Assume TVR is coming, which model would you get?
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Lets just assume for the sake of arguement that TVR is coming... and prices would be equivalent to the UK prices (but in $ obviously !)
I would guess they would bring the Tamora for about $52k to $55k, Tuscan for about $55k to $60k and Tuscan S for about $70k to $75K.
Which one would you honestly get?
My money is on the "standard" Tuscan, if there is such a thing, in Chameleon Orange, with the orange interior....
A thing of beauty....
Tim
Before making my choice I’ll factor a couple of assumptions:
(1) TVRs in NA will be built by a new facility using the same methods as Blackpool and PW will second a bunch of engineers & mechanics over to the US plant to facilitate the learning curve. i.e. Car #1 off the line will be close to the quality of a Blackpool built one (stop sniggering at the back…
(2) Time will continue to bring increased quality to the design & build process for each model. Newer models will suffer from more problems – older models will benefit from the UK experience – see (1)
(3)There will be a dealer within 30 minutes of Manhattan
That said, I’d probably go for a base Tuscan – the real life difference in speed for an ‘S’ wouldn’t really be useable in the States (too many patrol-cars with radar guns in the NE), and the Tamora hasn’t the benefit of any history (read: problems-ironed-out-time). Given the proclivity of the US car buyer to go for Silver, Dark Grey or Black, I would steer towards a more in-yer-face combo like a Bronze metallic with an Oxford blue/Biscuit interior (don’t knock it ‘til you’ve tried it).
The reality is that I’m just about to buy an apartment in Manhattan 
and so I won’t have to worry myself with a TVR buying decision for the next 18 months…. 
(2) Time will continue to bring increased quality to the design & build process for each model. Newer models will suffer from more problems – older models will benefit from the UK experience – see (1)
(3)There will be a dealer within 30 minutes of Manhattan
That said, I’d probably go for a base Tuscan – the real life difference in speed for an ‘S’ wouldn’t really be useable in the States (too many patrol-cars with radar guns in the NE), and the Tamora hasn’t the benefit of any history (read: problems-ironed-out-time). Given the proclivity of the US car buyer to go for Silver, Dark Grey or Black, I would steer towards a more in-yer-face combo like a Bronze metallic with an Oxford blue/Biscuit interior (don’t knock it ‘til you’ve tried it).
The reality is that I’m just about to buy an apartment in Manhattan and so I won’t have to worry myself with a TVR buying decision for the next 18 months…. quote:
I heard TVR were working on an SUV for the US market, Peter Wheeler agreed to 4WD in this instance. Should be one to compete with the new Porsche soft-roader.
Not.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That sounds like the joke of the year!!! (I hope it is a joke....)
I'd really have to look at all the cars closely. Tamora or possibly a Tuscan seem likely. Tuscan is very cool. Buying used sounds more prudent but I don't know. But I mean, basically the way I would decide comes down to what the horns sound like. Is it a hawweeehk
, a HONK
, a heeeaawK
, a whahhaank
. You know personal preference.
But some good dreams are just too sad.
And of course exhaust note gets priority several places higher than horn noises. Alarm setting yet raspy unlike the bloke who drives around in his Saleen mustang where I live. Note has no character.
Edited by PiB on Saturday 22 December 01:59
, a HONK, a heeeaawK, a whahhaank. You know personal preference. But some good dreams are just too sad.
And of course exhaust note gets priority several places higher than horn noises. Alarm setting yet raspy unlike the bloke who drives around in his Saleen mustang where I live. Note has no character.
Edited by PiB on Saturday 22 December 01:59
After much thought and deliberation, the Tuscan S--want the top to come off, but on cold rainy days I want the more solid Tuscan arrangement. The S will have been sufficiently de-bugged, too. Also like the performance of the S--it would scare Ferrari 360 and Porsche Turbo's off the road. I'm not sure how it would handle a Viper, though...
I don't think we will see a Tuscan R anytime soon, so I'm being pragmatic!
I don't think we will see a Tuscan R anytime soon, so I'm being pragmatic!
andersb said: i think the new tuscan is ugly i am sorry but it is not a good looking car`a friend of mine has a tvr griffith 5 litre and in my opinion is a far more truer sportcar than the tuscan`and the subara`sorry if this offends but neither of those 2 cars will evr become a classic
Hate to break it to you but the Tuscan is already considered a classic. The Griff is a nice looking car too but until you've seen a Tuscan in person, don't write it off.
However, in my opinion, it is up there with the E-type Jaguar convertible as one of the best looking cars ever made.
Still, I realize there's room for many different views. There are actually people who find the Dodge Viper and Chrysler PT Cruiser to be visually appealing. I know because my sister is one of them. But, she's an artist so... ;->
fizz said: After much thought and deliberation, the Tuscan S--want the top to come off, but on cold rainy days I want the more solid Tuscan arrangement. The S will have been sufficiently de-bugged, too. Also like the performance of the S--it would scare Ferrari 360 and Porsche Turbo's off the road. I'm not sure how it would handle a Viper, though...
I don't think we will see a Tuscan R anytime soon, so I'm being pragmatic!
I've never seen them tested side-by-side in any sort of "shootout" but I suspect the Tuscan will spank any current production Viper* soundly. It is a simple matter of power:weight ratio. Put another way, you might be able to side-step traffic laws but there's no getting around the laws of physics.
*The upcoming "next generation" Viper may make the Tuscan S break a sweat though. They've reduced the weight, increased the power and put absolutely MASSIVE rear wheels (345/30 R19) on the beast. They claim <4.0 sec 0-60 time but we'll see what happens when the first models start rolling off the line.
William W. said: There was a tv programme in the uk where they raced head to head a Viper, Porsche Turbo, Aston Martin and a tvr Cebera. The TVR won by a long way.
Are you talking about that Jeremy Clarkson show from a few years ago? I didn't remember that there was a Viper in the group but now that you mention it, I think you're right.
It was pretty embarrassing too as I recall. In a straight-line, I doubt there's anything on earth that could get away from a TVR. I read an article last night in one of the British car mags in which a Cerbera kept up with a Pagani Zonda costing six times as much and let's not even mention the new Lambo.
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