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Help im looking for a tuscan ive got a max of 20k to spend and im a bit puzzled on what to buy. ie :
do i need to buy one which has had a engine rebuild or do i go for a later model with low millage.
Ive been looking for months on ph and can anyone out there pick a few good ones out for me please
do i need to buy one which has had a engine rebuild or do i go for a later model with low millage.
Ive been looking for months on ph and can anyone out there pick a few good ones out for me please
Hi
Been lurking around here for a while now myself thinking should I or shouldn't I. I would recommend getting one which has had the most recent rebuild with the very latest parts and knowledge put into it. It's unlikely that anyone will put themselves on the spot by recommending any specific cars, unless it's their own, but they'll be plenty of enthusiasts along shortly to point you in the right direction.
Been lurking around here for a while now myself thinking should I or shouldn't I. I would recommend getting one which has had the most recent rebuild with the very latest parts and knowledge put into it. It's unlikely that anyone will put themselves on the spot by recommending any specific cars, unless it's their own, but they'll be plenty of enthusiasts along shortly to point you in the right direction.
A link here with additional links embedded within it, including some comments on rebuilds etc;
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=59360&f=5&h=0
Really great to see another potential new owner, but as I have oft said in the past, I really advise ensuring you have some ££ backup in the event of the potential niggles/major work which may arise. Not doom-mongering here, simply being a realist based on some pretty painful experience in the first 12 mths of ownership. An engine rebuild is v expensive, but items such as a new clutch can still set you back £1k or more, radiator £400 etc...
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=59360&f=5&h=0
Really great to see another potential new owner, but as I have oft said in the past, I really advise ensuring you have some ££ backup in the event of the potential niggles/major work which may arise. Not doom-mongering here, simply being a realist based on some pretty painful experience in the first 12 mths of ownership. An engine rebuild is v expensive, but items such as a new clutch can still set you back £1k or more, radiator £400 etc...
Mustang Baz said:
I really advise ensuring you have some ££ backup in the event of the potential niggles/major work which may arise. Not doom-mongering here, simply being a realist based on some pretty painful experience in the first 12 mths of ownership. An engine rebuild is v expensive, but items such as a new clutch can still set you back £1k or more, radiator £400 etc...
Agreed....
DO NOT try and run one on a shoe string budget, it will lead to misery.
Good luck
G
Mine has just had a full engine rebuild at TVR Craft (complete with 12 months warranty) and I'm in 2 minds about what to do with it. Originally I was planning to sell, but the new engine has really transformed how it feels so I'm not sure any more.
Drop me a mail if you'd like more details.
Cheers,
Mark
Drop me a mail if you'd like more details.
Cheers,
Mark
For £20K I would not buy a Tuscan as you're in the "dangerzone" for year 2000 - 2001 cars. Buy a T350 or a Tamora. I was quite disappointed recently having been out in my mates T350 that my Tuscan 2 is not as well built at his!!! His rattled less, bounced less and was all round better constructed - pity it didn't look as good as mine 
I bought a new Tusc in October 2000. Lost it....long story! It came up for sale and bought it back last summer. Do I need help? Some people may think so but I know that with the wisdom gained from listening to people in this forum and from my personal Tuscan journey, nothing can surprise me with Tuscan ownership....except the sheer pleasure, joy and gob-smacking, jaw-dropping exhilaration you experience every time you fire it up. Sure there are things to look out for and yes you need to tread very carefully when stepping into the world of used Tuscan ownership but in my opinion the pleasures far outweigh the potential but probably unlikely problems. October 2000 Tuscan, no engine rebuild. Is it for sale...no way!!!!
[quote=yzf1070Agreed....
DO NOT try and run one on a shoe string budget, it will lead to misery.
Good luck
G[/quote]
Go into ownership with your eyes WIDE open and you will definately enjoy the experience.
Ensure you have a good 'fighting fund' for maintenance and breakdowns
God I can't wait to get back into mine
DO NOT try and run one on a shoe string budget, it will lead to misery.
Good luck
G
[/quote] Go into ownership with your eyes WIDE open and you will definately enjoy the experience.
Ensure you have a good 'fighting fund' for maintenance and breakdowns
God I can't wait to get back into mine
fatbutt said:
For £20K I would not buy a Tuscan as you're in the "dangerzone" for year 2000 - 2001 cars. Buy a T350 or a Tamora. I was quite disappointed recently having been out in my mates T350 that my Tuscan 2 is not as well built at his!!! His rattled less, bounced less and was all round better constructed - pity it didn't look as good as mine
Hmmm How have I just seen this? Cheeky get. You didn't mention that mine is much quicker. Don't forget that mine is a bit special. I agree with you on the dangerzone bit though.
I can only speak from experience which tells me to keep an open mind and be prepared to wait for the right one to come up. Be prepared to travel.
