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Like, many others on this forum, I am thinking of converting from my BMW M3 Evo and Toyota Supra Turbo (new shape) to a TVR. Buy British!!
I will be using it as my everyday drive, but I only do a couple of miles or so and the reliability issues don't worry me too much as I understand these cars do have niggly problems, but they can be sorted.
I am trying to determine a budget however, you know insurance, running costs etc.. and the only thing I am not sure about is do TVR's (Chimaera) run on super unleaded or normal? and does it matter.
Cheers for your help, I'm looking forward to joining your ranks pre-Xmas.
I will be using it as my everyday drive, but I only do a couple of miles or so and the reliability issues don't worry me too much as I understand these cars do have niggly problems, but they can be sorted.
I am trying to determine a budget however, you know insurance, running costs etc.. and the only thing I am not sure about is do TVR's (Chimaera) run on super unleaded or normal? and does it matter.
Cheers for your help, I'm looking forward to joining your ranks pre-Xmas.
Aim for about £1k insurance (depending on age + record...)
expect £1K for servicing/maintenance per year on average. (currently I'm running at less than this, but something is bound to be round the corner).
Fuel depends on the engine size apparently. I have heard of 4 ltr cars only ever being run on UL fuel, but my 5 ltr preffers Super UL.
However, even better that Super is Shell's Optimax. Better performance and responsiveness, better fuel economy and its cheaper than Super UL.
expect £1K for servicing/maintenance per year on average. (currently I'm running at less than this, but something is bound to be round the corner).
Fuel depends on the engine size apparently. I have heard of 4 ltr cars only ever being run on UL fuel, but my 5 ltr preffers Super UL.
However, even better that Super is Shell's Optimax. Better performance and responsiveness, better fuel economy and its cheaper than Super UL.
Check out www.pistonheads.com/fleet for some examples of running costs.
I pay approx £700 insurance for a M reg 4L. Servicing is every 6k and costs around £400-500 depending on the type.
go british. You won't regret it. there are two great pleasures; when it is top down and foot down on a country road, and when a young boy walks past when you are sitting at traffic lights and says "nice car"
go british. You won't regret it. there are two great pleasures; when it is top down and foot down on a country road, and when a young boy walks past when you are sitting at traffic lights and says "nice car"
I came out of a shop the other day and a chap with his young son were looking at the Chimaera, saying look at that son a real sports car. as i opened the door. he made the lad stand their saying wait till he starts her up...
So i pumped the gas a bit before i started her to get some fuel in the exhaust, and gave her some gas when i started her up...
nice big flame and a loverly growl...
you should have seen the simlies, then i larged it dowon the road with the young chap waving !!!! hee hee....(no cats you see)
ALmost as good as the "please sir are you a racing driver, can i have your autograph " at Pembrey the other week
So i pumped the gas a bit before i started her to get some fuel in the exhaust, and gave her some gas when i started her up...
nice big flame and a loverly growl...
you should have seen the simlies, then i larged it dowon the road with the young chap waving !!!! hee hee....(no cats you see)
ALmost as good as the "please sir are you a racing driver, can i have your autograph " at Pembrey the other week
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does anyone have the tendency to drive through populated areas in a gear far too low!!
I thought that was complusory, especially up Marlow High Street (getting a bit 'local' there).
It's even more fun in French villages, or just after you've passed a speed trap/cops sat doughnut munching.
Manek - Don't tell me you've never done it!!! 
In fact coming home last Sunday 1:30am roof down I set off my first car alarm in a nice quiet residential area leading to my house - Oh how I laughed as I pulled up outside my house with the seductive rumble of the V8 set off nicely against the distant sound of a car alarm on the still morning air.
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In fact coming home last Sunday 1:30am roof down I set off my first car alarm in a nice quiet residential area leading to my house - Oh how I laughed as I pulled up outside my house with the seductive rumble of the V8 set off nicely against the distant sound of a car alarm on the still morning air.
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My mate who owns a brand new convertible Audi TT saw my car for the first time the other day... his words were:
"Mine is a sports car... but that is a racing car! It's f*****g amazing!"
Which I thought was a nice insight...
As sad as it is, I still can't help driving around the West End at night and getting stuck in traffic on purpose.
But how much do I want flames...???! Graham! Help me!
Edited by ChimeraWolf on Thursday 8th November 01:04
"Mine is a sports car... but that is a racing car! It's f*****g amazing!"
Which I thought was a nice insight...
As sad as it is, I still can't help driving around the West End at night and getting stuck in traffic on purpose.
But how much do I want flames...???! Graham! Help me!
Edited by ChimeraWolf on Thursday 8th November 01:04
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