Tuscan prices

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Haven't looked at the classifieds for a while just had a quick browse and it seems the asking price for the average Tuscan has gone up a little.

Anyone else think so?

[OscarT]

It's not the asking price that matters though - it's the selling price.

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OscarT said:

It's not the asking price that matters though - it's the selling price.

yes, and i see the same cars still for sale

[YKB]

Prices certainly seemed to fall a bit this time last year. Probably as a result of the factory closure and the onset of winter.

Since spring then prices seem to have risen slightly probably due to summer (I think we had one) and the fact that contrary to some peoples' worry (usually non-owners) the Speed Six cars didn't all just pack up and couldn't be fixed without the factory.

Tuscans are now pretty good value I think and hopefully they shouldn't go down too much further. After all it is a classic

I guess the real danger comes if prices head towards £10K. That will mean more people can afford to buy one but not necessarily afford to run and look after it properly. That could lead to some really knackered cars in a few years. This has possibly happened to quite a few Cerbs.

Anyway that's my thoughts.

Edited by YKB on Sunday 4th November 17:39

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YKB said:

I guess the real danger comes if prices head towards £10K. That will mean more people can afford to buy one but not necessarily afford to run and look after it properly.

That's already happening.....

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[Paul V]

People do have to remember they are just cars that were built by hand in a shed in blackpool, My Tuscan seems to be bolted together in a straight forward manner, ok the engines are TVR's own but running on a budget shouldn't be a problem if you are handy with the spanners.

[OscarT]

Paul V

Being 'handy with spanners' won't help you I'm afraid when your Speed Six engine breaks. More like being 'handy with cash' and hoping that parts can be sourced IMO.

OscarT

[Paul V]

OscarT said:

Paul V

Being 'handy with spanners' won't help you I'm afraid when your Speed Six engine breaks. More like being 'handy with cash' and hoping that parts can be sourced IMO.

OscarT

Depends if you pay someone to do the rebuild or do it yourself, simple enough engine, no variable valve timing etc, parts seem to be sourced these days from a number of specialists. Also remember the rebuild cost often includes £1000 - 1500 for taking the engine out and refitting.

[YKB]

The point I was making assumes (and I'm sure I'm right here) that most people can't rebuild a Speed Six engine (I believe some 'professionals' tried and failed), in fact most won't/shouldn't do there own servicing. I include myself in this group. The danger is there will become people with Tuscans who are not 'handy with the spanners' and they'll either just not do the required maintenance or have a go with their mate who 'used to fix scooters' because they don't have the money to get a specialist to do it.

Edited by YKB on Monday 5th November 13:10

[so called]

I agree with YKB.
There are a lot of improved materials which have been developed by some of the better SP6 experts independant of TVR. How much of this knowledge will they be giving away free to the DIY guys.
Dont get me wrong I admire those few who can look after themselves but, as said, most of us rely on support.
We all know about the ones that say that they know what their doing but then have no technical understanding what-so-ever.

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OscarT said:

It's not the asking price that matters though - it's the selling price.

Hi JIGS, still luking and winding people up then, you should have keeped you RICARDO BENATON name it is better than Oscar T....
Nice to have you on here though...................

[Paul V]

so called said:

I agree with YKB.
There are a lot of improved materials which have been developed by some of the better SP6 experts independant of TVR. How much of this knowledge will they be giving away free to the DIY guys.
Dont get me wrong I admire those few who can look after themselves but, as said, most of us rely on support.
We all know about the ones that say that they know what their doing but then have no technical understanding what-so-ever.

I have spoke to a few independent engine builders who told me that it should be possible to do a home rebuild, when/if my speed 6 needs rebuilding I do intend to take it out and strip the engine, then send the block and head to a specialist for the oil way mods, get the short engine built up by them and then do a final assemble at home before putting into the car.

One of the main reasons for this is due to having my Griff engine being done by specialist a few years back, the car was never the same and after 3 rebuilds it still wasn't right, I'd rather see that the car is going back together with the most care and attention possible

I still have my Tuscan serviced by APM to keep the service history up to date and also their prices and workmanship make it not worth getting my hands dirty for the service etc.