Should I?

[Prodrive]

Hi guys,

I know the question has been asked a fair few times and Ive trawled this forum for the last couple of weeks trying to get definitive answers to my questions. Basically just got rid of a 2001 Impreza P1 and really fancy a Tuscan, I have up to about £20,000 to spend! The car is only me weekend toy and estimate to do up to about 3,000 miles a year! I know you guys are gonna be a little biased but am I making the right decision? My only worries is firstly the reliability of the cars and also the lack of TVR specialists/dealers in the North West (or am I wrong there?) At what sort of age/mileage is a rebuild to be expected - Shall I go for a 20k mile car with no rebuild or do I go for a 30k mile car with rebuild and how could you tell when viewing a car if an engine build is imminent?

I know youve all probably answered these questions a million times, but thanks in adavance for any help guys!

Stu

[basil brush]

Have you driven one yet?

[Prodrive]

Not yet matey!

Have driven a 4.2 Cerbera a couple of years ago and loved it! Took my mates new Ferrari 612 out the other day and it made my Subaru seem characterless and uninspiring! Havent got Ferrari money so I thought the Tuscan would give similar sort of thrills for a lot less money?

Stu

[GingerNinja]

Do it - I plan to do precisely the same thing in the early spring of next year.

[basil brush]

There's a very well thought of indy in Middlewich - Ian at Torque RVT. Haven't used him but he gets loads of praise on here.

My take is that if the engine was built or rebuilt from the end of 2002 onwards then they are a lot more sorted. Mine was last rebuilt in Aug '02 and has done about 25k miles since with no problems. If it was me I'd go for a Sep '00 or newer car with a recent rebuild, fitted with Nitrons.

[Prodrive]

Thats spot on!!! Thanks for the advice!!!!

Will keep my eyes peeled for a nice one!!!!

Stu :0

[djpaulsimpson]

Definately drive one, its an experience that will make your mind up for u as soon as you start it up. ive had mine 4 weeks now, im in spain an have a good garage but will service in u.k. most exiting car ive ever driven. love it.

[ticker]

Hi

bought a 2000 tusc myself, fantastic car, buy it , u only live once, and this car needs to be experienced. You will not regret it, but your face muscles will hurt from the constant grin!!!

Dave

[diggerjohno]

Def do it, I have had my 2001 for 6 months. Fantastic car. Just been working away for 3 weeks couldnt wait to get back and have a blast. Really missed the car............oh and the wife and kids!!

[mellow yellow]

Go for it... but be carefull to get a good one...older Tuscan are infamous for engine rebuilds....Join the TVR Club and go to either Manchester/Cheshire,West Lancs or Blackpool meetings.As for TVR specialist in the North West...I think we've got two of the best indys in the country with Automedon (at Poulton) and Ian (at Middlewich)

[dsmason]

Hi there, I am putting my 2001 51 plate 4.0 grigio tuscan up for sale if you are interested. It has 32000 on the clock and I am taking it to blackpool this weekend for a full service (15/10/06) If you want any info on it just drop me a mail to [e-mail]. If not good luck in your search and believe me a Tuscan is a great choice!!!
Regards, David.

[Prodrive]

Hi guys

Thanks a lot for the advice! My hearts set on a Tuscan now!!! Ideally a low mileage 2001+ car or a slightly higher mileage car with a rebuild.

Gonna do a bit of digging now regarding the specialists and am going to start the search for my car!

Thanks again and Ill keep you posted!!!

Stu

[ninetynine]

im lucky enough to have a p1 and a tuscan mk1 the scooby does most things better than the tuscan exept for putting a smile on your face.

scooby for wet days tuscan when its not