Mark II?

[chimhunter]

Any ideas when this is due? I was down at Dream Machines last week and they were talking about November for delivery starting. Anyone heard different?

Also, any thoughts on what impact the arrivial of the new kid on the block will have on current Tuscan prices? Sorry, sore point for owners I know.

Rob

[nsparey]

Well a new model will general push second hand prices down. From the motor show pics I was convinced, but after seeing it in the flesh at the P & P I am not so sure. It may be that some will prefer the "old" model. I guess a lot will depend on what the final car is like, the show cars buble shaped roof looked like cheap rag tops do driving down the moto way full of air and wasent weather proof even standing still, and the interior is IMHO just dreadfull. However the rear lights are cool and the boot spoiler neat plus the indicator bulbs look easer to change. The big thing will be reliability I guess. If it is launched with announced engine improvements and a beter warrenty then its really going to make an impact.

[johhn]

It will make the original Tuscan infinately desirable and beyond the means of all but the fabulously rich.

[chimhunter]

Maybe, maybe not. Going down to Racing Green on Sunday to see what the mk II actually looks like.

Anyone know when deliveries start?

[lady topaz]

My Tuscan S has been painted, but rumour has it that there might still be a three month delay till I get my grubby hands on it. Just in time for the worst the winter weather can throw at me. Great !!

[GingerNinja]

chimhunter said:

Also, any thoughts on what impact the arrivial of the new kid on the block will have on current Tuscan prices? Sorry, sore point for owners I know. Rob

Assuming Smolenksi won't release the new models until all the problems solved, then presumably the SP6 engines from this point forwards should be reliable. Any older engines that go pop will be repaired to the current engine spec. Therefore older cars with new rebuilds should be a trouble-free purchase.

..and secondly, I much prefer the more aggressive appearance of the current Tuscan so prices may stabilise (plus, there's always the snob value of owning a non-Russian TVR).

[RUSSIAN ROCKET]

I am collecting my Mk2 from the factory in 11 days 16h 13 min (not that I am counting)

It will actually be ready in 7 days time but the later pickup suits me. So they are on the way

[chimhunter]

Hmm. Be interesting to see if they have a nock-on affect on prices. Anyone upgrading from the Tuscan to the Mk II?

[mickrw]

yes, order placed looking forward to seeing the finished car at RG this wekend as I'm not sure what I've said "yes" to!

Mick

[beano500]

chimhunter said:

Any ideas when this is due? I was down at Dream Machines last week and they were talking about November for delivery starting. Anyone heard different? Also, any thoughts on what impact the arrivial of the new kid on the block will have on current Tuscan prices? Sorry, sore point for owners I know. Rob

Do we the rustling of chequebook?

Personally I'm not too worried about the current Tuscan prices (but then I'm not intending to part with mine now I have it!) The Tuscan is just coming into reach of the sort of TVR owners who are enthusiastic and know what's what. There'll also be a surge in independents who'll be looking after them. I reckon teh overall effect is that teh prices will drift south sensibly like any similar vehicle. Three to four year olds are going for about 1/2 the new price - which seems about right. Some are even under £20k now (whether you want to own one of those is another matter).

The MkII can only be looked upon as a good development (whether you like it aesthetically or not - personally not keen) from the point of view that there may be further upgrades of all sorts for the previous cars. just like all TVR development really.

[Graham66]

Even with loads of independants coming on line, they still end up sending the cars back to the factory or TVR power for rebuilds as they cannot get the parts to repair them themselves

Graham