buying a damaged Tuscan
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hey guys i'v been looking at this car for a while now and i was wondering if its worth the buy with it being damaged. just looking for some tips really as it would be my first Trevor!
TVR TUSCAN SPEED SIX WAS VERY VERY VERY LIGHT FRONT DAMAGE NOW BEING PAINTED
THE CAR WILL BE SOLD WITH FULL MOT AND ALL DOCUMENTS COMPLETE
THE FIBERGLASSDAMAGE WAS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WING ONLY
NO CHASSIS OR SUSPENTION DAMAGE IT WAS A VERY SIMPLE REPAIR ANY INSPECTON IS WELCOME
TVR TUSCAN SPEED SIX WAS VERY VERY VERY LIGHT FRONT DAMAGE NOW BEING PAINTED
THE CAR WILL BE SOLD WITH FULL MOT AND ALL DOCUMENTS COMPLETE
THE FIBERGLASSDAMAGE WAS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WING ONLY
NO CHASSIS OR SUSPENTION DAMAGE IT WAS A VERY SIMPLE REPAIR ANY INSPECTON IS WELCOME
Rob,
In no way would i want to put you off buying a Tuscan, they are awesome cars and for the money nothing else comes close to the feel and power etc.
However.. I would suggest that your introduction to the world of TVR is via a Chimaera or S series. Not only is this a cheaper option and will probably give you a bit of cash to play around with (for insurance, slush fund etc) but it's an ideal way to learn more about the marque- the RV8 and Ford engined TVR's are easier to tinker with engine wise and parts are cheaper and more readily available. If you start off like this then you will learn more about TVR niggles eg. chassis corrosion, electrics etc, and then you can move on to something like a speed six after a year or so?
If you've set your heart on a Tusc then i would suggest saving further for one that hasn't been in a dink. I've seen and heard of a lot of bad repairs, just be careful. You could end up spending your hard earned on putting right what they got wrong.... And when dealing with the Tusc leave yourself a good amount for servicing and other bills every year, and best to stick a few k into an account in case the dreaded rebuild rears its ugly head.
Hope you don't think i've been too negative, just found that way the easiest to introduce myself to the world of TVR.
Whatever you do, you'll enjoy it, and once they're under your skin you'll have trouble getting rid!
Cheers,
James
In no way would i want to put you off buying a Tuscan, they are awesome cars and for the money nothing else comes close to the feel and power etc.
However.. I would suggest that your introduction to the world of TVR is via a Chimaera or S series. Not only is this a cheaper option and will probably give you a bit of cash to play around with (for insurance, slush fund etc) but it's an ideal way to learn more about the marque- the RV8 and Ford engined TVR's are easier to tinker with engine wise and parts are cheaper and more readily available. If you start off like this then you will learn more about TVR niggles eg. chassis corrosion, electrics etc, and then you can move on to something like a speed six after a year or so?
If you've set your heart on a Tusc then i would suggest saving further for one that hasn't been in a dink. I've seen and heard of a lot of bad repairs, just be careful. You could end up spending your hard earned on putting right what they got wrong.... And when dealing with the Tusc leave yourself a good amount for servicing and other bills every year, and best to stick a few k into an account in case the dreaded rebuild rears its ugly head.
Hope you don't think i've been too negative, just found that way the easiest to introduce myself to the world of TVR.
Whatever you do, you'll enjoy it, and once they're under your skin you'll have trouble getting rid!
Cheers,
James
no not negative at all very positive in fact. i think starting from the bottom is always the easiest way to understand something!
i've already started looking at them and those chimaeras don't half sound the balls!
i'll let you know when i come closer to buying one, hopefully end of this year.
much appreciated!
thanks
rob
i've already started looking at them and those chimaeras don't half sound the balls!
i'll let you know when i come closer to buying one, hopefully end of this year.
much appreciated!
thanks
rob
rob280 said:
no not negative at all very positive in fact. i think starting from the bottom is always the easiest way to understand something!
i've already started looking at them and those chimaeras don't half sound the balls!
i'll let you know when i come closer to buying one, hopefully end of this year.
much appreciated!
thanks
rob
Nice one Rob, good luck with the search, exciting times!i've already started looking at them and those chimaeras don't half sound the balls!
i'll let you know when i come closer to buying one, hopefully end of this year.
much appreciated!
thanks
rob
If you need any further advice e-mail me or QuiteQuietCerb, he knows his s series cars..
