TVR Chimaera Reviews from UK and Ireland - Page 2 of 5

Sounds like you had a bad car. Some break due to neglect by the previous owners. What I will say is that they are completely waterproof, but like most convertibles, you must waterproof the whole roof twice a year minimum. Without this, it will leak, yes. My Chimaera 400HC is the best car I have ever owned, and I'll be sad to see it go.

Clearly a car in need of some TLC -- new roof seals, window slide lubricant etc. Nothing difficult or expensive -- a shame the owner wasn't prepared to invest the time and/or money needed to turn a frustrating car into the smile machine that a properly cared form Chim can be.

I own a TVR Chimaera, and my experience was completely different - what you should remember is that most cars that have done 90000 miles would have a fair few issues, however I wasn't a cheapskate, and shopped around for one with much lower mileage. Yes it cost more, but I got a whole better car for my money. If your engine was running correctly, for one thing it would use less petrol, the performance would be mindblowing.

As for the sound, I love it - it makes me smile all the time I am driving it - if you want a car that is exciting to drive, and turns heads wherever it goes, then a Chimaera is an ideal car. If you want to go to the shops in peace whilst listening to Radio2, then sell the Chimaera and get back in your Fiat Coupe, where no-one will notice you drive by!

Admit it, they're s****. Poorly made expensive rubbish. Don't kid yourself. OK, people look at them, but only with wonder that they're still going. Save yourself the heartache and buy a Porsche Boxster.

Indeed, my wife was saying the same thing only the other week, so I promised to keep my eye out for her a Boxster. Her manicured finger nails and blond hair tied back with her Gucci headscarf will set off the Boxster no end. Kylie should be clear as a bell on the stereo too, even with the roof down!