gsexr Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I know lots of guys don`t like to see the garage mechanic road testing their car but back in my day you did the work and then road tested it to make sure it was ok and nothing like this ever happened. I expect a garage to road test it. But not abuse it for obvious reasons. People who I don't trust don't get my car. Simple. Commander are things working out and getting resolved? Redlining was never considered abuse I used to judge a car by its speed in 2nd gear... Mitsubishi starion turbo, 70 in second still one of the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp606 Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Wedding went off beautifully - I'll post the car pictures up when I get them from the photographer. Stage 1 of the honeymoon is a few days here - http://www.hshotels.co.uk/bailiffscourt-hotel-and-spa I won't bore you with pictures of how beautiful the rooms and grounds are, or how bloody good the food is, but I was chuffed that I can see the motor from one of our bedroom windows Love this hotel, we went there last year for a couple of days, we were in the same bit as you, in fact I think it may have been that exact room. What was the name? Love the TVR. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 Love this hotel, we went there last year for a couple of days, we were in the same bit as you, in fact I think it may have been that exact room. What was the name? Love the TVR. Can't remember the name of the room, but it's basically the honeymoon suite. Eye watering costs, but I only plan on having one honeymoon, so screw it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 I have the car back, and in working condition again - woo! To celebrate - here's some exhaust noises for you from last night's drive (audio only) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 Took the Tiv to Costco a few days ago with the Mrs - as we were getting out a guy came over with his daughter... "this is my favorite car ever - can I take a picture of it with my daughter for the Mrs?" Heh, of course I let him... never had that with a car I own before... cheered me right up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 Went to a track day at Abingdon last Friday - went in the Tiv bit didn't take it out - just went as a passenger with a couple of mates in their respective RX7 and Elise as they are both fairly new to track days - 3rd day for one of them and 1st day for the other. The RX7 driver was quite reserved, the Elise driver had a couple of spins Anyway, here's some pics... Left to right: TVR Tuscan, M12 Noble, Cayman GT4, F430 Scag, Z4 3.0 Left to Right: Honda-Civic-engine'd Elise, RX7, M5 (straight-through exhaust; didn't go out but sounded excellent), V6 Exige, TVR Tuscan 4.0, M12 Noble Twin Turbo V6, Cayman GT4, F430 Scag, Z4 3.0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Nice line up of cars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I love this topic. Really enjoy reading about the Tuscan. Keep up the regular updates please. How was it on the track? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 How was it on the track? Didn't get it out on track, I was only there as a passenger... next time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 A yank review of the Tuscan. He's right about most of it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 TVR sold; need to sell the Z too - time to spend some money on the house and just have one car for a while. Not sure what car though - nothing else this side of 80k comes close to the Tuscan's character, let alone for my ~22.5k budget. Needs to at least be a 2+2. Suggestions? Jag XKR Jag XFR Merc E350 BMW E90 M3 Merc C63 AMG E60 M5 / M6 Cayman / 911 (too many engine horror stories?) What else ya got? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Cerbera - in budget, rear seats and probably as much character as the Tuscan. You know it makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 M6 for me. Worth it for the engine alone, when else will you get to own a V10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Need to spend money on the house, but list a 911 as a new purchase........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) Sad to see it go (sounds like it was my car)! Good luck with the new project and car. Maserati 3200 or 4200? Edited October 8, 2016 by monkeybrain1234 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Need to spend money on the house, but list a 911 as a new purchase........ Not 'new' new, just a 996/997 maybe... won't be a Turbo either. Essentially it's a juggling exercise - change from two cars worth 30k plus whatever I'm paying for 2x TAX / Insurance / MOT, to one car for 20-25k. Spend the difference on the house to keep the Mrs happy and (hopefully, possibly, maybe) reduce my outgoings a bit by only running one car instead of two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Cerbera - in budget, rear seats and probably as much character as the Tuscan. You know it makes sense I'd love to, but I want better build quality and better handling... too many 'death trap' type stories for my liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Sad to see it go (sounds like it was my car)! Good luck with the new project and car. Maserati 3200 or 4200? Very sad to see it go - it's beautiful, sounds awesome, and mechanically sound. I can't get excited about the looks of the older Maseratis :-( the newer ones look and sound good, but 30k minimum is beyond my finances at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Please close this thread - 2009, 5.0 SC, 505BHP, XKR Coupe in Kyanite Blue now purchased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Locked at Ops request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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