Cheers,
James
My Tuscan was my first TVR and could not reccomend one more, love mine and it seems to get better and better now its being cared for as it should be.
As with any car you pays your money and you take your choice. Its your money, your car, go have a look at a few and buy with your head not your heart.
On a side note, with regard to autowash, I have had no problems when buying parts, priced fairly and sent out as promised.
As with any car you pays your money and you take your choice. Its your money, your car, go have a look at a few and buy with your head not your heart.
On a side note, with regard to autowash, I have had no problems when buying parts, priced fairly and sent out as promised.
rob280 said:
drivingfroggy said:
I totally agree with Rooty. I also have an S series for sale . What a coincidence!
how much? am guessing its on here in classifieds? Cheers
Phill.
Rooty said:
Rob,
In no way would i want to put you off buying a Tuscan, they are awesome cars and for the money nothing else comes close to the feel and power etc.
However.. I would suggest that your introduction to the world of TVR is via a Chimaera or S series. Not only is this a cheaper option and will probably give you a bit of cash to play around with (for insurance, slush fund etc) but it's an ideal way to learn more about the marque- the RV8 and Ford engined TVR's are easier to tinker with engine wise and parts are cheaper and more readily available. If you start off like this then you will learn more about TVR niggles eg. chassis corrosion, electrics etc, and then you can move on to something like a speed six after a year or so?
If you've set your heart on a Tusc then i would suggest saving further for one that hasn't been in a dink. I've seen and heard of a lot of bad repairs, just be careful. You could end up spending your hard earned on putting right what they got wrong.... And when dealing with the Tusc leave yourself a good amount for servicing and other bills every year, and best to stick a few k into an account in case the dreaded rebuild rears its ugly head.
Hope you don't think i've been too negative, just found that way the easiest to introduce myself to the world of TVR.
Whatever you do, you'll enjoy it, and once they're under your skin you'll have trouble getting rid!
Cheers,
James
Very, very good advise there James In no way would i want to put you off buying a Tuscan, they are awesome cars and for the money nothing else comes close to the feel and power etc.
However.. I would suggest that your introduction to the world of TVR is via a Chimaera or S series. Not only is this a cheaper option and will probably give you a bit of cash to play around with (for insurance, slush fund etc) but it's an ideal way to learn more about the marque- the RV8 and Ford engined TVR's are easier to tinker with engine wise and parts are cheaper and more readily available. If you start off like this then you will learn more about TVR niggles eg. chassis corrosion, electrics etc, and then you can move on to something like a speed six after a year or so?
If you've set your heart on a Tusc then i would suggest saving further for one that hasn't been in a dink. I've seen and heard of a lot of bad repairs, just be careful. You could end up spending your hard earned on putting right what they got wrong.... And when dealing with the Tusc leave yourself a good amount for servicing and other bills every year, and best to stick a few k into an account in case the dreaded rebuild rears its ugly head.
Hope you don't think i've been too negative, just found that way the easiest to introduce myself to the world of TVR.
Whatever you do, you'll enjoy it, and once they're under your skin you'll have trouble getting rid!
Cheers,
James
swopping damaged parts is no big deal. the big question will be the alignment
some cars leave the assembly belt in need for only a little parking dent to be officially total loss
making that same dent on the other side of the car would have betterd the alignment.
don't put a new car on a stretch and messure gear.
i think 2 out of 10 are not in line.
who cares with a town and shopping car
yust go outside and messure your car from centrecap to centrecap left right and be happy
driving at speed add's a demension
i dont know if you wan't to add more exitement
but if nothing (on the driving train) mayor got hit it's no big deal
rens
some cars leave the assembly belt in need for only a little parking dent to be officially total loss
making that same dent on the other side of the car would have betterd the alignment.
don't put a new car on a stretch and messure gear.
i think 2 out of 10 are not in line.
who cares with a town and shopping car
yust go outside and messure your car from centrecap to centrecap left right and be happy
driving at speed add's a demension
i dont know if you wan't to add more exitement
but if nothing (on the driving train) mayor got hit it's no big deal
rens
The down side to buying a Cat D or C car is that they cost the same amount to run as a unrecorded car but when you come to sell it will be worth approx 25-30% less than a undamaged car, take that into consideration when looking at costs of buying and fixing the car.
If you can do the work yourself to a good standard then it might be worth considering still if it's cheap enough.
If you can do the work yourself to a good standard then it might be worth considering still if it's cheap enough.
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