Moving to a Cerb

[Prizam]

Rather than the usual "Selling my TVr because it never gets used", i am selling my Chim... that never gets used, to get a Cerb. With more seats so that it will get used.

I want a car that can be used for family outings, something the kids will remember fondly and eventually become an heirloom. i guess.

So...

4.2 or 4.5 ? Much reliability differences between them? I think i want a V8.

Anyone close to Reading that will let me have a poke about their Cerb and take me out for a drive?

Will a child seat fit in the rear?

[PuffsBack]

:cough: Six :cough:

[Prizam]

Seem to command more money. And the AJP is a lot more rare... and a V8

[msmith0592]

I'm looking to go the other way, currently have a 4.2 Cerb and I'm looking to go to a Chim.

I've sent you an email.

Michael

[JezF]

I'm probably not best to answer your questions but I switched from a two seats to a 2+2 for similar reasons and am very happy with the Cerb. A rare blend of practicality and madness!

[Wolvesboy]

The Cerb is really a 3 +1 if you are 6 ft plus. I'm 6'2 and no chance of anybody behind me unless a in a child seat. The passenger seat does go a long way forward giving loads of room for the respective passenger.
Every journey is an experience. I have only driven a 4.5 and was hooked straight away - try to drive a few then make up your mind. This is difficult though as so intoxicating. Marvellous when on song, a pig when not. I hope you are handy with the spammers otherwise deep pockets needed. Love the attention though - sad but true! 6 months into it and been up and down.

[Rob1984]

If you want a V8 Cerb get one and make sure you buy on condition and history. You will see a lot about this subject on here 4.2 or 4.5 the 4.5 is more expensive, rarer as people say however if it is going bother you then get the 4.5... but buy with your head and not heart..

I have a 1998 4.5 and located in Farnborough so would be happy to take you out.

[gruffalo]

Prizam said:

Rather than the usual "Selling my TVr because it never gets used", i am selling my Chim... that never gets used, to get a Cerb. With more seats so that it will get used.

I want a car that can be used for family outings, something the kids will remember fondly and eventually become an heirloom. i guess.

So...

4.2 or 4.5 ? Much reliability differences between them? I think i want a V8.

Anyone close to Reading that will let me have a poke about their Cerb and take me out for a drive?

Will a child seat fit in the rear?

I am in Marlow and happy to take you out for a spin, are you around over the bank holiday weekend?

[jamesh764]

Prizam said:

Will a child seat fit in the rear?

In the 9kg-18kg range (9 months - 4 years old) the Britax/Romer Prince does and the Duo Plus doesn't.

[ukkid35]

Wolvesboy said:

try to drive a few then make up your mind.

The main differences will be caused by worn suspension bushes, and valve clearances needing adjustment. Nearly everything else will be cosmetic, which ironically is probably the most expensive to fix or change.

For instance, a full set of shocks is under £500 as a DIY job, and a steering wheel retrim is over £250. But worn shocks would probably put you off a car, whereas you might not even notice the worn leather.

[Byff]

I've had a 4.5 and two 4.2's

During normal, spirited driving, you'd be hard pushed to tell the difference. The only time you'll notice it is when doing top speed airfield runs.

Buy on condition and your colour/interior preference.

[Prizam]

gruffalo said:

Prizam said:

Rather than the usual "Selling my TVr because it never gets used", i am selling my Chim... that never gets used, to get a Cerb. With more seats so that it will get used.

I want a car that can be used for family outings, something the kids will remember fondly and eventually become an heirloom. i guess.

So...

4.2 or 4.5 ? Much reliability differences between them? I think i want a V8.

Anyone close to Reading that will let me have a poke about their Cerb and take me out for a drive?

Will a child seat fit in the rear?

I am in Marlow and happy to take you out for a spin, are you around over the bank holiday weekend?

I can be about. Need to rebuild an engine so i can move the car blocking my chim in the garage though. Let me know whet works best for you, would like to buy you a pint.

[Prizam]

jamesh764 said:

Prizam said:

Will a child seat fit in the rear?

In the 9kg-18kg range (9 months - 4 years old) the Britax/Romer Prince does and the Duo Plus doesn't.

Great! Thanks for this. Really want to build some car based memory's with the little one. Hopefully not getting her to push.

[Outl4w]

Prizam said:

Great! Thanks for this. Really want to build some car based memory's with the little one. Hopefully not getting her to push.

I have Recaro Start seats for my 2 and 4 year olds. They love it!

[Jimm218]

I'm in Didcot and have an early 4.2. Would be more than happy to show you around it and go for a blast.

Also I'll be at the H cafe in Berinsfield on Thursday night and might be able to persuade a friend to bring his late 4.2 as well.

[Prizam]

Jimm218 said:

I'm in Didcot and have an early 4.2. Would be more than happy to show you around it and go for a blast.

Also I'll be at the H cafe in Berinsfield on Thursday night and might be able to persuade a friend to bring his late 4.2 as well.

I'm heading up to Milton Keynes Thursday evening. Could swing by the H cafe fro dinner. What time are you likely to be there ?

[Jimm218]

I should be there between 5 and 5:30 until it gets dark. Hopefully see you there.

[Jimm218]

Hi there. Im afraid the Cerb isn't going to make it this evening. It has got intermittent oil pressure and I don't want to risk doing any damage to it.

I will still be there and am more than happy to chat about it. I'll be in a blue a yellow rover!

[TheRainMaker]

Outl4w said:

Prizam said:

Great! Thanks for this. Really want to build some car based memory's with the little one. Hopefully not getting her to push.

I have Recaro Start seats for my 2 and 4 year olds. They love it!

Do you use it with or with out a bar?

[wazadaza]

Hi Prizam,

I had the same reasons as you for going to the Cerb, having has 2 seater TVR's before but now a family man I needed to convince the mrs we needed another Practical family car

I have 4 year old twins and they simply don't fit with any child seat Ive tried behind me in the drivers seat and Im 6ft, so I made my own in the end, using the booster seats from 'Home Bargains' at £5.99 each, i basically shortened them, then sat them on some non slip matting and now both my kids fit in perfectly and we had our first family trip out in it last weekend and they loved it, albeit with iPads and headphones on - do it you won't regret it.

Here's a pic of the finished seats, complete with biscuit crumbs!

Prizam said:

Rather than the usual "Selling my TVr because it never gets used", i am selling my Chim... that never gets used, to get a Cerb. With more seats so that it will get used.

I want a car that can be used for family outings, something the kids will remember fondly and eventually become an heirloom. i guess.

So...

4.2 or 4.5 ? Much reliability differences between them? I think i want a V8.

Anyone close to Reading that will let me have a poke about their Cerb and take me out for a drive?

Will a child seat fit in the rear?