Tuscan or Cerb?
Discussion
i had a Griff a while ago but didnt own for long and now want another TVR, i have to say i prefer the looks of the Tuscan but the speed 6 and lack of ones that have been rebuilt within budget is slightly off putting, the Cerb appeals due to the 4.5 being one very fast car and having the less tempremental V8, would be interesting to hear some of the pros and cons of each really, as i say i do prefer the looks of the Tuscan overall but there just arnt any good ones around at the moment, my budget is up to £17k.
For me the 4.5 Cerb is the ultimate TVR, the looks, the sounds, to GO! Although I have been fortunate enough to have quite a few weeks of Tuscan babysitting and wow - what a car! I'd have one of those too! They styling is out of this world and it really turns heads. And it feels really big inside too.
A cerb for me
A cerb for me
m0ssy said:
Walter Sobchak said:
"as i say i do prefer the looks of the Tuscan overall but there just arnt any good ones around at the moment, my budget is up to £17k."
Says who?Im sure some owners who are advertising may be very pleased to hear that!
.Mark said:
For me the 4.5 Cerb is the ultimate TVR, the looks, the sounds, to GO! Although I have been fortunate enough to have quite a few weeks of Tuscan babysitting and wow - what a car! I'd have one of those too! They styling is out of this world and it really turns heads. And it feels really big inside too.
A cerb for me
having both would be ideal!, i know the Cerb is a awesome car and think they look great especially from the front with the Tuscan style lights, the lines on the Tuscan look amazing too, out of the 2 would you say there was alot of difference in performance overall?.A cerb for me
I'll probably get shot down in 
for this. But.
In everyday real terms I doubt you would notice the difference, although I have had more Tuscan experience than Cerbera and they both make you
like a kid - and they both make my Chimaera feel like a Micra speed wise! I have no doubt that on a dead straight dry road/track the Cerbie would be a way ahead.
Drive 'em both - see which floats you boat.
BTW I only see the Tuscan as a fixed roof - would never take it off.
Edited for child like spelling
for this. But.In everyday real terms I doubt you would notice the difference, although I have had more Tuscan experience than Cerbera and they both make you
like a kid - and they both make my Chimaera feel like a Micra speed wise! I have no doubt that on a dead straight dry road/track the Cerbie would be a way ahead.Drive 'em both - see which floats you boat.
BTW I only see the Tuscan as a fixed roof - would never take it off.
Edited for child like spelling
Edited by .Mark on Thursday 26th November 16:31
Out of interest, is there much similarity in the handling?
It seems most people's description of the Tuscan is simply 'scary'; that's all you really hear about the Cerb too! Are they similar to drive?
Purely on aesthetics I'd say the Tuscan inches ahead personally. That and the fact that a targa top allows you to get the most aural enjoyment out of the Speed Six. I find fixed head coupes invariably sound better from the outside than they do on the inside. I suppose you could just drive with the windows permanently down. In a tunnel.
It seems most people's description of the Tuscan is simply 'scary'; that's all you really hear about the Cerb too! Are they similar to drive?
Purely on aesthetics I'd say the Tuscan inches ahead personally. That and the fact that a targa top allows you to get the most aural enjoyment out of the Speed Six. I find fixed head coupes invariably sound better from the outside than they do on the inside. I suppose you could just drive with the windows permanently down. In a tunnel.
Walter Sobchak said:
m0ssy said:
Walter Sobchak said:
"as i say i do prefer the looks of the Tuscan overall but there just arnt any good ones around at the moment, my budget is up to £17k."
Says who?Im sure some owners who are advertising may be very pleased to hear that!
Spend 10k - 12k on the colour you want and keep the rest by for any repairs etc...
To me colour is secondary to getting one that is mechanically sound and in good order. Colour grows on people, colours can be changed etc etc
I have seen a few posts on here of people who only want/ and got a certain colour and possibly sacrificed getting a v good car because of it. There are very good cars out there in a variety of colours.
If its that important be prepared to be very patient as it could take a while for your car to come up.
m0ssy said:
Walter Sobchak said:
m0ssy said:
Walter Sobchak said:
"as i say i do prefer the looks of the Tuscan overall but there just arnt any good ones around at the moment, my budget is up to £17k."
Says who?Im sure some owners who are advertising may be very pleased to hear that!
Spend 10k - 12k on the colour you want and keep the rest by for any repairs etc...
To me colour is secondary to getting one that is mechanically sound and in good order. Colour grows on people, colours can be changed etc etc
I have seen a few posts on here of people who only want/ and got a certain colour and possibly sacrificed getting a v good car because of it. There are very good cars out there in a variety of colours.
