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Old 03-04-2005, 11:33 AM   #1
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I will do a more detailed story of events later this afternoon, but to cut a long story short;

A good friend of my dad came over, and just happened to bring his "little weekend toy". I would have been the first to criticise him for paying that much for a Trevor when considering what else he could have bought for the money, but one short trip on a dual carriageway has changed all of that.

The beauty and savagery of the car in the metal is incredible, not to mention the interior detailing. But the real thrill was the chills that get sent down your spine when that straight six fires up..






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Old 03-04-2005, 11:34 AM   #2
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umm dude, sweet!!!

im very very jealous, more pics to come i hope?
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Old 03-04-2005, 11:38 AM   #3
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awesome....congrats, my opinion of this car also changed when I saw one in person here in Perth a few months back
I can't wait for the update
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Old 03-04-2005, 11:48 AM   #4
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It´s my favourite TVR!Simply Awesome!
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Old 03-04-2005, 11:50 AM   #5
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i like those tvr's, even their so seldom to see on the street.

look forward to read your report on this
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Old 03-04-2005, 12:17 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by astonmartinandy
... I would have been the first to criticise him for paying that much for a Trevor when considering what else he could have bought for the money, but one short trip on a dual carriageway has changed all of that....
Actually, especially for a brit, I can't really see any better way to spend your money! TVRs rock seriously! And they are much cooler than the more "common sense" choices!!

You are a lucky bastard!!
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Old 03-04-2005, 12:48 PM   #7
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Nice expirience!

I think TVR's are great! Like TT said. No beeter way to spend that money.

thx for sharing!
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Old 03-04-2005, 12:59 PM   #8
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Great car, saw one a few months ago, and I freezed when the guy started the engine!!
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Old 03-04-2005, 01:03 PM   #9
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^ yeah great cars.

My dad had a TVR S2 as his last company car before he retired (he was single at the time). I was insured as I am related to him, but he never let me drive it. I was only 17 mind you!

I think it was a 2.9 V6 (Ford engine)

I mean I couldnt do that much damage with only the Ford V6 under the hood could I ?
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Old 03-04-2005, 03:54 PM   #10
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Very nice,i bet you loved it.this is my favourite TVR.....also i changed my oppinion to that after seein 2 of them on the road.fantastic car and such a nice sound even at idle.
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Old 03-04-2005, 04:46 PM   #11
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one of my favorites TVR
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Old 03-04-2005, 06:25 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by astonmartinandy
... I would have been the first to criticise him for paying that much for a Trevor when considering what else he could have bought for the money, but one short trip on a dual carriageway has changed all of that....
Actually, especially for a brit, I can't really see any better way to spend your money! TVRs rock seriously! And they are much cooler than the more "common sense" choices!!

You are a lucky bastard!!
Ha, till you try living with one TT.
I had a ride in a cerbera, after being let in by the driver as the passenger door opening button was broken. Then bumpstarting it cus the starter motor was having a day off. And then IMO it sounded like a bag of nails, it was to be serviced soon after that and sounded well off.

The new sixes are different i've heard (more reliable) but to me TVR build quality will always err on poor the side of average.

Good fun cars though, undoubtably just with them being so 'bang for buck' fast then the cash had to be saved somewhere. (R&D!!)
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Old 03-04-2005, 06:28 PM   #13
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Yes I heard many complaints about reliability, but don't think Ferraris and Lambos are THAT reliable especially if we look back a generation or two

That's what a supercar is supposed to be too if you don't want to live with it, you usually buy an SL55
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Old 03-04-2005, 07:50 PM   #14
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Nice ride! :shock:
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Old 03-04-2005, 07:59 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by TT

if you don't want to live with it, you usually buy an SL55
You are so right.

And I hate your sig TT :x

Your sixth enzo...show-off. :x
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