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Newest Review: ... the surroundings disapear into the distance. And here lies the secret to Chim and TVR ownership. Don't be agressive, be ... more

 ... smooth and steady. There is no need to just drop the clutch at every set of traffic lights, to try and get the back end out on every roundabout. Being smooth and steady is not boring, but very rewarding when you get it right. I cannot remember cornering at such high speeds, or accelerating so quickly, and my right foot hardly ever reaches the floor. Anyone thinking of buying a Chim, or any sports car should go into it with their eyes open. Servicing needs to be done by the dealer, or a specialist only. This means hig...more

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slapster
Premium Review TVR Chimaera: Thinking of buying a used Chimaera? read on. (609 words)
by slapster - written on 30.05.01 (Very useful, 3364 readings)
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Ok, facts first. I do not own one yet, but I am picking one up tomorrow. So I can comment on trawling around web sites and the classified ads looking for a nice tidy Chimaera. Here's my experience. 1. There are lots nad lots and lots to buy out there and the prices slumped to a low back in November 2000 but are picking up again because of the summer. This means you have a lot of choice and should not jump at the first thing you see that is in your price range. 2. Engine size. basically there is a 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 litre version. The 4.0 can hardly be viewed as underpowered as it has the TVR modified V8 lump that used to reside in range ...

mickey
Premium Review Can you handle it?? (353 words)
by mickey - written on 20.06.00 (Very useful, 746 readings)
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It all started off when I sold my Honda Fireblade and decided I wanted a motorbike with 4 wheels. You know, the kind of thing that terrifies the life out of you but leaves you grinning ear to ear. I found one. I guess I'm lucky as I use the TVR as a second car; to be honest I think it would be a real handful to drive every day. Don't forget you're talking about something that does 0-60 in 4.1 seconds, brakes as quick, has no power steering, a clutch so heavy my girlfriend physically can't depress it... The old stories about build quality are simply not justified in the newer cars. The only problem I've had was a minor oil leak ...

marcopolo
Premium Review TVR Chimaera: The only car you'd need (529 words)
by marcopolo - written on 31.01.01 (Very useful, 1767 readings)
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I've had one of these for just over a year now - 1999 model, 4.0 litre. For most of that time it has been my (and of course my wife's) only car. Perhaps not the most obvious choice, especially when you live in the middle of London, but I have seen every myth that surrounds TVRs exploded over the past year. Firstly, practicality; I don't think you'll find a bigger boot on any saloon car, several weeks shopping, golf clubs, various clothes and other undefined detritus fit in with room to spare. Reliability is amazing, compared with everything else I've ever owned (high performance and regular motors alike) it is far the most ...

 
 
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