Triumphrat

TonyD · 03-26-2005, 01:35 PM

Hi all. I want a service manual for my 02 TBird, and there seems to be a choice between Haynes or Triumph's own service manual. There is a considerable difference in price, and while I would expect the Triumph manual to be the more comprehensive, this might be a false assumption.

I'd appreciate any views on which would be the better buy. Many thanks.

Tony

TonyD · 03-26-2005, 02:02 PM

Ah, just seen the post from and replies to Boogalooser on the 23rd March. Seems Haynes gets good marks.

Slinky · 03-26-2005, 02:35 PM

I am not overly impressed with the factory manual, I don't think it's worth the extra money.

Of course, the best option would be to have both.

SWare · 03-26-2005, 02:54 PM

Buy the Haynes then keep an eye out for a Triumph manual on ebay etc.
You can usually find one for $20.00 to $30.00 usd.

stan

TexasTri · 03-26-2005, 09:40 PM

I have both, for cross reference, and end up using the Haynes most of the time.

Beemie · 03-27-2005, 12:02 AM

I have both and I am sorry to say that they supplement eachother....one may be weak on certain items and the other covers the gaps, and the opposite.

TonyD · 03-27-2005, 07:09 AM

Thanks guys. I guess I'll buy the Haynes and keep an eye open for a used Triumph manual.