Chim owners that have had a Tuscan then gone back to Chim
Discussion
Hi Guys,
I have a really bad itch to buy a Tuscan, but got put off them many years ago and decided to go for something else. Many years on and i still find myself wanting to buy one as i just love everything about them.
Anyone here had one and then decided that they were/are a pain to run/manage and decided to keep or go back to there Chimaera?
I have had my Chim for 4 months(which is an average length of time for me as i love changing cars) but my Chim is a real beauty, and in the back of my mind i feel i could be doing a really stupid aquisition, cant really afford to house both cars so the Chimaera would have to be sold
I have a really bad itch to buy a Tuscan, but got put off them many years ago and decided to go for something else. Many years on and i still find myself wanting to buy one as i just love everything about them.
Anyone here had one and then decided that they were/are a pain to run/manage and decided to keep or go back to there Chimaera?
I have had my Chim for 4 months(which is an average length of time for me as i love changing cars) but my Chim is a real beauty, and in the back of my mind i feel i could be doing a really stupid aquisition, cant really afford to house both cars so the Chimaera would have to be sold
Ropps said:
Hi Guys,
I have a really bad itch to buy a Tuscan, but got put off them many years ago and decided to go for something else. Many years on and i still find myself wanting to buy one as i just love everything about them.
Anyone here had one and then decided that they were/are a pain to run/manage and decided to keep or go back to there Chimaera?
I have had my Chim for 4 months(which is an average length of time for me as i love changing cars) but my Chim is a real beauty, and in the back of my mind i feel i could be doing a really stupid aquisition, cant really afford to house both cars so the Chimaera would have to be sold
If thats your house you can afford both ..I have a really bad itch to buy a Tuscan, but got put off them many years ago and decided to go for something else. Many years on and i still find myself wanting to buy one as i just love everything about them.
Anyone here had one and then decided that they were/are a pain to run/manage and decided to keep or go back to there Chimaera?
I have had my Chim for 4 months(which is an average length of time for me as i love changing cars) but my Chim is a real beauty, and in the back of my mind i feel i could be doing a really stupid aquisition, cant really afford to house both cars so the Chimaera would have to be sold
Edited by SILICONEKID340HP on Wednesday 6th June 20:26
I have to say i absolutely loved the Porsche! it was brand new so it made it even better(there is always something really nice about having a brand new car), the 3.4s engine was very smooth and pulled well, loved the fact you could press the convertible roof button at 30mph and the roof wouold still come up or down.
I agree it does not have the beautiful raw of the Chim! also the Porsche cost me nearly 4 times as much!!!! 40k compared to 10k
so TVR wins for me!......
I agree it does not have the beautiful raw of the Chim! also the Porsche cost me nearly 4 times as much!!!! 40k compared to 10k
so TVR wins for me!......
Malcster said:
I was tempted by a Tuscan, but the reliability scared me off.
Maybe one day....
I see you used to have a Boxer S too - I also considered one of those, but thought it lacked the shouty drama of the Chim...
How did you find it compares?
Maybe one day....
I see you used to have a Boxer S too - I also considered one of those, but thought it lacked the shouty drama of the Chim...
How did you find it compares?
i wish it was my house, darren. no such luck!
SILICONEKID340HP said:
Ropps said:
Hi Guys,
I have a really bad itch to buy a Tuscan, but got put off them many years ago and decided to go for something else. Many years on and i still find myself wanting to buy one as i just love everything about them.
Anyone here had one and then decided that they were/are a pain to run/manage and decided to keep or go back to there Chimaera?
I have had my Chim for 4 months(which is an average length of time for me as i love changing cars) but my Chim is a real beauty, and in the back of my mind i feel i could be doing a really stupid aquisition, cant really afford to house both cars so the Chimaera would have to be sold
If thats your house you cn afford both ..I have a really bad itch to buy a Tuscan, but got put off them many years ago and decided to go for something else. Many years on and i still find myself wanting to buy one as i just love everything about them.
Anyone here had one and then decided that they were/are a pain to run/manage and decided to keep or go back to there Chimaera?
I have had my Chim for 4 months(which is an average length of time for me as i love changing cars) but my Chim is a real beauty, and in the back of my mind i feel i could be doing a really stupid aquisition, cant really afford to house both cars so the Chimaera would have to be sold
yep i agree with the chalk and cheese thing! i guess as long as you have the usual 5k in your back pocket for any issue?!
have to say my Chim has been absolutely fantastic, just a little wiery of the speed six engine!
have to say my Chim has been absolutely fantastic, just a little wiery of the speed six engine!
TOV!E said:
Once you have had a Tuscan you will never go back, chalk and cheese.
Never been in a Cerb, c
Do like them and I hear they go extremely fast, only prob is I would want to have the roof off if and when the uk sun does eventually come out to play.