I was desperate to buy a Sagaris for about the first year after they were released - there was no other car for me - blinkers on to any other car let alone any other TVR. It was so bad it was a case of "what idiot would buy something like a Tuscan when they can have a Sagaris"
Went to the local dealers (+200 miles for me) and they only had 4 tuscans.
Test drove a 4 year old Tuscan S - what a thrill, just amazing - I was smitten. The thing was falling to bits and had all kinds of faults flashing up on the screen. Test drove another one, same age but not so many electrical issues but also had doors that din't close (or open), bonnet catches that didn't catch, interior lining falling away and strong fumes inside the car. But by god I wanted one - had to be bundled away before I got too excited with the checkbook.
I work overseas so it was a full 6 months before I had the chance to do it all again. In that time I realised what a mistake it would have been to have bought anything I had seen that day. On my next trip I tested a few more (all Tuscan S's) before being coaxed into trying a 3.6 which had had an engine re-build after just 700 miles. Turned out the owner said there was something wrong with it (but wouldn't say what) went to the dealer who could find nothing wrong and finally back to Blackpool were it had the engine rebuilt and still did not find anything wrong. The owner got a full refund (as he is entitled to) but basically he just didn't want the car.
What a difference - it was cheaper because it was a 3.6, cheaper bacause it had had a rebuild and cheaper because the dealership were giving up the TVR franchise.
A fantastic deal and a perfect car. Mint condition because it was just 1 year old. Just over 1,500 miles on the clock. However the best part is the drive itself. It may have 50bhp less than a Tuscan S but believe me that car is so much better than any Tuscan S that I drove before or after. It's just had it's 6,000 mile service and gets better every day. Oil & water temps are rock solid, the suspension set up is excellent and it goes like stick. You will get your fair share of boy racers but I take them all on and nothing has passed me yet and it wasn't even flat out in any gear.
I'm on the hunt now for a Lamborghini Gallardo but I will always keep my 3.6 Tuscan
Be patient and prepared to travel. If the rebuild has been done by a bonefide outfit then it would not put me off.
Good luck
I was desperate to buy a Sagaris for about the first year after they were released - there was no other car for me - blinkers on to any other car let alone any other TVR. It was so bad it was a case of "what idiot would buy something like a Tuscan when they can have a Sagaris"
Went to the local dealers (+200 miles for me) and they only had 4 tuscans.
Test drove a 4 year old Tuscan S - what a thrill, just amazing - I was smitten. The thing was falling to bits and had all kinds of faults flashing up on the screen. Test drove another one, same age but not so many electrical issues but also had doors that din't close (or open), bonnet catches that didn't catch, interior lining falling away and strong fumes inside the car. But by god I wanted one - had to be bundled away before I got too excited with the checkbook.
I work overseas so it was a full 6 months before I had the chance to do it all again. In that time I realised what a mistake it would have been to have bought anything I had seen that day. On my next trip I tested a few more (all Tuscan S's) before being coaxed into trying a 3.6 which had had an engine re-build after just 700 miles. Turned out the owner said there was something wrong with it (but wouldn't say what) went to the dealer who could find nothing wrong and finally back to Blackpool were it had the engine rebuilt and still did not find anything wrong. The owner got a full refund (as he is entitled to) but basically he just didn't want the car.
What a difference - it was cheaper because it was a 3.6, cheaper bacause it had had a rebuild and cheaper because the dealership were giving up the TVR franchise.
A fantastic deal and a perfect car. Mint condition because it was just 1 year old. Just over 1,500 miles on the clock. However the best part is the drive itself. It may have 50bhp less than a Tuscan S but believe me that car is so much better than any Tuscan S that I drove before or after. It's just had it's 6,000 mile service and gets better every day. Oil & water temps are rock solid, the suspension set up is excellent and it goes like stick. You will get your fair share of boy racers but I take them all on and nothing has passed me yet and it wasn't even flat out in any gear.
I'm on the hunt now for a Lamborghini Gallardo but I will always keep my 3.6 Tuscan
Be patient and prepared to travel. If the rebuild has been done by a bonefide outfit then it would not put me off.
Good luck
manc dwarf said:
fatbutt said:
For £20K I would not buy a Tuscan as you're in the "dangerzone" for year 2000 - 2001 cars. Buy a T350 or a Tamora. I was quite disappointed recently having been out in my mates T350 that my Tuscan 2 is not as well built at his!!! His rattled less, bounced less and was all round better constructed - pity it didn't look as good as mine
Hmmm How have I just seen this? Cheeky get. You didn't mention that mine is much quicker. Don't forget that mine is a bit special. I agree with you on the dangerzone bit though.
Errrr, didn't I say that your's was better than mine? I was disapointed basically because mine is a newer design than yours (T350 - 2003, Tuscan 2 - 2005) but yours is better build. Mine still looks better though
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