What's owning a Tuscan like?
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Hi All,
Ive been on and off wanting a tuscan for a few years.
Ive been running a 550bhp m3 as a daily / alps / track car for a few years so the reliability always made me stay with the m3.
After 6 years of M3 fun, i now have a saab diesel for the commute, and to tow my almost 500bhp/ton race car.
So now im after something which is really special for weekend blasts, tinkering, and my yearly 10day alp trip and sitting on the drive looking cool, and make an awesome noise.
So what is owning a tuscan like? Do they get under your skin and thrill? Is handling acceptable or require significant improvement?
My main problem, is when ive gone to see tvr's they look great in pics but really shabby in real life. Perhaps i have just seen tired examples?
Prices are rising, when i looked a few years ago they were around 16k. Now they appear 20k+ which is really at my limit.
Help me convince myself to buy a fast, unreliable, impractical, needless sports car for a ton of money please.
Anyone got a really nice tuscan in berkshire perhaps i could be taken for a quick blast in?
Ive been on and off wanting a tuscan for a few years.
Ive been running a 550bhp m3 as a daily / alps / track car for a few years so the reliability always made me stay with the m3.
After 6 years of M3 fun, i now have a saab diesel for the commute, and to tow my almost 500bhp/ton race car.
So now im after something which is really special for weekend blasts, tinkering, and my yearly 10day alp trip and sitting on the drive looking cool, and make an awesome noise.
So what is owning a tuscan like? Do they get under your skin and thrill? Is handling acceptable or require significant improvement?
My main problem, is when ive gone to see tvr's they look great in pics but really shabby in real life. Perhaps i have just seen tired examples?
Prices are rising, when i looked a few years ago they were around 16k. Now they appear 20k+ which is really at my limit.
Help me convince myself to buy a fast, unreliable, impractical, needless sports car for a ton of money please.
Anyone got a really nice tuscan in berkshire perhaps i could be taken for a quick blast in?
Sounds perfect.
From reading my preference would be Mk 1 S (for the closer ratio box and bigger brakes).
There are very few for sale. They seem to be either 20k or 30k with nothing inbetween.
Id really like an enthusiast owned one, is there a good forum?
Where will by 20k budget likely land me?
From reading my preference would be Mk 1 S (for the closer ratio box and bigger brakes).
There are very few for sale. They seem to be either 20k or 30k with nothing inbetween.
Id really like an enthusiast owned one, is there a good forum?
Where will by 20k budget likely land me?
I also love the targa.
Ive only done the alps trips in coupes. the idea of extra scenery and noise and fresh air is appealing.
How water tight are they? It would have to live on the drive until i build a car port next to my garage to keep it out of the rain. Might be 6 months on the drive ish.
Ive only done the alps trips in coupes. the idea of extra scenery and noise and fresh air is appealing.
How water tight are they? It would have to live on the drive until i build a car port next to my garage to keep it out of the rain. Might be 6 months on the drive ish.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...
this looks ideal.
One like this but 10k cheaper please
this looks ideal.
One like this but 10k cheaper please
Macey said:
There are a few Tuscans in the Berkshire region, I have a Std Mk1 which I tend to use all year round, others just on high and dry days. The condition of mine is tatty compared to others. The next Berkshire TVR Meet is on the 16th Feb at the Peacock Farm, Peacock Lane, Bracknell, RG12 8SS. I would suggest you come down from about 7pm and look at the cars and talk to the owners. I'm sure someone would be able to take you up the road in theirs.
Brilliant. I live in bracknell so i will meet you there!Englishman said:
I've owned M3's and M5's and both are great cars. But all TVR's have something extra. Some people find this addictive (like me!) and some just can't put up with the character in the end.
Of the TVR's I've owned, the Mk1 Tuscan is the most bonkers, as much overall as the Sagaris IMHO. I don't mean performance, but the combination of interior styling (most extreme of any TVR), exterior styling and steering/handling. As others have said, the latter can be improved by such things as wheel spacers, slightly narrower tyres, rack spacers etc. etc, but the steering remains very sensitive requiring 100% concentration when pushing on.
