Which is the safest option for a good nights sleep?
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I am about to be in the market for a new toy and like Tuscans, T350's and Tamoras. My budget will allow me to buy a Tuscan circa 2001/2 with a rebuild or a 2003 T350 or Tamora without a re-build.
I would like to be able to sleep without too much worry so am interested in what people's experience is.
I am coming from a G33 which is RV8 powered and in engine and drivetrain terms is pretty reliable, just needs its annual service.
I will be doing about 5k miles a year in the toy, including a long continetal trip at once a year, the rest of the use will be driving around the Cotswolds and the odd business trip oop north
I would like to be able to sleep without too much worry so am interested in what people's experience is.
I am coming from a G33 which is RV8 powered and in engine and drivetrain terms is pretty reliable, just needs its annual service.
I will be doing about 5k miles a year in the toy, including a long continetal trip at once a year, the rest of the use will be driving around the Cotswolds and the odd business trip oop north
I don't presently have a Tiv & therefore cannot offer much advice on the experience front.
I am however in the market for either a Tuscan or a Cerb and have been reading lots.
You will have no doubt read about the issues with the S6. There seems to be no pattern as to when a rebuild will be required. There are a number of S6 engined cars running around that haven't as yet needed a rebuild. I understand that better quality parts were used after around 2003.
Me personally, if I do opt for a S6 car, I will want one with a rebuild and would have an inspection done. That's just me though.
Servicing is essential and the engine needs properly warming before opening the taps. Clutches tend to last circa 20 - 25k but there are no hard & fast rules. There will be many niggles.
I am however in the market for either a Tuscan or a Cerb and have been reading lots.
You will have no doubt read about the issues with the S6. There seems to be no pattern as to when a rebuild will be required. There are a number of S6 engined cars running around that haven't as yet needed a rebuild. I understand that better quality parts were used after around 2003.
Me personally, if I do opt for a S6 car, I will want one with a rebuild and would have an inspection done. That's just me though.
Servicing is essential and the engine needs properly warming before opening the taps. Clutches tend to last circa 20 - 25k but there are no hard & fast rules. There will be many niggles.
One with a TVR Power rebuild and warranty. Five years on their upgrades.
I might let mine go for the right price (4.3 with four years warranty left). A new project is in the offing and I can't have both.
Thing is, would the step up from a G33 to this be too much for you, boy?*
I might let mine go for the right price (4.3 with four years warranty left). A new project is in the offing and I can't have both.
Thing is, would the step up from a G33 to this be too much for you, boy?*
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Flintstone said:
One with a TVR Power rebuild and warranty. Five years on their upgrades.
I might let mine go for the right price (4.3 with four years warranty left). A new project is in the offing and I can't have both.
Thing is, would the step up from a G33 to this be too much for you, boy?*
Step up? May be a little in terms of 0-60 and a bit more in terms of vmax, but a step back in handling terms. You see I am getting old, the G33 is too raw so I need something soft like a Tuscan I might let mine go for the right price (4.3 with four years warranty left). A new project is in the offing and I can't have both.
Thing is, would the step up from a G33 to this be too much for you, boy?*
Seriously, yours looks great, its a colour thats on my shortlist. Does it have....aircon? TVR power are good, they have done mapping on the G33 and I would rate them highly as I know you Tuscan boys do. If your are serious, you can pm me, although my budget won't be set until thursday.
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