TVR Chimaera 5.0 2d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cost with all options 42k, no car as fast on the market for that.
Costs
Dealer servicing is savage. Average 2k per service/6000miles.
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On the road
Driving
Hard clutch in traffic. Handling and connection to the road sublime.
Performance
This is the 5.0 - truly amazing grunt from the growling V8.
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Living with it
Reliability
Fuel pump relay failed - that's all in 36k miles.
Image
Roof down and the sound of the engine is all the image you need.
Comfort
Suspension hard, seats and driving position superb, limited visibility.
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Security and Service
Security
Convertible and Thatcham immobiliser.
Service
Dealer (Henley Heritage) have been great. No warranty claims.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Stepper motors fail regularly - just means rough idling.
Other
Trim needs to re-adhered regularly.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes