Cerbie and a Tamora.

Best thing is to go to a dealer a see as many colour combination as you like.

Go on, you know you want to!