Tuscan Buying Advice

[lvarga]

I’m driving a Porsche 996 2, which I’m using occasionally (mainly weekends and a longer trip of 2-3K miles once a year). That's a very good car but I’m considering changing it for a more exciting one. I love the look and the sound of the Tuscan S although never driven one. What kind of driving experience should I expect?

[steveb*]

Make sure your AA membership is up to date!

[powerlord]

erm. might not be for you.

get down to your local dealer. Call them in advance as most like you to book test drives. I'm sure there will be no problem with getting one with your current car.

You really need to drive one and decide.

I love mine. My short list included a late 993 or early 996 when I was looking 6 months ago. In the end
it was the porsche driving position (and the public impression) that I couldn't live with. But it's definately a personal thing.

Just make sure you do your homework. Read through all the old stuff on here (like JSGs survey), and join to ToG (tuscan owners group) on yahoo who have good info too.

You may or may not want to join TVRCC. I did, but I've found PH far far more valuable to me over the last 5 months than the CC.

stu

[blutusc]

Have to agree with powerlord. Bought my X reg tuscan 18 months ago and have had no probs with it so far, but I only do 5-6K miles per year in it, i.e. mostly week-end use. Looked at both 993'2 and 996's; very well built (much better than tuscan), but not as much fun or exciting to drive. However, if you take the plunge, set aside some cash for engine work as I am not convinced that even the latest tuscans (or any SP6's come to it) are actually fully sorted.

Simon

[basil brush]

I use a 2000 Tuscan as my only everyday car and it hasn't let me down in 18 months and about 13k miles. I love the fact that it's very raw, but it may be a bit of a shock after the Porsche, as you will not be used to curing squeaks with stick on velcro.

[powerlord]

or turning your heater on by switching the windscreen wipers on come to that...

though granted, that may just be mine.

[anonymous-user]

blutusc said:

However, if you take the plunge, set aside some cash for engine work as I am not convinced that even the latest tuscans (or any SP6's come to it) are actually fully sorted. Simon

On what basis (and qualification) do you make that claim?

[delamars]

unrepentant said:

blutusc said: However, if you take the plunge, set aside some cash for engine work as I am not convinced that even the latest tuscans (or any SP6's come to it) are actually fully sorted. Simon On what basis (and qualification) do you make that claim?

Guys, please don't do this here

Either take it offline or go to the Tog (Tuscan Owners Group). There has been far too much of this type of argument recently

[anonymous-user]

Just fed up with stupid uninformed and quite ridiculous comments such as that from unqualified people who should keep quiet because they know nothing.

(N.B. If the guy is a TVR engineer, as well as eating my hat I'll retract the above comment.)

[oxbow]

[lvarga]

Thank you all! I live in London NW8, could you please advise me which dealer I should approach.

[v8cfr]

When i first brought a TVR -7 cars ago i looked around most dealers but felt most happy with Barnet / Castle.

Barnet is closest to you and IMO Excellent , especially Martin in service.

I also use Castle at Stantead who are quiter so can always help me at very short notice, but are excellent .

I am sure that others may also recommend alternatives.

[blutusc]

Dear Paul B,

1) Don't be so ******* rude
2) Look at the recent SP6 stats
3) How many miles have u done in your 2003 tusc?

Simon

[anonymous-user]

blutusc said:

Dear Paul B, 1) Don't be so ******* rude 2) Look at the recent SP6 stats 3) How many miles have u done in your 2003 tusc? Simon

The recent SP6 stats show that recent cars have had very few problems. I'll stop being rude if you stop making uninformed remarks.

[Big Al.]

Enough, Chill Out!
Please don't lets ruin another thread with a subject that has been done to death so many times before.

Group hug guy's....

[anonymous-user]

Big Al. said:

Enough, Chill Out! Please don't lets ruin another thread with a subject that has been done to death so many times before. Group hug guy's....

You're not my type.

[Big Al.]

[the pits]

Yadda, yadda, yadda. All I know is everytime I see a Tuscan on the road I want one. In my view you're all lucky so and so's. It's one of the coolest cars ever made.

[lvarga]

You guys really make me nervous. Is there any significant difference in terms of reliability between a brand new Tuscan S and a 2-3 years old one? My car has to be reliable enough to do a 3000 miles trip once a year.

[steveb*]

You pays yer money & takes yer chance! There's enough evidence around to show you can be desperately unlucky & have a failure quickly. On the other hand there are plenty of people who love their motor & have not experienced the "dark side". One thing is certain, however, is that you need to be tolerant of regular non cataclysmic quirks. (can't open/shut doors & windows or boot, wrong speedo readings, wobbly binnacles etc, wet bum etc etc) If these don't bug you too much, and you are lucky with the engine, then the Tuscan is probably one of the most beautiful cars on the road. If you get a wrong un, however, words can't describe how disappointing an experience it can be.