Why do we buy TVR?

[jamessim]

I've only posted this as a general topic, as I believe newcomers need to know why we all have given our hard earned cash to this fraternity.

The following points are what made us initially take the plunge.
1, sounds,
2, looks,
3, rarity,
4, value for cash, throughout the manufacturing, TVR have kept up with the performance abilities of all competitors at a fraction of the cost.
If anybody else wishes to add any other item please feel free to do so.
I might also add, that the people that I have met since, have made us even more assured that we made the right decision.

Best Regards,

James & Marie Sim.

[shadowninja]

1) Sound
2) Looks
3) Performance
4) Value for money
5) Sound

[seamus]

No nagging doubts here Always loved them, the daring looks compared to so many other samey cars on the road, the incredible soundtrack, the sheer British-ness of them.. always so gratifying to own and drive and of course the rarity value.. don't think I'll ever be without a TVR if I can help it..

[19560]

I fit into it OK (probably a reason for the other drivers who are also 6ft+)

Leather and walnut dash. When I bought mine I was also looking at Porsches but the dash was very cheap and nasty.

[beano500]

My motivators were somewhat similar, and somewhat different:

1) Driving experience
2) Mechanic's recommendation
3) Desire for something a little "different"

[mrmaggit]

We've got a Griff, and as you know, you can tell by the .

Don't quite get the same from the Ka

[Alf Essex]

Well although I sold my Cascade Copper Tusc S in Sept and got a M3 (shame I hear you say)...this will only be for a couple of years as WILL come back to TVR. My deposit on the Sagaris still stands!!

I 'miss' the sound of those CCC cans, I miss the brute acceleration, I actually miss the attention...M3 doesn't stop traffic like my Tusc did!!!

In saying all that I do love my M3 for the comport and performance factor (ie good all round balance)...but when I see a TVR go by...I get jealous

Alan.

[.Mark]

1. The sound
2. The looks
3. The sound
4. Rarity (Yes even a Chimaera)
5. The sound
6. Having old people talking to you about it and not thinking you are a flash to$$er.
7. Something else that I just can't put my finger on. Don't know what it is particularly but TVR has it and even when it's behaving like a pig and as dirty as hell - it still has a certain something.
8. Did I mention the sound?
9. Can fit 2 sets of golf clubs and trollies in the boot

[Podie]

Why did I buy a TVR…? 'cos it's got soul… it's got personality. They may not be perfect, but that adds to the character. It doesn't fail to make me feel good when I'm driving, and the grin factor is still there..

[Alf Essex]

Podie said:

Why did I buy a TVR…? 'cos it's got soul… it's got personality. They may not be perfect, but that adds to the character. It doesn't fail to make me feel good when I'm driving, and the grin factor is still there..

We need to meet up soon so I get to see your chim! Not sure you you'd have the same interest in viewing my M3 lol

Alan.

[rooster]

They are heart stoppingly gorgeous and owning one makes my heart swell. I just could not envisage being without a TVR.
I also like the fact people always stop to admire it and talk whenever I go for fuel, noone does that when I am in the KA!!!

[Podie]

Alf Essex said:

Podie said: Why did I buy a TVR…? 'cos it's got soul… it's got personality. They may not be perfect, but that adds to the character. It doesn't fail to make me feel good when I'm driving, and the grin factor is still there.. We need to meet up soon so I get to see your chim! Not sure you you'd have the same interest in viewing my M3 lol Alan.

been a while mate...

[RUSSELLM]

Why do we buy TVR ?

I came out of the bank yesterday, to find an old fella waiting by the car, as I open the car door, he pipes up "Oh, it's yours, that's a beautiful looking car"

I say thanks, drive off with a smile & it makes all the hassle & money the car costs me worth while.

Now, when it let's me down, I could happily set fire to it, but that's another thread.

[loose cannon]

just like having a stunning woman then
i love my griff its british
it sound's superb
goes superb
look's superb
doesnt let you walk all over it.
it just walk's all over you.
give's a smile to admiring eye's

[PetrolTed]

Because they're unique in many respects.

Little boys don't shout "rev it, rev it!" at my Alpina

[griff2be]

CiderwithCerbie said:

Many of us are beginning to ask; "Why do we buy TVR's???" Answer; because we are not very bright and don't mind setting fire to bundles of hard earned. We also like a company that treats us like s*** and doesn't talk to anybody!

There are two groups of people that the factory should be communicating with on an individual basis: those who have a deposit on a car which has been delayed or is subject to design changes, or those who have experienced a problem with their car which their dealer has not been able to resolve satisfactorily.

Everyone else can make do with press releases or whatever other PR that TVR wish to undertake. Just like Porsche customers etc..

Back to the question: I bought the Griff because I had always dreamed of owning a TVR since I saw/heard an S. I was in a position to have two cars and felt I could run a handbuilt super car that I knew would need more looking after than a Ford/BMW. I enjoyed looking after it as much as driving it.

As a result of buying the Griff, I ended up fulfilling another dream, to race And in doing so have met and raced with the Chairman of the company, the PR director/MD and several guys who have raced at Le Mans, and had as much fun in a car as you could possibly have with your clothes on

I don't for a moment think any of this would be the case had I stuck with my BMW M Roadster.

[gbbird]

I bought a TVR for the following reasons -

Looks
Performance
Something a bit different/rarer than porkers etc
British

[davetherave1970]

PetrolTed said:

Little boys don't shout "rev it, rev it!" at my Alpina

Happens round my area too. On the way in and out. If you don't "rev it" they sometimes shout abuse Try telling the little devils that you can't "rev it" as the oil temp isn't high enough yet!! Do you think they will understand? I tried telling them this last time I washed my car with the young audience. Blank looks

[loose cannon]

the 2 young lads up my road have started to bow when i drive past, funny there mother always give's me the your a bad influence not impressed look
i think she just fancies me

[sheddybong!]

Because they're cool as ....