Hello, an introduction.
Discussion
Hi to all.
I'd like to introduce myself.
My name is Mike and I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
I don't own a TVR yet, but it's in my plans.
I currently am an rx-7 owner 3 times over.... 1982 '85 and '88 concurrently.
After speaking off-PH to some TVR fans/owners, it seems to me there's a certain
snobbery associated with owning these fine cars versus those than cannot afford one.
IMHO, this is a shame. I've actually had one TVR wannabe on this forum call me "chav" (to my face)
for simply driving an rx-7. She goes by the name "griffless". TVRless is more apt. (she doesn't have the title to one either)
I will say, thanks to her I did discover TVR to begin with however. Thanks griffless
Anyhow, I didn't come here to bitch about snobby TVR owners etc. I did come by because
I have happened into a financial windfall that would allow an "everyday joe" like me to own one.
I plan on doing just that.
Due to Canada's car import laws, the car must be 15 years old to the month of manufacture, thus I'm
limited to early Griff's and earlier models. As it turns out, I think a 400se is more to my personal
tastes, and I've decided to hang out here in the hopes I can learn more about wedges, and tiv's in general.
Anyhow, I just wanted to say hello and dispell any notions that a guy named "brap_brap" might be here to troll.
I just took the name from the sound of my rotary exhaust. I hope you folks can teach me something, share some wisdom
and I hope this is a good and pleasent community to learn in. After "griffless" I'll just have to give PH another chance
as I don't believe she's the spokeswoman for tiv owners... I'm sure the rest of you are more down to earth.
Hello to all, Happy New Year,
Mike
[edit]
I want to apologise to griffless. I will leave my original words here for posterity's sake.
When griffless and I had our little "chav talk" I, being culturally different than those in the UK
mistook what she had really meant in a major way. I thought there was some sort of feudalistic class
distinction going on when there was none. I really mistook the word chav big time, and having had
the word better explained to me feel stupid for ever mentioning it above in my original post. *blush*
I also learned that "brap" was a chav term. LoL. Well I solemnly declare, my name brap_brap has nothing to
do with chav's! My rotary engine car exhaust has that sound, nothing more.
Sorry griffless *blush*
I'd like to introduce myself.
My name is Mike and I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
I don't own a TVR yet, but it's in my plans.
I currently am an rx-7 owner 3 times over.... 1982 '85 and '88 concurrently.
After speaking off-PH to some TVR fans/owners, it seems to me there's a certain
snobbery associated with owning these fine cars versus those than cannot afford one.
IMHO, this is a shame. I've actually had one TVR wannabe on this forum call me "chav" (to my face)
for simply driving an rx-7. She goes by the name "griffless". TVRless is more apt. (she doesn't have the title to one either)
I will say, thanks to her I did discover TVR to begin with however. Thanks griffless
Anyhow, I didn't come here to bitch about snobby TVR owners etc. I did come by because
I have happened into a financial windfall that would allow an "everyday joe" like me to own one.
I plan on doing just that.
Due to Canada's car import laws, the car must be 15 years old to the month of manufacture, thus I'm
limited to early Griff's and earlier models. As it turns out, I think a 400se is more to my personal
tastes, and I've decided to hang out here in the hopes I can learn more about wedges, and tiv's in general.
Anyhow, I just wanted to say hello and dispell any notions that a guy named "brap_brap" might be here to troll.
I just took the name from the sound of my rotary exhaust. I hope you folks can teach me something, share some wisdom
and I hope this is a good and pleasent community to learn in. After "griffless" I'll just have to give PH another chance
as I don't believe she's the spokeswoman for tiv owners... I'm sure the rest of you are more down to earth.
Hello to all, Happy New Year,
Mike
[edit]
I want to apologise to griffless. I will leave my original words here for posterity's sake.
When griffless and I had our little "chav talk" I, being culturally different than those in the UK
mistook what she had really meant in a major way. I thought there was some sort of feudalistic class
distinction going on when there was none. I really mistook the word chav big time, and having had
the word better explained to me feel stupid for ever mentioning it above in my original post. *blush*
I also learned that "brap" was a chav term. LoL. Well I solemnly declare, my name brap_brap has nothing to
do with chav's! My rotary engine car exhaust has that sound, nothing more.
Sorry griffless *blush*
Edited by brap_brap on Friday 29th December 05:26
Edited by brap_brap on Friday 29th December 05:28
Hello Mike,
I wouldn't worry - in 2 years of Tiv ownership I haven't come across any snobbery at all.
There are countless more expensive brands of car that attract "those" people
Nice to see interest from this side of the pond - just driven through Calgary today on our way back from Banff - after a great Christmas skiing. I'm working north of Edmonton (Cold Lake) for a fair while - alas I couldn't justify bringing the Tiv over - its sitting on it's arse in the UK for a while. I miss it
The main concern I would have owning a Tvr over here (any model) would be the climate - it's fine for winters in the UK but Canadian winters will definitely banish it to the garage. Having said that the glorious summers will more than make up for it! Also parts will obviously be harder to get hold of, but if you are prepared to put the effort in, by no means impossible. An older Griff will take a fair amount of looking after, but I find that that’s part of the fun of ownership.
