first thoughts..
Discussion
Picked up my tuscan on saturday from Dream Machines and did approx 400 odd miles in her over the weekend.
Thought i would list some of my comments on here to show that Tuscan ownership is not all about re-builds but apologies if my zest and happyness is too much for some... When i started to look into buying a tuscan some of the rebuild or general problems threads started to make me re-think the purchase but i'm 100% happy that i did sell my elise and get into a tuscan while there is some summer left..
I'm in a great situation in that i came from a Honda powered elise and still have an active role in both lotus meets and have also started attending TVR ones.
Bottom line the car is amazing. The shape and interior is just to die for. I would love to thank personnally the team who designed a car that even my wife loves - which is a first.
The brakes are awe inspiring and with very little travel. The steering sharp and very responsive but the sheer grunt is awesome. My old elise was honda powered so very very quick but the torque of the tvr is just scary. The car is a dream to drive round town or on the motorway.
Coming from the elise i thought that i was ready for the attention that a tvr gets you.. Boy was i wrong. Never in my life have i got this level of attention or comments. Even on large lotus meets. These range from thumbs up to people asking me to rev the engine while sat at lights. It is truly an eye catcher if ever there was one.
The high light for me was attending the south east / london meet on sunday night down to hasting for a fish and chip run. It was almost like being a famous star. EVERYONE stopped to look and stare..
If this weekend is an indication of tvr ownership then while i loved my lotus and enjoyed track days i did the right thing in getting the tuscan and cannot wait to drive her again. To anyone thinking of purchasing a tvr do it. Yes they are expensive to buy, run and maintain but worth every penny imo. the smile i've had all weekend has added permantant wrinkles on my face.
thanks
rick with the smile.
Thought i would list some of my comments on here to show that Tuscan ownership is not all about re-builds but apologies if my zest and happyness is too much for some... When i started to look into buying a tuscan some of the rebuild or general problems threads started to make me re-think the purchase but i'm 100% happy that i did sell my elise and get into a tuscan while there is some summer left..
I'm in a great situation in that i came from a Honda powered elise and still have an active role in both lotus meets and have also started attending TVR ones.
Bottom line the car is amazing. The shape and interior is just to die for. I would love to thank personnally the team who designed a car that even my wife loves - which is a first.
The brakes are awe inspiring and with very little travel. The steering sharp and very responsive but the sheer grunt is awesome. My old elise was honda powered so very very quick but the torque of the tvr is just scary. The car is a dream to drive round town or on the motorway.
Coming from the elise i thought that i was ready for the attention that a tvr gets you.. Boy was i wrong. Never in my life have i got this level of attention or comments. Even on large lotus meets. These range from thumbs up to people asking me to rev the engine while sat at lights. It is truly an eye catcher if ever there was one.
The high light for me was attending the south east / london meet on sunday night down to hasting for a fish and chip run. It was almost like being a famous star. EVERYONE stopped to look and stare..
If this weekend is an indication of tvr ownership then while i loved my lotus and enjoyed track days i did the right thing in getting the tuscan and cannot wait to drive her again. To anyone thinking of purchasing a tvr do it. Yes they are expensive to buy, run and maintain but worth every penny imo. the smile i've had all weekend has added permantant wrinkles on my face.
thanks
rick with the smile.
excellent 
They are quite a sight, that's for sure! 
Well done Rick,
As soon as you drive the car, the big cheesy grin is an automatic addition to the face, most other times I'm referred to as the grumpy old B...er, as soon as I've tickled that wing mirror, I'm off with the happy injection fully working in my veins.
Best Regards,
James Sim.
As soon as you drive the car, the big cheesy grin is an automatic addition to the face, most other times I'm referred to as the grumpy old B...er, as soon as I've tickled that wing mirror, I'm off with the happy injection fully working in my veins.
Best Regards,
James Sim.
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