Do like them and I hear they go extremely fast, only prob is I would want to have the roof off if and when the uk sun does eventually come out to play.
ewan221 said:
Robert (RPE11Y) did but he is back in a cerb now. Must admit to being tempted by a Tuscan as well but if I was to change think it would have to be a cerb for me
Ropps said:
Never been in a Cerb, c
Do like them and I hear they go extremely fast, only prob is I would want to have the roof off if and when the uk sun does eventually come out to play.
I would keep away from the early model even in tip top condition ,but would consider one with a recent rebuilds with a long valid warranty ..Do like them and I hear they go extremely fast, only prob is I would want to have the roof off if and when the uk sun does eventually come out to play.
ewan221 said:
Robert (RPE11Y) did but he is back in a cerb now. Must admit to being tempted by a Tuscan as well but if I was to change think it would have to be a cerb for me
Remember just a clutch fitted is 1k got my AP clutch supplied and fitted for half that.
Spoke to a guy the other day with a Cerb,an average service is around 1k.
I had a Chimaera 400 from 2003 to 2007
Absolutely loved it. Used as my daily and lots of continental trips.
Late 2006 bought an early (2000) Tuscan and very quickly realised the engine was knackered.
My wife sold my Chimaera to pay for the rebuild
Was glad I was away when the buyer turned up and. Collected it.
After running the Tuscan in and having a bunch of other work done, it was simply a fantastic car.
Still missed the V8 rumble but the speed6 screen is spine tingling.
Eventually wrote off the Tuscan.
Decided that I wanted to get a full convertible again but because of the Speed6 engine, decided to go for Tamora and not a Chimaera.
Wife very strongly wanted me stay with Tuscan and set about finding me a Tuscan convertible which is what I now have.
Wonderful car but guess what, I just bought myself another Chimaera 400.
For my daily driver. I got it cheep as it needs quite a few jobs like clutch (done), diff, steering linkages (done), front shocks,
Wrong size tyres, ..... A bit frustrated as its taking a bit longer than I was hoping simply because I'm having to spread the cost a bit.
So it's the Chimaera that's the pocket smother at the moment while the Tuscan just needs the basics.
Annual drive down to Spain will be in the Tuscan.
(There's still the Chimaera 500 itch to scratch).
I love both models for different reasons.
Absolutely loved it. Used as my daily and lots of continental trips.
Late 2006 bought an early (2000) Tuscan and very quickly realised the engine was knackered.
My wife sold my Chimaera to pay for the rebuild
Was glad I was away when the buyer turned up and. Collected it.
After running the Tuscan in and having a bunch of other work done, it was simply a fantastic car.
Still missed the V8 rumble but the speed6 screen is spine tingling.
Eventually wrote off the Tuscan.
Decided that I wanted to get a full convertible again but because of the Speed6 engine, decided to go for Tamora and not a Chimaera.
Wife very strongly wanted me stay with Tuscan and set about finding me a Tuscan convertible which is what I now have.
Wonderful car but guess what, I just bought myself another Chimaera 400.
For my daily driver. I got it cheep as it needs quite a few jobs like clutch (done), diff, steering linkages (done), front shocks,
Wrong size tyres, ..... A bit frustrated as its taking a bit longer than I was hoping simply because I'm having to spread the cost a bit.
So it's the Chimaera that's the pocket smother at the moment while the Tuscan just needs the basics.
Annual drive down to Spain will be in the Tuscan.
(There's still the Chimaera 500 itch to scratch).
I love both models for different reasons.
so called said:
I had a Chimaera 400 from 2003 to 2007
Absolutely loved it. Used as my daily and lots of continental trips.
Late 2006 bought an early (2000) Tuscan and very quickly realised the engine was knackered.
My wife sold my Chimaera to pay for the rebuild
Was glad I was away when the buyer turned up and. Collected it.
After running the Tuscan in and having a bunch of other work done, it was simply a fantastic car.
Still missed the V8 rumble but the speed6 screen is spine tingling.
Eventually wrote off the Tuscan.
Decided that I wanted to get a full convertible again but because of the Speed6 engine, decided to go for Tamora and not a Chimaera.
Wife very strongly wanted me stay with Tuscan and set about finding me a Tuscan convertible which is what I now have.
Wonderful car but guess what, I just bought myself another Chimaera 400.
For my daily driver. I got it cheep as it needs quite a few jobs like clutch (done), diff, steering linkages (done), front shocks,
Wrong size tyres, ..... A bit frustrated as its taking a bit longer than I was hoping simply because I'm having to spread the cost a bit.
So it's the Chimaera that's the pocket smother at the moment while the Tuscan just needs the basics.
Annual drive down to Spain will be in the Tuscan.
(There's still the Chimaera 500 itch to scratch).
