Well, I suppose all good things come to an end

[NTEL]

I bought the Tuscan brand new back in 2005 and since then have had a massive grin on my chops. I love that car but unfortunately the Aston Martin itch is getting itchier and I need to scratch it. It looks like the Tuscan will be put up for sale very shortly to be replaced by a DB9.

I'll be keeping the RV8 Tuscan Challenge car 'cos thats the only thing that gives me a proper rush

I'll miss TUSS TWO

[Voodoo13]

Dave, After having TVR's for such a long time I think you should take a long think about this. I bought a V8 Vantage 3 years ago, sold it 6 months later because the Aston itch wore of very quickly...! You'll miss the TVR there brutal compared to the Aston's.


You will miss this.


You'll get bored of this.



All the best
Brian

[NTEL]

Who knows Brian, I don't know. I don't drive the Tuscan like it should be. Too many scammeras, coppers, and dheads on the roads these days. I always promised myself an Aston when I retired but a few peple I know have snuffed it days, weeks, and months into their retirement so I thought, "bks, get one now and enjoy it". I'm 12 years from retirement yet so why not. I can always sell it if I don't get on with it..... See you at Rockingham for the first round of DTEC?

[wadsapple]

I drove a DB9 on a track day a couple years ago.Un intertesting performance but that's why you have a challenge car. Get the Aston then get bored move on.

[NTEL]

wadsapple said:

I drove a DB9 on a track day a couple years ago.Un intertesting performance but that's why you have a challenge car. Get the Aston then get bored move on.

That's the point Perry. The way I drive the Tuscan these days, it has uninteresting performance. I can't remember last time I seen the baboons arse! I just don't push it anymore so I may as well get something a lot more refined while I can.

[sarbec]

long time dead mate this isn't a rehearsal get it you will love it

[unrepentant]

I got my T2 about the same times as you Dave and hearing your cans on one of the Northern run outs made me replace mine.

I'd have thought the Aston a bit too tame for you mate.

[NTEL]

unrepentant said:

I got my T2 about the same times as you Dave and hearing your cans on one of the Northern run outs made me replace mine.

I'd have thought the Aston a bit too tame for you mate.

Haha, I remember it well. Good job I know how to "uncork" a DB9 then

[julianc]

Dave, you must be getting old, mate!

Whatever you do, I hope that you'll be pleased with the outcome.

Julian

[Guillotine]

I found the db9 remarkably good on track as it goes. Bit heavy but fir a proper gt car...excellent.
you have the challenge for leary!!!

[LordGrover]

What a terrible dilemma.

Whichever way it goes, at least you'll know rather than what if...
Best of luck!

[itsallyellow]

Dave I was shocked by how much I like the DB9!

One of he easiest cars to drive at the limit. The handling is amazing. 55's round brands in factory spec!! Normal road tyres! Very impressive. It dosnt feel that quick but feels quick enough. One thing I would say though is that it isn't very comfortable on a long drive.

Mike

[IVANHOE]

NTEL said:

I bought the Tuscan brand new back in 2005 and since then have had a massive grin on my chops. I love that car but unfortunately the Aston Martin itch is getting itchier and I need to scratch it. It looks like the Tuscan will be put up for sale very shortly to be replaced by a DB9.

I'll be keeping the RV8 Tuscan Challenge car 'cos thats the only thing that gives me a proper rush

I'll miss TUSS TWO

I remember that day very clearly Dave, we were on our way to Southport.

Called at Gorners were you bought the Tuscan after a test drive, and, so as not to be out done I bought a £20 shirt.

I still have the shirt too but its a bit tight now.

Scratch the itch mate!!!!!!!

[Quinny]

I say go for it.... I really enjoyed my 3 years of V8 Vantage ownership......but in the end, I decided that it was just to civilised, and I'm a hooligan at heart

Edited by Quinny on Friday 11th April 16:45

[peteA]

Strange...if you had asked me in isolation which car looked better, the Tuscan or the Vantage, even being biased towards the TVR, I think I would have said the Vantage...but, seeing them together, your Tuscan looks bloody lovely and even shades the Aston?

...or is it my eyes late on a Friday afternoon and still a work...

I predict you will be back!

Good luck though, both great looking cars.

[NTEL]

Test driving this beauty next wednesday....

[N7GTX]

I wish you all the best with that beauty. Who cares if it is civilised or less demanding? For most they are the best looking cars out there and until you have owned one and appreciated it, you wont know the feeling of driving one. Go for it and enjoy!

[AutoAndy]

...easy one Dave..I will look after the Tiv for 6 months for you, and make sure it gets regular runs out to keep it in good condition...then after that you can either decide to take it back or sell it...what could go wrong...

[cerb4.5lee]

Good luck Dave with the test drive time seems to have flown with you`re Tuscan ownership cant believe its been that long, I love Astons and agree with others you are only here once, enjoy it.

[Voodoo13]

[quote=Quinny]just to civilised, and I'm a hooligan at heartquote]

Quinny, That's it..., you just nailed it right on the head, we're all just TVR hooligan's and we can't get that out of our systems.!