TVR Chimaera 4.0 2d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap to buy 2nd hand for a reason.
Costs
Don't go to main dealer, trust good independent. You will need to get your hands dirty.
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On the road
Driving
Good in dry, dangerous in wet.
Performance
Performance is nothing without control brakes, rubbish and wet handling is a joke.
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Living with it
Reliability
Probably worst car I ever had. Mine was bought at 28k and was a well looked after model with genuine 28k on clock so beware. Smile soon fades
Image
Good image usually from people who haven't driven one
Comfort
Noisy and rough.
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Security and Service
Security
Don't leave somewhere dodgy.
Service
Didn't deal with TVR
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
New exhaust manifold gaskets, new temp sensor & starter motor missing due to bad engine layout. Fixed by insulating distributor cap from body.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No