Old vs new?

[ehasler]

I've heard a few people say that the new Tuscan II is much better than the original one in terms of handling and build quality, however these people have based this opinion on older (2000ish) Tuscans.

Has anyone had experience of a more recent (2003) Tuscan and the new one? Is there still much of an improvement?

Also, two things I really didn't like about the new one when I sat in it recently are the buttons on the steering wheel, and the extra lump of steering column that catches my knees. I've not had a chance to drive one yet (although will be taking one for a spin in a couple of weeks hopefully), but was wondering how owners of the Mk II have got on with this in real life driving. Do you quickly get used to it, or does it bother you?

[lady topaz]

Hi Ed, read my report 'A year in the life of'. Gives my first indications over my old late (Oct 2002) Tusc.
Niggles for sure but overall a much improved driving experience.
Di

[anonymous-user]

I'm going for a test drive on Thursday prior to (hopefully - if the deal is right ) placing my order.

I shall be taking particular note of Di's comments.

[m12_nathan]

This months evo has a review of the Tuscan 2 if you are interested.

[2 Smokin Barrels]

Be ever so careful. Buying a Tuscan is like dangling your privates into a Pirhana filled river, with only crossed fingers for protection!

[lady topaz]

2 Smokin Barrels said:

Be ever so careful. Buying a Tuscan is like dangling your privates into a Pirhana filled river, with only crossed fingers for protection!

Steve, I havent got any privates to dangle, so guess I will just have to observe. I suppose I could wait for someone to tickle my trout!!!

[rico]

Eds tempted....

[ehasler]

rico said:

Eds tempted....

Maybe slightly!

It depends on the test drive, but I'll probably stick with mine and buy a camera instead

[Alf Essex]

ehasler said:

rico said: Eds tempted.... Maybe slightly! It depends on the test drive, but I'll probably stick with mine and buy a camera instead

...and the length of your lens is legendary eh Ed lol can see why it might cost ya a new Tusc!

[Big Al.]

We still talking about Tuscans or tickling Di’s Trout?

[anonymous-user]

Big Al. said:

We still talking about Tuscans or tickling Di’s Trout?

I stayed at the Tickled Trout once. Dreadful place just off the M6 near Preston but the food was good IIRC.................................................

[ehasler]

Big Al. said:

We still talking about Tuscans or tickling Di’s Trout?

Typical! You start a perfectly innocent thread asking a genuine question about cars, and it ends up with smutty innuendo!

[2 Smokin Barrels]

lady topaz said:

2 Smokin Barrels said: Be ever so careful. Buying a Tuscan is like dangling your privates into a Pirhana filled river, with only crossed fingers for protection! Steve, I havent got any privates to dangle, so guess I will just have to observe. I suppose I could wait for someone to tickle my trout!!!

..ooer missus!

[2 Smokin Barrels]

ehasler said:

Big Al. said: We still talking about Tuscans or tickling Di’s Trout? Typical! You start a perfectly innocent thread asking a genuine question about cars, and it ends up with smutty innuendo!

Oops..looks like that may be my fault!