TVR Chimaera 4.0 2d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
If bought used, it's a supercar for Mondeo money.
Costs
MPG mid 20s, £1k for service incl a pair shockers came as, well, a bit of a shock.
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On the road
Driving
Very fast, sticks to roads, sounds fantastic and good comfort.
Performance
Burns off everything I've come across so far.
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Living with it
Reliability
Recently did 3,800 trouble free miles in Europe, but minor electrics and those darned shockers a negative.
Image
You wave at other TVR drivers as they are so rare. Head turning without being too flash.
Comfort
Drove from Venice to Mulhouse on windy roads and arrived without any sore bits.
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Security and Service
Security
Seems good, but not been tested yet!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Minor electrics and shock-absorbers.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes