Engine problems fixed yet ?
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Hello you Tuscaners. Are the engine problems fixed yet or is there still doubt over reliability ? Looking at the ads, almost all of the cars seem to have had an engine rebuild. More worryingly some have had several which suggests that the problem was not fixed the first time.
I would like to sell my V8s and get a Tuscan but don't want to buy a heap of trouble, or have my wallet raided by the local dealer. What do you all think ?
I would like to sell my V8s and get a Tuscan but don't want to buy a heap of trouble, or have my wallet raided by the local dealer. What do you all think ?
This really has been covered ad nauseum but here goes anyway......
I think I'm right in saying that just about everybody on here with an 03 car (including me) have had no engine problems.
Speaking personally my car has been fine, no engine problems whatsoever and only a few tiny trim issues that have all been sorted by my dealer without any fuss during scheduled servicing. The car is very well bolted together and is an absolute blast in every way. I wouldn't swap it for anything else. (That I could afford
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I think I'm right in saying that just about everybody on here with an 03 car (including me) have had no engine problems.
Speaking personally my car has been fine, no engine problems whatsoever and only a few tiny trim issues that have all been sorted by my dealer without any fuss during scheduled servicing. The car is very well bolted together and is an absolute blast in every way. I wouldn't swap it for anything else. (That I could afford
) If you're going for a new Speed Six engined TVR you'll be okay as the engine reliability now seems to be much better. However a high proportion of the 2000-2002 cars have had significant engine problems - some needing two or three rebuilds. Personally I would only consider a 2000-2002 car which has had a fully rebuilt engine within the last six months, thus benefiting from the recent parts improvements.
jigs said:
If you're going for a new Speed Six engined TVR you'll be okay as the engine reliability now seems to be much better. However a high proportion of the 2000-2002 cars have had significant engine problems - some needing two or three rebuilds. Personally I would only consider a 2000-2002 car which has had a fully rebuilt engine within the last six months, thus benefiting from the recent parts improvements.
My thinking too
lol OK, given the number of posts from non-Tuscan owners commenting on Speed Six reliability....I am compelled to add that mine is an October 2000 model and has 17,500 miles on the clock - without incident.
Anyone interested in buying a Tuscan should just search this website to get a broad view of opinions. But like anything else in life....nothing is certain outside of death and taxes.
If you want 100% reliability, then a TVR is probably not your first marque of choice. You already have one, so you know the score. Good luck with whatever you decide.
>> Edited by TUS 373 on Sunday 14th December 00:01
Anyone interested in buying a Tuscan should just search this website to get a broad view of opinions. But like anything else in life....nothing is certain outside of death and taxes.
If you want 100% reliability, then a TVR is probably not your first marque of choice. You already have one, so you know the score. Good luck with whatever you decide.
>> Edited by TUS 373 on Sunday 14th December 00:01
jigs said:
If you're going for a new Speed Six engined TVR you'll be okay as the engine reliability now seems to be much better. However a high proportion of the 2000-2002 cars have had significant engine problems - some needing two or three rebuilds. Personally I would only consider a 2000-2002 car which has had a fully rebuilt engine within the last six months, thus benefiting from the recent parts improvements.
I agree. My 2002 Tuscan had a new head (due to exessive valve seat wear) earlier this year just before I bought it.
It now has 11500 on the clock and has been (apart from the air box falling to pieces - see thread on my profile) totally awsome and reliable.
As mentioned, you know the score when you buy a TVR.
Bear in mind, though, that a good 2000 car can be had for £25000. (New is going to be £40000+ depending on spec).
The £15+ grand you save would pay for at least 2 new engines so I wouldn't be too worried about older cars - just make sure they have the latest roof catches, door switches etc and get one with 18" wheels, uprated brakes and suspension and aircon (a must even if it is patheticly weedy)
Agree with what everyone is saying. I have a March 2003 Tuscan and no engine problems after just over 7,000 miles of daily driving.
Think TVR have got the problems sorted and all the recent buyers appear to be reporting the same that the engines are now reliable. I am happy with my car and have the confidence to use it everyday as my only car to commute to work etc.
- Pete -
Think TVR have got the problems sorted and all the recent buyers appear to be reporting the same that the engines are now reliable. I am happy with my car and have the confidence to use it everyday as my only car to commute to work etc.
- Pete -
My October 2000 car had 'some' engine problems, however, since the repair of 16 months ago, all has been well, so that is 16 months and 13,000 miles - as I have said elsewhere, I believe TVR are now on top of the engine issues and so recent cars, or older cars with recent rebuilds, are as good as it gets - and boy are they good!!
Graham
Graham
With respect to Tuscans produced 2000-2002, if there were any engine problems with a particular car, it would be unusual for them not to have shown up now (>6000 miles on clock). It would be even more unusual if the engine had not subsequently had any rectification in this area - as, eh, it wouldn't be usable.
Much of the original failures were due to a change in source of the finger follower components - and these not having been hardened sufficiently and consequently wearing prematurely.
Despite the more recent reliability assurances, I await the day that a Speed Six engine hits 100,000 miles plus without any attention like alot of mass produced cars. On the other hand, any engine that puts out 350-400 bhp is a serious engine - and is likely to need some attention to prolong its useful life. The great thing about TVRs is that the power output is up there with the likes of Ferrari - but a brand new TVR engine costs less than even a minor Ferrari rebuild, and you don't have to take it out to service it!
Much of the original failures were due to a change in source of the finger follower components - and these not having been hardened sufficiently and consequently wearing prematurely.
Despite the more recent reliability assurances, I await the day that a Speed Six engine hits 100,000 miles plus without any attention like alot of mass produced cars. On the other hand, any engine that puts out 350-400 bhp is a serious engine - and is likely to need some attention to prolong its useful life. The great thing about TVRs is that the power output is up there with the likes of Ferrari - but a brand new TVR engine costs less than even a minor Ferrari rebuild, and you don't have to take it out to service it!
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