Tuscan S purchased

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Well after a chat with Tony at HHC last Saturday he mentioned he was getting a Tuscan 2 S in I thought I better go and have a look.

30 mins later I placed a deposit on it.

Very knowledgeable guy and a pleasure to do a deal with him.

Car has been known to him since the previous owner bought it 5 years ago.

First Tuscan S I have seen and according to howmanyleft there are only 70 or so left!

Chuffed is an understatement.

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Thanks, I am not planning on getting it until end of April.

Getting a front end re spray to tidy it up.

It is a jan 05 car and the one that was used by tvr at the 2004 motorshow.

I do hope it proves to be reliable ish as it's first run will be 2/3000 miles in 2 week ! Eeeek

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Thanks all.

And Martin that sounds great.

We should never wish away our lives but roll on the summer!


Now guys I need some good facts on why this is a sensible purchase! My in laws are going to give me hell.

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jjlnl said:

Congratulations, I'm still waiting to purchase/find the right one for me.

I justified the cost by saying life is short, if you can enjoy the money without watching it in the bank, while it may also still appreciate, go for it.

Thanks

And exactly. It's not exciting popping back online to see a number in your bank.

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Thanks again guys.

How many 2 S's actually were they?

How many left states 67 registered Tuscan S's but not sure if that's the mk1 or both?

A PH member took me out in his lovely cerbera today, look forward to ownership even more now

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Really love the exclusivity. How many actually 2S's were sold then??

Please post some pics of yours


Do you guys use them all year round?

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Also What's everyone's views on how there value will hold up?
Bearing in mind it's a very rare Tuscan 2 S and essentially a sagaris underneath. I'm hoping it will slowly appreciate but I could be completely wrong.

The fact that this one is pretty much first one and the one that was on the tvr stand at 2004 motorshows might go in its favour as well as tony at HHC has a feeling smolenski ran it for a little while.

i did a search on TVR on the EVO site and there is a buyers guide for the sagaris on 2009 and it picked an example on the classifieds at the time and it was £35k with 13000 miles.
Obviously the sagaris is the daddy of tvr's and the best looking but still that would be worth 55-60 now!

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spartridge said:

That's a matter of opinion, surely?

True I should have said IMO

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DAKOTAstorm said:

Abandon the Tuscan purchase and save the money for that daddy sag and allow me to buy this Tuscan! ; ) You have no idea how much I want it, the perfect car came up for sale a season too early for me, still prepping the chim for sale.

Oh no, tbh I do think the sagaris is the better looking car but I want an open top car with plenty of luggage space. The Tuscan is perfect!

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LeeHodges said:

Don't suppose you cast an eye over the Tamoras when you were there? It's a long way to go to find they're not as good as they look in the ads.

The green one is sold and the other is a beaut, I had a good luck at it. If there are any issues on it you can be sure tony will sort them out.

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mbrown5 said:

I found these pics of your car at the 2004 motorshow, being a TVR show car adds a nice bit of history and I think adds value. I can only find one other 2S for sale and it's done more miles and is up for £30k, so I think you've got a very good deal and it will only go up in value. I bet you can't wait to collect it you lucky sod.

Hi mate yeah I think I have got a reasonable deal too, but hard to say as that other one has been for sale for quite a while so is prob overpriced.

If the one I am buying was a penny more I wouldn't of probably looked at it. My budget was £25k

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Marto said:

Welcome to an exclusive club.
Mine is in bits, and have spent the thick end of £7000 over the last few months, but do not let that put you off...
When they work they are wonderful!
Bon Chance
Yours
Marto.

Thanks

I still don't know how exclusive it is and it seems no one does!.

£7k eeeek. I hope I don't get bills like that for a while!

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Northbloke said:

Just found a picture of my old 2S so thought I'd post it. My memory was playing tricks, my seats were cream with black inserts not black with cream inserts!

That looks gleaming, so what colour is it?

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Northbloke said:

I don't have the official documents so don't know the proper name...but it was just "normal" black and the picture was taken after a £40 pre-sale full valet. It does look nice doesn't it.

When did you sell and what kind of money did it go for? (If you don't mind me asking)

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Northbloke said:

Pay attention LAC , I answered that on page 1!

I sold it 2 years ago privately for £27k (having bought it two and a half years earlier for £25k from a local dealer). Less than £2k spent on servicing etc so free Tuscan motoring for over 2 years.

You look like you've got a bargain.

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Pay attention LAC , I answered that on page 1!

I sold it 2 years ago privately for £27k (having bought it two and a half years earlier for £25k from a local dealer). Less than £2k spent on servicing etc so free Tuscan motoring for over 2 years.

You look like you've got a bargain.

Ha just went back a read your post, must have not acknowledged it first time round.

I should maybe ask tony what options were ticked..

Is there anyone with an option list with there paperwork ?? (Unlikely)

I'm dying to go back and see it but it's only been 5 days! I said I'd pick it up nearer mid to end of April
Why oh why

I still keep reading things on them, mainly on how to look after engine.

Like don't stat prat it from cold and let it sit and idle?? Drive off as soon as you can.
They don't like a lot of load so use gears...
Basically they like to be driven hard when fully warmed up... Hmmm

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GTrr said:

Saw your car when I dropped off mine last thursday, great car, congrats and welcome to the 2S fold!
(Yes the Sag is a bit better but twice the price and with a few tweeks the 2S comes very close. And it's more beautiful IMHO.)

HHC is a great group of guys, skillful and very trustworthy, and Tony is a very nice guy.

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Thanks, just seen yours on your profile pic, looks stunning in orange!

How long have you owned yours and has it behaved?

Can't wait to get to Le Mans and south of France in it!!

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Sounds great.

Long way to go Hexham from south of France for a service.

Am spending a week in south of France after Le Mans in June. Be good to meet there.
Have a family place in Gassin? Haven't been for 20 years since I was a teenager so if you know that area any touristy tips will be a help

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A good excuse to drive it I guess!

Yeah it's near st maxime too

I need to sort out my route but want to head up via the Milau viaduct and then across.

My geography is poor in England never mind France.

Will see how far off the route it is...
Didn't realise the south was soo big?