Cerbera to Tuscan, Maybe.
Cerbera to Tuscan, Maybe.
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verminator

Original Poster:

723 posts

261 months

Friday 24th September 2010
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I have had my mint and very reliable 4.2 now for nearly 8yrs, and was thinking of a possible change to a Tuscsan. Has anyone on here had both and how did they differ? What do you think? I am of course not expecting a completly inpartial view, but try your best chaps.

BLUETHUNDER

7,881 posts

289 months

Friday 24th September 2010
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I'm looking to do the same for about 6 months until i find a Z06.

Chewitt

1,041 posts

266 months

Friday 24th September 2010
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I went the other way

Tuscan is a great car - stunning and more delicately pretty that the Cerb. I haven't really had the Cerb (4.5) long enough but I THINK
Tuscan less "cocooning" than the Cerb.
Cerb interior is awesome even compared to Tuscan (which makes ALL other cars seem crap)
Cerb is nicer inside IMHO (and I have the Tuscan seats post 2000 in mine)
Cerb noise is better
Tuscan has a reputation for engine issues BUT I think they aren't as widespread as you think. Plenty now at v.good value with rebuilds - Powers or Str8six seem to be well regarded....can also upgrade to 4.3 or 4.5 and around 400BHP with a decent lump of torque now.
Clutches last 20K miles
Stock suspension is poor, handling can be poor too. Seemingly easily cured but again there are chalk n cheese ones from the same year.
Tuscan comes alive when you hoof it - feels a bit pottery at low revs (and mine was a RR)
Tuscan has a great "roof off" feel but roof off is a bit of a pain - if you aren't careful you can easily scratch it.
Chassis issues seem less prevalent than Cerb - but they are younger.
Any maintenance other than oil check is a major pain due to "big bonnet" this used to REALLY annoy me as I have engineers blood in me.

If you have gone off the Cerb - buy one. I wouldn't have sold mine if we weren't just about to have a child (he arrived Monday!!!!!!) BUT I would probably have a cerb over one now.
Rear windows can disappear (ensure you get one post 2001 or with a larger rear screen)

YKB has one of each and has had for ages (both speed sixes) so if you are lucky he'll reply.




Chewitt

1,041 posts

266 months

Friday 24th September 2010
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handling on mine wasn't unique - it would scare the bejesus out of me on the wrong roads. however some say its great. The Tuscan lot are a good bunch too!



GG33

1,224 posts

230 months

Friday 24th September 2010
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I have a Tuscan that I might p/ex for a slightly lower value Cerb

PM me for details, or see the Cascade Blue Tuscan in the classifieds


GG

BLUETHUNDER

7,881 posts

289 months

Saturday 25th September 2010
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Agreed on the Cerb interior. Better than most cars. Just seems strange that TVR never managed to improve on that with the later cars. The T-car interiors seem bland in comparrison.

BLUETHUNDER

7,881 posts

289 months

Saturday 25th September 2010
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GG33 said:
I have a Tuscan that I might p/ex for a slightly lower value Cerb

PM me for details, or see the Cascade Blue Tuscan in the classifieds


GG
That would be the right car for me. I would like to keep with the same colour i already have.But i am just not in the market for one yet.I want to part with a few before i buy something else.Lovely looking car though.thumbup