AndyW
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| posted on 17/3/09 at 08:46 PM |
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TVR advise
What to get.....
Griffith
Or
Chimaera
I like both for different reasons, so anyones advise, opinions welcome.
Thanks
A
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mistergrumpy
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| posted on 17/3/09 at 08:51 PM |
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Based on looks and only in my opinion, the Griffith.
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scootz
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| posted on 17/3/09 at 08:55 PM |
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Neither... purely on the basis of them not having a roll-bar!
Buuut... if you don't care about that, then you'll get a lot more Chimaera for your money!
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 17/3/09 at 08:56 PM |
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Sagaris! 
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James
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| posted on 17/3/09 at 08:58 PM |
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Tuscan is my favourite! 
I think it's the fact that the 'eyes' remind me of the Shadows in Babylon 5!
Or it could be the lovely behind:
 
Wish that girl'd get out the way!
Cheers,
James
[Edited on 17/3/09 by James]
[Edited on 17/3/09 by James]
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 17/3/09 at 09:00 PM |
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Both?? I nearly bought a Chimaera 450 myself with my ex a few years back - stunning car (as a 2nd car / toy)
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Danozeman
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| posted on 17/3/09 at 09:04 PM |
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You could get alot of chimera for the money but for looks id go griffith.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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westf27
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| posted on 17/3/09 at 09:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by James
Tuscan is my favourite!
I think it's the fact that the 'eyes' remind me of the Shadows in Babylon 5!
Or it could be the lovely behind:
Wish that girl'd get out the way!
Cheers,
James
[Edited on 17/3/09 by James]
[Edited on 17/3/09 by James]
Ah thats where the nutcrackers went
555
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maximill666
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| posted on 17/3/09 at 09:07 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by James
Tuscan is my favourite!
I think it's the fact that the 'eyes' remind me of the Shadows in Babylon 5!
Or it could be the lovely behind:
Wish that girl'd get out the way!
Cheers,
James
[Edited on 17/3/09 by James]
[Edited on 17/3/09 by James]
What car 
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flak monkey
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| posted on 17/3/09 at 09:14 PM |
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Neither, personally I would have a Cerbera 
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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westf27
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| posted on 17/3/09 at 09:14 PM |
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Chimaera 4.0 having had one.It'll drink like a fish,pretty bombproof,engine/gearbox wise which leaves you with the niggles.At least you can
drive it round town without too much trouble.I love all of them right up to the last but you will need thousands to spare if you get a bad
one.Warranties are available but will cost a fortune to cover properly.Good luck,i'm slightly jealous,miss the sound
555
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richardh
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| posted on 17/3/09 at 09:19 PM |
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depends how often you want to be in a hedge, facing backwards, fixing electrical problems or having it towed home.
Had one, so did 2 mates and we all lost loads on them and got rid.
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Jed
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| posted on 17/3/09 at 09:32 PM |
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I'd pick the Griff if I had to have one of those two. IMHO the Chim just doesn't look right from the front but they are the cheapest
option.
Whatever you choose, make sure you get a good chassis unless you like welding or don't mind spending a couple of k on having the job done
properly.
I'm sticking with my '91 TVR S3 though - it may not be as fast as the Chim but the handling is very predictable.
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mr henderson
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| posted on 17/3/09 at 09:33 PM |
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I love the looks of all the TVRs, but if I was looking for that kind of car, I would also consider a Cobra replica. Simpler and much more reliable,
while still pretty quick.
You won't get wind up windows, though, but there is a decent hardtop available
John
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chris taylor
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| posted on 17/3/09 at 09:39 PM |
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TVR
Neither, as they will both let you down at some point for defo,
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gingerprince
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| posted on 17/3/09 at 09:43 PM |
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I'm biased because I had one for 2 years, but I'd say Griffith 500
Yes, you'll get quite a bit more Chimaera for your money compared to Griffith, but I think the latter looks better, and there's a lot less
of them about (which is why theyt attract a premium). The suspension is a better setup out of the factory too (the Chimp is setup slightly softer) -
though both would benefit from an upgrade to Ohlins or similar - mine was a tad scary approaching Stowe at 140+mph!
Oh, and the Chimp is driven by golfers 
But seriously, the boot in the Griff, despite what you might think is pretty enormous. It's very deep so you can get loads in it - very
practical if you need that.
I loved my Griff whilst I had it - only got rid because I needed 4 seats to accomodate a little-un.
Oh, and in terms of "tvr reliability", mine never once left me stranded in 2 years of daily running. It did ultimately need topend work
(cams and lifters) but it had done nearly 80,000 miles - quite a lot for a range rover engine on steroids!!
[Edited on 17/3/09 by gingerprince]
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tegwin
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| posted on 17/3/09 at 10:10 PM |
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TVRs got a bad name because people bought them thinking they were just "another car"...
If you come from a kit car background and realise that these are special cars that can at times be fragile you will be ok..
If you go in with your eyes open and expect to have a few problems you will be fine...
Having said that, mine is being a pain in the backside... but once I have replaced practically every part on it... she will be just fine
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gingerprince
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| posted on 17/3/09 at 10:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tegwin
TVRs got a bad name because people bought them thinking they were just "another car"...
True, and they also leave them in a humid garage for months on end until a sunny day and wonder why they don't work when they get them out.
Use them every day, they'll love you for it
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Benzine
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| posted on 17/3/09 at 11:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
Neither, personally I would have a Cerbera
+1
The mental gymnastics a landlord will employ to justify immoral actions is clinically fascinating. Just because something is legal doesn't make
it moral.
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