• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Suicidal! Enthusiast, car nut

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    It's entertainment and they hear you coming about a mile away!!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Nope, Now I have owned one time for something different. With tvr's make sure you know what you are buying

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Noble, Nissan gtr, Aston Martin vantage

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £18,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Ok deal, warranty was worth having

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Always wanted a tvr, the noise, and it's faster than pretty much most things. Also purchase cost not in the super ridiculous range.

    What was the dealer like?

    Specialist, but not too pushy

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Quick!! an event every time you take it out!!! Handels well at all speeds. In the wet it's feisty to say the least!!! No driver aids, just a long travel throttle so need to treat it with respect

    What's it like to park?

    Mind the kerbs this car is low!!!,

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    It's a TVR!!! Dash has had some issues, doors didn't fit properly but that is what you get from hand built. Engine mount rusted through. If you buy a tvr work on the expectation something may go wrong.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The boot is pretty big, but this car is not about practicality

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    No gadgets, it's the noise of this car that is something else!!! Had an omex kit fitted, which is worth having done