Great Drive Today, and as reliable as ever!
Discussion
In response to another thread in General Gassing that suggests Tuscans are unreliable because we only post about problems, I thought I would start this thread.
Did a 2 hour drive today, car started first time (as always), nothing fell off (as always), lots of peoples jaws dropped in awe (as always), handling was great (as always), got home with a huge grin on face (as always)
TBH there are way more positive's to owning a Tuscan than the odd niggle
Did a 2 hour drive today, car started first time (as always), nothing fell off (as always), lots of peoples jaws dropped in awe (as always), handling was great (as always), got home with a huge grin on face (as always)
TBH there are way more positive's to owning a Tuscan than the odd niggle
Yeah but my mate knew someone who had one and he said... 
That's got that out of the way - It's a lovely evening, so roof's off and I'm going for a
I've had mine 6 years and I'm still as excited to see it in the garage, start it and drive the thing as I was the first time way back then.
That's got that out of the way - It's a lovely evening, so roof's off and I'm going for a
I've had mine 6 years and I'm still as excited to see it in the garage, start it and drive the thing as I was the first time way back then.
I know what you mean.
Just went out tonight and drove some well known essex b roads, did about 60 miles and even though i cant rev above over 4.5k (and even that im just doing occasional) due to a rebuild (here we go )it has left me literally buzzing, i could easily go and do it again. The car can be driven very very quickly down b roads even with restricted revs.
I have not had mine long and infact after 3 days the bottom end went. That said it had been rebuilt (not bottom end) about 3 months earlier and dom at tvr power gave me a new block under warrenty! You can't say fairer than that. I have done a fair amount of mileage in the car though, possibly 1500 miles and its behaved very well so far. It even good on petrol, 25mpg is easy unless your redlining everywhere, not like my mates 599 which actually struggles to see 10 under normal driving (so he says) and more like 2 or 3 when driving hard!
Just went out tonight and drove some well known essex b roads, did about 60 miles and even though i cant rev above over 4.5k (and even that im just doing occasional) due to a rebuild (here we go
)it has left me literally buzzing, i could easily go and do it again. The car can be driven very very quickly down b roads even with restricted revs.I have not had mine long and infact after 3 days the bottom end went. That said it had been rebuilt (not bottom end) about 3 months earlier and dom at tvr power gave me a new block under warrenty! You can't say fairer than that. I have done a fair amount of mileage in the car though, possibly 1500 miles and its behaved very well so far. It even good on petrol, 25mpg is easy unless your redlining everywhere, not like my mates 599 which actually struggles to see 10 under normal driving (so he says) and more like 2 or 3 when driving hard!
Just got my Tuscan S a couple of weeks ago (as mentioned in other thread that spawned this one) and have been driving it every couple of days, despite not needing to go anywhere! I've just got rid of the "shopping" car (Mazda 2) so now the Tuscan is the only way to get around - looking forward to it becoming a dependable car for all journeys, I'll be doing my best to give TVR a good reputation!
blueg33 said:
In response to another thread in General Gassing that suggests Tuscans are unreliable because we only post about problems, I thought I would start this thread.
Did a 2 hour drive today, car started first time (as always), nothing fell off (as always), lots of peoples jaws dropped in awe (as always), handling was great (as always), got home with a huge grin on face (as always)
TBH there are way more positive's to owning a Tuscan than the odd niggle
I love tuscans, but am aware that the engines are fragile as are the electrics, and either car catch fire or blow up at any time requiring a rebuild.Did a 2 hour drive today, car started first time (as always), nothing fell off (as always), lots of peoples jaws dropped in awe (as always), handling was great (as always), got home with a huge grin on face (as always)
TBH there are way more positive's to owning a Tuscan than the odd niggle
No doubt you have between 20,000 and 50,000 miles (at a guess) to enjoy it before it needs another rebuild, but that's the truth of it like it or not.