Aside from the occasional disagreement, this forum is a wealth of information and certainly gave me a lot of useful tips when hunting down my Chimaera.
God bless the crazy Canadian import rules!
PS – We're thinking of spending new year in Calgary – any tips on the hottest nightclub / venue for the big night? Ideally one with more women than chairs
Happy new year
Ed.
I wouldn't worry - in 2 years of Tiv ownership I haven't come across any snobbery at all.
There are countless more expensive brands of car that attract "those" people
Nice to see interest from this side of the pond - just driven through Calgary today on our way back from Banff - after a great Christmas skiing. I'm working north of Edmonton (Cold Lake) for a fair while - alas I couldn't justify bringing the Tiv over - its sitting on it's arse in the UK for a while. I miss it
The main concern I would have owning a Tvr over here (any model) would be the climate - it's fine for winters in the UK but Canadian winters will definitely banish it to the garage. Having said that the glorious summers will more than make up for it! Also parts will obviously be harder to get hold of, but if you are prepared to put the effort in, by no means impossible. An older Griff will take a fair amount of looking after, but I find that that’s part of the fun of ownership.
Aside from the occasional disagreement, this forum is a wealth of information and certainly gave me a lot of useful tips when hunting down my Chimaera.
God bless the crazy Canadian import rules!
PS – We're thinking of spending new year in Calgary – any tips on the hottest nightclub / venue for the big night? Ideally one with more women than chairs
Happy new year
Ed.
My cousin was over from Toronto earlier this year, just after I picked up my Tuscan S2 Convertible, the ride out in it was according to him, the highlight of his stay
. He took loads of photos to take back to his car club and reckons it will give him bragging rights for a very long time.
Do not understand the snobbery thing, I don't think you see many TVR's over there do you. There is definately no snob factor here, just people who love cars and something a bit different, not the run of the mill Porsche etc.
. He took loads of photos to take back to his car club and reckons it will give him bragging rights for a very long time. Do not understand the snobbery thing, I don't think you see many TVR's over there do you. There is definately no snob factor here, just people who love cars and something a bit different, not the run of the mill Porsche etc.
Sorry to hear about the childish atitiude from some quarters...
Yes ..you might have to have a larger disposable income to own a late TVR...so you can afford the servicing & repairs if trouble appears...
TVR`s are/were built around the fabled Rover V8 unit...a car enthusiasts `working mans` powerplant..if ever there was one...there should be no elitism in owning such a vehicle...
Yes ..you might have to have a larger disposable income to own a late TVR...so you can afford the servicing & repairs if trouble appears...
TVR`s are/were built around the fabled Rover V8 unit...a car enthusiasts `working mans` powerplant..if ever there was one...there should be no elitism in owning such a vehicle...
Edited by F.M on Friday 29th December 09:57
brap_brap said:
Hi
After speaking off-PH to some TVR fans/owners, it seems to me there's a certain
snobbery associated with owning these fine cars versus those than cannot afford one.
IMHO, this is a shame.
After speaking off-PH to some TVR fans/owners, it seems to me there's a certain
snobbery associated with owning these fine cars versus those than cannot afford one.
IMHO, this is a shame.
Of all the sports car fraternitys (sic?) I can honestly say that the TVR world is the most "classless" and non snobbish I have ever come across. I've been to lots of different gatherings and have found that everyone is always most welcoming to everyone else, regardless of what they drive.
Hughesie II said:
unrepentant said:
Of all the sports car fraternitys (sic?) I can honestly say that the TVR world is the most "classless" and non snobbish I have ever come across.
Tis true, it must be, unrep has one
I meant to add, apart from that Hughesie bloke who's an awful sort...............
unrepentant said:
Hughesie II said:
unrepentant said:
Of all the sports car fraternitys (sic?) I can honestly say that the TVR world is the most "classless" and non snobbish I have ever come across.
Tis true, it must be, unrep has one
I meant to add, apart from that Hughesie bloke who's an awful sort...............
And NOT an TVR owner
oggs said:
And NOT an TVR owner
It’s "And NOT a TVR owner"
You can see how cheap TVRs have got these days, even those lacking in basic grammatical knowledge can afford them
I await to be flamed if i have made a grammatical error in the above post
Edited by Hughesie II on Friday 29th December 10:03
oggs said:
unrepentant said:
Hughesie II said:
unrepentant said:
Of all the sports car fraternitys (sic?) I can honestly say that the TVR world is the most "classless" and non snobbish I have ever come across.
Tis true, it must be, unrep has one
I meant to add, apart from that Hughesie bloke who's an awful sort...............
And NOT an TVR owner
Unrep's point proven
I would say that out of all 'fast' car makes, the least likely to be snobs are TVR owners/drivers.
