Eyes slowly opening...

[Topdog73]

Hi all,
Just thought I'd say hello as I don't intend to be a lurker! I have wanted a Tuscan for literally years now, ever since I saw one at a petrol station one day, I couldn't believe my eyes! I also thought I'd never be able to afford one. Happily though my wages have since gone up and the prices have come down a bit since their launch.

It's a fabulous looking and sounding car, love it. I haven't ever seen a car that looks as special as a Tuscan, even the Veyron looks boring in comparison. I love that people think you need balls of steel to drive one and that they fall apart. All the better to keep the muppets from buying them and maintaining their aloofness! So long may Mondeo man in the pub be scared of the terrifying Tuscan, he'll be safe and sound in his little box with his ABS and traction control, you know the stuff that steps in just before you start enjoying the whole experience of driving. Although at the moment I have a Volvo box of my own! I'm expecting the handling to be a bit like my old Westfield, except more power and more responsive, would that be a fair statement?

A common phrase seems to be "eyes wide open", well from reading the forum here i feel enlightened and am full of confidence that my puppy eyes which are opening slowly will be like eyes of a tiger by the time I make the purchase! I like the fact that the engine is a true engine and not just a black box that says don't touch! A TVR engine seems to say, go on have a go... what's the worst that can happen! Then you find the wire hanging off the battery it seems. Well I admire the car and to own one will be a dream come true. There's a slight delay due to the house extension, but once that boring stuff is done it will be time to reward myself with a shiny new toy! Thanks to everyone here who posts stuff, it's a great resource to learn about the cars and to realise that the man down the pub is full of sh*t, but then we knew that anyway. We the enlightened!!

[tvr tuscan]

hi topdog73.it's seem's to that,this is one of the reason of a day dreamer.get a life,or get a car, then talk about it.

[daztuscan]

well said tuscan. we know they're nice cars, get one or shut up, u muppet!

[nrick]

Hi and welcome

I did the same as you and waited years to own one, all I can say is it is well worth it. They are addictive and one of the best decisions of my life. I am in the process of sorting all the little things out and love the fact that the car will be mine as I intend it.

I look at my 'normal' car now with disgust every time I have to drive and long for the days where I can justify taking it, it is a really special thing.

Do not listen to everything you hear, they are quite tame if you don't press the loud pedal, but if you do hold on to your hat as it is quite a ride. All I can say is the longer you wait the more you'll regret not having done it sooner.

I love mine, faults and all.

[S6 Devil]

For me the planning and anticipation of buying, is almost; particularly in the case of the Tuscan, as much of a pleasure as the buying and owning.

Take your time and enjoy the process. They are at times niggly but well worth the trouble, I won't be parting with mine for quite some time to come.

[blueg33]

tvr tuscan said:

hi topdog73.it's seem's to that,this is one of the reason of a day dreamer.get a life,or get a car, then talk about it.

Is it me, or is this not actually English? I am not sure what you are trying to say, but I think its "Op go away until you have a Tuscan"

daztuscan said:

well said tuscan. we know they're nice cars, get one or shut up, u muppet!

IMO its reasonable to lust after a Tuscan, and plan to buy one when the time is right personally. I am happy to welcome the OP and encourage him to get a car when the time is right for him. I bet we all took some time before buying, its a financial decision as well as a heart decision.

If people don't aspire to own these cars and are critised if they say they do, then we can start to kiss goodbye to a market when we come to sell.

TVR's are no longer sold for us by the manufacturers marketing its up to us to encourage people. Many people talk about Ferrari's and the dream of owning them, I doubt Ferrari tell them to get a life!

So, welcome OP, learn all you can about these great cars and buy one when you are ready. PH is a great source of info, just ignore the intolerant.

Edited by blueg33 on Thursday 17th March 09:35

[glow worm]

Welcome Topdog73 , glad you've got good taste... I hope one day soon you get your Tuscan.

[Topdog73]

Hi again all, apologies for not replying earlier, been rushed off my feet with work. Wow the first couple of responses really took my by surprise! Thankfully the others were much more what I was expecting. I've been on a few forums in my time all to do with cars and motorbikes. I've never had such a negative attitude to a response before. I posted originally in order to say hi as I had just joined the forum. Such insults are easily written on the world of the internet and I'd be very surprised if either of the original posters speak to people in their every day life in the same way. Mind you if they use such great eloquence to communicate in their every day life I doubt anyone could understand them anyway. Ah how I enjoy the illiterate ramblings of the unintelligent. Well to the first two people who posted a reply, I'd love to chat things over further and hear some more of your witty repartie and to marvel in the warmth of the sunshine that emanates from your command of the English language!

