Saving for a cerb
Discussion
Pies said:
Whats going on seems like its "one out all out"
anybody NOT selling up.
Cerb prices are quite "cheap" now,but dont underestimayte the running costs i assume your going for an AJP
Best of luck shopping
I personaly want to keep it but to keep the peace in the household it must be done
I did exactly that last year, sold my 1989 S2 and bought a 1997 4.2 Cerb.
Don't regret it for one minute, although I do sometimes miss the S.
I must say that the running costs are very considerable with the new one. The S was pretty much bombproof (Apart from the electrics!!) and when anything did go wrong it was no big deal. Cheap abvailable parts, any one can work on them you can even do it yourself!
Not the case with the Cerb.
Whenever anyone mentioned runnig costs when I spoke about the swap I used to think "Yeah, yeah, I've already got a TVR. How different can it be? A bit more on petrol, higher insurance and maybe it'll eat tyres." I wish!!!
It still came as a shock!!
As I said, I don't regret it for one minute, and the Cerbera is absolutely fantastic (When it works) a total class apart from the S (No offence).
Just be under no illusion, a Cerbera will cost significantly more to keep on the road than an S.
Good luck!
Don't regret it for one minute, although I do sometimes miss the S.
I must say that the running costs are very considerable with the new one. The S was pretty much bombproof (Apart from the electrics!!) and when anything did go wrong it was no big deal. Cheap abvailable parts, any one can work on them you can even do it yourself!
Not the case with the Cerb.
Whenever anyone mentioned runnig costs when I spoke about the swap I used to think "Yeah, yeah, I've already got a TVR. How different can it be? A bit more on petrol, higher insurance and maybe it'll eat tyres." I wish!!!
It still came as a shock!!
As I said, I don't regret it for one minute, and the Cerbera is absolutely fantastic (When it works) a total class apart from the S (No offence).
Just be under no illusion, a Cerbera will cost significantly more to keep on the road than an S.
Good luck!
swindorski46 said:
I did exactly that last year, sold my 1989 S2 and bought a 1997 4.2 Cerb.
Don't regret it for one minute, although I do sometimes miss the S.
I must say that the running costs are very considerable with the new one. The S was pretty much bombproof (Apart from the electrics!!) and when anything did go wrong it was no big deal. Cheap abvailable parts, any one can work on them you can even do it yourself!
Not the case with the Cerb.
Whenever anyone mentioned runnig costs when I spoke about the swap I used to think "Yeah, yeah, I've already got a TVR. How different can it be? A bit more on petrol, higher insurance and maybe it'll eat tyres." I wish!!!
It still came as a shock!!
As I said, I don't regret it for one minute, and the Cerbera is absolutely fantastic (When it works) a total class apart from the S (No offence).
Just be under no illusion, a Cerbera will cost significantly more to keep on the road than an S.
Good luck!
I manage to keep a range rover on the road that must be in the cerb league costs £1000+ for a full main dealer service
I don't think that's what was meant... If it was only a main service, then the Cerb would fit in with expected: S + a bit more.
Tales of blowing clutches (easy to do with 420bhp!) engine out... £2500
I've heard more than once.
When your S breaks, any sympathetic mechanic will do, when your Cerb breaks, AJP8/S6 problems fixed at TVR top rates.
When I upgrade next year, a Cerb is just in my budget, and would be a dream, but I'm going to have to stick with a Rover V8 to keep it on the road without my wallet committing suicide.
Tales of blowing clutches (easy to do with 420bhp!) engine out... £2500
I've heard more than once. When your S breaks, any sympathetic mechanic will do, when your Cerb breaks, AJP8/S6 problems fixed at TVR top rates.
When I upgrade next year, a Cerb is just in my budget, and would be a dream, but I'm going to have to stick with a Rover V8 to keep it on the road without my wallet committing suicide.
S3 Kieran said:
I don't think that's what was meant... If it was only a main service, then the Cerb would fit in with expected: S + a bit more.
