Chimaera 5.0 ltr - Daily Driver anyone ?

[Plotloss]

20 on a run, bit less on the twisties is what I found...

[v41ley]

Can anyone comment on using a 5.0 ltr as their daily mode of transport ? I'm interested to know how practical such a proposition is. It would be for about a 50 mile round trip on good A roads without much traffic. I'd be interested to know average about fuel consuption if anyone has any figures.

[petros]

use my 450 daily to work and back, could get 20 but, despite all my promises to drive carefully, somebody tries to beat me off the lights and the right foot acts on its own i,m afraid. peter

[M@H]

I'd get a 4.0 for that really...


..actually I did get a 4.0 for that

[Podie]

I run the 450 daily, and cover about 30 miles a day minimum… personally I found the drivetrain shunt of the 500 was a bit too much, but each to their own.

Hate to say it, but if you're bothered remotely about fuel consumption then buy something else.

[FunkyGibbon]

I too run a 450, about 25-30 miles round trip, about 18 mpg

[raf dug]

I am also thinking of doing this in a years time, I will be travelling 7 miles each way to work and back on country lanes.From what I have read on here it seems that TVR's are more reliable if they are used every day.

[Podie]

raf dug said:

I am also thinking of doing this in a years time, I will be travelling 7 miles each way to work and back on country lanes.From what I have read on here it seems that TVR's are more reliable if they are used every day.

I don't want to tempt fate, so I'm not going to comment on that bit...!

With the mileage I'm doing the car gets up to full temperature, even in the depths of winter... you might find yourself taking the scenic route if you're only doing 7 miles each way...

[6407n]

I run my 4.0 most days,45 miles each way to the office on a mix of dual carriageway and A roads and return 24 to the gallon,with a moderate lead foot !!!!!!!!!! The Tiv loves the trip !!!!
Cheers !!

[v41ley]

So taking an average of 22 MPG what will the range could you expect on a full tank of juice ?

[Plotloss]

Anything between 180 and 260 from about £45

I'm sure theres a flaw in the maths but thats what I found...

[FunkyGibbon]

Plotloss said:

Anything between 180 and 260 from about £45 I'm sure theres a flaw in the maths but thats what I found...

I concur, I start looking for a petrol station at 180 miles, irrespective of the petrol gauge.

[Podie]

FunkyGibbon said:

Plotloss said: Anything between 180 and 260 from about £45 I'm sure theres a flaw in the maths but thats what I found... I concur, I start looking for a petrol station at 180 miles, irrespective of the petrol gauge.

I really should look to see what sort of mileage I get out of a tank… I just fill up as soon as it shows a quarter full…

[HarryW]

Not forgetting if it has had the Mark Adams ECU mapping done already even a 5ltr will have better low speed manners and return better mpg to boot, IMHO.

Harry

[jeffo]

I run my 500 every day it's not at the workshop getting the rear wheel bearing mended. Again.

It doesn't run that far, and it heats up pretty quick in this climate and the traffic.

As for fuel consumption, I just don't care. If I wanted a fun-to-drive convertible that ran on the smell of an oily rag, I'd have got an MX-5. It's light weight makes for reasonable economy anyway, subject to the discretion of the right Welly.

In short, these things are quite capable of being used as an every day driver, but don't expect the running costs of a Polo. This is not what TVR's are about.

Happy TVR-ing.

MSJ

[Podie]

jeffo said:

In short, these things are quite capable of being used as an every day driver, but don't expect the running costs of a Polo. This is not what TVR's are about.

I'd agree with that.

[v41ley]

Podie said:

drivetrain shunt

Podie - could you elaborate

[parrot of doom]

Don't worry about the fuel consumption. The pleasure you get from driving it (and it will be enormous pleasure) more than makes up for that.

Drivetrain shunt happens when the engine speed and road speed reach a certain balance (about 30mph in 3rd on my 4.0), and the car 'kangaroos' slightly (correct me if thats the wrong way of explaining it lads). Its not a big deal, just a quirk of the car. Easiest way around it is to change down (ahhh the noise!) or go faster

[2 Smokin Barrels]

30,000 miles a year for seven years.

[Corin Denton]

I use mine a couple time a week out of choice although only a 12 mile round trip but still the manners are fine.

Did a Ride Drive yesterday and used a tank of fuel, 220 miles out of £47