Thinking of car change

[Gunny 1]

I am contemplating partexing the Chim in favour of a Honda S2000, any comments, veiws or knowlage of the S2000 would be welcomed

[The Surveyor]

Have a word with Rich 'Gemini' abbot on the Yorkshire forum. He's just aquired a S2k and used to own a chimaera. He may give you some comments.

Paul

[andymaserati]

Burnie is also a good person to ask about the S2000, as he owns one.

[tvrbob]

Gunny 1 said:

I am contemplating partexing the Chim

Don't do it. You're one of the founding members of TVTVRCC. How will we cope without you.

[Gunny 1]

I only said contemplating !!!! I have had a go in an S2000 & quite liked it, the only thing is, for the kind of money the are fetching I would have to use it as my every day car & there's the rub, it would mean parting with the Chim & my beloved Saab 93 sport - the jury is still out on this one.

[worgc]

I remember meeting a young lad who'd just bought an S2000 in Silverstone Grey. He was well chuffed.

Until he followed me down the A1 to a Shafto's meet in my lowly S3. He nearly wept in the carpark.

'No soul' was the cry.

Think on...

[toenheel]

After working at Honda and driving S2000's quite a bit i would say there great value for money but extremely tiring to drive fast..i prefer Boxsters.. better handling and more useable performance.

[GUNNY 1]

Ive decided : The Chim stays - Trevor is very happy being able to stay in his heated garage with his My Little Pony Stable, his bag full of soft toys & his 70's LP's, he thanks you all for your support during this difficult time.
Furthermore, Trevor's adopted parents are sorry fot the disress they have caused to him

Edited by GUNNY 1 on Wednesday 16th May 20:53

[tvrbob]

[s2racer]

how reliable is the chim?

the S won't be as fast but i doubt you could use your chim as an everyday car whereas lots of S drivers do

horses for courses.. i'd like a TVR one day but I know I'd need another car or a bike as well

[moffat]

worgc said:

I remember meeting a young lad who'd just bought an S2000 in Silverstone Grey. He was well chuffed.

Until he followed me down the A1 to a Shafto's meet in my lowly S3. He nearly wept in the carpark.

'No soul' was the cry.

Think on...

I nearly fell off my chair.... no 'soul' ???

Having previously owned an Audi S3 for 3 years and now on my 2nd S2000, I really do not understand? The S3 is terminally numb, average handling and slower than an S2000 (unless the S3 is chipped). Yes it's got great traction, awesome in the wet, but it's so dull compared to an S2000.

The S2000 is a little tiring to drive at 100% all the time, but to many people that's the fun. Revving to 9000rpm and having to really use the gearbox to squeeze all 237bhp out of it is part of charm. If you can't be arsed, you keep it below 6000rpm and it returns 30mpg+.

1275kg, 237bhp, RWD, 50/50 weight distribution, 9200 rpm redline, and no traction control (option on 06> cars) make for a fun time!

After 4 years of driving S2000's I can still not find a roadster with the same level of practicality, running costs, reliability and performance for the same money. I really stuggle to work out what to get next.

Do it!

[M15ley]

I think you might find he was refering to his TVR S3

[tvrbob]

M15ley said:

I think you might find he was refering to his TVR S3

[moffat]

M15ley said:

I think you might find he was refering to his TVR S3

That's a relief...

[worgc]

I just assumed.....

[Gunny 1]

Well that really started some debate, the Chim is staying until I can afford a T350 , which maybe some time.

[tvrbob]

Gunny 1 said:

a T350

And here's me thinking you were a ragtop man. I'd be opting for a Tamora

[Gunny 1]

Never say never Bob could opt for a T350t

[MoonMonkey]

Gunny. Told you so

[RusS 2k]

Funny reply Moff I owned two S2000's, just sold last one for another Elise.
Okay cars but something is sadly missing in the handling department no matter
what anyone says. Also the high ranking in the surveys is utter spam.

Russ.