Tales of blowing clutches (easy to do with 420bhp!) engine out... £2500
When your S breaks, any sympathetic mechanic will do, when your Cerb breaks, AJP8/S6 problems fixed at TVR top rates.
When I upgrade next year, a Cerb is just in my budget, and would be a dream, but I'm going to have to stick with a Rover V8 to keep it on the road without my wallet committing suicide.
Although you can save a bit by going to a specialist as opposed to a TVR main dealer, it's still not any old Joe that can do it.
That aside if you are expecting a BIG difference in running costs then fine. Go ahead and do it, even with the financial shock I had, it's still one of the best things I've ever done.
I'm not trying to be negative or even put you off at all, just letting you know MY experience (and maybe I went in blind). Forewarned is fore-armed as they say!
kentishS2 said:
Sorry, I'm a complete ignoramus!
What engine options are there on the Cerbie?
I thought it was TVR only but there has been mention of Rover V8.
no Rover V8s (well, apart from one that someone is coverting)
its an AJP V8 in the 4.2 and 4.5 cerberas. There is also a speed 6 option for cerberas.
shnozz said:
Sorry, I'm a complete ignoramus!
What engine options are there on the Cerbie?
I thought it was TVR only but there has been mention of Rover V8.
no Rover V8s (well, apart from one that someone is coverting)
its an AJP V8 in the 4.2 and 4.5 cerberas. There is also a speed 6 option for cerberas.
S3Kieran mentioned it above, is this a one that someone is converting?
I have heard that some of the later TVR lumps are pretty unreliable. Is that true?
kentishS2 said:
shnozz said:
kentishS2 said:
Sorry, I'm a complete ignoramus!
What engine options are there on the Cerbie?
I thought it was TVR only but there has been mention of Rover V8.
no Rover V8s (well, apart from one that someone is coverting)
its an AJP V8 in the 4.2 and 4.5 cerberas. There is also a speed 6 option for cerberas.
S3Kieran mentioned it above, is this a one that someone is converting?
I have heard that some of the later TVR lumps are pretty unreliable. Is that true?
I think what Kieran was saying that although a cerb was in his budget (purchase price), the running costs meant that he has to get something (else) with an RV8 engine - ie a chim or griff
>> Edited by shnozz on Wednesday 4th August 12:10
swindorski46 said:
I don't think that's what was meant... If it was only a main service, then the Cerb would fit in with expected: S + a bit more.
Tales of blowing clutches (easy to do with 420bhp!) engine out... £2500
When your S breaks, any sympathetic mechanic will do, when your Cerb breaks, AJP8/S6 problems fixed at TVR top rates.
When I upgrade next year, a Cerb is just in my budget, and would be a dream, but I'm going to have to stick with a Rover V8 to keep it on the road without my wallet committing suicide.
Although you can save a bit by going to a specialist as opposed to a TVR main dealer, it's still not any old Joe that can do it.
That aside if you are expecting a BIG difference in running costs then fine. Go ahead and do it, even with the financial shock I had, it's still one of the best things I've ever done.
I'm not trying to be negative or even put you off at all, just letting you know MY experience (and maybe I went in blind). Forewarned is fore-armed as they say!
My buddy Gbird has a 4.5 cerb and he just had to fork out £350 on some clutch gasket/ rubber things that would have cost £3.50 on my wedge, These cars are seriosly expensive when they go wrong. Apparently engine can need a rebuild every 25k for 5-6k thats high running costs to me
shnozz said:
I think what Kieran was saying that although a cerb was in his budget (purchase price), the running costs meant that he has to get something (else) with an RV8 engine - ie a chim or griff
I'm sure there are good ones out there, but too many owners have told me of annual bills in the £000's - I don't mean to slate the Cerbie - I really, really want one, but only when I've won the lottery!
I wish you the best of luck if you do go for it, and hope you prove me wrong!!
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