Just in my experience.
There are pillocks driving all sorts of makes of car, just as there is the odd TVR driving pillock around.
You'll find that the average TVR owner is an enthusiast, not financially loaded and not a snob.
Your interst will be welcomed by the vast majority on here.
Just in my experience.
There are pillocks driving all sorts of makes of car, just as there is the odd TVR driving pillock around.
You'll find that the average TVR owner is an enthusiast, not financially loaded and not a snob.
Your interst will be welcomed by the vast majority on here.
Hi Mike
I am looking at getting one out there in the future so I have something to use when I pop over!
I loved driving the Griffith around the Toronto area (1 of only 6 in North America) - have a friend who owns several TVRs and other top sports cars. He does get a little nervous as I follow him in his "jumping donkey" .
Some great country roads once out of town! There are a few TVRs in the area and they are out at least once a week - even in winter!
The only "nasty speaking" person I came across owned an older TVR and was very rude about Speed 6 & AJP8 models and their owners - but then went and bought himself a S6 - he doesn't have many fans on here!
Good luck with finding a TVR
Rich
I am looking at getting one out there in the future so I have something to use when I pop over!
I loved driving the Griffith around the Toronto area (1 of only 6 in North America) - have a friend who owns several TVRs and other top sports cars. He does get a little nervous as I follow him in his "jumping donkey" .
Some great country roads once out of town! There are a few TVRs in the area and they are out at least once a week - even in winter!
The only "nasty speaking" person I came across owned an older TVR and was very rude about Speed 6 & AJP8 models and their owners - but then went and bought himself a S6 - he doesn't have many fans on here!
Good luck with finding a TVR
Rich
I'd stick with your Jap crap if I were you and leave TVRs alone.
Buy one, and stick a finger up each nostil of anyone who puts their nose in the air.
The guys on the forums are great (well, by and large they are - that Unrepentant chap can be a bit mean sometimes)
Owning a TVR has been the best car experience I've had - both from a car and a camerarderie angle.
Buy one, and stick a finger up each nostil of anyone who puts their nose in the air.
The guys on the forums are great (well, by and large they are - that Unrepentant chap can be a bit mean sometimes)
Owning a TVR has been the best car experience I've had - both from a car and a camerarderie angle.
Hi Mike and welcome to the club.
Indeed it is very very nice to see that there is interest in the marque that is not limited solely to the UK.
The wedges are very fine motors and *should* you be able to pick one up then I think it would give you a great deal of driving pleasure.
As for snobbery... rubbish
TiV owners are certainly the nicest bunch I have come across and TBH nothing like the "I paid £120,000 for this Ferrari - Because I can!" arseholes that you can find amongst certain other car owning circles.
So come on in, take your shoes off, stretch out on the sofa, help yourself to crisps and peanuts and ask whatever you want to know about our fine vehicles.
Indeed it is very very nice to see that there is interest in the marque that is not limited solely to the UK.
The wedges are very fine motors and *should* you be able to pick one up then I think it would give you a great deal of driving pleasure.
As for snobbery... rubbish
TiV owners are certainly the nicest bunch I have come across and TBH nothing like the "I paid £120,000 for this Ferrari - Because I can!" arseholes that you can find amongst certain other car owning circles.
So come on in, take your shoes off, stretch out on the sofa, help yourself to crisps and peanuts and ask whatever you want to know about our fine vehicles.
Hello and welcome..........
TVR owners = snobs
Trust me there is no way anyone could class me as a snob (i'm sure anyone on here that knows mw will vouch for me)
I, like so many on here that i have spoken to in the 16 months i have owned my Chimaera am just fulfilling a lifetime dream, when i bought mine i bought it with the intention of keeping it as long as possible, or as long as my small wallet will allow, and now i would hate to have to sell it (unless it was to upgrade to a T350 of course)
Buy one, enjoy it, drive it regularly in all weather, and trust me you wont regret it for one minute.
Glyn.
TVR owners = snobs
Trust me there is no way anyone could class me as a snob (i'm sure anyone on here that knows mw will vouch for me)
I, like so many on here that i have spoken to in the 16 months i have owned my Chimaera am just fulfilling a lifetime dream, when i bought mine i bought it with the intention of keeping it as long as possible, or as long as my small wallet will allow, and now i would hate to have to sell it (unless it was to upgrade to a T350 of course)
Buy one, enjoy it, drive it regularly in all weather, and trust me you wont regret it for one minute.
Glyn.
How do Canada Mike,I sold a 400SE about 8 years back a real gem of a motor the guy who bought it then still has it now,I had some banter with him at the London Thunder do 26TH Nov 06, had a good look round the car it looked great all this time on and 60 odd thousand miles too.He has no plans to sell either.GOOD LUCK in searching for your TVR.
I just totally misunderstood the connotations of the word, failed to realise it was in jest and jumped to a conclusion tiv owners were snobs. My mistake, my apologies. Gassing Station | General TVR Stuff & Gossip | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff