Buying a Tamora

[JayZ]

I am aiming to buy a Tamora in the Summer, it will probably be a 6 monther or a year old.
My only concern is that after a test drive a few weeks ago I have 2 points that I wish to put to you all – firstly I found that when changing from 1st gear to 2nd the gear stick knocks against the handbrake – is this common, or can this be fixed ? Secondly I found that the right side of my right foot when on the accelerator pedal is constantly rubbing against the inside of the foot well – does anyone else suffer from this ?
Apart from the above the Tamora is fantastic, looking forward to a bit more power !

[alt]

Never heard of your gear change problem but my gear stick used to rub the centre console when I selected reverse. This was sorted so I can't see any reason why your problem cannot be fixed?
I sometimes catch the outside of my right foot on the side carpets too! Only tends to happen when I have my leather work shoes on which are quite wide. If I'm just 'driving' then I normally wear trainers which are narrower.
Go for it!
Cheers.... Andrew

[Bigbrowncow]

I found the position of the footwell a bit different to my previous car to begin with - it doesn't take long to get used to it.

Might be worth asking the dealer about the gearstick...

[jayz]

I've been informed services are every 6k miles - is this the case and what are the general service costs etc....

[dicky]

my first one was around 600 quid but it can vary on the dealers. 12000 mile one coming up in the next few months.

[v8tvr]

I am aiming to buy a Tamora in the Summer, it will probably be a 6 monther or a year old.
My only concern is that after a test drive a few weeks ago I have 2 points that I wish to put to you all – firstly I found that when changing from 1st gear to 2nd the gear stick knocks against the handbrake – is this common, or can this be fixed ? Secondly I found that the right side of my right foot when on the accelerator pedal is constantly rubbing against the inside of the foot well – does anyone else suffer from this ?
Apart from the above the Tamora is fantastic, looking forward to a bit more power !

Where are you buying one from

[jayz]

Not too sure where I'm buying from yet.

I've seen 2 so far that have interested me. A silver at £34k in TVR Centre Barnet & another £34k Black at Walldonway in Larkfield.

Having never owned a TVR myself the only real factor for me is that as it will be my everyday car it needs to start first time at 5:20 in the morning when I leave for work. As I currently own an S2000 I'm basically guaranteed this.

[coops]

Never had a problem starting mine, although you may find that it will wake your neighbours (a little bit better sound than an S2000)
Older Tivs did have a problem with Batteries but the Tamora doesn't seem to have this. To be on the safe side make sure you have a trickle charger fitted (not expensive)
Glenn

Go On you know you want to!!

[apache]

jayz said: Not too sure where I'm buying from yet.

I've seen 2 so far that have interested me. A silver at £34k in TVR Centre Barnet & another £34k Black at Walldonway in Larkfield.

Having never owned a TVR myself the only real factor for me is that as it will be my everyday car it needs to start first time at 5:20 in the morning when I leave for work. As I currently own an S2000 I'm basically guaranteed this.

I think flashers old car is still at TMS, never let him down, very well specced (engine is rumoured to be a 4.0)and unique colour

[raceboy]

apache said:I think flashers old car is still at TMS, never let him down, very well specced (engine is rumoured to be a 4.0)and unique colour

Yep still on TMS's website

They've had it a while so I'm sure there would be a 'deal' to be done somewhere

[frostie]

Jayz,

My personal opinion is that Tamora's are not everyday cars in the sense that it sounds like you are looking for something with near 100% reliability. I have had more than my fair share of problems with my car and still after a year of ownership odd things fall off, stop working etc - had three problems last weekend alone ! If you can put up with this, as most owners seem to, then go for it.

As to the issues you experienced with gear changing and pedal's I personally don't have any issues in these areas. In fact I find the Tamora pedals perfect for heel-and-toe gear changes. Best car I have ever had in this respect.

Frostie

[flasher]

Thanks for that Raceboy I still miss the old girl.....

Here was the last time I saw her, with her replacement.
I know a good deal is available and I'm still dumbfounded it's not sold, especially as it has a year on the factory engine warranty to go....and has just had a full factory top end re-build...

[jayz]

Thanks chaps for your input - I'm sure I’ll be getting one in a couple of months although someone I know has just thrown a Noble into the equation but as it's not a soft top I think I’ll pass.
Also do the Tamora's have Xenon headlights ??? - if not has anyone fitted them ?


>> Edited by jayz on Sunday 4th May 15:34

[Snakes]

As you probably know from being a regular on here Flasher, I've got a RBB T350C being built and ready for collection in about 2 weeks (fingers crossed) but what colour was your old Tamora - it looks stunning?

Snakes