New Tuscan, but from where?
Discussion
Gave myself a headache trying to choose between T350 and Tuscan. Now got headache thinking about colour. Gonna bite the bullet and get a brand new one and my question for you Tuscanites is where should I go? Is it best to go to a local dealer (i.e. to establish good will and a rapport if things go wrong)? Or should I be altruistic and put the profit in Mr Wheeler's pocket and buy direct from the factory? Is the market such that I can try and bargain with the dealers for money of list price and/or extras? Oh no...another headache...
David.
David.
Hi,
You may have seen some topics on my dilemma on here recently when I was in the same boat. I ordered mine through Castle TVR and was very fortunate that they have a guy who designs the interior for the factory show cars (well did last year any how - Ian) & Castle have a salesman who is the factory race driver - so is full of knowledge about the cars.
I would thoroughly recommend Castle TVR...if you don't mind hiking over to Stansted in Essex. Saying that 'Lisa' at the factory is well worth hiking all the way up to Blackpool for
(Lisa thats a compliment if you view this )
Have a look at some of my topics I have posted on my progress.
Alan.
You may have seen some topics on my dilemma on here recently when I was in the same boat. I ordered mine through Castle TVR and was very fortunate that they have a guy who designs the interior for the factory show cars (well did last year any how - Ian) & Castle have a salesman who is the factory race driver - so is full of knowledge about the cars.
I would thoroughly recommend Castle TVR...if you don't mind hiking over to Stansted in Essex. Saying that 'Lisa' at the factory is well worth hiking all the way up to Blackpool for
(Lisa thats a compliment if you view this ) Have a look at some of my topics I have posted on my progress.
Alan.
Or should I be altruistic and put the profit in Mr Wheeler's pocket and buy direct from the factory? Is the market such that I can try and bargain with the dealers for money of list price and/or extras?
David.
I might be wrong (probably) but I was under the impression that the factory sell cars at the same price as the dealers. When I was buying new last year that's the message I got when I went to the factory.
Paul
>> Edited by Rosso Paul on Thursday 20th February 17:34
My two pennys' is go for a local dealer and build up a good working relationship with them. Unless you want to go to and from Blackpool for every niggle / service etc. that is.
Editted to say you may be able to get some (dealer) extras, but unless the car you want is in stock, I doubt you will get anything off list.
>> Edited by andyvdg on Thursday 20th February 17:32
Editted to say you may be able to get some (dealer) extras, but unless the car you want is in stock, I doubt you will get anything off list.
>> Edited by andyvdg on Thursday 20th February 17:32
21TVR said: David are you trading in ?
(...Alan, tell us more about your interest in Lisa?)
21 TVR,
Dunno. My Chim is now up for sale. Depends what I can get for it from a dealer as to whether I trade in or sell privately...
...and having done a factory visit, I entirely agree with Allan's comments about the lovely Lisa...wonder if I can match the colour of the Tuscan to her eyes...sigh.
Look out because I was offered silly (good) money for my Chim on buying a new Tusk from a couple of dealers -very tempting
I agree with the above, if your buying new your gonna pay the same money if you go to Blackpool or the dealer at Land's End, the difference will be on the part exchange, at least you can take it back for the niggles. If you have to travel, so what, that's part of the ride. TMS offer a collection service, with loan car, which is not expensive (relatively!)
If your committed to buying new trading in for good money also saves the hassle of tyre kickers and as i've said there is some good money out there at the momment
(some of the dealers are quiet)
On a new car you get to spec it; that takes most of the buying decision difficulties away. On the down side, check out the residuals
sp
I agree with the above, if your buying new your gonna pay the same money if you go to Blackpool or the dealer at Land's End, the difference will be on the part exchange, at least you can take it back for the niggles. If you have to travel, so what, that's part of the ride. TMS offer a collection service, with loan car, which is not expensive (relatively!)
If your committed to buying new trading in for good money also saves the hassle of tyre kickers and as i've said there is some good money out there at the momment
(some of the dealers are quiet)
On a new car you get to spec it; that takes most of the buying decision difficulties away. On the down side, check out the residuals
sp
Accept the distinct possibility you will need to have some warranty work undertaken.
You will probably want this done at your nearest dealer - who will get refunded at sub-cost by TVR and therefore be ar$ed-off if you go through them and they haven't taken their margin up-front (they are a business, not a charity).
Strictly speaking, you should transact through your nearest dealer - and if indeed you buy 'outside', your local dealer has every right to demand a share of the sale commission from the other dealer....
Plus - you really do want to build a raport, it's not like buying any other make of car (IMHO).
You will probably want this done at your nearest dealer - who will get refunded at sub-cost by TVR and therefore be ar$ed-off if you go through them and they haven't taken their margin up-front (they are a business, not a charity).
Strictly speaking, you should transact through your nearest dealer - and if indeed you buy 'outside', your local dealer has every right to demand a share of the sale commission from the other dealer....
Plus - you really do want to build a raport, it's not like buying any other make of car (IMHO).
beast said:
Strictly speaking, you should transact through your nearest dealer - and if indeed you buy 'outside', your local dealer has every right to demand a share of the sale commission from the other dealer....
I would be staggered if that is the case as it would almost certainly contravene EC competition rules.
There are definitely discounts to be had off list price on a new one if you find the right dealer and are prepared to bargain. To cut a very long story short, when I was buying my Tuscan my local dealer ended up offering me a new one built to my specification at several thousand pounds off list price.
TSS said: There are definitely discounts to be had off list price on a new one if you find the right dealer and are prepared to bargain.
Don't forget to haggle for those added-value bits & pieces such as a set of Anderson jump leads - my dealer threw a set in for me and I was _REALLY_ glad I asked for them when I came to need them. FYR - in case you weren't aware - when you've got a flat battery, jump starting a Tuscan doesn't really work and ordinary crocodile clip leads are useless. You have to plug a set of special leads into a battery port under the n/s front wheel arch. Works well (speaks from experience), but you do need those leads. Andrew
You don't 'need' the leads, they just make it a dammed site easier!
Speaking from experience (left the lights on, but now have a warning buzzer fitted so I dont do it again!!) you can get to the battery from the front passenger side wheel well, turn the steering on full lock and remove the screws and lo and behold, there is your battery complete with terminals to accept crocodile clips!!
Graham
Speaking from experience (left the lights on, but now have a warning buzzer fitted so I dont do it again!!) you can get to the battery from the front passenger side wheel well, turn the steering on full lock and remove the screws and lo and behold, there is your battery complete with terminals to accept crocodile clips!!
Graham
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