I love both models for different reasons.
What a fantastic bunch of cars you've had. V. jealous!Absolutely loved it. Used as my daily and lots of continental trips.
Late 2006 bought an early (2000) Tuscan and very quickly realised the engine was knackered.
My wife sold my Chimaera to pay for the rebuild
Was glad I was away when the buyer turned up and. Collected it.
After running the Tuscan in and having a bunch of other work done, it was simply a fantastic car.
Still missed the V8 rumble but the speed6 screen is spine tingling.
Eventually wrote off the Tuscan.
Decided that I wanted to get a full convertible again but because of the Speed6 engine, decided to go for Tamora and not a Chimaera.
Wife very strongly wanted me stay with Tuscan and set about finding me a Tuscan convertible which is what I now have.
Wonderful car but guess what, I just bought myself another Chimaera 400.
For my daily driver. I got it cheep as it needs quite a few jobs like clutch (done), diff, steering linkages (done), front shocks,
Wrong size tyres, ..... A bit frustrated as its taking a bit longer than I was hoping simply because I'm having to spread the cost a bit.
So it's the Chimaera that's the pocket smother at the moment while the Tuscan just needs the basics.
Annual drive down to Spain will be in the Tuscan.
(There's still the Chimaera 500 itch to scratch).
I love both models for different reasons.
Thanks for the write up, interesting read. i will make sure i have a tvr specialist engineer with me when i buy the tuscan. i love my chimaera but that itch has to be itched and i just cant keep both cars due to car park space and general costs for 2 cars.
so called said:
I had a Chimaera 400 from 2003 to 2007
Absolutely loved it. Used as my daily and lots of continental trips.
Late 2006 bought an early (2000) Tuscan and very quickly realised the engine was knackered.
My wife sold my Chimaera to pay for the rebuild
Was glad I was away when the buyer turned up and. Collected it.
After running the Tuscan in and having a bunch of other work done, it was simply a fantastic car.
Still missed the V8 rumble but the speed6 screen is spine tingling.
Eventually wrote off the Tuscan.
Decided that I wanted to get a full convertible again but because of the Speed6 engine, decided to go for Tamora and not a Chimaera.
Wife very strongly wanted me stay with Tuscan and set about finding me a Tuscan convertible which is what I now have.
Wonderful car but guess what, I just bought myself another Chimaera 400.
For my daily driver. I got it cheep as it needs quite a few jobs like clutch (done), diff, steering linkages (done), front shocks,
Wrong size tyres, ..... A bit frustrated as its taking a bit longer than I was hoping simply because I'm having to spread the cost a bit.
So it's the Chimaera that's the pocket smother at the moment while the Tuscan just needs the basics.
Annual drive down to Spain will be in the Tuscan.
(There's still the Chimaera 500 itch to scratch).
I love both models for different reasons.
Absolutely loved it. Used as my daily and lots of continental trips.
Late 2006 bought an early (2000) Tuscan and very quickly realised the engine was knackered.
My wife sold my Chimaera to pay for the rebuild
Was glad I was away when the buyer turned up and. Collected it.
After running the Tuscan in and having a bunch of other work done, it was simply a fantastic car.
Still missed the V8 rumble but the speed6 screen is spine tingling.
Eventually wrote off the Tuscan.
Decided that I wanted to get a full convertible again but because of the Speed6 engine, decided to go for Tamora and not a Chimaera.
Wife very strongly wanted me stay with Tuscan and set about finding me a Tuscan convertible which is what I now have.
Wonderful car but guess what, I just bought myself another Chimaera 400.
For my daily driver. I got it cheep as it needs quite a few jobs like clutch (done), diff, steering linkages (done), front shocks,
Wrong size tyres, ..... A bit frustrated as its taking a bit longer than I was hoping simply because I'm having to spread the cost a bit.
So it's the Chimaera that's the pocket smother at the moment while the Tuscan just needs the basics.
Annual drive down to Spain will be in the Tuscan.
(There's still the Chimaera 500 itch to scratch).
I love both models for different reasons.
JPW231 said:
so called said:
I had a Chimaera 400 from 2003 to 2007
Absolutely loved it. Used as my daily and lots of continental trips.
Late 2006 bought an early (2000) Tuscan and very quickly realised the engine was knackered.
My wife sold my Chimaera to pay for the rebuild
Was glad I was away when the buyer turned up and. Collected it.
After running the Tuscan in and having a bunch of other work done, it was simply a fantastic car.
Still missed the V8 rumble but the speed6 screen is spine tingling.
Eventually wrote off the Tuscan.
Decided that I wanted to get a full convertible again but because of the Speed6 engine, decided to go for Tamora and not a Chimaera.
Wife very strongly wanted me stay with Tuscan and set about finding me a Tuscan convertible which is what I now have.