Forums always contain those people who need advice or help with problems, and agree that most people dont come on to post about how reliable their cars have been, but lets be fair - a speed 6 engine isn't the most reliable engine in the world, and hand built TVRs go wrong more than most other cars.....
Enjoy the driving chaps...
I think you'll find that Blueg33's Tuscan has a 100k mile warranty, not sure of many 993/996/997 specialists offering that kind of warranty for a rebuilt lump. I used to sell engine parts and sold a lot of Porsche parts, I think the cylinder heads were the best seller 
Speed six engines are not fragile anymore, much is known about these engines now and whether a std, 4.3, 4.5, fff, fff gen 2 or any other combination they are fantastic if well looked after, and very efficient.
But I guess you knew that
Speed six engines are not fragile anymore, much is known about these engines now and whether a std, 4.3, 4.5, fff, fff gen 2 or any other combination they are fantastic if well looked after, and very efficient.
But I guess you knew that
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It's the little things that make using a Tuscan as an everyday car such a joy.
Watching people try to work out how I opened the door
The pre-start routine. Setting the seat (I always slide mine back to get out), immobiliser, ignition on, check the screen, start, hear it settle into a nice 700 rpm idle. Relax back into the seat, notice how everything falls to hand just 'so'. No need to look when I need a window control, it's second nature. Other switches and knobs can be found without taking my eyes off the road and I know just how many turns, pushes or clicks I need to get what I want. Heel and toe is so easy, a small blip on changing down to match the revs is effortless. The car just fits.
When another driver does something daft I can keep clear not just by braking but accelerating out of the way, it's just as instantaneous. Yesterday someone pulled the old 'indicate and change lanes at once without looking' manouvre as I drew alongside. In a lesser car I would have had to brake, in the Tuscan I simply pulled away and clear. By the time he reacted and swerved back into his lane I was three car lengths ahead.
Being able to feel the car behave differently dependant upon how much fuel is in the tank. Not just when accelerating but in corners. Half full is best. Heavy enough to hold the back down, light enough to let it slide a little when I want.
The look on the biker's face two days ago when we both set off 'enthusiastically.
He was pulling hard but each time he checked his mirror I was still there. At the next set of lights he had the grace to look across and shake his head.
Finally, the noise. The pops and bangs are one thing but.......the crackle. Three years into owning the car and it still raises the hairs on the back of my neck. I now keep half an eye on driver's windows as I approach from behind, it's surprising how many lower the window and cock an ear. I'm always happy to oblige them
It's nearly midday and my MOT is booked for 2:30pm five miles away. The sun is out, the roof is off. If I leave now I'll just make it.
Watching people try to work out how I opened the door
The pre-start routine. Setting the seat (I always slide mine back to get out), immobiliser, ignition on, check the screen, start, hear it settle into a nice 700 rpm idle. Relax back into the seat, notice how everything falls to hand just 'so'. No need to look when I need a window control, it's second nature. Other switches and knobs can be found without taking my eyes off the road and I know just how many turns, pushes or clicks I need to get what I want. Heel and toe is so easy, a small blip on changing down to match the revs is effortless. The car just fits.
When another driver does something daft I can keep clear not just by braking but accelerating out of the way, it's just as instantaneous. Yesterday someone pulled the old 'indicate and change lanes at once without looking' manouvre as I drew alongside. In a lesser car I would have had to brake, in the Tuscan I simply pulled away and clear. By the time he reacted and swerved back into his lane I was three car lengths ahead.
Being able to feel the car behave differently dependant upon how much fuel is in the tank. Not just when accelerating but in corners. Half full is best. Heavy enough to hold the back down, light enough to let it slide a little when I want.
The look on the biker's face two days ago when we both set off 'enthusiastically.
He was pulling hard but each time he checked his mirror I was still there. At the next set of lights he had the grace to look across and shake his head.Finally, the noise. The pops and bangs are one thing but.......the crackle. Three years into owning the car and it still raises the hairs on the back of my neck. I now keep half an eye on driver's windows as I approach from behind, it's surprising how many lower the window and cock an ear. I'm always happy to oblige them
It's nearly midday and my MOT is booked for 2:30pm five miles away. The sun is out, the roof is off. If I leave now I'll just make it.
