tuscan speed 6
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i would like a little help from all you TVR enthusiasts please,I am considering buying a tuscan speed 6 but feel apprehensive due to the "reliability" factor, I am an ex porsche driver and want something a little harder to get to grips with, I ride a Yamaha R1 and that bites back, but the porsche didnt. The TVRs have a reputation of being absolutely awesome, i consider myself to be well informed most of the time, but i need help from the experts-(you), the car i am considering buying is a 2000 tuscan speed 6, fullTVR history, 10,000 miles and has had the brakes and engine problem fixed, is there anything else i should look out for, the only other fault at the moment is the EFi warning light? but i have been assured that this will be sorted, again by the main dealer.
I look forward to your comments, plus the useful aspect of your comments in respect of day to day ownership and practicality(golf clubs etc)
Thank you.
Optix
I look forward to your comments, plus the useful aspect of your comments in respect of day to day ownership and practicality(golf clubs etc)
Thank you.
Optix
The reliability issue has been pretty well covered on here if you search the archives. I sold my bike to buy my 2000 Tuscan and haven't had any problems in 10 months (apart from keeping my license.) Drive it and I'm sure you'll make the right decision. 
The Tuscan is my only car and is used everyday.
>> Edited by basil brush on Friday 30th January 18:32
The Tuscan is my only car and is used everyday.
>> Edited by basil brush on Friday 30th January 18:32
Agreed this has been covered many time over and if you do a search you will find lots of useful info on here.
I'm lucky enough to have a new Tuscan S since 2003 and the newer models have been very reliable...so have a lot of the older cars (don't believe everything you hear).
The boot space is amazing and you would be able to get 2 sets of golf bags in them
Good luck!
Alan.
edited to note that I only use mine as a toy (what a toy!) for the weekends...in saying that lots of people get by for everyday use...
>> Edited by Alf Essex on Friday 30th January 08:05
I'm lucky enough to have a new Tuscan S since 2003 and the newer models have been very reliable...so have a lot of the older cars (don't believe everything you hear).
The boot space is amazing and you would be able to get 2 sets of golf bags in them
Good luck!
Alan.
edited to note that I only use mine as a toy (what a toy!) for the weekends...in saying that lots of people get by for everyday use...
>> Edited by Alf Essex on Friday 30th January 08:05
Optix, make sure the suspension upright recall has been done, there will be a sticker on the VIN plate in the boot if it has been.
Also there is a mod for the roof, a catch is fitted to the front of the roof (inside) to clip the roof on to the windscreen header, make sure this is done.
There are various other updates which have been applied, some can be retro fitted, others not, but find out what the EFI warning is all about and what they have done to fix it, you dont want something having been hidden that will come back to haunt you!!
2000 Tuscans are the best of the bunch anyway
Graham, 2000 Tuscan
Also there is a mod for the roof, a catch is fitted to the front of the roof (inside) to clip the roof on to the windscreen header, make sure this is done.
There are various other updates which have been applied, some can be retro fitted, others not, but find out what the EFI warning is all about and what they have done to fix it, you dont want something having been hidden that will come back to haunt you!!
2000 Tuscans are the best of the bunch anyway
Graham, 2000 Tuscan
I had an EFI fault on mine not long after getting it. If the car was running okay then it could be due to either one of these:-
1. Starting the car with your foot on the accelerator pedal. You will not stop the 'warning' until the dash has been re-set. A quick trip to the dealership for them to attach a laptop and hey presto - sorted
2. A dodgy Lambda (think that's the name) sensor reading. This can be cause by it coming loose, getting wet (jetwash anyone) or just failing.
Finally there has been comment made that if the car isn't running properly the EFI fault is serious. The mix of fuel getting to the cats isn't right and could damage them. If it is running properly then it is likely to be one of the above.
Tuscan RR 2001
1. Starting the car with your foot on the accelerator pedal. You will not stop the 'warning' until the dash has been re-set. A quick trip to the dealership for them to attach a laptop and hey presto - sorted
2. A dodgy Lambda (think that's the name) sensor reading. This can be cause by it coming loose, getting wet (jetwash anyone) or just failing.
Finally there has been comment made that if the car isn't running properly the EFI fault is serious. The mix of fuel getting to the cats isn't right and could damage them. If it is running properly then it is likely to be one of the above.
Tuscan RR 2001
It could also be the engine going out of tune, the ECU can adjust the mapping only so far and once it is beyond that point it becomes an EFI error, but still, best to be sure by getting the dealer to link up the laptop, thay can then check which errors are being logged and check the compnent logging them
Graham
Graham
Raffaele said:
good morning I ask why the 2 front flaps are so expensive to buy 250 pounds
Instead of ressurecting old and irrelevant threads why not start your own thread about what you want?I've replied to your post on another [old] thread and if you're not happy with dealing with Fibreon then Black Cat Panels may do them - https://blackcatpanels.com/
Otherwise you could try the breakers / dismantlers via Google.
I'm sure you could find similar from the range of generic winglets splitters etc .. offered in the motorsport world. Plenty of online catalogues to trawl through.
Edited by mk1fan on Sunday 29th January 14:19
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