TVR's are great......as 2nd cars

[DuncanM]

I currently own a Fiat Coupe and have been thinking about a TVR next. Unfortunately after reading some of the topics on here it saddens me to say I could not afford to run one in the near future as it would be my only car and doesn't sound very reliable. I will get one one day but it would have to be a second car and that's when they start making sense isn't it ?. I can't think of a car I'd rather be in on a sunny day hood back on a good A road than the Chimaera and they are affordable !. What I really hate though is on this site the idiots who think the are clever slagging TVR's of when they have never owned one, Fair enough if owners want to have a moan but tw@t's like Z1, JK and cck are IMHO very sad individuals. So big respect to all you TVR owners and let's face it they must be great cars to own otherwise you wouldn't put up with the seemingly persistent problems. Yours Duncan (Someone who wishes they could afford to own a beautiful TVR) DuncanM

[DuncanM]

Hi Everyone, Thanks for the responses It's nicw to see the other view point of the TVR ownership . Guess what , You've convinced me ! my next car wil be a TVR. The one I will go for will almost definitely be the Cerbie , and the reason I was put off was in the Cerbie section there were a few stories of top end rebuilds etc in the first 6 months !. Now a question I'd ask is in your opinion which engine is the more reliable ? Rover v8 or TVR's AJP. The second runabout car is a good idea but I would have to be earning more money for this. Shocking really I've only had the Fiat 3mnths and love it but I guess everyone's the same always thinking about the next car . I will buy the TVR despite running costs for the simple fact it's the car I want more than any other car. So thanks for changing my mind (not hard ) I will start saving now . By the way what do they handle like , how much grip etc Cerbies particularly . Thanks Duncan ps thanks JamesC you're right very underrated 20v Turbo DuncanM

[DuncanM]

Thanks Kris, It's nice to see there are so many owners out there with encouraging stories . I will I have decided definitely be getting a Cerbera as my next car but it will probably be in aboout a year to 18mnths from now. The reason being I have only just bought my new car (Fiat Coupe 20vT). I would consider doing the same as yourself and buying a Chimaera as a second car but I just plain can't afford it at this time. Can't complain though as I am only 23 and have had some great cars already ! , It's just that when it comes to the dream car the Cerbera has it all . I will post again when closer to buying time and who knows maybe I'll get a payrise and join the TVR owners club even quicker . Thanks again Duncan DuncanM

[DuncanM]

Err , Are you for real ? If you are then can you explain the contradiction of TVR's being reliable but needing to win the Lotto to own a Cerbera ?. I'm still going to get one anyway but would like to know what you mean . Oh and the Fiart Cowpee thing cracked me up you're a funny guy . Duncan DuncanM

[DuncanM]

Hi there Gamekeeper, So what you're saying is that if I buy a TVR it should be one of the older technology one's ?. That's a shame as even though I can understand the logic behind this the Cerbera is the one that I really want. I have had quite a few Cerbera owners come back with stories of good reliability and they seem to have the opinion that the V8 ajp is a good reliable engine and that it is the speed six that is unreliable. What are your views on this ? as it seems clear that if you want to continue buying TVR's in the future there line up will be TVR engines only. Cheers Duncan DuncanM

[DuncanM]

Thanks Captain Beaky !, It's nice to see good reviews on the Cerbera as it really is the one I want . Nice to see you kept the Fiat I am considering doing the same if I can afford to . It would be great to here your opinions on the differences between the two cars as I know they will be very different, For example how much grip does the Cerbie produce and is it very dangerous in the wet or is it just a case of being careful ?. Thanks again. Duncan DuncanM Edited by DuncanM on Monday 5th February 18:19 Edited by DuncanM on Monday 5th February 18:20