Who uses the Tamora for the drive to work?

[bumcrack]

As some of you know, I've been lurking around this site for a while mainly due to the fact I'd like a Tamora.
Test drove one recently and am really smitten, but it would be used for the daily commute and various other boring activates, I'm concerned that it's going to over heat in traffic and generally not like the stop starting nature of driving in the UK. So my question is can you drive the Tamora like any other car and use it daily?

It's not the only car in the house hold btw
Any replies would be very much appreciated

[neil.b]

Use mine (T350) every day. Normally involves 15-20 minutes of queueing in traffic - no problem.

I find the worst thing is trying to resist the temptation to nip down to the shop for some milk, as the short journey means that the car never gets up to temperature*.

Then again, if it won't be your only car you'll be fine......except that you won't use the other car ever again.


*unless you go via the 20 mile scenic route

[aromaT]

yup...use mine for work 2-3 times a week...fine in traffic...just blip the throttle and laugh

[blueyes]

Use my T350 7 days a week for work no problem at all. Get the air con or you'll die in the summer.

[Nicksey]

neil.b said:

I find the worst thing is trying to resist the temptation to nip down to the shop for some milk, as the short journey means that the car never gets up to temperature*. *unless you go via the 20 mile scenic route

I use my T350 as every day car - popping to the shop for milk always means that I have to drive it long enough to get it up to temperature.... shame

[alt]

Used my Tamora everyday for the past two years. No problems with overheating as the fans work well.
Haven't got air con and have never wished I'd got it. Guess it depends how much time you spend in traffic? But if it's hot you'll have the roof off anyway!
Go for it..... Andrew

[InsBro]

I use mine everyday (only had it 10 days though )

Its fine so far its easier to drive than my old Evo (paddle clutch) if you watch the temperature on the dash every time you roll forward a few meters the water temp drops a few degrees. Also the fans work fine.

Jeremy

[bigbrowncow]

Used mine every day for about 9 months until I got a job in central london. Its absolutely fine, although if you creep through a lot of traffic you will need to give it the occasional blast at the weekends, if only to remind you of what its capable of

Steve

[schford]

I used mine every day with out problem - definatly get air con though!

[bumcrack]

Thanks for the info Guys.

One other question for you,

The speed six suffered from a few problems when it first came out, I understand that TVR have sorted it now, but when was the issues with speed six sorted out. I'm looking to buy 02 plate Tamora. Wasn't it only on the early Tuscans and not the Tamora that had problems with rebuilds? Is this true?
Or would it be wise to get a warranty?

[kieran]

If wanted peace of mind you might also want to consider Henley's latest warranty extension that gives an extra years cover for around £1675 inclusive of the 12k service;

[link]www.pistonheads.com/tvr/default.asp?storyId=8040[/link]

...looks interesting


>> Edited by kieran on Wednesday 25th February 23:50

[dicky]

bumcrack said:

Thanks for the info Guys. One other question for you, The speed six suffered from a few problems when it first came out, I understand that TVR have sorted it now, but when was the issues with speed six sorted out. I'm looking to buy 02 plate Tamora. Wasn't it only on the early Tuscans and not the Tamora that had problems with rebuilds? Is this true? Or would it be wise to get a warranty?

i would recomend what Kieran is suggesting, the later ones are better but not yet perfect.

[bumcrack]

Contacted Richard from the link, but trouble is I'm in Leeds and they are in Oxfordshire