Which Model?

Which Model?

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Ikarus

Original Poster:

32 posts

291 months

Sunday 4th November 2001
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I'm not a TVR owner, but a huge fan.

Why am I not an owner? I live in Auckland, and for some reason (failed crash test, I believe) Tuscan's are not roadworthy here. If I import one, I can only use it for track days - not really a sensible option considering the cost. Also, poor dealer representation here. I went to test drive a GRiffith a few weeks ago at the only delaer in the country. They had two - a Chimp and a Griff. Neither would start (flat batteries) - unbelievable lack of interest!

One question though, when released, Peter Wheeler made the point that the Tuscan was to be a usable every day car (this was the car Jeremy Clarkson described as the scariest thing on 4 wheels). The Red Rose package was then offered, followed by the revised standard model (with the 3.6 engine) and the S with the revised body work (and price).

I haven't seen any comment yet on the comparison of the two models. The glowing report in the Evo comparison a month or two ago appeared to be the original model.

Has anyone seen anything on the "more refined" smaller engined model which retains the beautiful styling without the tacky gurney?

Graham

16,369 posts

291 months

Sunday 4th November 2001
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Not so much a failed crash test as its never been through one.

Lee J

100 posts

290 months

Sunday 4th November 2001
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As a matter of fact the Tuscan has been
crash tested and indeed passed the tests from all angles of approach by a good margin.

ikarus

Original Poster:

32 posts

291 months

Sunday 4th November 2001
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Well, the story we get down here is that it passed the crash test for the UK, but not for NZ. At least, not the way the NZ Land Transport Safety Authority read it.

quadcat1

68 posts

278 months

Sunday 4th November 2001
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may be we do not need the sheep crash test?

Graham

16,369 posts

291 months

Sunday 4th November 2001
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DO you have to have air bags down there?

apache

39,731 posts

291 months

Monday 5th November 2001
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I think it's just the way he walks

ikarus

Original Poster:

32 posts

291 months

Monday 5th November 2001
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Cheeky bunch!

Any one have any comment on or heard anything about the 3.6 litre Tuscan (with and without the Red Rose package) compared to the 4 litre Tuscan S? Most of the comment these days seems to have been on the S.

Graham B

1,360 posts

290 months

Tuesday 6th November 2001
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I don't think anyone has seen (let alone driven) a 3.6 litre Tuscan yet.

A few Tamora's seem to be surfacing at dealers now, these feature the same engine and are getting rave reviews.

Graham