If its that important be prepared to be very patient as it could take a while for your car to come up.
m0ssy said:
If its that important [colour] be prepared to be very patient as it could take a while for your car to come up.
He's right you know - I'm a fussy fecker and have now slipped over the 2 or is it 3 years looking for exactly the right Cerbie. Not looking very hard, have passed up a couple of great examples, but then I already have a TVR which I will be keeping too 
My 2p...
Both are great, and both make you grin, but there is a difference.
I have far more time behind the wheel of a Cerb than a Tuscan, but I found the Tuscan to be a tiny bit more urgent at lower speeds, probably better for darting around on a B road. Whereas the Cerb really starts to impress when you are doing 3 figure speeds (and I mean REALLY impress)
Don't get me wrong, they are both face stretchingly fast, but I think the Cerb is a bit more 'GT', the Tuscan a bit more 'sports'. Not a great deal in it though.
The looks are subjective, I like both, but I bought a Cerb.
Both are great, and both make you grin, but there is a difference.
I have far more time behind the wheel of a Cerb than a Tuscan, but I found the Tuscan to be a tiny bit more urgent at lower speeds, probably better for darting around on a B road. Whereas the Cerb really starts to impress when you are doing 3 figure speeds (and I mean REALLY impress)
Don't get me wrong, they are both face stretchingly fast, but I think the Cerb is a bit more 'GT', the Tuscan a bit more 'sports'. Not a great deal in it though.
The looks are subjective, I like both, but I bought a Cerb.
skoff said:
My 2p...
Both are great, and both make you grin, but there is a difference.
I have far more time behind the wheel of a Cerb than a Tuscan, but I found the Tuscan to be a tiny bit more urgent at lower speeds, probably better for darting around on a B road. Whereas the Cerb really starts to impress when you are doing 3 figure speeds (and I mean REALLY impress)
Don't get me wrong, they are both face stretchingly fast, but I think the Cerb is a bit more 'GT', the Tuscan a bit more 'sports'. Not a great deal in it though.
The looks are subjective, I like both, but I bought a Cerb.
Spot on. That's kind of what I was trying to say.Both are great, and both make you grin, but there is a difference.
I have far more time behind the wheel of a Cerb than a Tuscan, but I found the Tuscan to be a tiny bit more urgent at lower speeds, probably better for darting around on a B road. Whereas the Cerb really starts to impress when you are doing 3 figure speeds (and I mean REALLY impress)
Don't get me wrong, they are both face stretchingly fast, but I think the Cerb is a bit more 'GT', the Tuscan a bit more 'sports'. Not a great deal in it though.
The looks are subjective, I like both, but I bought a Cerb.
Speak to the dealers who will all say that the cerb is the most expensive TVR to run and maintain. If you're looking to buy from a dealer, you'll be able to negotiate some form of warantee but make sure it will cover you for engine failure, and yes the AJP8 does have a history of failures just not as common as the Speed6.
Also, don't underestimate the potential cost of running any 6-10 year old super car. Just like the fantastic driving experience, it's not for the faint hearted
Paul
Also, don't underestimate the potential cost of running any 6-10 year old super car. Just like the fantastic driving experience, it's not for the faint hearted
Paul
skoff said:
My 2p...
Both are great, and both make you grin, but there is a difference.
I have far more time behind the wheel of a Cerb than a Tuscan, but I found the Tuscan to be a tiny bit more urgent at lower speeds, probably better for darting around on a B road. Whereas the Cerb really starts to impress when you are doing 3 figure speeds (and I mean REALLY impress)
Don't get me wrong, they are both face stretchingly fast, but I think the Cerb is a bit more 'GT', the Tuscan a bit more 'sports'. Not a great deal in it though.
The looks are subjective, I like both, but I bought a Cerb.
I have one of each (both S6s) and I totally agree with the above. They are both great cars and I'm planning to keep them both Both are great, and both make you grin, but there is a difference.
I have far more time behind the wheel of a Cerb than a Tuscan, but I found the Tuscan to be a tiny bit more urgent at lower speeds, probably better for darting around on a B road. Whereas the Cerb really starts to impress when you are doing 3 figure speeds (and I mean REALLY impress)
Don't get me wrong, they are both face stretchingly fast, but I think the Cerb is a bit more 'GT', the Tuscan a bit more 'sports'. Not a great deal in it though.
The looks are subjective, I like both, but I bought a Cerb.
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