Sell or Restore
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I have a 2000 4ltr Tuscan with only about 29K miles on it. I am only the 2nd owner and have had it for the past 13 years. I haven't used it since the clutch went 7 years ago. Its now looking pretty poorly and I'm not sure what to do with it ? should I spend the money on respray , engine rebuild & clutch or break it ?which seems very cruel ?
Advice please ?
Jason
Advice please ?
Jason
Some pictures might help the decision.
I think buying a TVR is like buying a house. The first thing people do when they move in is to change the bathroom, paint it throughout and alter the kitchen. I think someone looking for a good car would jump at the chance to do it their way. Paint it their colour, trim it their way, rebuild it to their spec. Make sure it is a good chassis, change the suspension. Those that wouldn't would buy one of the more expensive finished cars.
Is it a cat car or original, how many owners, spec etc?
I think buying a TVR is like buying a house. The first thing people do when they move in is to change the bathroom, paint it throughout and alter the kitchen. I think someone looking for a good car would jump at the chance to do it their way. Paint it their colour, trim it their way, rebuild it to their spec. Make sure it is a good chassis, change the suspension. Those that wouldn't would buy one of the more expensive finished cars.
Is it a cat car or original, how many owners, spec etc?
It is a saver.
Having just done the man maths
£1k for clutch
£4k for rebuild if it needs it (it will do at some stage)
£2k for trim
£3k for paint
£20-£30k depending on how nice it is or do the bare minimum and just drive it, doing bits as you go.
BTW - If it is running it is worth £10k at least maybe £12k-£14k depending on condition.
Having just done the man maths
£1k for clutch
£4k for rebuild if it needs it (it will do at some stage)
£2k for trim
£3k for paint
£20-£30k depending on how nice it is or do the bare minimum and just drive it, doing bits as you go.
BTW - If it is running it is worth £10k at least maybe £12k-£14k depending on condition.
D 10ONY said:
Engine runs fine could do with a tune and service, its really just clutch , paint and a bit of tlc. i'm thinking now just get it back on the road with a £2K clutch and do running repairs. If it was mint it would be one to have. Low miles and only 1 previous owner.
Not what you put in your post,sounds like you need a kick up your ass to get it serviced clutch done,abit of polish,but the main thing is you have 7 years of driving it to catch up on edited to add please get all fuel lines checked before you drive it!
Edited by stainless_steve on Tuesday 28th July 13:33
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