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- Lifer
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Hmm - had a Chimaera for a short while and have gone the other way . . .
Glorious noise, absolutely intoxicating but I found it an ownership challenge - felt a little kitcar in it's odd and idiosyncratic switchgear and operations, gearbox quite agricultural and the need to slide the roof section into the boot became a chore. Friendly and understanding mechanic needed if you're not DIY proficient. I felt like Tom Jones at volume wherever I drove it but the noise is definitely better for those outside then those in the TVR unless you're either accelerating or changing down - a journey on a steady throttle you'll find induces a tension headache. As a weekend fun sportscar it is special - good ownership club and lovely that it's home grown as well.
I think of my Z4MR as a modern and more reliable TVR . . .
Glorious noise, absolutely intoxicating but I found it an ownership challenge - felt a little kitcar in it's odd and idiosyncratic switchgear and operations, gearbox quite agricultural and the need to slide the roof section into the boot became a chore. Friendly and understanding mechanic needed if you're not DIY proficient. I felt like Tom Jones at volume wherever I drove it but the noise is definitely better for those outside then those in the TVR unless you're either accelerating or changing down - a journey on a steady throttle you'll find induces a tension headache. As a weekend fun sportscar it is special - good ownership club and lovely that it's home grown as well.
I think of my Z4MR as a modern and more reliable TVR . . .
Now Porsche flat 6 experience, 986S & 981S.
2006 Z4MR Imola Red/Imola Red, 2008 3.0si Sport Stratus Grey/Piano black, 2006 2.0I Sport Silver Grey Facelift. MX5, TVR Chimaera, many motorbikes.
2006 Z4MR Imola Red/Imola Red, 2008 3.0si Sport Stratus Grey/Piano black, 2006 2.0I Sport Silver Grey Facelift. MX5, TVR Chimaera, many motorbikes.
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I just don't get excited by the M anymore. I may be back, you never know!!paulgs1000 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 9:37 pm Hmm - had a Chimaera for a short while and have gone the other way . . .
Glorious noise, absolutely intoxicating but I found it an ownership challenge - felt a little kitcar in it's odd and idiosyncratic switchgear and operations, gearbox quite agricultural and the need to slide the roof section into the boot became a chore. Friendly and understanding mechanic needed if you're not DIY proficient. I felt like Tom Jones at volume wherever I drove it but the noise is definitely better for those outside then those in the TVR unless you're either accelerating or changing down - a journey on a steady throttle you'll find induces a tension headache. As a weekend fun sportscar it is special - good ownership club and lovely that it's home grown as well.
I think of my Z4MR as a modern and more reliable TVR . . .
///M|Silver Grey|Black Leather|BT|Nav|DSP|Heated Seats|PDC|Stubby|Turner Limiters|Turner Rear Top Mounts|Bilstein B12|Powerflex ARB Bushes|Powerflex Lollipops|M-Track|
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M went today, dropped it off at the specialist and got paid.
Don't miss it.....yet!
Don't miss it.....yet!
///M|Silver Grey|Black Leather|BT|Nav|DSP|Heated Seats|PDC|Stubby|Turner Limiters|Turner Rear Top Mounts|Bilstein B12|Powerflex ARB Bushes|Powerflex Lollipops|M-Track|
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- RustyZ4
- Lifer
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I work next door to a TVR specialist, don't forget your breakdown cover
Z4 Mineral Grey, 28i MSport Auto, lots of goodies
Z4 E85 3.0, gone but now with son
Growing Old is Mandatory But Growing Up is Optional
Z4 E85 3.0, gone but now with son
Growing Old is Mandatory But Growing Up is Optional
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I have owned a few different types of TVR over the last 18 years and the only time that I had to rely on a Breakdown Service, was due to the poor maintenance of the Highways!
The dreaded pot hole struck me down (wrecked tyre) in the depths of Mid Winter, need I say more.
The dreaded pot hole struck me down (wrecked tyre) in the depths of Mid Winter, need I say more.
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Yes!!
Thats my old car!
Drop me a PM if you have any questions about what I had done in my ownership
///M|Silver Grey|Black Leather|BT|Nav|DSP|Heated Seats|PDC|Stubby|Turner Limiters|Turner Rear Top Mounts|Bilstein B12|Powerflex ARB Bushes|Powerflex Lollipops|M-Track|
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Certainly will thanks. Knew it would be sound buy being from Walkers. That was an expensive trip to pick up my 2.0i. Hadn't even made it onto Andy's website. I was lost as soon as I drove it. Lucky for me. Not so much for my bank manager!
Z4MR silver grey with lots of bits. Now stubby and proud.
Gone: 2007 4 pot Sport. Monaco Blue, cream leather. Whippy and proud.
Gone: 2007 4 pot Sport. Monaco Blue, cream leather. Whippy and proud.
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Its a great car. I was in on Tuesday picking up my 530d and saw it sitting in the showroom. Won't pretend I didn't have second thoughts!
Enjoy it, and I hope you put more miles on it than I did in the time I owned it.
///M|Silver Grey|Black Leather|BT|Nav|DSP|Heated Seats|PDC|Stubby|Turner Limiters|Turner Rear Top Mounts|Bilstein B12|Powerflex ARB Bushes|Powerflex Lollipops|M-Track|
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It's cerainly been well cated for. Amazing condition. I drive my current one as often as poss (6k miles at least a year) and judging by how many thrills I'll get from the new one I expect I'll beat that. Have e healthy daily drive to work so I can't wait to start. I might actually look forward to the commute now.
Z4MR silver grey with lots of bits. Now stubby and proud.
Gone: 2007 4 pot Sport. Monaco Blue, cream leather. Whippy and proud.
Gone: 2007 4 pot Sport. Monaco Blue, cream leather. Whippy and proud.