1998 TVR Chimaera review from UK and Ireland
"Fantastic"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Only a couple of minor things, the windscreen wiper motor needed replacing along with the oil pressure gauge - both under warranty.
General comments?
From the moment I drove it out of the show room the car has just got better and better. Yes it's had a few annoying little problems, but the sound of the engine, the handling and performance out weigh any such gremlins.
I've been bitten back once in the wet, a quick spin by over use of my right foot! I was warned to respect it in the wet however.
In the dry nothing can beat it especially on an open country road.
Other than that I use it every day, with a fuel consumption better than my V6 Golf and a boot big enough for 3 sets of clubs it's brilliant.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 33000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 40000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 12th January, 2003 |