Cerbera Alternatives...

Cerbera Alternatives...

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UpTheIron

Original Poster:

4,001 posts

270 months

Friday 22nd July 2011
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OK... so a slightly random topic, but as a TVR fan, the temptation to buy a Cerbera as a solution to my "problem" is strong!

My problem: I want something that will carry 2 adults, 2 kids (4 & 7) and a load of luggage, maybe the odd bike or two, and I want it to be fun. The 996 will do the people and the bikes, but no luggage space. The Cerbera would do people and luggage, however no roof rack, so no bikes.

Any other suggestions, that give me the fab performance and bang for buck?


Steve in Stoke

6,375 posts

186 months

Friday 22nd July 2011
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Monaro?

wmg100

1,698 posts

216 months

Friday 22nd July 2011
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>Biased<

E39 M5

stewjohnst

2,444 posts

163 months

Friday 22nd July 2011
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Audi RS6 Avant?
E60 M5?

Maserati 4200 (oops, luggage)

Dodge Challenger?

varsas

4,015 posts

204 months

Friday 22nd July 2011
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E46 M3?

UpTheIron

Original Poster:

4,001 posts

270 months

Friday 22nd July 2011
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Thanks everyone so far - lots of ideas, but I don't see them has Cerbie alternatives yet

Monaro - very tempting
E39 M5 - lovely, but it looks like an old shape 5 series. Not an issue for me, but is for the Mrs.
Audi RS6 Avant - probably the favourite, but big money!
E60 M5 - even bigger money!
Maserati 4200 (oops, luggage) - lovely though!
Dodge Challenger - need to know more!

I should just give in and buy a Cerb smile

Robscim

803 posts

258 months

Friday 22nd July 2011
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Simple - Cerbera and an old Mondeo estate....

You know it makes sense!! getmecoat

Rob

MikeyT

16,612 posts

273 months

Friday 22nd July 2011
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Cerbera - end of. Often thought I should have got one instead of the resto Mussie.

Forget the bikes ...

Mr Dave

3,233 posts

197 months

Friday 22nd July 2011
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Cerbera + tow bar.

i remember

3,296 posts

188 months

Friday 22nd July 2011
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Maserati Quattroporte?

stewjohnst

2,444 posts

163 months

Friday 22nd July 2011
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Can't you get a towbar for the Cerb and stick the bikes in a box?

Linky on the challenger but tbh a bit on the pricey side

http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/2261...

Robatr0n

12,362 posts

218 months

Friday 22nd July 2011
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UpTheIron said:
Dodge Challenger - need to know more!
Oddly, I just hired a Challenger R/T in the states. It had bags of room inside and comfortably seated 5 adults. We managed to squeeze 2 full size suitcases and one medium suitcase in the boot.

Granted, it was only the 5.7 Hemi but I certainly wouldn't describe it as slow as it had a decent turn of speed. The 6.1 SRT would be quite fun I'd imagine.

They look very cool too! cool

stewjohnst

2,444 posts

163 months

Friday 22nd July 2011
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Got a mate who's just bought a 5.7 R/T in the states, 375bhp iirc.

Love the look of them and bloody huge in the metal.

AdeTuono

7,277 posts

229 months

Friday 22nd July 2011
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Camaro? I know of one for sale...

Jw Vw

4,835 posts

165 months

Friday 22nd July 2011
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E46 M3?
RS4 Avant?

Jasandjules

70,012 posts

231 months

Friday 22nd July 2011
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Just get the Cerbie. You know you want to, we know you want to. So get one.

If push comes to shove get a snotter for the bikes etc and the Cerbie for the rest...

clarkmagpie

3,567 posts

197 months

Friday 22nd July 2011
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XKR
DB7
456 if budget stretchable!

Targarama

14,637 posts

285 months

Friday 22nd July 2011
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How about having some boot cycle carrier brackets professionally bonded to the back of the Cerbera?

edo

16,699 posts

267 months

Friday 22nd July 2011
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The boot on the M6 is massive - took 7 cases of wine, 2 suitcases and some other ste on a trip to Cornwall the other day.

What is your budget?

Chris71

21,536 posts

244 months

Friday 22nd July 2011
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Depends what attracts you to the Cerb. A big part of its appeal is the extrovert exclusivity you get with a TVR. However good the M6 and so on are they won't replicate that. The Masers probably get closest, but it's still a world away.

I think if you specifically want a Cerb the only thing that will replace it will be another TVR and a practical runaround for the week. You'll be able to find cars to match it in almost every quantifiable respect, but it's the intangible appeal of TVR that's so unique.