TVR Chimaera 1993-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to buy 2nd hand for a reason.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Don't go to main dealer, trust good independent. You will need to get your hands dirty.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good in dry, dangerous in wet.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Performance is nothing without control brakes, rubbish and wet handling is a joke.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    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

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good image usually from people who haven't driven one

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Noisy and rough.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Don't leave somewhere dodgy.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Didn't deal with TVR

  • 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