1st tamora experience
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I've just driven a tamora from the blackpool factory down to my home in london. I just had to say what a superb car I think it is and I just don't get why the griffith fans don't all rush out an get one.
It's just so much better looking in the flesh than any photo I've yet seen of it. To be honest I never liked it that much based on the photos but in real life its a corker. Like a griff only prettier and better proportioned in my opinion. Unlike a griff it has a cool modern interior 350bhp and an engine that likes to rev. It sounds great to me and goes like the clappers. Just a little lively in 2nd gear in the wet! Awesome piece of kit.
It's just so much better looking in the flesh than any photo I've yet seen of it. To be honest I never liked it that much based on the photos but in real life its a corker. Like a griff only prettier and better proportioned in my opinion. Unlike a griff it has a cool modern interior 350bhp and an engine that likes to rev. It sounds great to me and goes like the clappers. Just a little lively in 2nd gear in the wet! Awesome piece of kit.
Glad you like the little Tam 
, I've always thought of the Tam as the 'natural' successor to the Griff, it even has the same stance (if that makes any sense!), and the Tuscan is more of a Chim replacement, that's why I went for the Tam instead of the Tusc, 'twas a difficult choice though, the Tusc almost won on looks alone, but I love to drive, so the Tam won (even better with sports exhaust!)
Regarding the Sagaris, it is becoming fairly clear that it is ending up looking like no more than a T350 on steroids!, no bad thing, but, it's evidently not going to look anywhere near as extreme as fist thought
, I've always thought of the Tam as the 'natural' successor to the Griff, it even has the same stance (if that makes any sense!), and the Tuscan is more of a Chim replacement, that's why I went for the Tam instead of the Tusc, 'twas a difficult choice though, the Tusc almost won on looks alone, but I love to drive, so the Tam won (even better with sports exhaust!) Regarding the Sagaris, it is becoming fairly clear that it is ending up looking like no more than a T350 on steroids!, no bad thing, but, it's evidently not going to look anywhere near as extreme as fist thought
Could not agree more. Test drove Tuscan and Tamora and the Tamora won. The lads at Silverstone TVR told me it was the better driver, and I was suspicious because I had gone in for a Tuscan. They were right and bought one off the back of the service and test drive.
Still to this day I have no idea why people dismiss the Tamora in the way they do.The Crysler Crossfire in Towcester certainly did the other night....for all of about 3 seconds anyway.
The photo's never do them justice.
Still to this day I have no idea why people dismiss the Tamora in the way they do.The Crysler Crossfire in Towcester certainly did the other night....for all of about 3 seconds anyway.
The photo's never do them justice.
Ed said:
Still to this day I have no idea why people dismiss the Tamora in the way they do.The Crysler Crossfire in Towcester certainly did the other night....for all of about 3 seconds anyway.
Agreed..though if it took 3 seconds to massacre a Crysler Crosseyedhairdresser you must have been in the wrong gear
Speaking of which: Tamoras/T350s seem to have such a good gear-change feel compared to the Cerb
Ed said:
The photo's never do them justice.
Absolutely: Maddogs yellow Tamora looks phantastic "live", and there's a gorgeous metallic dark green specimen in/around Marlow.
the pits said:
It's just so much better looking in the flesh than any photo I've yet seen of it. To be honest I never liked it that much based on the photos but in real life its a corker. Like a griff only prettier and better proportioned in my opinion. Unlike a griff it has a cool modern interior 350bhp and an engine that likes to rev. It sounds great to me and goes like the clappers. Just a little lively in 2nd gear in the wet! Awesome piece of kit.
Another convert to the real world! Welcome to the Tamora fan club!
Julian
I had the car over Christmas and did over 1200 miles in it. Gobsmacking performance and brilliant hood design, huge grip and traction (considering the conditions and the power/weight ratio) and best of all progressive break away at the rear. Awesome, thunderous car that deserves the much over-used title of 'modern day cobra'. I'm having the time of my life in it.
And though I hate to mention it because it sounds flash I have owned plenty of more expensive so called 'super cars' in case anyone was wondering whether I'd just been driving fiestas all my life (i.e. easily impressed).
If the sagaris isn't up to scratch I'll sell it and get one of these.
And though I hate to mention it because it sounds flash I have owned plenty of more expensive so called 'super cars' in case anyone was wondering whether I'd just been driving fiestas all my life (i.e. easily impressed).
If the sagaris isn't up to scratch I'll sell it and get one of these.
the pits said:
I had the car over Christmas and did over 1200 miles in it. Gobsmacking performance and brilliant hood design, huge grip and traction (considering the conditions and the power/weight ratio) and best of all progressive break away at the rear. Awesome, thunderous car that deserves the much over-used title of 'modern day cobra'. I'm having the time of my life in it.
And though I hate to mention it because it sounds flash I have owned plenty of more expensive so called 'super cars' in case anyone was wondering whether I'd just been driving fiestas all my life (i.e. easily impressed).
If the sagaris isn't up to scratch I'll sell it and get one of these.
