TVR Chimaera 4.5 2d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Supercar beating performance for 35K new? Do the math.
Costs
Service a bit expensive, but again, compare with other cars with this kind of performance, and it starts looking like a good deal.
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On the road
Driving
Unbelievable fun. Behaves itself in a competent driver's hands, and for those able to really handle a car, will reward with massive power slides, devastating accelaration and track feel to the ride.
Performance
Fast, fast, fast, fast. Contrary to common belief, handles very well indeed. Just be gentle feeding in power out of corners - there's no safety gimmicks to keep you out of trees!
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Living with it
Reliability
Better than I expected, but go in with eyes open. TVR sell you an engine - the rest if a freebie.
Image
Becoming a bit too popular with recession hit city boys, trading in the porker. Still a beautiful car though.
Comfort
Long time in car (three hours +) gives me a bit of backache, but would change seats if had to travel that much in it often.
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Security and Service
Security
hmmm...
Service
Go to a good dealer that is heavily into the race scene (Tuscans/GT). They treat you like a member of their family, and the back up is excellent.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Couple of leaks from the back window and engine compartment. Quickly fixed free by dealer.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes