Things to know or avoid when buying a Speed 6

Things to know or avoid when buying a Speed 6

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bisonuk

Original Poster:

16 posts

258 months

Thursday 15th May 2003
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Hi,

Just wondering if there is anything in particual (apart from the obvious) that should be looked at when buying a used tuscan?

Is there certain recalls i need to look for? (read a lot about finger followers)

Is there a certain year that has more problems that later years?

Any/all advice appreciated!

Cheers,

N

TSS

1,132 posts

275 months

Thursday 15th May 2003
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Email me through my profile for a Tuscan buying checklist.

Dai Capp

1,641 posts

267 months

Thursday 15th May 2003
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Ahh the Tuscan checklist...

Tom sent me this and it was extremely useful (thanks again). There's virtually everything in that apart from a download of commonsense when buying!

One thing I didn't notice (I may be wrong) but check all the segments are present on the LCD display. I drove one with a load missing and it makes it very difficult to read things (this one was so bad you could hardly read the big rev counter!)

Finally, go to either an independent or a main dealer, get a good warrenty off them and enjoy the thing to the max. I traded in a Griff 500 for my Tuscan and I've not been disappointed. They're awesome

Cheers

DC

TSS

1,132 posts

275 months

Thursday 15th May 2003
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Dai Capp said:

One thing I didn't notice (I may be wrong) but check all the segments are present on the LCD display. I drove one with a load missing and it makes it very difficult to read things (this one was so bad you could hardly read the big rev counter!)




Thanks DC, I'll add that to the list as something to check.

mad-doug

61 posts

258 months

Thursday 15th May 2003
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If you could send me one I'd be grateful.

I'm looking at a second-hand Tuscan S as a replacement for the series 1 Elise 111S - the big anti is the horrible tales re speed 6 engine.

(Ps I've sent you an e-mail in these terms)

bisonuk

Original Poster:

16 posts

258 months

Saturday 17th May 2003
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wow! a comprehensive list to say the least... thanks for that!

almost enought to put a guy off buying one

TSS

1,132 posts

275 months

Sunday 18th May 2003
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Glad you like it, I’m working on an enhanced version with a few more things to check and more explanation about why you should be looking for certain things. Not sure when I’ll release it, but hopefully I’ll get time to finish it soon.


bisonuk said: wow! a comprehensive list to say the least... thanks for that! quote]

St George

259 posts

258 months

Wednesday 21st May 2003
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Can anyone send me the checklist for things to check on a tuscan?
Also how do I know if the engine has been changed on my 3 year old car(I got it last week)
And how do I know if it has been subject to a recall or not?

andyvdg

1,537 posts

290 months

Thursday 22nd May 2003
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The Tuscan Owners Group on Yahoo has all the answers to these questions and more.

TSS

1,132 posts

275 months

Thursday 22nd May 2003
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St George said: Can anyone send me the checklist for things to check on a tuscan?
Also how do I know if the engine has been changed on my 3 year old car(I got it last week)
And how do I know if it has been subject to a recall or not?




I can send you the checklist if you email me through my profile. I think the factory will have records of which cars have had engine rebuilds and recalls done so I recommend you contact them directly for this information.

As Andyvdg says, join the Tuscan Owners Yahoo Group, it's a really useful resource for answering Tuscan questions.