Next car purchase

Next car purchase

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nh92

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30 posts

85 months

Friday 24th March 2017
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Looks like it`ll be a sensible idea to wait a bit longer before I get a cerbera then, get something less heavy on the wallet

Outl4w

697 posts

147 months

Friday 24th March 2017
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FarmyardPants said:
..the turning circle of an oil tanker, for when you need to do a U-ey..
Ha!! Totally forgot to note this in my comments. I took the Cerb to John Lewis today and did a 426 point turn getting out of the parking space. Full Austin Powers...!

I' think Battleships have a better turning circle.

nh92

Original Poster:

30 posts

85 months

Friday 24th March 2017
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Outl4w said:
Ha!! Totally forgot to note this in my comments. I took the Cerb to John Lewis today and did a 426 point turn getting out of the parking space. Full Austin Powers...!

I' think Battleships have a better turning circle.

Could be awkward then lol

Milky400

1,960 posts

178 months

Friday 24th March 2017
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Outl4w said:
Ha!! Totally forgot to note this in my comments. I took the Cerb to John Lewis today and did a 426 point turn getting out of the parking space. Full Austin Powers...!

I' think Battleships have a better turning circle.
Brilliant...... Tuscan is bloody awful. Easier to reverse

Byff

4,427 posts

261 months

Saturday 25th March 2017
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nh92 said:
Thanks guys, don`t try to scare me with bad experiences, sure they`re not all bad lol......
That's what always happens. Someone wants a Cerbera and everyone chimes in with don't do it, it costs a fortune, it'll constantly breakdown.

But they're the ones with a Cerbera on the drive and a big grin. They might have an empty wallet, but you can't take it with you....

Outl4w

697 posts

147 months

Saturday 25th March 2017
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Mine has never broken down, is excellent and I love it.

I just gave an honest opinion that it's not really the best car for a daily..... obviously it can and is done.

Thekraken

91 posts

100 months

Saturday 25th March 2017
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Do it they're brilliant..it's only money!! smile

m4tti

5,427 posts

155 months

Saturday 25th March 2017
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Thekraken said:
Do it they're brilliant..it's only money!! smile
Sage advice from the man with a second car. Did you read the opening post per chance.

nh92

Original Poster:

30 posts

85 months

Saturday 25th March 2017
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Thekraken said:
Do it they're brilliant..it's only money!! smile

Haha true money is there to be burnt, better spent on cars than girls

gruffalo

7,521 posts

226 months

Saturday 25th March 2017
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nh92 said:
Looks like it`ll be a sensible idea to wait a bit longer before I get a cerbera then, get something less heavy on the wallet
No please don't wait.

They are brilliant cars, mine has been reliable over the 8 years I have owned it, I have several other cars but the Cerb is the normal car of choice for me to use, even to go to the station daily to head to work.

If the weather is icy I may chose one of the others with a better heater but normally I take the Cerb.

I struggle to keep my mileage below the 10k a year limited by the insurance cause it is the only car I just go out in for the sake of going out in it.


m4tti

5,427 posts

155 months

Saturday 25th March 2017
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nh92 said:

Haha true money is there to be burnt, better spent on cars than girls
Hmm that's a quote from a man that can't score regularly.. though I digress that's a subject for another thread. biggrin

What is it your looking for from these cars. Things like an AMG A45, e90 m3 or TT RS would embarrass your list of cars cross country and still start every morning when you need to go to work.

Edited by m4tti on Saturday 25th March 20:49

nh92

Original Poster:

30 posts

85 months

Saturday 25th March 2017
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m4tti said:
Hmm that's a quote from a man that can't score regularly.. though I digress that's a subject for another thread. biggrin

What is it your looking for from these cars. Things like an AMG A45, e90 m3 or TT RS would embarrass your list of cars cross country and still start every morning when you need to go to work.

Edited by m4tti on Saturday 25th March 20:49
Haha maybe but I have no issue there

nh92

Original Poster:

30 posts

85 months

Saturday 25th March 2017
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Basically want my first performance motor, haven`t driven a cerbera, but have been in one, just something about it, The worst that can happen I don't like it as much as I thought I would, no big deal

Englishman

2,220 posts

210 months

Saturday 25th March 2017
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gruffalo said:
No please don't wait.

They are brilliant cars, mine has been reliable over the 8 years I have owned it, I have several other cars but the Cerb is the normal car of choice for me to use, even to go to the station daily to head to work.

If the weather is icy I may chose one of the others with a better heater but normally I take the Cerb.

I struggle to keep my mileage below the 10k a year limited by the insurance cause it is the only car I just go out in for the sake of going out in it.
Similarly, I have several cars, but the Cerb is my everyday car! Tried all sorts of cars over the years, but I only own TVR's these days. biggrinbiggrinbiggrin

pmac32

59 posts

142 months

Saturday 25th March 2017
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I ran my 4.2 Cerbera as an every day car for two years, covering 20,000 miles per annum. Apart from one expensive electrical fault it was epic. Tyres, fuel, and general servicing were all had to do. I bought it six months old with only 3k on the clock, so obviously 18 years down the line it will be a different story as things will need replacing. It still is one of my all time favourite cars I've owned. I currently run a 996 C4S which I've had longer than any other car I've owned. Never had any issues with it. Service it more than I should, tyres, fuel, that's it. Brilliant car, but not as raw or exciting as the Cerbera. Personally I like the 996 and in my view it's a better car to drive than the fabled 993.

Thekraken

91 posts

100 months

Saturday 25th March 2017
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Quite right I'd forgotten the original post mentioned being sensible........

Well ....... it's a TvR at the end of the day and that's about fun.....

Sod being sensible....you can always drive a disposable 500 quid Euro box to work everyday ...... and enjoy yourself whenever you want in the cerbera.....

Is it a daily....sure if you want it to be......
If it's what you want buy it!!!


Incognegro

1,560 posts

133 months

Saturday 25th March 2017
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nh92 said:
Basically want my first performance motor, haven`t driven a cerbera, but have been in one, just something about it, The worst that can happen I don't like it as much as I thought I would, no big deal
This does sound like my thoughts too mate. Your heart wants the Cerb and maybe some doubt in your brain but your heart will win. Go for it and you will love the drive for sure. You may not like the niggles or frequency of them (probability but not saying it's certain) but again like me that's what you will love about it. You get to care for, nurture and spend on it to keep it just the way you want.

As you say you don't love it as much it will sell and you'll perhaps know more what you want.

nh92

Original Poster:

30 posts

85 months

Saturday 25th March 2017
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Looks like I`ll have to bite the bullet and get my dream car then

robsco

7,829 posts

176 months

Saturday 25th March 2017
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nh92 said:
Looks like I`ll have to bite the bullet and get my dream car then
My old yellow 4.5 has just come up for sale, it's had an arm and a leg spent on it in the last few years. Well worth a look.

nh92

Original Poster:

30 posts

85 months

Sunday 26th March 2017
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robsco said:
My old yellow 4.5 has just come up for sale, it's had an arm and a leg spent on it in the last few years. Well worth a look.
Saw that one yesterday looks clean