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As much as the new TVR models look lovely (I'll be checking them out for myself a week on Friday), you'll have read people on other threads are predicting the end/downfall of the Tamora.
I will obviously want to sell mine one day so I wonder what the new models will do for Tamora residuals? Will their rarity value mean they'll go up/down in the future?
Not too fussed about the money but its such a shame that this fantastic car hasn't sold in more numbers.
Apologies for downbeat posting.
I will obviously want to sell mine one day so I wonder what the new models will do for Tamora residuals? Will their rarity value mean they'll go up/down in the future?
Not too fussed about the money but its such a shame that this fantastic car hasn't sold in more numbers.
Apologies for downbeat posting.
Personally, I bought my Tamora because of it's apparent exclusivity! It still has the same engine, dash, chassis as the T350's, apart from it seems there are a LOT more T350s out there, and some you can buy for as much as a year older Tamora!
For me, the Tamora is a very overlooked, underestimated terrific TVR, and what's more, the top comes off!! I shan't be selling mine anytime soon!
Chris
>> Edited by chris watton on Tuesday 25th May 17:56
For me, the Tamora is a very overlooked, underestimated terrific TVR, and what's more, the top comes off!! I shan't be selling mine anytime soon!
Chris
>> Edited by chris watton on Tuesday 25th May 17:56
Well im one that reckond the soft top tusc will finish of the Tamora./Not that the Tamora is a bad car far from it.
But is hasn't sold in large numbers when it was the only soft top available, now it has a rival with virtually the same spec except slightly different chassis and bodywork (i.e both S6 engine both 2 seat and both convertable) it sales will surely drop.
As for it being a future classic personally i doubt it.
If you look at the Griff when it first launched it sold something like one order every 8 mins at the motorshow that points to TVR got it right hence the resale has kept pretty firm in comparision to other similar cars (chim).The Tamora never hit those levels of sales though.
Only time will really tell though
But is hasn't sold in large numbers when it was the only soft top available, now it has a rival with virtually the same spec except slightly different chassis and bodywork (i.e both S6 engine both 2 seat and both convertable) it sales will surely drop.
As for it being a future classic personally i doubt it.
If you look at the Griff when it first launched it sold something like one order every 8 mins at the motorshow that points to TVR got it right hence the resale has kept pretty firm in comparision to other similar cars (chim).The Tamora never hit those levels of sales though.
Only time will really tell though
You are right - this is all a bit downbeat.
However, I was thinking of posting a similar thread based on residuals but more from a mileage point of view.
I've been advised that if I sell the Tam in about a couple of years (it will be 3 yrs old then) I should aim to keep the mileage to circa 24-30k as any more than this will seriously hamper a strong resale value.
That said my girlfriend and I can't help but drive it, so I'm inclined to say 'sod it' and just go for it and just deal with whatever happens in a couple of years.
Anyone any thoughts? My girlfriend and I didn't buy the car with any particular residuals in mind but as usual I would value a bit of PH opinion!
Patrick.
However, I was thinking of posting a similar thread based on residuals but more from a mileage point of view.
I've been advised that if I sell the Tam in about a couple of years (it will be 3 yrs old then) I should aim to keep the mileage to circa 24-30k as any more than this will seriously hamper a strong resale value.
That said my girlfriend and I can't help but drive it, so I'm inclined to say 'sod it' and just go for it and just deal with whatever happens in a couple of years.
Anyone any thoughts? My girlfriend and I didn't buy the car with any particular residuals in mind but as usual I would value a bit of PH opinion!
Patrick.
I think there is a matter of cost to consider in this one as well. Anyone who goes for a test drive in both the Tamora or the new Tuscan will find it hard to justify the extra 12k on the drive qualities. I still think the Tamora is best value for money at the starting level on a new TVR.
Thanks LA,
I'm actually not too depressed - I would naturally get a tad concerned if the resale value drops drastically.
But on the plus side for TVR:
"TVR anticipate that sales will hit 500 a year for the £39,750 model, and that it will account for around 50 per cent of production at its Blackpool plant" - from www.motorshowlive.com
I think we guestimated that TVR had sold about 400 Tamora's, judging that there was 8 in production on a recent factory tour and it's been around for about 50 months. 500/year for the new model would be impressive.
I'm actually not too depressed - I would naturally get a tad concerned if the resale value drops drastically.
But on the plus side for TVR:
"TVR anticipate that sales will hit 500 a year for the £39,750 model, and that it will account for around 50 per cent of production at its Blackpool plant" - from www.motorshowlive.com
I think we guestimated that TVR had sold about 400 Tamora's, judging that there was 8 in production on a recent factory tour and it's been around for about 50 months. 500/year for the new model would be impressive.
What depresses me, is that (and I am one of them!) people buy these great cars and then worry about driving them/choosing the right colour, has it got air con etc purely because of the perceived resale value,, why the hell did we buy these cars in the first place?? Thinking about it, I have spent 30K on a car I love and equally love to drive, essentially, it's a car we love to enjoy, so why do we worry so much about what the next potential purchaser is going to think about the car, we bought the car because we like it! I agree about 'mollycoddling' the cars, but equally think that we should use these cars for our pure enjoyment, and not worry so much about what to do with the car once we want another, as, at the end of the day, each and every TVR is highly desireable.
Chris
Chris
i bought the Tamora at the 2000 Motor show because I loved it, I have no intention of selling her yet and therefore have no need to worry about how much she would fetch. The new Tuscan is nice but I would stick with Tammy definately, why follow the sheep and all have a Tuscan Mk 2 when you can have a unique(is that how it is spelt) Tamora.
Long live the Tamora
Long live the Tamora
As I have stated many times before love all TVR's. I still think the Tamora is popular, and given the fact they successfully sold a Chim and Grif at the same time (did they not) I dont see an issue with a Tamora and Tuscan mkII. I for one look forward to getting mine in the next 3 weeks and I know one thing, they are dam exclusive! The problem is most people judge them before driving them. I hated the tuscan when I drove it, and if its still the same car, then its still the wrong car for me! Long live the Tamora!
Perhaps we should start a permanent Tamora appreciation society! I tried to ask how many were made when I was up there in March, but TVR would not tell me how many they had made. I must say whilst the ratio of T350's to everything else being made was huge, there were only 8 Tamora's being made when I was there!
Yep, I'm definitely feeling it....all this good will is cheering me up!
I think a good weekend thraping it round in the sun should blow these cobwebs of doubt away, followed by (on aromaT's advice) a serious washing/polishing session. Thanks all!
Oh, aromaT, must say I had my doubts when you mentioned your number plate a few months ago on a different thread, but seeing it on the car in your pic - have to say it looks ace!
I think a good weekend thraping it round in the sun should blow these cobwebs of doubt away, followed by (on aromaT's advice) a serious washing/polishing session. Thanks all!
Oh, aromaT, must say I had my doubts when you mentioned your number plate a few months ago on a different thread, but seeing it on the car in your pic - have to say it looks ace!
Good choice Have you noticed that the Tamora is no where near the New TUSCAN convertable at the Show. I'll tell you why.
If you put the Tamora next to the T2C (Tuscan MK2 Convertable) the Tuscan would not sell any, and Tamora sales would go through the roof.
The T2C is bloody horrible, which leaves the Tamora as the only sensible soft top.
Anyone that buys the T2C is mad
Mr F
If you put the Tamora next to the T2C (Tuscan MK2 Convertable) the Tuscan would not sell any, and Tamora sales would go through the roof.
The T2C is bloody horrible, which leaves the Tamora as the only sensible soft top.
Anyone that buys the T2C is mad
Mr F
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