Anyone know this car?

[stourbridges2tvr]

Hi all - local garage near me, im finding it keeps calling me in!

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2009...

Anyone know the car? previous etc?

Thanks in advance.

[scottyr]

Doesn't mention if it's on the insurance register....mentions that it's accident repaired so I'd imagine at that price to be CAT D...

If that's the case...15k may be a little steep.

[Chad speed]

Not an 'S' and will only have ABS and traction control if retro fitted which is mega unlikely, may not have air con either even though the switch is there. Looks like a typical advert from dealer who knows zip about TVR's. Tread carefully.

[Konrod]

If it's close, have a look. As said, seller knows nothing about TVRs from the wording in the ad - might be worth quizzing them about the ABS and traction control

I had a look at a few before getting mine - check the bits below (ignoring the engine which is pot luck really):

- A pillar trim (outside) coming adrift
- drivers offside seat bolster worn/bent/knackered
- chips along targa roof bar where roof put back clumsily
- roof scratched/edge panels cracked for same reason
- sealing around rear screen
- handbrake/gear gaiters cracked
- missing lines on POD screen
- check for rear screen bag in boot and tyreweld under panel on top of fuel tank - see whether it has been raided for these bits and then wonder what else - noticed cigarette lighter is not the original in the photo)

I guess on this one you'd need to lift the engine panel off and check the light cover on the drivers side inner wing is there and generally how well the repairs have been done. While there, look at the oil/coolant/PAS fluid levels and how clean the oil is.

Usual checks on cold startup etc. and the rest of the standard TVR bits (chassis etc.)

Find a good one though, and they are fantastic machines

[Chad speed]

Konrod speaks wisely, for 15k many safer Tuscan's out there

[m0ssy]

Chad speed said:

Konrod speaks wisely, for 15k many safer Tuscan's out there

How do you know it is not 'safe'? because it may have had slight grp damage that has been repaired?

My advice is to have a look at it, check all mentioned above, then look at a few more make comparisons and if this is the one, offer them a few grand less and get a bargain.

[TOV!E]

m0ssy said:

Chad speed said:

Konrod speaks wisely, for 15k many safer Tuscan's out there

How do you know it is not 'safe'? because it may have had slight grp damage that has been repaired?

My advice is to have a look at it, check all mentioned above, then look at a few more make comparisons and if this is the one, offer them a few grand less and get a bargain.

I think he means "not safe,as in there are a lot better cars and dealers out there"

[RedRose123]

I don't think you should ever buy the most expensive car on the lot. The second most expensive can is a Mondeo at only £2290.

[Zippee]

RedRose123 said:

I don't think you should ever buy the most expensive car on the lot. The second most expensive can is a Mondeo at only £2290.

Selling on behalf of a mate most likely.

[stourbridges2tvr]

Thanks all for reigning me in, i know your right...

but then im not doing much this weeknd....

[Chad speed]

m0ssy said:

Chad speed said:

Konrod speaks wisely, for 15k many safer Tuscan's out there

How do you know it is not 'safe'? because it may have had slight grp damage that has been repaired?

My advice is to have a look at it, check all mentioned above, then look at a few more make comparisons and if this is the one, offer them a few grand less and get a bargain.

As already said, I meant safer in terms of financial risk, not the safety of the car which indeed may well be as safe as any Tuscan. Apologies for the ambiguity.

[TuscanNick]

OP, you have mail.