Flintstone said:
It's the little things that make using a Tuscan as an everyday car such a joy.
Watching people try to work out how I opened the door
The pre-start routine. Setting the seat (I always slide mine back to get out), immobiliser, ignition on, check the screen, start, hear it settle into a nice 700 rpm idle. Relax back into the seat, notice how everything falls to hand just 'so'. No need to look when I need a window control, it's second nature. Other switches and knobs can be found without taking my eyes off the road and I know just how many turns, pushes or clicks I need to get what I want. Heel and toe is so easy, a small blip on changing down to match the revs is effortless. The car just fits.
When another driver does something daft I can keep clear not just by braking but accelerating out of the way, it's just as instantaneous. Yesterday someone pulled the old 'indicate and change lanes at once without looking' manouvre as I drew alongside. In a lesser car I would have had to brake, in the Tuscan I simply pulled away and clear. By the time he reacted and swerved back into his lane I was three car lengths ahead.
Being able to feel the car behave differently dependant upon how much fuel is in the tank. Not just when accelerating but in corners. Half full is best. Heavy enough to hold the back down, light enough to let it slide a little when I want.
The look on the biker's face two days ago when we both set off 'enthusiastically. He was pulling hard but each time he checked his mirror I was still there. At the next set of lights he had the grace to look across and shake his head.
Finally, the noise. The pops and bangs are one thing but.......the crackle. Three years into owning the car and it still raises the hairs on the back of my neck. I now keep half an eye on driver's windows as I approach from behind, it's surprising how many lower the window and cock an ear. I'm always happy to oblige them
It's nearly midday and my MOT is booked for 2:30pm five miles away. The sun is out, the roof is off. If I leave now I'll just make it.
Fantastic Post - Captures the essence Watching people try to work out how I opened the door
The pre-start routine. Setting the seat (I always slide mine back to get out), immobiliser, ignition on, check the screen, start, hear it settle into a nice 700 rpm idle. Relax back into the seat, notice how everything falls to hand just 'so'. No need to look when I need a window control, it's second nature. Other switches and knobs can be found without taking my eyes off the road and I know just how many turns, pushes or clicks I need to get what I want. Heel and toe is so easy, a small blip on changing down to match the revs is effortless. The car just fits.
When another driver does something daft I can keep clear not just by braking but accelerating out of the way, it's just as instantaneous. Yesterday someone pulled the old 'indicate and change lanes at once without looking' manouvre as I drew alongside. In a lesser car I would have had to brake, in the Tuscan I simply pulled away and clear. By the time he reacted and swerved back into his lane I was three car lengths ahead.
Being able to feel the car behave differently dependant upon how much fuel is in the tank. Not just when accelerating but in corners. Half full is best. Heavy enough to hold the back down, light enough to let it slide a little when I want.
The look on the biker's face two days ago when we both set off 'enthusiastically.
He was pulling hard but each time he checked his mirror I was still there. At the next set of lights he had the grace to look across and shake his head.Finally, the noise. The pops and bangs are one thing but.......the crackle. Three years into owning the car and it still raises the hairs on the back of my neck. I now keep half an eye on driver's windows as I approach from behind, it's surprising how many lower the window and cock an ear. I'm always happy to oblige them
It's nearly midday and my MOT is booked for 2:30pm five miles away. The sun is out, the roof is off. If I leave now I'll just make it.
Just want to say there can be problems with any car and any engine.....i'm sure there are many super car owners that could tell a horror story about certain vehicles.
I had owned a Noble M12 GTO3 for four years until i changed her for a TVR Tuscan 2S 2 weeks ago. There were many horror stories going around about this car before i bought it, but if you speak to the correct people that know about them, instead of just listening to sometimes(not always) people that think they know....you can learn the correct information. I had trouble free motoring during the whole ownership. Now i am sure that there would be a few owners of the Noble out there that have some horror stories to tell, but that is going to happen with every Marque.
