Which year?

[MattA]

Can someone explain why 98 Cerberas seem to be regarded as the ones to go for? Is it just another one of those TVR myths or is it true? Were there major updates or is it just regarded as the year they became more reliable?

Reason for asking.. just about to buy one but not sure having read loads on this site whether to spend more and buy one of the later types (4.2 or 4.5 not bothered which).

[paulk]

I have an 1996 Cerbera 4.2 which was a ex dealer demo. The general rule is buy as late as possible as build quality gets better as the years go on, however my car has had no problems or bits dropping off over the past 14months. Your best bet is try before you buy. But most of all enjoy!

[AdamB]

Have to agree, I drove a whole host of cars before settling on the one that I bought. Obviously I bought the one that drove the best which was a tweeked Nov 97 4.5, it has on the whole been very good. No 'age related problems' to speak of.

Best bet is drive them all as they will vary massively from car to car even for those built the same week IMHO.

[mags]

Matt, I have been doing my homework lately on buying a Cerb, and the general opinion is that early cars (96/97) have a few faults that were solved from 98 onwards.
The later the car, the better engineered it will be, and in theory, less problems.
Although, there are early Cerbs around where the owner has spend lots of dosh replacing said dodgy items, and making them as good as later cars.
I personally would rather buy a Cerb with decent mileage than one with only a few thousand. At least you know its been used,, and should have any problems ironed out.

I'll get me coat

[MattA]

Thanks for the info, has just confirmed what i suspected

Time to stop reading, part with the cash and start having fun i think.