DarrenW
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| posted on 6/5/09 at 02:23 PM |
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TVR TUSCAN buyers guide
Just been set a challenge by a mate. He wants of to in with him to they a 2001 Tuscan. Ive heard there are a few things to watch out for. Does anyone
know what they are or have a buyers guide please?
Thanks in advance,
darren.
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Howlor
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| posted on 6/5/09 at 02:40 PM |
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Darren, did you have a brain fart while writing that as it makes no sense what so ever in the middle!
I have a friend who did a lot or research before buying his. I will ask him then put him in touch if you like? I think the only real problem he has
had with his was a flat battery, you have to remove the wheel and inner wing to replace! 
Steve
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tegwin
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| posted on 6/5/09 at 02:50 PM |
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Its worth checking the outriggers (outer sill chassis member) as on all TVRs they seem to rust and fall off.... Its not a difficult job to replace
them...but it takes time and money...
If you buy it as a kit car or other "project car" you will be fine..
If you buy it with the attitude that its just another "sports car" you are bound to be let down....
They are reliable but they have to be looked after....
[Edited on 6/5/09 by tegwin]
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fesycresy
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| posted on 6/5/09 at 02:51 PM |
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I nearly bought one and I've posted this on here before. I spent a lot of time looking into it !
One of the guys posted on Pistonheads 'if you are concerned about the cost of an engine rebuild then this isn't the car for you'.
Pistonheads is a good source of info.
A car with 20k on and no engine rebuild is probably due one 
The Speed 6 is a shocking motor, a time bomb.....
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tegwin
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| posted on 6/5/09 at 02:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by fesycresy
I nearly bought one and I've posted this on here before. I spent a lot of time looking into it !
One of the guys posted on Pistonheads 'if you are concerned about the cost of an engine rebuild then this isn't the car for you'.
Pistonheads is a good source of info.
A car with 20k on and no engine rebuild is probably due one
The Speed 6 is a shocking motor, a time bomb.....
Scrap the sp6 and fit something more reliable!
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blakep82
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| posted on 6/5/09 at 03:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DarrenW
He wants of to in with him to they a 2001 Tuscan.
erm...
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dhutch
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| posted on 6/5/09 at 03:39 PM |
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quote:
erm...
Fail words!
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philtvr
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| posted on 6/5/09 at 03:49 PM |
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try http://www.mytuscan.co.uk/
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Rod Ends
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| posted on 6/5/09 at 04:40 PM |
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There was one at Stoneleigh for £15K - seemed suspiciously cheap.
Oops - Apparently they start at £13.5K
[Edited on 6/5/09 by Rod Ends]
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blakep82
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| posted on 6/5/09 at 04:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by dhutch
quote:
erm...
Fail words!
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Rod Ends
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Damaged Chimera £4.5K
 
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DarrenW
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| posted on 10/5/09 at 09:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
quote:
Originally posted by dhutch
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erm...
Fail words!
No need for the sarky stuff. Typed the message from my mobile - predictive text problems, this site is a nightmare to view on mobile devices. Normally
id wait to get on my laptop but was trying to help a mate out. Thanks anyway for your concern.
In the end he got an insurance quote which bombed the idea out. Also a dealer he called said he wouldnt sell one to anyboby who wasnt prepared for
bits to fall off!
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