TVR Chimaera Reviews

5.0 requires respect - Advantages: Fast, Light, Great Looking - Disadvantages: Thirsty (but fun!), Expensive to repair (but fun!), Hoods leak (not fun!)

Where do I start ?? Been looking for a TVR for about 9 months, searching t'internet, M.O.D., Autotrader et al and managed to find the perfect car (touch wood) 8 miles away. My Blue Chimaera 450 is a 99 model, 1 owner can with full TVR history. It has the Griffith 500 alloys, PAS, leven switches and knobs and the very rare, factory Air ...

I have owned the Chimaera 5 litre for a year. I have had some interesting experiences with it. I think the best way to write it is to put it in headings. The Car in general: Oh my god!!!! I have modifed Turbo cars in the past and i know what speed is. A 5 litre V8 is another matter....the Americans say there is no substitute for capacity, ...

Most fun you can have outside the bedroom - Advantages: Engine sound, looks, performance - Disadvantages: expensive to run, resale value low

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 ...

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, ...

I myself do not own. I have driven one around Goodwood and it was an amazing experience. Even before this I knew that I had to have one. However, there are some things to consider when buying a TVR. 1. Make sure you choose the colour carefully! This is important when/if you come to sell it on. There are many nice looking bright yellow ...

Having overcome a huge reliability problem over the last decade or so, it seems that the little car plant in Blackpool is turning out some little jems. Having driven in a friends car only once, I was questioning how I could remorgage my house to raise the cash to buy one for myself. The 4.5litre model is just about the best compromise, ...

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. ...