Sad day - bad Tuscan purchase still hurting
Discussion
Sorry to hear your story. On the upside, because they are so simple, there's only so much that can go wrong with them. Your issues seem to have come along at once but once sorted you should be ok for a good while.
Not quote clear on the issue with the engine - was it rebuilt and warranted but not by the usual trusted names?
Not quote clear on the issue with the engine - was it rebuilt and warranted but not by the usual trusted names?
On the positive side, you own a TVR, which is brilliant. Great decision!
And you are ironing out the creases during the coldest & worst time of year for driving, so by the time spring comes round, you will have a fully working and raring to go beast.
Hopefully you will be able to have a trouble free year from now on and can enjoy it, you'll soon forget the troubles with the wind in your hair and the sound of the car.
And you are ironing out the creases during the coldest & worst time of year for driving, so by the time spring comes round, you will have a fully working and raring to go beast.
Hopefully you will be able to have a trouble free year from now on and can enjoy it, you'll soon forget the troubles with the wind in your hair and the sound of the car.
I didnt check anything other than send my Wife and a Nephew to have a look at the first Tuscan that I bought.
Engine lasted 34 miles before it was clear she needed a rebuild.
My first bill was 11,800 quid after she spent the first 5 months of ownership in the garage having a long list of other jobs sorted along with the rebuild.
Had to sell my Chi,aera to help pay the bill.
I spent a further 10k on her over the next 2 years before righting her off on a greasy road
Certainly learned a thing or two about being patient.
Actually dont regret it as she was a fantastic machine after the repairs thanks to Ian at TorqueRVT and Jason at Str8Six
Still loved the car to bits.
Engine lasted 34 miles before it was clear she needed a rebuild.
My first bill was 11,800 quid after she spent the first 5 months of ownership in the garage having a long list of other jobs sorted along with the rebuild.
Had to sell my Chi,aera to help pay the bill.
I spent a further 10k on her over the next 2 years before righting her off on a greasy road
Certainly learned a thing or two about being patient.
Actually dont regret it as she was a fantastic machine after the repairs thanks to Ian at TorqueRVT and Jason at Str8Six
Still loved the car to bits.
I sent my son to look at my car at TVR-Mads.
Agreed a deal and it was sent to X-Works Kirkham, by James, for a once over by them before I collected it.
I've been really pleased with the dealer, the garage and the car so far.
Just want to get back out there in the better weather.
Hope that you get your's sorted.
Agreed a deal and it was sent to X-Works Kirkham, by James, for a once over by them before I collected it.
I've been really pleased with the dealer, the garage and the car so far.
Just want to get back out there in the better weather.
Hope that you get your's sorted.
RedSpike66 said:
I were you, I would pay TVR Power for the engine removal/refit, not someone else at this point. Obviously there are other issues too...
Same here - the cost of removal refit locally will be a lot more than the cost to have it shipped to Dom. If it is only a head gasket then surely there's no need to remove the engine to sort it?Sounds a bit iffy to me as the HG is something that would have been replaced on rebuild by Dom so I'm assuming the garage that refitted it has seriously screwed up along the way - Doms a good bloke and will certainly see you right but if he hasn't fitted the engine I totally agree he shouldn't bear costs in that regard (though I know you realise that already).
Have you spoken to the garage that removed and refitted it? You mention they are one of the garages authorised by Dom to do so - if so can you not see if Dom can put some pressure on them?
I decided to have Dom remove,upgrade and re-install my engine, even though X-Works are authorised by Dom to do the work. Always better if the responsibility is retained by one company.
X-Works will continue to service as an approved garage and so preserve the 5 year warranty. I can understand Dom applying conditions on his warranty.
X-Works will continue to service as an approved garage and so preserve the 5 year warranty. I can understand Dom applying conditions on his warranty.
Edited by glow worm on Saturday 26th January 15:20
Gassing Station | Tuscan | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff