tpavlou Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Hi all. I'm looking at buying a 2nd hand Tuscan for about 25K, but just want some advice/experiences. I've read about Engine rebuilds being required with a service about every 15k-20k miles. Can anyone confirm this, and shed some light as to why ?? Also, how reliable are they? I would be using this as my main car, and would probably do about 10k miles a year (which would mean 2 services a year ... but I can cope with that). Lastly, how much are the services? I;ve asked my local TVR dealer, but they're not very forthcoming! TIA T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loddrik Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 You are a brave man from what I have read, especially to use as a daily driver, try www.pistonheads.com they are pretty good for TVR stuff. Have you also thought about a Porsche 993, or even a 996, reliability issues noy a problem, and much better residuals, of course, the downside is you get an older car, if that is really a downside anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drinks Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 Hi, I'm in a similar boat to you. I have booked my first tuscan test drive for sat in a 53 plate 4.0litre. I think that servicing wise the 6,000 mile is 5-600 and the 12k is 800-1200. Pistonheads is really the forum for tvr try this page web page still apprehensive about if I'll have enough cash in the bank to cover the niggles that'll occur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpavlou Posted March 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 I contacted a TVR dealer and they told me it is every 6k miles and the service will cost between £500-£600 depending on what is reqd. I found elsewhere in this forum that the costs are actually £700 for a minor service, and £1000 for a major service! If these are the prices, then I can;t see how anyone can justify owning a Tuscan (as gorgeous a car as it is!). I can;t help but wonder if it's dependant on area as well. I live in the midlands, and from what I can gather, most people who own Tuscan's live in the south? please correct me if I'm wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activa Posted March 15, 2005 Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 Unless they've improved drastically in the last few years it's a brave man that uses one as his daily hack! Like Loddrick said(and PW if you complain)maybe worth considering a Porsche! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Are the new owners addressing the reliability issues ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insurance Jon Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 yes but they have only just come out with a better 3 year warranty.....but it will be a while till they filter onto the market. Don't do it, if you are trying to keep monthly costs a similar as possible....if you buy something like that you have to buy it with the heart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loddrik Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 Honda NSX, reliabilty not a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison1379134007 Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 no its just the fact its dull that's the problem! read my review HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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