The first year of owning P9 AJP
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Well I can't believe it's almost a year since I met with the former Pistonheads owner Mark and bought his Cerbera.
This was my first TVR and I had viewed a fair few before taking the plunge and I'm so glad I did!
From my research a common thing I came across many times was that these cars like to be driven, so with Marks car on a tad under 60k but with loads of history including a clear MOT I was hoping I hadn't made a mistake.
Well 11 months on I have covered 2500 miles using the car mainly on a sunny Sunday when covering the commute to work which is a 120 mile round trip. It has been FANTASTIC I have enjoyed every minute so far, the exhaust noise is one that will never stop making me smile.
She has been an absolute joy and has never ever let me down (I am touching a wooden table while typing!) . Always starts on the button every time, hasn't overheated in the occasional traffic jam either which was a bit of a concern. All I have done is ensure she's started and warmed up every week and taken for a gentle run weather permitting. Every week I check the oil and have only found a top,up,was needed around every 1000 miles or so, plus I've kept an eye on the coolant.
She is now with the guys at TVR101 having the 12k service & MOT along with a full detail clay bar valet and touch in few minor stone chips to keep her looking good.
The reason for the post is to give anyone who is looking at their first Cerbera to take the plunge. I had reservations and maybe I have been lucky, but take your time to find the right one, check the history, look after it and enjoy! I can't wait for the sun to start shining a bit more so I can start enjoying the Sunday commute again.......
This was my first TVR and I had viewed a fair few before taking the plunge and I'm so glad I did!
From my research a common thing I came across many times was that these cars like to be driven, so with Marks car on a tad under 60k but with loads of history including a clear MOT I was hoping I hadn't made a mistake.
Well 11 months on I have covered 2500 miles using the car mainly on a sunny Sunday when covering the commute to work which is a 120 mile round trip. It has been FANTASTIC I have enjoyed every minute so far, the exhaust noise is one that will never stop making me smile.
She has been an absolute joy and has never ever let me down (I am touching a wooden table while typing!) . Always starts on the button every time, hasn't overheated in the occasional traffic jam either which was a bit of a concern. All I have done is ensure she's started and warmed up every week and taken for a gentle run weather permitting. Every week I check the oil and have only found a top,up,was needed around every 1000 miles or so, plus I've kept an eye on the coolant.
She is now with the guys at TVR101 having the 12k service & MOT along with a full detail clay bar valet and touch in few minor stone chips to keep her looking good.
The reason for the post is to give anyone who is looking at their first Cerbera to take the plunge. I had reservations and maybe I have been lucky, but take your time to find the right one, check the history, look after it and enjoy! I can't wait for the sun to start shining a bit more so I can start enjoying the Sunday commute again.......
Hi Mark, hope you and the family are well.
Still loving the car, she's just sailed through the MOT again with no advisories - happy days
Can't wait to pick her up next week, I'll post up some more pics as hopefully after the detail valet she will be gleaming. Just hope there is a nice dry sunny day looming!
Hope you're enjoying the replacement
Matt
Still loving the car, she's just sailed through the MOT again with no advisories - happy days
Can't wait to pick her up next week, I'll post up some more pics as hopefully after the detail valet she will be gleaming. Just hope there is a nice dry sunny day looming!
Hope you're enjoying the replacement
Matt
I’m only selling as I have far larger work commitments than previous. This keeps me away from home often at weekends and thus the car isn’t used as often.
Despite this I have maintained her with TVR101 every year since ownership and the car has a massive history file.
If my work life hadn’t changed I wouldn’t be selling
Despite this I have maintained her with TVR101 every year since ownership and the car has a massive history file.
If my work life hadn’t changed I wouldn’t be selling
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