Performance before/after a service...

[PreTVR]

Hi,

I test drove a 4.0 Chimera yesterday and (this is relatively speaking of course) it seemed a little "reluctant". That is, it really didn't seem to have any performance until over 3-3.5k rpm.

It is apparently due a service and the engine temp was only around 50 degrees (please don't crucify me if I shouldn't be accelerating at that temp!). Would both of these make a significant difference?

It was a 98 4.0 with 36k on the clock. Also, I found 2nd to 3rd hard to find... could this be temperature related or just lack of familiarity... or should I walk away?

Also, can anyone let me know what exactly "reconnolised" means with regard to the drivers seat. Is it completely new leather or a treatment to the existing leather?

Any help gratefully received!
Cheers,
Phil

>>> Edited by PreTVR on Sunday 17th November 16:40

[PreTVR]

tvrheart said: Even so it shouldn’t be that bad even if it is due a service, perhaps it has been a bit neglected. Have you drove any other Chimaera’s for comparison?

I have only tried 4.5's previously. And they all seemed a lot more powerful (more than I would have thought) which is why I was not sure about this car. It didn't give me the grin factor I am after.

I think a great piece of advice I have been given by a number of sources is to try as many as you can... a) it will give me some experience to bench mark and b) I may find the perfect car along the way!!

Thanks for the responses everyone.
Phil.