1977 Triumph 2000 TC review from Australia and New Zealand
"A match made in Heaven"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Steering rack had to be reconditioned at $600 to pass the warranty of fitness.
Volts meter irregular reading sometimes peaks to 15 plus with head lights lighting up the entire neighbourhood instead of the road.
Flood in front foot well ruining 26 year old carpet. Drain plug on the floor helped prevent future floods and served as an effective plumbing solution.
Steam engine simulation on the way to work when all the coolant leaked through a ruptured heater hose. Problem solved with $10 rubber hose and coolant.
Bomb proof engine starts up every morning. Hard to believe it's a 26 year old British classic.
Boot lid taking in water water a rainy day.
General comments?
The Beast as I call it is a sensation for any driver. Able to cruise at 120k on the highway and turn a few heads. It a living proof that driver cars are not always expensive, V12, and Italian.
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![]() ![]() | A reliable, cost-efficient, fun vehicle |
![]() ![]() | Gob smackingly lovely, a real Gem! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 litre straight six Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 86000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 87200 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 18th June, 2003 |



