Best time to buy
Discussion
As a new buyer, when would be the best time for me to buy a Tuscan.
I guess now would be perfect, so I could enjoy the car in the Summer, but if I wait till after Summer, do prices tend to dip dramatically?
I don't really want to play a massive premium for having the car right now.
Are there usually 'bargains' to be had after the summer months are over?
I guess now would be perfect, so I could enjoy the car in the Summer, but if I wait till after Summer, do prices tend to dip dramatically?
I don't really want to play a massive premium for having the car right now.
Are there usually 'bargains' to be had after the summer months are over?
From my (limited) experience over the last 6 months: December and January prices were low, but the choice was also rather thin. Late February and March the weather warmed up and more cars came on to the market.
In the last couple of weeks there seem to have been a glut of "My new Tuscan!!1" posts.
I bought at the beginning of April, thinking I might have missed the best time to buy by a few weeks.
But really, the car was the deciding factor, and I'm glad I waited as long as I did.
I've only noticed *one* car being advertised on PH with a price that seems to be tracking the season. The asking price between January and April *increased* by £1500!
The dealers all still seem to have the same sticker prices (and winter discounts) on the cars now as they did in January. Maybe that's just the credit crunch.
In the last couple of weeks there seem to have been a glut of "My new Tuscan!!1" posts.
I bought at the beginning of April, thinking I might have missed the best time to buy by a few weeks.
But really, the car was the deciding factor, and I'm glad I waited as long as I did.
I've only noticed *one* car being advertised on PH with a price that seems to be tracking the season. The asking price between January and April *increased* by £1500!
The dealers all still seem to have the same sticker prices (and winter discounts) on the cars now as they did in January. Maybe that's just the credit crunch.
Edited by Gnome on Wednesday 15th April 23:09
There is no good or bad time to buy a good one. You may be lucky and find a good car for a good price but you should buy based on the right car not the right price, if that makes sense?
I may sell mine but wouldn't sell it until it is service (now due) where I'm going to get the whole car checked out and appropriate work will be done. I also have a few niggles like washer hose on passenger side has disconnected, so would fix those as well. So 'if' I did sell I would know that I was selling a good car so would want the right money for it and I wouldn't personally drop much as there wouldn't be much to negotiate on.
Mine has a few stone chips so I would take that into consideration as I priced it. But would also take into consideration the Gaz Golds, new front brakes, etc. You'll find cars that have a fresh service, fresh tyres, front end re-spray, up-rated shocks, etc. will demand a premium as there will be nothing to negotiate on.
My advice is to go and have a look at some cars and see for yourself what you get for your budget.
Hope this helps.
I may sell mine but wouldn't sell it until it is service (now due) where I'm going to get the whole car checked out and appropriate work will be done. I also have a few niggles like washer hose on passenger side has disconnected, so would fix those as well. So 'if' I did sell I would know that I was selling a good car so would want the right money for it and I wouldn't personally drop much as there wouldn't be much to negotiate on.
Mine has a few stone chips so I would take that into consideration as I priced it. But would also take into consideration the Gaz Golds, new front brakes, etc. You'll find cars that have a fresh service, fresh tyres, front end re-spray, up-rated shocks, etc. will demand a premium as there will be nothing to negotiate on.
My advice is to go and have a look at some cars and see for yourself what you get for your budget.
Hope this helps.
Good advice...
There is a massive difference in the prices that trade and private cars are selling for, even with very similar specs.
I would rather buy privately and check the history out with the garages where the car was rebuilt/serviced then buy from a trader.
I appreciate that some TVR specialist garages charge a premium, but some of the prices are crazy (approx 20% over private).
I will keep looking for the perfect car....would love an MK1 tuscan in black/ reflex charcoal with red/black leather...or something similar. Rebuild is a must.
The search continues. Might just save for another few months and get the best car I can afford.
How does the T350 compare to the Tuscan? Anybody own both?
There is a massive difference in the prices that trade and private cars are selling for, even with very similar specs.
I would rather buy privately and check the history out with the garages where the car was rebuilt/serviced then buy from a trader.
