Commander Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) Having sold the M3 the money is burning a hole in my pocket; currently on a train to go look at a Mk1 4.0 TVR Tuscan, in purple. 7 owners but that's quite common for these - seems to have a decent service history, including a rebuild about 10k ago and verified by talking to the builder that did it. Forgot how much I hate public transport! Hope it's not a rotter - neither a return trip on the train, nor a 7k engine rebuild, particularly appeal! Edited July 22, 2016 by Commander 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 best of luck! naturally we'll want to see photos of the new beast. Would love to own a TVR, but am not brave enough to do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Prefer the T350 myself. Have a look at straightsix in Oxford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I would get used to public transport if you own one by what i hear. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 rumours of their reliability is way over exaggerated. You mention the word TVR and everyone thinks unreliable. Yes, its a hand built car with some reliability issues but they really aren't that bad. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT Just do what I do and buy the first car you see, raises the excitement level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Have you watched the price of the Saggy recently? New price back in the day £55k Used price 1 year ago £45k Now £65k used. Something tells me the Saggy makes you money! I've also been looking at this.... I shouldn't but I'm SOOOO tempted. http://tvr.co.uk/noise Although, cash in hand I would go for either the T350 or the Tuscan. In fact I was going to get the Cerb before the 350, what put me off was resale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 rumours of their reliability is way over exaggerated. You mention the word TVR and everyone thinks unreliable. Yes, its a hand built car with some reliability issues but they really aren't that bad. A chap in my village has one, and it's as reliable as a weather forecast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) There maybe a few badly maintained ones around but believe me there are plenty that are reliable. Its a hand built car that needs appropriate care. I had a T350 on loan for a month and nearly purchased one 5 years ago but circumstances changed and I purchased the 350z and modded it to death. T350 never missed a beat. Straightsix is Oxford are top guys for TVR's. Saving now for a GTR next year. To Ians point T350's were around 23-25k 3 years ago. You are now looking at 28k+ for a good one. Edited May 16, 2016 by Payco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Oh the irony... Took half a day off work, spent two hours on a train and paid for test drive insurance... he calls me up saying sorry - it's got a bust battery. FOR FUX SAKE!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 How hard can it be to pop to Halfords and buy a new one?! Sucks man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockaaarck Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 The Tuscan is / can be a fantastic car, one of the most enjoyable I've driven (Tuscan Red Rose). There are a number of key watch points though, from what I'm lead to believe. Number 1, there does seem to be a higher chance you might get a 'Friday afternoon' car. Potentially a Wednesday afternoon rolling through to a Friday. Check, check and check again service, build and any refurb quality. Just overall history in terms of electrics, gearbox etc. Number 2, Chassis, chassis, chassis! This is extremely important. You need to know whether it's been refurbed (if not, it will likely need it). If it had been done, you need to know when and who by. If they tell you the when and who by. You must check if it was a repair or replacement (of the entire chassis). In either refurb or replacement, you must check to see if the chassis was also Zinc or double Zinc coated as part of that process. If it's Zinc / double Zinc on top of the other coating, then that's a positive. Number 3) Engine service and rebuild is also worth checking. A rebuilt engine is not a bad thing, If it's been done by a specialist. Regular Fettling and maintenance is to be expected on the engine. It's a terrific power plant when on song and really delivers on the excitement front. Again, it's about getting the evidence of who and when regards engine servicing (like all cars) The Tuscan is one of the most fun cars I've ever driven. There's a lot of thrills to be had with it. It does demand your attention though, bump steer and the like things you need to be aware of. Having driven one across Dartmoor in the rain, I can tell you, it makes you feel very 'alive'. When you get a good day, clear roads and some time to focus on just driving 'it', they are extremely rewarding. When driving in traffic, in poor weather, they are still fun, but tiring. I think they are fantastic, no driver aids, massive power, ultimate feedback, certainly attract attention and some respect. If you can find a good one. I would say you'd love the experience of owning it. How long you'll be prepared to absorb its quirks (e.g. heat from the transmission transferring up the gear leaver to the point it was too hot to touch) is just something to consider 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 You have to take the wheel off to change the battery, lol, and the bloke isn't prepared to do that. Sounds to me like the alternator might be on its way out too based on what he was saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) As I said in previous posts have a look at Stra8tsix in Oxford. They only have top quality TVRs and they will have it spot on. Outriggers are a key area on TVR's. I would have a T350 as per below from them. http://www.str8six.co.uk/CAR%20SALES/page4.html / Edited May 16, 2016 by Payco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Str8Six, I've been there, average price for one of their Tuscans is about 40k. Price have gone mental since the sun came out, and generally across the market they vary alot too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Agree, but top cars. You wont lose money investing in a TVR that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Oh the irony... Took half a day off work, spent two hours on a train and paid for test drive insurance... he calls me up saying sorry - it's got a bust battery. FOR FUX SAKE!!! Plot thickens - likely a bust alternator too - which has also been known to blow the ECU on these. Might have dodged a bullet here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) Maybe that was a sign not to buy it commander... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited May 16, 2016 by Andy_Muxlow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Plot thickens - likely a bust alternator too - which has also been known to blow the ECU on these. Might have dodged a bullet here! If he's not prepared to take a wheel off to change a battery, then I suspect he's hiding more than a dodgy alternator. I'd have walked too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Plot thickens - likely a bust alternator too - which has also been known to blow the ECU on these. Might have dodged a bullet here! If he's not prepared to take a wheel off to change a battery, then I suspect he's hiding more than a dodgy alternator. I'd have walked too. I think he's just inept... Not sure which is worse though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martybhoy Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I remember seeing a tuscan years ago for sale locally at around 15k, right around the time every performance car took a massive hit. If i wasn't so young at the time and could've got insured, I'd be a richer man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 I remember seeing a tuscan years ago for sale locally at around 15k, right around the time every performance car took a massive hit. If i wasn't so young at the time and could've got insured, I'd be a richer man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 You and me both! There are stories on the interweb about people buying them for 10! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 Turned out it was just the alternator that bust it's self. Still tempted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ybbew Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Been in one, great bit of kit... if i had dispoable cash i'd definetly have fun with one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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