Should I swap my Griffith for a Cerbera?
Discussion
Had my 96P Griff 500 a bit over a year now, love it to bits, totally reliable, sounds superb with it's sports exhaust and has all the performance that I could possibly need. But........there's just something about a Cerbera.
Now, do I risk swapping my beloved Griff for a Cerbie with (according to threads on PH) greater running expenses, less reliability (?), higher insurance, fixed roof? But.......there's just something about a Cerbera.
So, if I could find a good V8 Cerbie (can't justify S6 potential engine probs) as a STRAIGHT SWAP should I go for it?
I don't really want to go through a dealer and suffer their profit margins but would rather deal direct with a genuine owner, hopefully a PHer who knows a thing or two about TVRs. - Do Cerbera owners hanker after Griffiths?
If you were in my position would you take a leap into the unknown? or stick with what you know and love?
Advice please people - thanks
Now, do I risk swapping my beloved Griff for a Cerbie with (according to threads on PH) greater running expenses, less reliability (?), higher insurance, fixed roof? But.......there's just something about a Cerbera.
So, if I could find a good V8 Cerbie (can't justify S6 potential engine probs) as a STRAIGHT SWAP should I go for it?
I don't really want to go through a dealer and suffer their profit margins but would rather deal direct with a genuine owner, hopefully a PHer who knows a thing or two about TVRs. - Do Cerbera owners hanker after Griffiths?
If you were in my position would you take a leap into the unknown? or stick with what you know and love?
Advice please people - thanks
gixxer1000 said:
neilmac, you may get lucky, but I doubt you'll find a sorted Cerbera as a STRAIGHT SWOP for a 96P Griff. Cerbera residuals are generally a good bit higher.
Actually not too sure about this at the moment, scanning through the ads on here and particularly Autotrader there are several available at Griff money.
The Cerbs advertised at that price range sound OK, maybe that isn't the case in the flesh!
Griff prices seem to have remained firm of late with many changing hands, whereas Cerbs seem to be advertised for a lot longer - maybe thats just my perception?
I did this last year, and would say that whilst a Griff is a splendid thing a Cerbera is beyond comprehension!
However they are utterly different cars, and I would say that the chances of big bills are far greater in a Cerb, that said mine has cost peanuts to run over the last year, although it is at Offord at the mo having some mods and an MOT.
If I had the cash I'd have both, alas however I do not so I have to make do with a Cerbera
Marc, make sure that Griff goes to a good home And if you think that is loud you should hear a decatted cerbera with straight through pipes.....Needless to say I've been ordered to mend it
D.
However they are utterly different cars, and I would say that the chances of big bills are far greater in a Cerb, that said mine has cost peanuts to run over the last year, although it is at Offord at the mo having some mods and an MOT.
If I had the cash I'd have both, alas however I do not so I have to make do with a Cerbera
Marc, make sure that Griff goes to a good home
And if you think that is loud you should hear a decatted cerbera with straight through pipes.....Needless to say I've been ordered to mend it D.
YES
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Used to have a griffith before the cerbera
No comparison - if you can deal without a convertible in the summer then the Cerbera is in another league...
Basher
www.theratpac.com
Although that said i will be buying a Griff again next year (4.3 BV pre cat) to keep as a collectors addition next to my pony......
>> Edited by basher on Monday 8th September 11:39
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Used to have a griffith before the cerbera
No comparison - if you can deal without a convertible in the summer then the Cerbera is in another league...
Basher
www.theratpac.com
Although that said i will be buying a Griff again next year (4.3 BV pre cat) to keep as a collectors addition next to my pony......
>> Edited by basher on Monday 8th September 11:39
AllTorque said:
David, have had two awfully polite chaps look over the Griff so far. I'm sure it will go to a good home. I've absolutely loved the experience, but feel it is time for a change.
Regarding the Cerb, does it have the "kit-car"ishness of the Griff? Eg mad wiring looms etc.?
In some areas it is worse (behind the helmet holder for a start) but in most cases it is very good. There is a lot more velcro on the cerb which can only be good
D.
The looks of a Cerbera with a soft top - and I know of a superb one in Rosso pearl having filmed it this weekend!!This is one for both Neil and Ian.
Neil - When are you thinking of selling? I may be interested around January, that is if you want to still see it around!!! And Ian, you know of Rosso 5.0 available??
I have always fancied a Rosso Pearl TVR, It reminds me of the first TVR I drove, a Griff 500 at Brundle, We pulled away so quick that the number plate flew off!!!!
Neil - When are you thinking of selling? I may be interested around January, that is if you want to still see it around!!! And Ian, you know of Rosso 5.0 available??
I have always fancied a Rosso Pearl TVR, It reminds me of the first TVR I drove, a Griff 500 at Brundle, We pulled away so quick that the number plate flew off!!!!
Neil, I swapped out of a 4.5 Cerbie and back into a Griff 500 last year. The damned thing gave me bigger headaches than my missus. Yes it looked a million dollars and really turned heads but it really was a sod to live with. It was always going wrong. The Griff on the other hand has been no trouble at all, its just as loud, virtually as fast and the running costs so much lower. As an added bonus I reckon its probably worth almost the same as I paid for it a year ago.
I say stick with a Griff unless you have a very tolerant other half or a kindhearted Bank manager.
I say stick with a Griff unless you have a very tolerant other half or a kindhearted Bank manager.
We effectively swapped a 911 and a Griff for our Cerbie. And no regrets. Nothing untoward has happened to the Cerbie yet :runsandtoucheslotsofwood: - it's been just as reliable as the Griff ever was.
I suppose the bottom line is: take your time to find a good one and you won't regret making the switch. The Griff is quick, but the Cerb is awesome!!
I suppose the bottom line is: take your time to find a good one and you won't regret making the switch. The Griff is quick, but the Cerb is awesome!!
paul r said:
This is one for both Neil and Ian.
Neil - When are you thinking of selling? I may be interested around January, that is if you want to still see it around!!! And Ian, you know of Rosso 5.0 available??
I have always fancied a Rosso Pearl TVR, It reminds me of the first TVR I drove, a Griff 500 at Brundle, We pulled away so quick that the number plate flew off!!!!
Hi Paul, I've got a Cherry Pearl Chimaera 5.0 HC that I'll be looking to change in January time.
Griffmeister said:
Neil, I swapped out of a 4.5 Cerbie and back into a Griff 500 last year. The damned thing gave me bigger headaches than my missus. Yes it looked a million dollars and really turned heads but it really was a sod to live with. It was always going wrong. The Griff on the other hand has been no trouble at all, its just as loud, virtually as fast and the running costs so much lower. As an added bonus I reckon its probably worth almost the same as I paid for it a year ago.
I say stick with a Griff unless you have a very tolerant other half or a kindhearted Bank manager.
Yep, reality has just kicked back in!
Thanks for all your advices but I will stay with my Griff - too much going for it!!
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