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by **adrian** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:58 am

There are some sweet looing Cerbera around for good money. How reliable etc?? I am thinking, emmm 5k miles a year is all I will be doing in my second car... would reliability really matter?!? I am torturing myself. I am guessing insuring a 4 litre will not be easy anyway!

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/132303.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/71847.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/142035.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/111697.htm

by **baldtyres** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 3:32 pm

I don't know about the reliability & expense of owning one. Actually I'm sure they would be a big expense.
But looks wise and for coolness, the TVR's are leagues ahead of the other motors you've considered or been recommended in the other threads so far.

by **adrian** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 9:59 am

Yea, been readin alot about them alright... there are 2 independent guys in Belfast servicing all Cerbs North and SOuth of the border from what I can see. And the owners speak very positive about them saying that thing to go wrong can often be fixed with repica parts.

4.5 litre V8... I think those words alone mean I can not really afford it....

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 1:04 pm

Fantasic car - not a great car from an ownership viewpoint but still a fantastic car. Incredible sounding - rocketship fast but they do have their problems - especially in relation to build quality and reliability & maintenance.

Good weekend car - not really a daily driver - esp in Ireland.

I'd love to own one - just not practical enough for me and thats saying something!

by **adrian** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 1:22 pm

Yea, on readin about these some owners have no problems and some have loads of problems. I am really looking for a weekend car anyway, but really can not afford to run something that is gonna cost the earth. I am making that list that CJ recommended and am struggling with even making the list... hoe am I going to be when I actually have to choose! :wink:

by **adrian** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 10:10 am

The VRT came back for a 1999 Cerbera 4.2...... 4650 euro which is very good I thought! Resist, resist!

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 10:13 am

Resistance in futile!

Why u wanna resist? It's an awesome looking machine..I'm sure a test drive or two would put your mind at rest...

Either you'd REALLY want one - or it'd be out of your system.

by **Viper** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 11:14 am

What about
http://www.usedcars.ie/usedcars/index.c ... N=53522968
??

Definetly my first choice behind a Sagaris although the price might be a bit steep...

by **dave100** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:17 pm

cerberas are a drop dead gorgeous car with a very funky interior. i have never driven one so cant comment on handling but something rings a bell that they are a tad tricky with all the power on tap.
One other problem is that there can be quite a big difference in build quality although im sure a full service history from a cherished owner would quell any concerns.
i know you've decided on the porsche adrian but imo the individuality of the TVR sets it miles apart :wink:

by **adrian** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:13 am

Dave100, stop confusing me even further mate!! :wink:

by **dave100** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:50 am

aah a great quandry to be in mate :lol:

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