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Must be having the vapours or something - but I'm getting the hots for another Mk1 Tuscan aaaaaaaargh!
So, some general observations about the condition of a 10 yr old S with say 40k miles on the clock might be in would be very welcome.
Should the interior still look in good condition, especially leather?
Can I expect an original 4L engine to be OK if its running sweetly now?
Is corrosion underneath to be expected?
If all the electrics/ fans/heaters/AC/digital screen/etc are working, is it likely to be OK in the long run?
I suppose I'm really asking if the average Tuscan wears well.
Your comments would be really welcome.
Let the search begin! (I think).
So, some general observations about the condition of a 10 yr old S with say 40k miles on the clock might be in would be very welcome.
Should the interior still look in good condition, especially leather?
Can I expect an original 4L engine to be OK if its running sweetly now?
Is corrosion underneath to be expected?
If all the electrics/ fans/heaters/AC/digital screen/etc are working, is it likely to be OK in the long run?
I suppose I'm really asking if the average Tuscan wears well.
Your comments would be really welcome.
Let the search begin! (I think).
Hi
Mine is a 2001, I don't have much history on the car, but :-
The interior is mint, the carpets can fade a little if left in the sun. The drivers bolster can crack at the lower mounting, and the bolster can wear.
The engine will have been rebuilt in most cases at 40k, need to check when clutch was changed. Most engines will be running great.
Most have been loved and had some good money spent on them, many will be better than they left the factory.
Blueg33 has a thread running, looked after they are great.
Mine is a 2001, I don't have much history on the car, but :-
The interior is mint, the carpets can fade a little if left in the sun. The drivers bolster can crack at the lower mounting, and the bolster can wear.
The engine will have been rebuilt in most cases at 40k, need to check when clutch was changed. Most engines will be running great.
Most have been loved and had some good money spent on them, many will be better than they left the factory.
Blueg33 has a thread running, looked after they are great.
My Tuscan is a 2000 model with 47k miles on the clock and I bought it in October 2010
In my case the interior is a little tired, a couple of small scratches on the leather and some wear to the drivers bolster. £110 will get these sorted by a leather restorer. The gear knob is scrated but is easily replaced and I had to replace a door capping that was scrated.
Electrically they all have niggles, mine is mainly around the heater ecu which is currently with nrick for diagnosis and he has kindly leant his to me.
I did have an issue with the pod tempreadings but that was just a bad earth and is now sorted.
On mine the chassis is ok, with just a little surface rust on a lower wishbone munt but again that is easily sorted.
I have a miniscule power steering leak but after 40k miles that's not a big issue.
My car had a rebuild at 45k miles and has a 5 year 100k mile gurantee on the engine. My car was running lean so needed a remap and new injectors and this was the single biggest cost to date, but it now makes 363bhp which is more vthan TVR quoted when new
There are other small niggles like broken emergency door release cables
In summary, if you cvhoose carefully you should be fine, but a 10 year old hand built performance car will have niggles and will need some work doing every now and then. TBH mine has fewer problems than a mates Ferrari 355 and more niggles than another mates Porsche 993.
But the Tuscan is quicker than both (annoys the heck out of Ferrari man ) and is an event every time i look at it let alone drive it.
In my case the interior is a little tired, a couple of small scratches on the leather and some wear to the drivers bolster. £110 will get these sorted by a leather restorer. The gear knob is scrated but is easily replaced and I had to replace a door capping that was scrated.
Electrically they all have niggles, mine is mainly around the heater ecu which is currently with nrick for diagnosis and he has kindly leant his to me.
I did have an issue with the pod tempreadings but that was just a bad earth and is now sorted.
On mine the chassis is ok, with just a little surface rust on a lower wishbone munt but again that is easily sorted.
I have a miniscule power steering leak but after 40k miles that's not a big issue.
My car had a rebuild at 45k miles and has a 5 year 100k mile gurantee on the engine. My car was running lean so needed a remap and new injectors and this was the single biggest cost to date, but it now makes 363bhp which is more vthan TVR quoted when new
There are other small niggles like broken emergency door release cables
In summary, if you cvhoose carefully you should be fine, but a 10 year old hand built performance car will have niggles and will need some work doing every now and then. TBH mine has fewer problems than a mates Ferrari 355 and more niggles than another mates Porsche 993.
