Forgive me for I have sinned
Discussion
Last feb. I decided to sell my 4.0 Chimaera, cos I had no garage and three vehicles to put in it.
I approached Hexham who sold me it from new and was told to expect around £20k for it privately - this for a two year old with 11k on the clock. Bugger that I thought so I traded it in on a 1 year old S Type - big mistake!!
The Jaguar is a lovely car but it is not a TVR and now I'm regretting it so much that I'm considering a Cerbera with a baby seat.
Can anyone with a cerby help me with the big question ( apart from why did I do it ) - 4.2 or 4.5 and the difference.
Dave
I have a 4.5 with a baby seat due to be fitted next month. There seams to be no problem with kids in the back as long as they are at least 9 months old. As for 4.2 or 4.5, the 4.5 is quite a lot less livable (noise, vibration, aggression etc) but to mind mind worth it for the open road pleasure.
Shoggoth,
Yep, Hexham Horseless Carriages.
I found them refreshingly helpfull for a car dealer, but there again I was used to Ford and Vauxhall.
Their service was first rate, they were very willing to deal on price and extras and I could'nt have asked for more really.
It's a pity they are 100 miles from me or I would probably have a Cerbera by now.
Unfortunately I'm closer to Harrogate and that's why i havent.
Bets of luck.
dave
quote:The answer to that is a long one, but briefly... The 4.2 suffers from much greater depreciation 4.2's are absolute bargains (but beware of resale) Early 4.2's have a bad rep, but some have had all problems sorted... these are difficult to find and mistakes could cost you as much as the car itself! Later 4.2's (1998 on) are as reliable as the latest Cerb's / Chim's / Griff's - pretty good really. 4.2's tend to be harsher to drive - certainly in traffic and do not have as much equipment (by standard) as a 4.5 4.5's hold their money much better & are easier to sell. Early (1997) 4.5's were a little iffy (as were the 4.2's in that year) 4.5's have better brakes, hydratrack, better wheels, etc... (look on tvr.co.uk for the exact spec difference) 4.5's are much smoother in traffic and generally a nicer car. You didn't ask about the Speed6... people have different opinions about whether they're better or not, but the whole car is much softer and the depreciation is along the lines of the 4.2. Something you should note is these cars are more expensive to run than a Chimaera... but the thrill of them is 10 times more. If you do buy one, make sure you look at a lot and you'll soon get an idea of well looked after ones and what you get for your budget. Beware - bargains don't really exist. When buying a Cerbera you want one properly looked after - you'll soon make your mind up about that as there are 'tatty' ones around. Eg. Cheap tyres are a bit of a giveaway that someone's been trying to run it on a budget... and the next owner could well pay for that. Oh and make sure you have a warranty with it. My starter went the other week... £570 replacement - but charged to the warranty company! Of course, at this point I have to point out that I do have a Cerbera for sale... http://www.xoib.co.uk
Can anyone with a cerby help me with the big question ( apart from why did I do it ) - 4.2 or 4.5 and the difference. Dave
Ben
quote:Nope. The 4.2 is harsher than the 4.5 - particularly in traffic. The 4.5 is more "refined". Speed 6 however, might be what you're after as it has a softer ride and "easier" engine.
4.5 more harsh than a 4.2 is that right? I to am thinking of a cerby and comfort is a factor as the wifey has to at least not hate travelling in it too much...
Thanks for the advice all, it always helps to speak to the knowledeable!
Oddly enuf, I'm going to Hillfoot on Thursday morning to look at a Tuscan they have, more to get an idea of the model and the dealer than anything.
I'm going to do some homework on the dealers and the cars this time cos' £30 - 40K is a lot to spend.
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