Where have all the Tuscans gone?

[Lucozade]

Hi guys, not been on here for a while, well 2 years since I sold my Mk3 for a Noble.

Now 2 years down the line and a huge amount spent on the car I've realised it's not getting used as much as it should on track so i'm considering coming back to the Tuscan fold.

I was shocked to see not many cars are available in the Classifieds. There used to be a glut of decent Mk2s.

Have I missed something or is everybody just sticking with what they have?

[Filos Hippos]

The well is drying up quickly now mate!

Seems like just James Agger and STR8six have got Mk2's. The titanium grey one looks to be sold as well.

Maybe this one: http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...

[Robertjp]

Not just mk2's drying up either, i looked at values just recently and the price for good mk1's is going up as well.

There is the *odd* mk1 bargain still around but quite rare and a risk.

[so called]

My Tuscan convertible has been running quite bad all year such that I had stared considering moving to AM.
FInally about 7 weeks ago the coil pack was identified as the problem.
Now I remember why I can't sell.
Good hunting, you know they are worth it.

[Filos Hippos]

If you've got a spare 36 grand you might wanna click this:

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...

[glow worm]

Filos Hippos said:

If you've got a spare 36 grand you might wanna click this:

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...

I do wish they would stop calling Convertibles ..Mark anything ... I think this is CNM on the register ... 1st Reg is April 2006 but a car manufactured late 2005. But £36k for a non 'S' ... things are looking up on the valuation front

[Lucozade]

Filos Hippos said:

If you've got a spare 36 grand you might wanna click this:

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...

Cheers I seen it this afternoon. Prefer an S Targa.

[Lucozade]

so called said:

My Tuscan convertible has been running quite bad all year such that I had stared considering moving to AM.
FInally about 7 weeks ago the coil pack was identified as the problem.
Now I remember why I can't sell.
Good hunting, you know they are worth it.

Don't go AM they are utter rubbish.

[Robertjp]

dont wish to take the post off topic but i would happily swap my tuscan for a 4.7 am v8 i just dont have the extra cash i would need. What exactly is rubbish about them? V similar type of car imho, but i guess unless you have even more cash a convertible is, Well, expensive lol.
They dont have the jaw dropping looks of a tuscan 2 either, too germanic!

[Lucozade]

Robertjp said:

dont wish to take the post off topic but i would happily swap my tuscan for a 4.7 am v8 i just dont have the extra cash i would need. What exactly is rubbish about them? V similar type of car imho, but i guess unless you have even more cash a convertible is, Well, expensive lol.
They dont have the jaw dropping looks of a tuscan 2 either, too germanic!

Too slow, too expensive to run, regularly brake. Well mine did anyway.

[gutu12]

glow worm said:

I do wish they would stop calling Convertibles ..Mark anything ... I think this is CNM on the register ... 1st Reg is April 2006 but a car manufactured late 2005. But £36k for a non 'S' ... things are looking up on the valuation front

Well I did everyone a favour then. Paid fairly big dosh for mine a few months ago. Worth every penny!!
This car was up privately a few weeks ago at 32k, reduced if I remember to 29,995?
Get it for 34k..... Bargain!

[m3coupe]

I was parked beside a 11 plate V8 Vantage today in Stirling, absolutely beautiful looking car and it has the whole James Bond thing going on but I'd still go for a Tiv every time!

[gutu12]

gutu12 said:

Well I did everyone a favour then. Paid fairly big dosh for mine a few months ago. Worth every penny!!
This car was up privately a few weeks ago at 32k, reduced if I remember to 29,995?


Get it for 34k..... Bargain!

One other thought.... True, alot of money but what else can one buy that even comes close?

[Lucozade]

gutu12 said:

One other thought.... True, alot of money but what else can one buy that even comes close?

Noble

[rens914]

Walford said:

Bought my Tuscan damaged for 7k rebuilt the chassis install proper engine, ecu, clutch and G,box, fitted nitrons plus bells and rotors

what else is there for 20 grand that drives like an LS Tuscan ?

a 20 year old ford escort with about 19000 still in youre pocket.
oops no. the escort is more reliable
sorry guys yust kidding

have sold a lot speedo plates in kmh
so there are a lot of tuscans on the mainland

rens

[TOV!E]

You can have mine for £36 Grand, and its a S.....

[gutu12]

Lucozade said:

Noble

Hmmm..... but they handle far too well and have Mondeo rear lights

[spartridge]

I had also noticed this happening over the last few months.

Who knows? Could be that the cars are now settled with long term owners who have no need or desire to sell. I tend to be of the opinion that as a bunch of owners we are well aware of what a fantastic and flexible package the car is but we don't tend to shout too much about it.

OP - might be worth having a chat with Chas at Str8six? He has a great feel for the market and what could be out there.

[Lucozade]

gutu12 said:

Hmmm..... but they handle far too well and have Mondeo rear lights

lol so true

[TitusA]

[quote=Filos Hippos]If you've got a spare 36 grand you might wanna click this:

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...


Clearly someone has - now sold!!!!!