Awesome to read! I say drop the sagaris and get a red rose Tamora with sports exhaust! You know it makes sense!
I've got to say on balance I prefer the 3.6 speed six for it's top end rush, not that the 4.0 is lacking in any way, I just love top endy cars, they always feel more exciting and usually sound better when extended. Probably something to do with my love of fast bikes I guess.
Therefore a 3.6 RR car is being seriously considered. It can only be even more top endy. Does it rev any higher? Right now I think the Tamora takes it, if only because you can stuff the roof in the boot. I'm thinking tunnels in the Alps this summer.... But how would I get out of my Sagaris order, I've given tvr £5000 already.
Therefore a 3.6 RR car is being seriously considered. It can only be even more top endy. Does it rev any higher? Right now I think the Tamora takes it, if only because you can stuff the roof in the boot. I'm thinking tunnels in the Alps this summer.... But how would I get out of my Sagaris order, I've given tvr £5000 already.
I have enjoyed this thread thouroughly , the Tam, as we keep saying, is VERY overlooked,, have you seen how the prices in the classifides now reflet this? Only 9 Tams for sale, all at very healthy prices,,,, and 19 T350's for sale!
(Have just bought S6 00MPH to go on mine after my re spray in Feb!!!)
, the Tam, as we keep saying, is VERY overlooked,, have you seen how the prices in the classifides now reflet this? Only 9 Tams for sale, all at very healthy prices,,,, and 19 T350's for sale! (Have just bought S6 00MPH to go on mine after my re spray in Feb!!!
)The pits, I think it does rev higher but I must say I normally wimp out at about 7500rpm. I also I am considering a sports exhaust tour around londons tunnels. I can think of a few. Took mine through the blackwall tunnel and I could not stop laughing! Strand underpass is next. I also like the sound of the alps. As for getting your deposit back I am sure TVR would convert your order to a red rose Tamora, but make sure you get the super sports exhaust!
Please tell others!
Chris - nice place mate!
Please tell others!
Chris - nice place mate!
Have been reading this thread with interest. My tuscan will be 3 yrs old in a few months so will be looking to change. I had been thinking about a 6 month old Maserati (albeit without having had the benefit of a test drive) but I can't quite forget TVR and the idea of another new TVR to my spec at a cheaper cost than the Maserati is appealing.
I'm not a fan of the new Tuscan and I have, at times, felt that my Tuscan is slightly longer than I really would like - it just doesn't feel as nimble as the Tamora looks. Whilst I know its very subjective, a Tamora in the right colour looks
(for me, it could well be reflex green).
One query - How much of a palaver is getting the roof in the boot?
I'm not a fan of the new Tuscan and I have, at times, felt that my Tuscan is slightly longer than I really would like - it just doesn't feel as nimble as the Tamora looks. Whilst I know its very subjective, a Tamora in the right colour looks
(for me, it could well be reflex green). One query - How much of a palaver is getting the roof in the boot?
NickD said:
One query - How much of a palaver is getting the roof in the boot?
Sorry, I casn't agree with Jon on that one - it is a complete PITA! But I say that having come from a car where it dropped electrically in about 6 seconds.
Come the summer I honestly can't see myself bothering to drop the top nearly as often as in the Honda, as you need to decide to do it at the start of the journey, jam it into the boot (it's a tight and awkward fit), then drop the rear section carefully to avoid nasty creases. And the seals on the targa section seem to get dislodged / damaged in the whole process, and you are also rubbing the exterior of the roof against your boot carpet, which I can see causing wear issues. And the heating is absolutely crap for keeping you warm in colder weather, as you only get cold air out of the body level vents !!!!???
For longer drives I'll definitely do it, but for my commute to work? Really don't think it will be worth the hassle. Which is a shame.
I guess if I just had the car for weekend drives, then I would be more inclined to make the effort, but I bought it to use as a daily driver.
Sorry if that all sounds a bit negative, I absolutely love the car, but that is one aspect I'm disappointed with. TVR or someone - please make a simple one piece roof a la MX5, MGF, and all other sensible convertibles!
But I can understand what you say about the Tam being a more wieldy car than the Tuscan - it does look like a long car.
Im not disagreeing with any of your comments Alex... however as you say you have come from an auto-hood so I can understand you having some issues with it.
My one highlight would be that you lose any decent boot space with the roof in there, however you do still have room for a couple of holdalls behind the seats.
All things considered, for me it is a small price to pay for having the top down
My one highlight would be that you lose any decent boot space with the roof in there, however you do still have room for a couple of holdalls behind the seats.
All things considered, for me it is a small price to pay for having the top down
jonlane said:
My one highlight would be that you lose any decent boot space with the roof in there, however you do still have room for a couple of holdalls behind the seats.
The space isn't that bad with roof panel in there, it surprised me, particularly as car is shorter than the Honda S2000 - you also get all that space behind the seats!
For going to Le Mans though, once I've packed all the stuff you need for camping, it would then be REALLY difficult to take the top off on way down there!
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