But the Tuscan is quicker than both (annoys the heck out of Ferrari man
) and is an event every time i look at it let alone drive it.Must check out that heater ecu
Only other thing to note is that it is possible to get these cars to really handle and perform. The right tyres, spacers, and suspension mean these cars have really come on. If you add that to a 100k mile warranty then they make perfect sense. In almost a year I have had a throttle cable go (bodged by someone with a temp repair I didn't know about and the bracket wasn't bent down a bit as it should have been), and a coolant steel pipe which looks like it was damaged by someone.
I have spent the last few weeks just going over the car looking for problems, not nothing major.
I have 322mm discs, proper tyres (thanks G33!) and some gaz golds to go on. I had to replace the rear cans after a pothole incident as the car was running really really low.
I love it niggles and all....
Only other thing to note is that it is possible to get these cars to really handle and perform. The right tyres, spacers, and suspension mean these cars have really come on. If you add that to a 100k mile warranty then they make perfect sense. In almost a year I have had a throttle cable go (bodged by someone with a temp repair I didn't know about and the bracket wasn't bent down a bit as it should have been), and a coolant steel pipe which looks like it was damaged by someone.
I have spent the last few weeks just going over the car looking for problems, not nothing major.
I have 322mm discs, proper tyres (thanks G33!) and some gaz golds to go on. I had to replace the rear cans after a pothole incident as the car was running really really low.
I love it niggles and all....
Many thanks for your comments folks.
Paid a deposit on a 2002 S yesterday. Reflex charcoal, anthracite spiders, black leather. Drivers seat needs work, and will probobly refurbish the interior next winter. Provenance is impeccable, Nitrons, waxoiled, and everything works as it should. Engine smooth as silk. Exterior immaculate.
Take delivery next week, so got the fidgits until then!
Perhaps I should change my handle to xxTVR?
Paid a deposit on a 2002 S yesterday. Reflex charcoal, anthracite spiders, black leather. Drivers seat needs work, and will probobly refurbish the interior next winter. Provenance is impeccable, Nitrons, waxoiled, and everything works as it should. Engine smooth as silk. Exterior immaculate.
Take delivery next week, so got the fidgits until then!
Perhaps I should change my handle to xxTVR?
Yes, looking forward to the pics. Love reflex charcoal.
Mine is a 2003 on 45k. Interior has held up pretty well but there's the usual wear on the drivers bolster that needs sorting but this is minor. Door seals need changing on mine too.
Check the Anderson connection when you get yours. They are prone to rusting & have been known to cause fires in some cases. I had mine changed when I got it.
Bought mine in Nov 10 & have had no problems so far. I did have it inspected prior to buying & also after (during a service). Enjoy!!
Mine is a 2003 on 45k. Interior has held up pretty well but there's the usual wear on the drivers bolster that needs sorting but this is minor. Door seals need changing on mine too.
Check the Anderson connection when you get yours. They are prone to rusting & have been known to cause fires in some cases. I had mine changed when I got it.
Bought mine in Nov 10 & have had no problems so far. I did have it inspected prior to buying & also after (during a service). Enjoy!!
Echoing the sentiments on the thread so far, I drove my 2001 S to Florence and back, through Davos, Nice and Monaco for good measure, a couple of weeks ago.
It honestly looks and drives like its a year old.
Some minor wear on the driver's bolster is all you can see in the interior. The engine runs like rocket-powered clockwork. This is because it was owned and maintained fastidiously by a great ex owner (You are a star Finlay) and the boys at Xworks kept a proper hold of its development (it's not maintenance, it's development) over the years.
There is simply no other car which gives so much outrageous performance, stunning design, and practicality, yes practicality (the huge boot and various cubby holes everywhere make touring a sinch ), than the Tuscan. It is like having a Zonda without the pricetag and ponciness, and given that the design and flaws are perfected, it would honestly be a £95K car if available new now.
It honestly looks and drives like its a year old.
Some minor wear on the driver's bolster is all you can see in the interior. The engine runs like rocket-powered clockwork. This is because it was owned and maintained fastidiously by a great ex owner (You are a star Finlay) and the boys at Xworks kept a proper hold of its development (it's not maintenance, it's development) over the years.
There is simply no other car which gives so much outrageous performance, stunning design, and practicality, yes practicality (the huge boot and various cubby holes everywhere make touring a sinch ), than the Tuscan. It is like having a Zonda without the pricetag and ponciness, and given that the design and flaws are perfected, it would honestly be a £95K car if available new now.
Edited by Light n Hairy on Sunday 12th June 14:31
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