As for the rest of the gang, thank you for your kind words and making me feel welcome here. As I've said I have admired the TVR brand for many years and as others have said here I have promised myself one. Having just purchased a house and as I am subsequently carrying out rather extensive building works, I find that the TVR budget is currently rather lacklustre. These building works are also facilitating some rather nice off road parking arrangements where said TVR will live on a day to day basis. Just feathering the nest before the chick arrives. I will continue in my quest for knowledge regarding the brand and especially the Tuscan. I tend not to rush into these things, after all a fool and his money are easily parted. If and when I do go ahead with entering the world of TVR it will be once I have educated myself on the strengths and weaknesses of the car, then hopefully I'll know for example to check the battery connections so my new pride & joy does not burst into flames on the driveway and then set the house on fire!

So may I say once again may I say thank you for the welcoming words,

Fondest regards,

OP (TVRCC Member!)

[Basil Brush]

You do get a few posts on here that are the written english equivalent of a 'join the dots' puzzle.

Seeing Swordfish at the cinema sealed my decision on wanting a Tuscan. It took me a couple of years from the cars being released to scrape the cash together but worth the wait. It's definitely been a love-hate type relationship, but being eight years in, I guess more love than hate.

[Topdog73]

Thanks Mr Brush, my time will come and when it does I'm sure there will be a great smile to miles ratio. I'm enjoying the research and finding out about the car, blimey there's so much to look out for when buying one! Anyway I'm sure my anticipation will increase the appreciation when the time is right.

[Driving god]

i was put on to the marque by a former work colleague who runs a chimaera and he e-mailed me a bunch or images including the tuscan mk1. after a lot of reading and talking to owners and specialists i spent about six months looking around and finally settled on a mk2 s from a reputable tvr specialist which had a full service history. two years on other than stuff i have changed because i wanted to the only item replaced due to failure has been an oil pressure switch (holding onto a large piece of two by four)
so best of luck in your search and don't get all excited and buy the first one you sit in

[blueg33]

Driving god said:

don't get all excited and buy the first one you sit in

The single best piece of Tuscan buying advice!

[Smooth Smith]

Good choice of TVR op.

I for one think you're wise to start the research early so that you're truely going into it with your eyes open. I, like you, have always wanted a TVR. I always talked myself out of it, mainly due to the lack of driver aids but I knew I'd regret not taking the plunge. The fact that other 'less informed' friends of mine thought I was mad just fuelled the desire.

I read as much as I could on them (most nights in fact) including books, websites & of course, on here. PH is the best source of information by the way!

They do need looking after more so than an everyday box but then again, what car offers the looks & performance for the money they are available for. If you've never been for a spin in one, do it.....you'll be hooked!

May see you over on the TVRCC!

[JamesSim]

glow worm said:

Welcome Topdog73 , glad you've got good taste... I hope one day soon you get your Tuscan.

Echo the above, I must admit to being quite shocked by a couple of the replies, I can honestly say this has been a fantastic site when advice has been required.
Getting back on subject the Tuscan is a wonderful car having had mines over 9 years and still get such a buzz when driving it.
My 10 and 2 year old gradsons love it, the 2 year old when he was 21 months old caused such a scene following a visit to Santa at a garden centre, because he was having to go home in the family car, I had taken him there in the Tuscan, in the end I had to follow them home where he got out no problem.
They can be costly to run, however mines proved costly due to the fact is wasn't being used and had been garaged for over a year with only minor runs when I got home.
The biggest problem was seals drying out which allowed water ingress, as it was outside with no cover during some horrendous weather.

Kind regards,


James.

[Topdog73]

Thank you all for the kind words and advice. As soon as my situation allows I will be adorning myself with a Tuscan, until then I'll continue to learn the why's and wherefore's of the beast!!

[V8 GRF]

Topdog73 said:

So may I say once again may I say thank you for the welcoming words,

Fondest regards,

OP (TVRCC Member!)

As you're a TVRCC member I suggest, if you haven't already, attend a local or national meeting where you will find a very welcoming bunch of enthusiasts who will only be too happy to show you around their P&Js and give you honest answers as to what to look for, what to avoid and the honest costs of running a TVR.

Good luck in your search and I look forward to your post telling us you've joined the ranks of ownership.

[Topdog73]

Thanks, yeah I fully intend to go along to my local meet, for me that's either Devon or Cheshire depending on where I'm at at the time. But I'm looking forward to going along and having a chat with some owners.

[Tuscan Wil]

Topdog73 said:

Thanks, yeah I fully intend to go along to my local meet, for me that's either Devon or Cheshire depending on where I'm at at the time. But I'm looking forward to going along and having a chat with some owners.

We all have been through your stage before owning a TVR. No need to rush into things. Part of the fun was admiring and researching. Took me over 12 years of lust plus over a year of reseach (reading mags, forums) before owning mine. We all will be happy for you and share your joy once your dream have eventually come true. Good luck.

[Topdog73]

Thank you! The PH tab stays open at work and the reading goes on.

[Smooth Smith]

Before I got mine, I was intending to read & research for a further 6 months. I decided I couldn't wait that long :-).

Just been out in mine. Still scares the st out of me!