Tamora or T350

[mbrannon]

I am in the market to change my cherished 450 Chim , i am looking at either Tamora or T350, suggestions please!

Thanks in anticipation.

Mike

[chris watton]

T350, definitly, there have been way too many Tams sold of late, so are too common, unlike the very rare and often unseen T350.........



Seriously though, either or, they’re both as good as each other I think, just depends if you want a full convertible or happy with a coupe!

[honahont350]

I think the T350 is much more pretty.

[AlexRWD]

honahont350 said:

I think the T350 is much more pretty.

Exactly - who the hell wants a "pretty" car

Only kidding - I agree the T350 is a more striking design, but as a Chim owner, you presumably like your topless action, and whilst a Targa T350 will give you some wind in the hair, it's never the same as a proper convertible, so if that imp to you, can't be any choice to make - Tamora all the way!

[targarama]

The choice is personal taste based. Not much difference under the skin. Try both and make sure you try a Targa T350 with the roof off too.

[grumbledoak]

I suspect most of the answers you'll get to this one will amount to "validate my choice" and thus be of little real use to you in making your own

For what it is worth, after 9 years in convertibles I switched from a Chim(p) to a T350. The final decision came down to the looks of the two (otherwise near identical) cars. I smiled more thinking about a T350 than I did at the thought of a Tam.

I still smile when I see her.
No regrets.


A nice, if difficult, choice to make. Enjoy.

[icraigmy]

Tamora

[Mr.Chips]

Although I liked the looks of most TVR models over the years, there is no doubt in my mind, that the T350 has more of a "presence" than most, except of course, for the Sagaris! Having put my money where my mouth is, I find that the T350 gets unlimited attention wherever you go, but IMHO the Tamora tends to be perceived by the "less-informed" masses as, "just another convertible!" Ultimately, whichever one you choose, enjoy it, love it and use it, you will find no other driving experience to match it! Good luck with your decision, I'm sure you'll have lots of fun test-driving!
G

[TurboTomato]

As per everyone else. You won't lose with either car

Personally I settled on the T350 after trying a couple of Tams. Prefer the looks of the T350C to both that of the 350T and the Tam but must admit I miss being able to drop the top having come from a string of VX220s. Drive everywhere with the windows open instead

[PinkPanther]

Hi Mike. From a fairly neutral point of view - I would normally have said the T350 as I have never been particularly keen on the Tam. That was until I saw this on another thread...



With the Tam seemingly the lesser bought car of the current range, and with rumours of its forthcoming demise - I can see the Tam being tipped as a future classic. My choice... TVR Tamora

Edited by PinkPanther on Thursday 13th July 16:14

[kiefh]

i also upgraded from a chim to a tam and if you went for a t350 you would miss the convertible.you can hear the tam more then the t350 when you have the roof off.well ive got it super sports exhaust and decats.

[fairclp]

Looks wise, it's a personal choice.

Practicality wise, if you need the boot space, the T350C as there is no roof to stow.

Ride wise, Tam is softest as standard.

T350C needs aircon without doubt. Tam, the roof is enough, but on those days where we have warm rainy days, aircon is a must unless you want a steam room.

I'd choose a T350C again, but enjoy the decision making!

[madbadger]

I have to agree with PinkPanther.

Tamora.

Er - unless you want a permanent roof, then the T350.

[UncleDave]

You can't go from Ragtop to Coupe, won't feel right!

Tamora

[maddog-uk]

I would go for a Tamora

[yi8tvr]

UncleDave said:

You can't go from Ragtop to Coupe, won't feel right!

Tamora

But you can go rag top to t top

[yi8tvr]

pinkpanther said:

Hi Mike. From a fairly neutral point of view - I would normally have said the T350 as I have never been particularly keen on the Tam. That was until I saw this on another thread...

Does look nice that Tam with those wheels but IMO thats the best veiw of a tam (side on)

Front and back not my cup of tea. Back looks like they ran out of ideas front looks as though it needs a face lift.

Than on the other hand some say the T350 looks boss eyed

Eye of the beholder i suppose..

[UncleDave]

yi8tvr said:

UncleDave said:

You can't go from Ragtop to Coupe, won't feel right!

Tamora

But you can go rag top to t top

Not the same

Targa/Coupe - One's just got a sunroof

[lundinoir]

yi8tvr said:

UncleDave said:

You can't go from Ragtop to Coupe, won't feel right!

Tamora

But you can go rag top to t top

IMHO a full convertible is a completely different experience than a car with a sunroof... or two sunroofs as with the T350T.

[sideways mostly]

The Tam looks great in the flesh-pictures don't do it justice and I agree its a real sleepr in terms of value.I fully expect it to become a collectable.So why did I choose a T350. Its beautiful and brutal at the same time,exceptionally practical-I once brought an small exhibition back from Chepsow in the car,and in London you don't have to worry about some winker cutting a new door in your roof.