Wonderful car but guess what, I just bought myself another Chimaera 400.
For my daily driver. I got it cheep as it needs quite a few jobs like clutch (done), diff, steering linkages (done), front shocks,
Wrong size tyres, ..... A bit frustrated as its taking a bit longer than I was hoping simply because I'm having to spread the cost a bit.
So it's the Chimaera that's the pocket smother at the moment while the Tuscan just needs the basics.
Annual drive down to Spain will be in the Tuscan.
(There's still the Chimaera 500 itch to scratch).
I love both models for different reasons.
What a fantastic bunch of cars you've had. V. jealous!Absolutely loved it. Used as my daily and lots of continental trips.
Late 2006 bought an early (2000) Tuscan and very quickly realised the engine was knackered.
My wife sold my Chimaera to pay for the rebuild
Was glad I was away when the buyer turned up and. Collected it.
After running the Tuscan in and having a bunch of other work done, it was simply a fantastic car.
Still missed the V8 rumble but the speed6 screen is spine tingling.
Eventually wrote off the Tuscan.
Decided that I wanted to get a full convertible again but because of the Speed6 engine, decided to go for Tamora and not a Chimaera.
Wife very strongly wanted me stay with Tuscan and set about finding me a Tuscan convertible which is what I now have.
Wonderful car but guess what, I just bought myself another Chimaera 400.
For my daily driver. I got it cheep as it needs quite a few jobs like clutch (done), diff, steering linkages (done), front shocks,
Wrong size tyres, ..... A bit frustrated as its taking a bit longer than I was hoping simply because I'm having to spread the cost a bit.
So it's the Chimaera that's the pocket smother at the moment while the Tuscan just needs the basics.
Annual drive down to Spain will be in the Tuscan.
(There's still the Chimaera 500 itch to scratch).
I love both models for different reasons.
As you already know, once your hooked
My 1st TVR was a 1995 4.0HC then went into a 2001 Tuscan, after new radiator, clutch, engine rebuild and an empty bank balance I sold it........then years later i bought a 5.0 Chim.........was like getting into an old pair of slippers. The Tuscan was great don't get me wrong but a V8 Chim cant be beat IMHO
Had a Chim and and then a Tuscan but kept the Chim in storage and have falling back in love with her now. Tuscan was very very different but given the choice on "usability" would prefer a well sorted Chim. But, if you have the opportunity then you simply must have a Tuscan, they are wonderful, scary and rewarding.
I found that it was an itch that needed scratching and do not regret in any way scratching it.
Now for a well sorted 5 litre Chim I think.
I found that it was an itch that needed scratching and do not regret in any way scratching it.
Now for a well sorted 5 litre Chim I think.
TOV!E said:
Once you have had a Tuscan you will never go back, chalk and cheese.
Depends. As an 'everyday' proposition I feel the Chimaera is so much more straightforward & useable, the super-quick steering with not-quite sorted handling on the Tuscan makes driving quickly rather exhausting as you need to remain conscious about moderating your inputs all the time and the car tends to sniff out road surface joints & cambers much more), Chim feels much more 'natural' to me. Also the pedal arrangement on the later cars does not really agree with me, I can jump into a Chimaera or Cerbera from any other car and drive off without a thought, while the first hour or so in a Tuscan with the straight, standing pedals requires much more copncentration and usually involves leaving a huge gap in front of me for the first hour or two (I have got the same problem - but worse - with classic Morgans). That, and I find the soft roof/targa top arrangement a lot more user-friendly than the plastic rear window with those clips of the Tuscan, and from what I've seen (fitment of rear window/wind noise etc.) of a nearly-new press demo back in 2004 or so, the Tuscan's build quality is not as good as that of a Chim.
Just what I meant! They are chalk and cheese but the Tuscan is not "better" than a Chim, just very different.
I bought a 1 litre bike recently and found when the sun was out and I wanted a spirited drive I choose the bike over the Tuscan, just because the bike was faster. So the Tuscan kind of became redundant.
My Tuscan was fairly well set up handling wise but as mentioned they are razor sharp and require a lot more concentration than a Chim as you tend to drive them harder anyway, the Chim is very refined in comparison, plus the noise is better or different
But I will stand by my strong opinion, if you have the chance get a Tuscan, even for one summer.
I bought a 1 litre bike recently and found when the sun was out and I wanted a spirited drive I choose the bike over the Tuscan, just because the bike was faster. So the Tuscan kind of became redundant.
My Tuscan was fairly well set up handling wise but as mentioned they are razor sharp and require a lot more concentration than a Chim as you tend to drive them harder anyway, the Chim is very refined in comparison, plus the noise is better or different
But I will stand by my strong opinion, if you have the chance get a Tuscan, even for one summer.
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