How long have you owned your current Chimaera?

[Tyre Tread]

A couple of recent posts and th realisation that I have owned my Chim for 9 years set me thinking about longevity of ownership.

All of the Chim owners I know have had their cars for more than 5 years suggesting the cars bring with them a sense of ownership satisfaction.

So, how long have you owned your current Chimaera.

I realise some will have lost a car in an accident and bought another but I'm curious about how often they seem to change hands so please answer with the length of ownership of your current car.

For those who have more than one perhaps give the length of time you have owned the earlier one you bought (IYSWIM).

[SMB]

Can you add more options for over 10? At 19 yrs now

[macdeb]

Just coming up to 10 years in October.
[Previously T350 1 year, Griff 2 years, Griff 2 years]

[Tyre Tread]

SMB said:

Can you add more options for over 10? At 19 yrs now

How's that?

[SMB]

Tyre Tread said:

How's that?

Perfect I'll bookmark and come back in 6 yrs

[Chimaera520]

Just past 10 years this month...

One engine re-build, (snapped Crank! Hydraulic Lock due to weeping HG)
One new radiator
One new alternator
Usual supply of brakes / tyres etc.

Broken down (while out on a run etc) twice (radiator & alternator as above).
60K miles approx since I bought her.

could really do with a interior re-fresh and usual stone chips etc

I do not have any intentions of selling anytime soon!

Ian.

[Andav469]

Just a newbie, only had her for 2.5 years, still in the honeymoon period

[Tangoed]

What does that make me, I've only had mine since January this year.

I knew what I was getting into,I've had other TVRs. So not quite a virgin

[fausTVR]

Nearly 5 years now. Not using it in winter probably keeps me keen. Oddly, my old XK8 gets more favourable attention out and about, but the TIV still feels much more special to me.

[tonys]

Well over 10 years now What to replace it with? that's the question.

[Pupp]

Acquired in 2001 and well over 110k miles added since then. Bit like Trigger's broom now but still makes me smile...

[LewG]

2 weeks currently and bloody loving it!

[Timja]

8 Years here, currently having 2nd engine rebuild, last one only 3 years (9000 miles) ago so going to have to keep for another 3 years or so to justify the expense!!

[67Fox]

Just bought mine! I still need to pick it up. Can't wait

[TVRJAS]

LewG said:

2 weeks currently and bloody loving it!

Lew,

I met you at the Jaguar SS when you told me you were thinking of getting one when we were admiring each others cars.

Congratulations Can't be many people that buy one of these and will see a greater MPG than their previous car. Still got the V12 Jag?

[Grey Ghost]

Just over 5 years now, still grin like an idiot when I open the garage door

[jimbo1812]

I have owned mine for the last 5 years and it still puts a smile on my face every time i drive it, even when there have been issues, it still a fun car to have.

[LewG]

TVRJAS said:

Lew,

I met you at the Jaguar SS when you told me you were thinking of getting one when we were admiring each others cars.

Congratulations Can't be many people that buy one of these and will see a greater MPG than their previous car. Still got the V12 Jag?

Hello Jason! I meant to message you on here funnily enough to let you know I have one at last. Thanks very much. I do still have the Jag but it will be going very shortly, just a few last jobs to do and then it will be advertised. I'll be sad to see it go as it's been a great experience but fundamentally the TVR feels so much more fun. I take it you will be at the Burghley meet? I should be heading up weather permitting.

[shake n bake]

Just shy of a year for me.

[mattgtd]

Just over a year for me and loving it!