Thinking of getting my first tvr

[stevec33]

Hi, im looking to get a tvr as ive always fancied one, but never actually had one. Im a bit unsure what will be the best model to go for and was hoping for a bit of advice. It would either be a chimaera 4.5/5.0 or a cerbera 4.2/4.5.
Which are regarded as being the better driving cars and which are more reliable in general? How different is the performance between the different engines and cars? Ive had a good read up on common issues with both cars and they do seem like a bit of a minefield! Il be looking to spend between 10-13k, which i know is going to mean lower end cars, but hoping i can find something reasonable for that. Thanks

[stevec33]

Thanks for the info and reply's. I would definitely like one of the faster variants even if it means buying a car not quite as nice as the smaller engine'd variety. Ive had lots of fast cars and got a bit of a need for speed 😬 Thanks for the offer of a look round your car dave, that would be very helpful.

[stevec33]

Also interesting that someone mentioned there is little difference between the 4.2 and 4.5 cerbera's? There sposed to be 60 odd hp difference from the factory, but perhaps these figures arent correct? Im sure ive read before that they quote optimistic figures