Does anyone know this car part 2 !!!!!

[mrmop]

Hi,


Still on the look out for a Tuscan, does anyone know this car or have an opinion on it.

Sorry the link a bit patchy.


http://www.autotrader.co.uk/image-gallery/20101235...


21,000 miles, 2 Door Convertible, Blue, Petrol, Manual, Heated door mirrors,Trip computer, Alarm, Electric door mirrors, Lumbar support, cream & black leather interior with black carpet. MOT & TAXED NOV 10, Service History available New Engine recently built with only 1000k miles on it. £11,000 ONO.



Thanks in advance for you help.



Barrie

[Zippee]

I don't know the car but it is one hell of a cheapie if it checks out OK. Who did the engine rebuild and how long ago? Whats the chassis like? Has the clutch been replaced yet?

It could well be a bargain but alarm bells ring to me at anything so cheap - why?

[12Esc]

it was a cat-d write-off in 2004. Does not have to be a problem.
Strange that there is no e-mail or other contact details but the phone nrs.
Is that first nr (07825) a premium rate nr?

[Konrod]

12Esc said:

Is that first nr (07825) a premium rate nr?

No, anything that starts 07 is a mobile number - if that is all you have then make sure you know who you are dealing with.

[Tonymg]

12 Esc how do you know it was a write off in 2004? how mutch would one pay i say 7k if its a cat d

[12Esc]

I checked the license plate with mycarcheck.com:

[mrmop]

Good information Guy's, had to be something wrong at that price, having said that I wonder what the value would be
if you went in with your eyes fully open, repairs were carried out 5 years ago.

I guess the service history/rebuild and condition will determine the value


thanks for your help



Barrie

[400+bhp]

anyone tried to contact by phone on this car ??? any luck

[Zippee]

The fact it's a CAT D wouldn't put me off as the price is about right, but the seller does seem to be trying to hide it. Else why not mention it in the advert?

[400+bhp]

spoke to sellers wife and was asked to call back tried all eve its either engaged or answer message no luck on mob either something feels bit strange any one had more luck keen to see but its other end of country and toooo far to waste a trip at this price thought it would have flown out ??? any further thoughts views cheers

[12Esc]

i also left a voicemail, asking to contact my be e-mail. No response yet.

[400+bhp]

anyone viewed this car since last post poss see it sunday unless a real nasty pokes up its head, thanks guys

[400+bhp]

after nightmare coms with these sellers... prov arranged to view today sunday, then told has to be mon !!! then got text to say it sold sun morn think I may have lucky escape as seemed to be given run around be keen to see if new owner is on here c yer all oh im still on look out for a tusi thanks

[al 350i]

spoke to the seller and his wife yesterday and car is still for sale, no mention of cat D though. engine was rebuilt by dom (TVR power) about last summer, no clutch change, think they said its just had its 1000 mile service since rebuild. the car is also featured on the web page of a this place http://www.dreadnoughtgarage.co.uk/ (click on the tvr part of the website) spoke to them and they said it doesn't get used much and is a little rough around the edges. probably a good but at that price, especially if you still have some warranty left on the engine.

Edited by al 350i on Thursday 1st April 12:09

Edited by al 350i on Thursday 1st April 12:12

[400+bhp]

al 350i said:

spoke to the seller and his wife yesterday and car is still for sale, no mention of cat D though. engine was rebuilt by dom (TVR power) about last summer, no clutch change, think they said its just had its 1000 mile service since rebuild. the car is also featured on the web page of a this place http://www.dreadnoughtgarage.co.uk/ (click on the tvr part of the website) spoke to them and they said it doesn't get used much and is a little rough around the edges. probably a good but at that price, especially if you still have some warranty left on the engine.

Edited by al 350i on Thursday 1st April 12:09

Edited by al 350i on Thursday 1st April 12:12

surprised to read you reply how did you manage to speak to the seller ?? either got answer phone or his other half something very wrong with this sale as i was going to view and then told its sold and also had mate enquire and eventually told the same they NEVER call back even with several messages left and can never get thru to speak with any one !!! ???? very ifffy ? and they def know its a cat job now

[al 350i]

i managed to get another mobile number off the wife, although the first attempt was a bit strange (i think an employee answered it) if you want i'll email it to you. he told me that it had 4 new tyres (100 miles old) and 2 new wheels, carpets have faded but that an easy fix. he seemed to think that when the engine was rebuilt that most of the old engine was not salvagable and alot of new parts were used but i would suggest its best to talk to TVR power about the rebuild, what was done and how much warranty would be left. also they might be able to give you some idea on chassis condition as they would have got a better veiw of it than most.

[400+bhp]

al 350i said:

i managed to get another mobile number off the wife, although the first attempt was a bit strange (i think an employee answered it) if you want i'll email it to you. he told me that it had 4 new tyres (100 miles old) and 2 new wheels, carpets have faded but that an easy fix. he seemed to think that when the engine was rebuilt that most of the old engine was not salvagable and alot of new parts were used but i would suggest its best to talk to TVR power about the rebuild, what was done and how much warranty would be left. also they might be able to give you some idea on chassis condition as they would have got a better veiw of it than most.

YHM

[400+bhp]

al 350i said:

i managed to get another mobile number off the wife, although the first attempt was a bit strange (i think an employee answered it) if you want i'll email it to you. he told me that it had 4 new tyres (100 miles old) and 2 new wheels, carpets have faded but that an easy fix. he seemed to think that when the engine was rebuilt that most of the old engine was not salvagable and alot of new parts were used but i would suggest its best to talk to TVR power about the rebuild, what was done and how much warranty would be left. also they might be able to give you some idea on chassis condition as they would have got a better veiw of it than most.

thanks for the tel spoke to the guy and says he has few people looking during the week I shall NOT BE FOLLOWING UP ON THIS CAR AS THE ATTITUDE FROM THE CHAP WAS FAR FROM HELPFUL feel theres something very much a miss here and wish any one on here good luck it is just my view but think others out there have some views simular he didnt volunteer the cat damage till we mentioned it good luck !!!!

[400+bhp]

forgot to mention when we said was told sold last week he denied any knowledge of it !!!! ????? being sold ? I still have the text saying sold... bye..

[doclip]

Spoke to owner [aka Steve ] who didnt mention cat d at all -did mention total rebuild in blackpool by Dom and suggest i speak to claire at dreadnought in callander [jock tvr indie]
He told me he had just bought a ferrari and also had a couple of range rovers and another fancy mobile -and hence wanted rid asap -and that he was a busy businessman
then he told me some random was coming from Germany this week not to mention an offer from a radnom dealer ,but would take 9.5k -and he wanted to meet me at Gleneagles where he is apparently well known [yeh] -sounds like something out of only fools and horses [lol]
So for someone who owns a ferrari etc and is a wealthy business man -check out the photo on autotrader which is taken outside of a dodgy looking property -hmmm -doesnt all fit together
Steer well clear -if its too good to be true then it usually is .....