Given all TVR's are 10+ years old now and that 400bhp cars are now common place, I personally wouldn't look specifically for an S spec car. What you should look for is the best possible condition (interior, exterior, chassis, engine) that you can afford. You will be amazed at the difference in quality between cars for sale which isn't always reflected in price. Oh, and be careful when someone says they all rattle like that when refering to the engine/suspension/roof - oh no they don't! The best looked-after cars will be the most cost effective in the long run. Buy cheap and you'll spend your first £10K on it very quickly!
Good advice. Ill keep this in mind.Of the TVR's I've owned, the Mk1 Tuscan is the most bonkers, as much overall as the Sagaris IMHO. I don't mean performance, but the combination of interior styling (most extreme of any TVR), exterior styling and steering/handling. As others have said, the latter can be improved by such things as wheel spacers, slightly narrower tyres, rack spacers etc. etc, but the steering remains very sensitive requiring 100% concentration when pushing on.
Given all TVR's are 10+ years old now and that 400bhp cars are now common place, I personally wouldn't look specifically for an S spec car. What you should look for is the best possible condition (interior, exterior, chassis, engine) that you can afford. You will be amazed at the difference in quality between cars for sale which isn't always reflected in price. Oh, and be careful when someone says they all rattle like that when refering to the engine/suspension/roof - oh no they don't! The best looked-after cars will be the most cost effective in the long run. Buy cheap and you'll spend your first £10K on it very quickly!
I would get any potential purchase inspected. I believe racing green are quite near me.
this one looks fantastic.
Anyone on here know this car?
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds?Category=us...
Am i begging for a rebuild bill at 40k. It would be nice to get a year out of it before rebuild!
Anyone on here know this car?
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds?Category=us...
Am i begging for a rebuild bill at 40k. It would be nice to get a year out of it before rebuild!
Would love to go for a ride.
Likely buyer here so feel free to put some details and pics and price in this thread.
My main problem with buying a tuscan is ive just taken my e46 out. Its stupenously fast and feels solid/bulletproof. Its really spot on after 7 years of tweaks, mods, and interior overhaul. Just spent the day cleaning it and it looks ace too. Not sure i can get rid of my e46.
Someone take me for a spin so i can make my mind up.
Happy to take other person out in my 550bhp m3 in return.
Likely buyer here so feel free to put some details and pics and price in this thread.
My main problem with buying a tuscan is ive just taken my e46 out. Its stupenously fast and feels solid/bulletproof. Its really spot on after 7 years of tweaks, mods, and interior overhaul. Just spent the day cleaning it and it looks ace too. Not sure i can get rid of my e46.
Someone take me for a spin so i can make my mind up.
Happy to take other person out in my 550bhp m3 in return.
Ok that sounds great!
I know this next question is subjective, but what is the seating position like? Good view? Good weighting on the controls? nice gear action? I hear they have very long pedal movement?
Any issues with steering wheel hitting knees?
Were TVR a company enthusiastic about driver engagement and focused experience rather than fancy packaging?
I guess what I'm asking is if the lack of ABS and TCS, finesse etc is because it was designed as a proper drivers car / thrill ride, and not budget restriction / unfinished project!
Anyone about sunday/ morning near bracknell ?
I know this next question is subjective, but what is the seating position like? Good view? Good weighting on the controls? nice gear action? I hear they have very long pedal movement?
Any issues with steering wheel hitting knees?
Were TVR a company enthusiastic about driver engagement and focused experience rather than fancy packaging?
I guess what I'm asking is if the lack of ABS and TCS, finesse etc is because it was designed as a proper drivers car / thrill ride, and not budget restriction / unfinished project!
Anyone about sunday/ morning near bracknell ?
ok next question:
How does the Tuscan compare to the others?
V8 Cerb, V8 Griff, tamora?
Lots of info im reading on the internet is telling me the engines and clutches last as little as 14k. Is this the case?
Im also reading they are dogged with electrical gremlins, the fit and finish is poor.
I dont mind tinkering and the odd mechanical job but i dont want to be fighting everyweekend for a couple of hours blast.
How does the Tuscan compare to the others?
V8 Cerb, V8 Griff, tamora?
Lots of info im reading on the internet is telling me the engines and clutches last as little as 14k. Is this the case?
Im also reading they are dogged with electrical gremlins, the fit and finish is poor.
I dont mind tinkering and the odd mechanical job but i dont want to be fighting everyweekend for a couple of hours blast.
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