What can I expect for 15 to 20K

[Jake Dodd]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 12 May 2014 at 16:39

[Basil Brush]

Have you had a look through the prices in the classifieds? Prices have firmed up a bit over the last couple of years.

I don't think 20k will get you a good Mk1 S, never mind a Mk2. You should be able to get a good Mk1 with recent engine rebuild within your budget, or go in at the lower end and keep the rest to sort out issues.

[Dischordant]

You definitely won't see a Tuscan 2 for below 24k. You should be able to get a mk1 with engine rebuild in your budget, maybe an s but not necessarily with an engine rebuild.

[42yroldvirgin]

Thanks Guys. The TVR mads one owner in the classifieds looks excellent but will go before I'm ready (inheritance). I'd be more than pleased with a loved Mk1. Rebuild or no rebuild as I've heard a well run original can be just as good an investment?
I'm wanting a keeper so ideally would prefer to buy from a PHdr and avoid the dealer mark up. A Mk1, reflex charcoal with shadow wheels, portland half hide with blue carpets would be perfect!

Edited by 42yroldvirgin on Monday 12th May 14:56

[42yroldvirgin]

Sorry Basil and Dischordant, somehow managed to delete original post, will redo my profile etc and get back on.

[Dischordant]

Reflex charcoal is gorgeous..I'm not sure I've seen any mk 1s in that colour though. I would definitely go for one with a rebuild if I were you as you are looking at at least 5.5k for an engine rebuild otherwise - and the highest figures without a rebuild...very rarely exceed 50k from what I've seen.

Main things to check apart from rebuild is shocks being replaced and clutch - oh and be VERY careful in the wet or the car WILL try to kill you

[666 SVT]

There's a reflex charcoal mk1 in the classifieds now.

[Dischordant]

Lush! =)

[xTVR]

42yearoldvirgin, mine could be for sale at the right price.
Its a mk2 S, charcoal reflex, smoke wheels, Power rebuild with balance of Power warranty and new grey/black leather etc.

[xTVR]

correction to above, Mk1 S, NOT mk 2. Sorry folks, too much of the red stuff with dinner.

[42yroldvirgin]

Thanks xTVR. Could you mail me some info please?

[42yroldvirgin]

Looked at that one 666, seems a bit of a shabby interior for the price.

[Dickie Dastardly]

Dischordant said:

Reflex charcoal is gorgeous..I'm not sure I've seen any mk 1s in that colour though. I would definitely go for one with a rebuild if I were you as you are looking at at least 5.5k for an engine rebuild otherwise - and the highest figures without a rebuild...very rarely exceed 50k from what I've seen.

Main things to check apart from rebuild is shocks being replaced and clutch - oh and be VERY careful in the wet or the car WILL try to kill you

Here's a photo of my Mk1 S taken at the Fastlane show at Corbridge yesterday, not for sale i'm afraid but there are definatley others out there...

[42yroldvirgin]

Thanks Dickie, that's exactly what I'm after.....

[so called]

Hope I don't upset any fellow Tuscan owners and I did own an early model that had 2 rebuilds at 35k and 70k but, the early engines had some material and oil way problems.
Also, if it was an early rebuild by TVR (like mine had), the rebuild had the same materials and no oil way improvements.
Post 2004 engines are the target.
Good luck, you won't regret it.

[likesachange]

Dickie Dastardly said:

Here's a photo of my Mk1 S taken at the Fastlane show at Corbridge yesterday, not for sale i'm afraid but there are definatley others out there...

Looks lovely. I was hoping to pick up my S last weekend and come to that show but wasn't ready.

Hoping this weekend but its been 11 weeks now

There's a show over south Cumbria this Sunday so here's to hoping ...

[minkybob]

Hi All,

Don't wish to blow my own trumpet but it's mrk 1 carcoal reflex and the interior is lovley (if you like green!), just had some new mats from Colin at TVRSW last week.
Pictures not good taken in dark garage last week when it was raining.

Sorry had to put it out they cound'nt let the old girl be dissed if you know what I mean.

Cheers

[Basil Brush]

so called said:

Hope I don't upset any fellow Tuscan owners and I did own an early model that had 2 rebuilds at 35k and 70k but, the early engines had some material and oil way problems.
Also, if it was an early rebuild by TVR (like mine had), the rebuild had the same materials and no oil way improvements.
Post 2004 engines are the target.
Good luck, you won't regret it.

One at 12k and another at 16k so no upset here. The real problem units seemed to be pre 2nd half of 2002 but definitely the later the better or a recent Power/Str8Six going over.

[B3NNL]

Mine lasted 61k before it needed a build. There was rumour that it had, had a rebuild at some stage in its life inbetween, but no paperwork to prove it.

[Basil Brush]

B3NNL said:

Mine lasted 61k before it needed a build. There was rumour that it had, had a rebuild at some stage in its life inbetween, but no paperwork to prove it.

If it was factory there wasn't any paperwork. All I've got is a note on an invoice for a replacement clutch fitted during second one saying discounted due to engine problems.