Calling experienced cerbera owners !
Discussion
Not too experienced as I have only had the car some 18 months from new. But definitely as far as I am concerned.
If you are looking for 100% reliability, minimal running costs, less performance, less noise, less pose factor then, personally, I would question whether you should be looking at a Cerbera or a TVR.
I was looking for fun, power, noise, pose factor and rarity on the roads (eg how many other makes of cars do you see). Good luck.
>> Edited by YellowCerbie on Wednesday 6th March 11:19
If you are looking for 100% reliability, minimal running costs, less performance, less noise, less pose factor then, personally, I would question whether you should be looking at a Cerbera or a TVR.
I was looking for fun, power, noise, pose factor and rarity on the roads (eg how many other makes of cars do you see). Good luck.
>> Edited by YellowCerbie on Wednesday 6th March 11:19
Fun factor is very high but so are running costs
If you have a minimum of 10-15k to spend on odds and sods over a 3 year ownership then go for it. If you dont (yr 2&3 warranty is going to cost you 3k to start with plus you are going to probably end up with a new set of shocks, a couple of sets of tyres, perhaps a clutch, a set of disks & pads, 3 services at £1200, tapped adjustment, and a few unscheduled visits) then give it a miss.
They are the biggest blast on 4 wheels, but from experience not an average to high mileage, everyday mode of transport.
Bennno
I've had mine for 6 months and can say that it took me ages to find a good un! Lots of tat about but the extra time and effort i put into finding the best one possible was well worth it. In that time and 6k miles i've only had 2 minor problems (a fuse on the alternator and a rear diff seal)and can honestly say that if you get a good one i can't see it being that much more expensive to run than the alternative Ferrari's and Porsches! However, it is the biggest buzz you will ever have, the speed, power, pops and bangs it makes are totally addictive. Everyone shows such an interest in the car as they usually don't know what they are or have never seen a car that looks as sexy! I would defend them everytime when please go on about relaibility etc, ok theyare maybe not as reliable as a Porsche but thats why you pay an extra 20-30k more for one when they are new.
Buy it and you'll never regret it on an open road in the summer, guaranteed!
Buy it and you'll never regret it on an open road in the summer, guaranteed!
Go for the latest one that you can, I have a 2000 4.5 LW and apart from a couple of gremlins initially, the car has been great. Recently attended a trackday in the presence of 360 Ferraris, 996 Turbo"s, GT2/3"S etc and blew them all away. Fastest car on 4 wheels in my opinion. Go on treat yourself..
Buy a Cerbie !!!!
As people have already said, it is the most fun you can have driving a car....
We've done 11,000 miles in our 4.2 since August last year (7 months), and apart from snapping the hand brake cables (2 weeks into ownership, car was NEVER used by previous owner), the car has been brilliant !
You find your self taking the "long" way home simply so you can spend more time behind the wheel.... And you CRAVE finding that next tunnell....
Definately buy from a dealer. If nothing else, it means you've got someone to go back to if you have problems (and dealer cars comes with 12 month warranty).
Olly
(www.tvr-cerbera.fsnet.co.uk)
As people have already said, it is the most fun you can have driving a car....
We've done 11,000 miles in our 4.2 since August last year (7 months), and apart from snapping the hand brake cables (2 weeks into ownership, car was NEVER used by previous owner), the car has been brilliant !
You find your self taking the "long" way home simply so you can spend more time behind the wheel.... And you CRAVE finding that next tunnell....
Definately buy from a dealer. If nothing else, it means you've got someone to go back to if you have problems (and dealer cars comes with 12 month warranty).
Olly
(www.tvr-cerbera.fsnet.co.uk)
Yes - I have only had a couple of niggles and at the moment the oil pump is buggered so car off the road BUT this is FUN all the time.Want a reliable 'sports car' buy a Porker and bore yourself stupid after a week - in my mind sports cars should be jaw droppingly gorgeous (cerbera) rare, stupidly powerful errr...Cerbera and sound like a spitfire on a strafing run err..Cerbera - for the money, despite the niggles and running costs they are great.Buy as new as you can save 30k over a Porker and be an individual.Better to be a shepherd than a lamb - if you need a commuting car buy a pocket rocket with the change !!
Do you homework, Cerbera's can leave loose change rattling in your pocket and that's all...
See a few, drive a lot, speak to many, and buy the best you can for the money.
Spend a couple of hours going through the Cerbera threads on here of which there are hundreds. this is the best free source of TVR info anywhere – make sure you use it!
Best of luck.
Mike
See a few, drive a lot, speak to many, and buy the best you can for the money.
Spend a couple of hours going through the Cerbera threads on here of which there are hundreds. this is the best free source of TVR info anywhere – make sure you use it!
Best of luck.
Mike
So if you buy from a dealer will the warranty cover all problems for a year, Like speedo cable snapping, clutch needs replacement, engine rebuild? Leaks. Would love to get myself a TVR, but am put off by totally unknown maintenance costs. At least with a warranty, this would gove more peace of mind?
If you buy secondhand from a dealer they are obliged to give you a 3 month warranty over just about everything I think. If you decide to purchase an extended warranty from someone like warranty holdings then it will cover all non wearable parts for the period of cover you purchased. Things not covered are things like clutches, brake pads and discs etc etc etc.
Matt.
Matt.
www.warrantywise.co.uk cover them!!
"ENGINE: The rocker assembly, including hydraulic followers, inlet and exhaust valves (not burnt valves), springs and guides, cylinder head (not cracks and de-coking), cylinder head gasket (except skim), push rods, camshaft and followers, timing gears and chains (excluding tensioner), oil pump, pistons and rings, cylinder bores, con rods, gudgeon pins and bearings, crankshaft and bearings, inlet manifold, flywheel and ring gear. Timing belts are covered provided that the last due change of belt has taken place as specified by the manufacturer's schedule (proof required)."
"ENGINE: The rocker assembly, including hydraulic followers, inlet and exhaust valves (not burnt valves), springs and guides, cylinder head (not cracks and de-coking), cylinder head gasket (except skim), push rods, camshaft and followers, timing gears and chains (excluding tensioner), oil pump, pistons and rings, cylinder bores, con rods, gudgeon pins and bearings, crankshaft and bearings, inlet manifold, flywheel and ring gear. Timing belts are covered provided that the last due change of belt has taken place as specified by the manufacturer's schedule (proof required)."
i own a 4.2 cerbera that was owned by peter wheeler of tvr
I purchased the car from dream machines located in heathfield west sussex.
They have given me excellent after sales.
Had a few expected niggles with the car. it's a 1997 and has been modified by tvr.
fantastic car and bloody awsome power, with the best looks around.
Its got the tuscan wheels which give the car even greater looks.
Never doubt, but get one!
I purchased the car from dream machines located in heathfield west sussex.
They have given me excellent after sales.
Had a few expected niggles with the car. it's a 1997 and has been modified by tvr.
fantastic car and bloody awsome power, with the best looks around.
Its got the tuscan wheels which give the car even greater looks.
Never doubt, but get one!
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