I appreciate that some TVR specialist garages charge a premium, but some of the prices are crazy (approx 20% over private).
I will keep looking for the perfect car....would love an MK1 tuscan in black/ reflex charcoal with red/black leather...or something similar. Rebuild is a must.
The search continues. Might just save for another few months and get the best car I can afford.
How does the T350 compare to the Tuscan? Anybody own both?
I purchased mine in September and spent three months (and looked at five cars) searching for the right one. As it got towards September, a few people suggested I'd missed the summer and I may as well hold on until November/December...... suggesting that the prices were at there lowest during this period. Well to cut a long story short, the right car came up in September and I bought it at what was the going price for it's mileage, year and spec. Since purchasing it, I've constantly watched the prices waiting for the traditional sports car winter decline and price drop. The truth is........ It never happened. Cars were still selling at the same prices in August as they were in December.
Find the right car for you, make sure the price is relative to it's mileage, year and spec and most importantly "Condition", haggle a little and buy it. Cars exactly the same year as mine (52 plate, 20,000 miles, TVR Specialist Letter stating that there was no problems with the engine, plenty of adjustment left on the tappets and no obvious signs of top end wear)are still selling for the price I paid for mine in september. I know you say that it "must" have had a rebuild....... which is a fair comment, but DO remember to inspect the chassis closely. You can always rebuild the engine, Not quite as easy trying to repair a rusted chassis.....and for me, the chassis gives a good indication as to how well the car has been cared for and how enthusiastic the owner was.
Find the right car for you, make sure the price is relative to it's mileage, year and spec and most importantly "Condition", haggle a little and buy it. Cars exactly the same year as mine (52 plate, 20,000 miles, TVR Specialist Letter stating that there was no problems with the engine, plenty of adjustment left on the tappets and no obvious signs of top end wear)are still selling for the price I paid for mine in september. I know you say that it "must" have had a rebuild....... which is a fair comment, but DO remember to inspect the chassis closely. You can always rebuild the engine, Not quite as easy trying to repair a rusted chassis.....and for me, the chassis gives a good indication as to how well the car has been cared for and how enthusiastic the owner was.
Edited by Jim Green on Saturday 18th April 07:38
Jim Green said:
I purchased mine in September and spent three months (and looked at five cars) searching for the right one. As it got towards September, a few people suggested I'd missed the summer and I may as well hold on until November/December...... suggesting that the prices were at there lowest during this period. Well to cut a long story short, the right car came up in September and I bought it at what was the going price for it's mileage, year and spec. Since purchasing it, I've constantly watched the prices waiting for the traditional sports car winter decline and price drop. The truth is........ It never happened. Cars were still selling at the same prices in August as they were in December.
Find the right car for you, make sure the price is relative to it's mileage, year and spec and most importantly "Condition", haggle a little and buy it. Cars exactly the same year as mine (52 plate, 20,000 miles, TVR Specialist Letter stating that there was no problems with the engine, plenty of adjustment left on the tappets and no obvious signs of top end wear)are still selling for the price I paid for mine in september. I know you say that it "must" have had a rebuild....... which is a fair comment, but DO remember to inspect the chassis closely. You can always rebuild the engine, Not quite as easy trying to repair a rusted chassis.....and for me, the chassis gives a good indication as to how well the car has been cared for and how enthusiastic the owner was.
Looks Find the right car for you, make sure the price is relative to it's mileage, year and spec and most importantly "Condition", haggle a little and buy it. Cars exactly the same year as mine (52 plate, 20,000 miles, TVR Specialist Letter stating that there was no problems with the engine, plenty of adjustment left on the tappets and no obvious signs of top end wear)are still selling for the price I paid for mine in september. I know you say that it "must" have had a rebuild....... which is a fair comment, but DO remember to inspect the chassis closely. You can always rebuild the engine, Not quite as easy trying to repair a rusted chassis.....and for me, the chassis gives a good indication as to how well the car has been cared for and how enthusiastic the owner was.
Edited by Jim Green on Saturday 18th April 07:38
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