Certifiable Tuscan drooling
Discussion
Having had my 4.0L Chim for just under 2 years now, I've noticed I'm developing a startling obsession with Tuscans. I talk about them all day in work I'm becoming Tuscan mad
I found myself today in work staring at the screen with Tuscan classifieds in front of me with no idea how they got there am i going
or is this a common disease maybe I have tuscanitus does anyone else suffer from this 
or is it just me. On a more serious note I've been looking at 26 to 28K Tuscans, Reg. W or X, worth going for or save up some more and go for early 32K, my main worry is getting one which breaks down, the Chim has been brilliant and I love TVR's to bits, but Tuscans just do it for me, oops nearly off again !
What are running costs like i.e. services etc, cost of tyres,
Sorry so many questions but I think I need to get this out of my system !! Thanks for any replies.
It's catching
Be careful though, or they'll make Tuscans class A
>> Edited by mrsd on Sunday 16th March 21:00
Be careful though, or they'll make Tuscans class A
>> Edited by mrsd on Sunday 16th March 21:00
It's worse once you've owned the car for a while. If you don't drive it for a day (or worse 2 days or more) you start to get serious withdrawl symptoms. When I travel away on business (usually a week away) I don't read Pistonheads with everyone talking about and showing their cars as it makes the pangs worse!
Anyway, you asked about running costs - as a guide 6000 mile service £700, 12000 mile service £1000. My SO2s have (so far) 12500 miles including one track day. My pads are OK, rears wearing faster (???). I suspect I will need new pads and tyres after my next track day (soon to be booked). I don't know the price of replacements (SO3s I guess now) but I've heard that Toyos are cheaper but don't last as long. I've also heard from people that have made the transition find they get better mpg from a Tuscan than a Rover V8 car.
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Andy.
Anyway, you asked about running costs - as a guide 6000 mile service £700, 12000 mile service £1000. My SO2s have (so far) 12500 miles including one track day. My pads are OK, rears wearing faster (???). I suspect I will need new pads and tyres after my next track day (soon to be booked). I don't know the price of replacements (SO3s I guess now) but I've heard that Toyos are cheaper but don't last as long. I've also heard from people that have made the transition find they get better mpg from a Tuscan than a Rover V8 car.
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Andy.
Andy
The worse thing for us budding Tuscan owners is not hearing any good reasons why drivers are disappointed in comparison to their previous TVR.
Telling us information such as fuel economy compared to V8s....
....
IS NOT HELPING!!!!!!!
Can't you give us encouragement like:
"you'll really MISS the power of the V8"
"a Griff is really MUCH more comfortable for long distance"
"NO ONE turns their heads like they did when I was driving a Griff"
:reducedtoquiveringinanervousmannerlikeHerbertLominThePinkPantherfilms:
The worse thing for us budding Tuscan owners is not hearing any good reasons why drivers are disappointed in comparison to their previous TVR.
Telling us information such as fuel economy compared to V8s....
....
IS NOT HELPING!!!!!!! Can't you give us encouragement like:
"you'll really MISS the power of the V8"
"a Griff is really MUCH more comfortable for long distance"
"NO ONE turns their heads like they did when I was driving a Griff"
:reducedtoquiveringinanervousmannerlikeHerbertLominThePinkPantherfilms:
Noise.
Although when hot the engine sounds great under full acceleration and pops and bangs on the overrun it is nothing in comparison to the V8.
Starting it from cold it sounds pathetic, rattly and wheezy, unlike the thunderous roar from the V8.
Apart from that it is soooo much quicker....I often think I could go back to a 500 but after flooring it in 3rd gear you soon forget...
Although when hot the engine sounds great under full acceleration and pops and bangs on the overrun it is nothing in comparison to the V8.
Starting it from cold it sounds pathetic, rattly and wheezy, unlike the thunderous roar from the V8.
Apart from that it is soooo much quicker....I often think I could go back to a 500 but after flooring it in 3rd gear you soon forget...
Having toyed with the idea of a T350C, the attraction of a Tuscan is growing. I'm looking at an X-reg this Friday. So who knows.
What i'm sure about is that if i could afford it, i would have both. As the Tuscan doesn't replace the chim, its just different in its own mindwarping way.
V8 cars will always have a place, funds allowing in my garage.
What i'm sure about is that if i could afford it, i would have both. As the Tuscan doesn't replace the chim, its just different in its own mindwarping way.
V8 cars will always have a place, funds allowing in my garage.
But then again - yours does sound the b0110x!
Following it on the Surrey Run . . I kept ducking for the sound of gunshots!
Following it on the Surrey Run . . I kept ducking for the sound of gunshots!
whitey said: Noise.
Although when hot the engine sounds great under full acceleration and pops and bangs on the overrun it is nothing in comparison to the V8.
Starting it from cold it sounds pathetic, rattly and wheezy, unlike the thunderous roar from the V8.
Apart from that it is soooo much quicker....I often think I could go back to a 500 but after flooring it in 3rd gear you soon forget...
I can add myself to the TA register as well. I've driven a couple this last week, however have a different target car. I've investigated the insurance situation (not too much more than the Chimeara) and sourced a garage to put it (or the Chimeara) in.
All I have to do now is sell the day car and persuade the current owner of my target to let me have his car ASAP (certainly in time for LeMans !)
Bob
PS Yes I am retaining the Chimaera as my day car
All I have to do now is sell the day car and persuade the current owner of my target to let me have his car ASAP (certainly in time for LeMans !)
Bob
PS Yes I am retaining the Chimaera as my day car
Andyvdg said
I can confirm that a 6k service is about £700+ and the 12k is £1200 due to valve shims - the valves stretch apparently!!
Tyres - i've just ordered my first new set after 14k miles, going from S02's to Toyos (use Black circle Tyres - speak to Mike 0845 200 0022) £599 but a saving of over £100 on other discounted tyre dealers, and also Toyo's are more exoensive than the Bridgestones!!
Resprays are needed more often - it's all a nightmare but I love it!!! Spend all your life trying to save money and then spend it like it's going out of fashion on this woman with four wheels!! (it doesn't make any sense - I need professional help)
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hello my name is Tuscanhead I have Tuscanitis......can I go and drive it again now......please!
yessss no what you are going thru, no cure i'm afraid
lol
sp
Anyway, you asked about running costs - as a guide 6000 mile service £700, 12000 mile service £1000. My SO2s have (so far) 12500 miles including one track day. My pads are OK, rears wearing faster (???). I suspect I will need new pads and tyres after my next track day (soon to be booked). I don't know the price of replacements (SO3s I guess now) but I've heard that Toyos are cheaper but don't last as long. I've also heard from people that have made the transition find they get better mpg from a Tuscan than a Rover V8 car
I can confirm that a 6k service is about £700+ and the 12k is £1200 due to valve shims - the valves stretch apparently!!
Tyres - i've just ordered my first new set after 14k miles, going from S02's to Toyos (use Black circle Tyres - speak to Mike 0845 200 0022) £599 but a saving of over £100 on other discounted tyre dealers, and also Toyo's are more exoensive than the Bridgestones!!
Resprays are needed more often - it's all a nightmare but I love it!!! Spend all your life trying to save money and then spend it like it's going out of fashion on this woman with four wheels!! (it doesn't make any sense - I need professional help)
Tuscanitis
Tuscanitis
Tuscanitis
Tuscanitis
Tuscanitis
Tuscanitis
hello my name is Tuscanhead I have Tuscanitis......can I go and drive it again now......please!
yessss no what you are going thru, no cure i'm afraid
lol
sp
Insurance should be the same (?!!!)
Agreed - I wish to retain my Chimaera and slip a Tuscan in alongside. . .
Agreed - I wish to retain my Chimaera and slip a Tuscan in alongside. . .
bob the planner said: I've investigated the insurance situation (not too much more than the Chimeara) and sourced a garage to put it (or the Chimeara) in.
PS Yes I am retaining the Chimaera as my day car
I've had this affliction for a little while too. But I've decided to do something about it.
I'm looking to cash in on my Chim 500 for a Tuscan. Now, the first time I thought about this, I fell in love with a reflex charcoal one about a year ago; called up to view it, and the guy decided he didn't want to sell after all. Now, summer's on the way, and I've started to get the Tuscan itch again, and lo and behold, the same Tuscan is now back on the market through a dealer. A tempting sign indeed.
The only thing is that it's a bit older than I would have gone for (W), and at 16k, it's riding slightly higher in the old miles than I would like.
I know the Tuscan underwent a few changes in it's first few years, but are there any reasons why one shouldn't be comfortable with buying a very early Tuscan?
I'm looking to cash in on my Chim 500 for a Tuscan. Now, the first time I thought about this, I fell in love with a reflex charcoal one about a year ago; called up to view it, and the guy decided he didn't want to sell after all. Now, summer's on the way, and I've started to get the Tuscan itch again, and lo and behold, the same Tuscan is now back on the market through a dealer. A tempting sign indeed.
The only thing is that it's a bit older than I would have gone for (W), and at 16k, it's riding slightly higher in the old miles than I would like.
I know the Tuscan underwent a few changes in it's first few years, but are there any reasons why one shouldn't be comfortable with buying a very early Tuscan?
robkola said: Insurance should be the same (?!!!)
Agreed - I wish to retain my Chimaera and slip a Tuscan in alongside. . .
bob the planner said: I've investigated the insurance situation (not too much more than the Chimeara) and sourced a garage to put it (or the Chimeara) in.
PS Yes I am retaining the Chimaera as my day car
Rob,
I assume its that the Tuscan has a higher value than a 94 Chim. Could be wrong though !
Bob
Naith said:
I know the Tuscan underwent a few changes in it's first few years, but are there any reasons why one shouldn't be comfortable with buying a very early Tuscan?
Not that I can think of. At 16K miles, it should be run in by now! The two essential things on early cars is to make sure the roof catch has been fitted (attaches front of roof to car) and that if the door opening buttons are not on the radio surround, a mod has been done to prevent the doors opening when the car is moving.
Cheers,
Andy.
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