It really boils down to the fact of how the car has been treated and looked after. I always let my car warm up properly before giving it some stick.....and i also let the engine cool down properly after giving it some stick.
At the end of the day it's a risk when you purchase any high performance vehicle....i had loved TVR's for years and listened to all the hype....but after speaking to some very helpful people in the TVR "know"... i was convinced it was my time to get one.....the speed 6 engine has came on leaps and bounds since it first left the Blackpool factory.
And on a final note....just want to say that i am loving the whole TVR experience at the moment and i just can't stop grinning when i'm driving her.....and that's due to the howl of the glorious straight six.
I had owned a Noble M12 GTO3 for four years until i changed her for a TVR Tuscan 2S 2 weeks ago. There were many horror stories going around about this car before i bought it, but if you speak to the correct people that know about them, instead of just listening to sometimes(not always) people that think they know....you can learn the correct information. I had trouble free motoring during the whole ownership. Now i am sure that there would be a few owners of the Noble out there that have some horror stories to tell, but that is going to happen with every Marque.
It really boils down to the fact of how the car has been treated and looked after. I always let my car warm up properly before giving it some stick.....and i also let the engine cool down properly after giving it some stick.
At the end of the day it's a risk when you purchase any high performance vehicle....i had loved TVR's for years and listened to all the hype....but after speaking to some very helpful people in the TVR "know"... i was convinced it was my time to get one.....the speed 6 engine has came on leaps and bounds since it first left the Blackpool factory.
And on a final note....just want to say that i am loving the whole TVR experience at the moment and i just can't stop grinning when i'm driving her.....and that's due to the howl of the glorious straight six.
S1MMA said:
I love tuscans, but am aware that the engines are fragile as are the electrics, and either car catch fire or blow up at any time requiring a rebuild.
No doubt you have between 20,000 and 50,000 miles (at a guess) to enjoy it before it needs another rebuild, but that's the truth of it like it or not.
Forums always contain those people who need advice or help with problems, and agree that most people dont come on to post about how reliable their cars have been, but lets be fair - a speed 6 engine isn't the most reliable engine in the world, and hand built TVRs go wrong more than most other cars.....
Enjoy the driving chaps...
What a load of nonsense. No doubt you have between 20,000 and 50,000 miles (at a guess) to enjoy it before it needs another rebuild, but that's the truth of it like it or not.
Forums always contain those people who need advice or help with problems, and agree that most people dont come on to post about how reliable their cars have been, but lets be fair - a speed 6 engine isn't the most reliable engine in the world, and hand built TVRs go wrong more than most other cars.....
Enjoy the driving chaps...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Can't we just accept that cars do go wrong, some more than others, and leave the 'my car's better than your car' thing in the past, where it belongs?
The Tuscan (and other TVR's) are not the best cars in the world and they are not perfect, but it's purely subjective and I (as well as a lot of other owners) wouldn't be rid of mine for all the tea in China.
Quote from Porsche Engine Forum said:
As a potential 996 owner I've read the posts here and the notes on Baz's site and am wondering if getting one is a good idea!
I'd like a 2002 3.6 manual,(lapis blue, dark interior with toys) so do I try and find one with a rebuilt engine or get one and take out good insurance,or just push the price down expecting to have to pay out 5-6K on a build at some time?
This game is easy I'd like a 2002 3.6 manual,(lapis blue, dark interior with toys) so do I try and find one with a rebuilt engine or get one and take out good insurance,or just push the price down expecting to have to pay out 5-6K on a build at some time?
Can't we just accept that cars do go wrong, some more than others, and leave the 'my car's better than your car' thing in the past, where it belongs?
The Tuscan (and other TVR's) are not the best cars in the world and they are not perfect, but it's purely subjective and I (as well as a lot of other owners) wouldn't be rid of mine for all the tea in China.
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