Cerbera, Ferrari 348, or....?
Discussion
Toying with the idea of a toy. I've owned a TVR before, and always wanted a Cerbera, but recently became aware that Ferrari 348 are in similar sort of range and not depreciating (if anything, appreciating). Budget is £25k or so. Is there anything else worth considering (not really a 911)? Thoughts on the shortlist as it stands? cheers
348 s are pretty, but in all honesty, not the nicest things to drive. Similar vintage porches are far more pleasant to actually drive on UK Roads in my experience. Not sure on the tvr though.
Now, if you can stretch to 355 money, it's a different story, they drive far nicer.
But left field bet, how about an NSX. Buy a nice one, don't crash it, (some bits are scary money) and it'll go up in value. The original ones with odd size wheels drive beautifully on typical roads. Worth a thought....?
Now, if you can stretch to 355 money, it's a different story, they drive far nicer.
But left field bet, how about an NSX. Buy a nice one, don't crash it, (some bits are scary money) and it'll go up in value. The original ones with odd size wheels drive beautifully on typical roads. Worth a thought....?
CampDavid said:
Driven a 348? I think they're probably a decent steer, through they were panned at launch.
993 911 would be where my cash would probably head
Yes, I've driven them a fair bit! The suspension is harsh, they tramline pretty badly and are just crude by comparison to similar vintage Porkers IMO. 993 911 would be where my cash would probably head
They sound nice, look nice etc, it to drive they are a bit awkward and show their underpinnings.
The 355 was a massive leap, particularly with the trick suspension
Have owned a Cerbera 4.5 but have never driven a 348,drove a 360 Modena though and it made my Cerb feel like a lorry.
I'm sure the Cerb had the legs on it though if thats any help.
All things considered, I'd probably get a really nice Cerbera, I'd hunt out a red rose.
It would be money in the bank.............. Only better.
I'm sure the Cerb had the legs on it though if thats any help.
All things considered, I'd probably get a really nice Cerbera, I'd hunt out a red rose.
It would be money in the bank.............. Only better.
Noble for performance, 993 for image, NSX for all-round-ness, Cerb for sense-of-occasion and the sheer blood-and-thunder of it. Oh, and the risk of wallet-shattering bills... 
(348 - wouldn't touch one, except possibly for the Competizione)
Depends what you're after / what you've driven before and liked/disliked. Tell us more...
(348 - wouldn't touch one, except possibly for the Competizione)
Depends what you're after / what you've driven before and liked/disliked. Tell us more...
shame to hear the 348 doesn't drive so well in some opinions, there seems to be a lot of supporters in the Ferrari forums! 355 money isn't that much more, but it's a critical bit i think, and just about everything is more expensive with those too. NSX never appealed, despite it's credentials and support. 993 i think would edge over budget, and not sure i'd consider any other type of 911 really. DB7 is a bit big and heavy (GT as it is) and scary repair bills even compared to the 348. Caterham is a bit raw for me i think, the missus would rule out ever going anywhere in it! Fast saloons like Evo, M3 i can see the appeal but not for me i think, they just don't feel special enough. Alfa SZ is marmite and i'm on the hate side unfortunately! Noble is an interesting idea! Esprit is a possible... always loved those too, but if we're ruling out the 348 based on how it drives, then is the Esprit much better? Not too keen on the vette or stang either, bit american...
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/cargrouptests/2881...
Drive a few Esprits and see what you think...
The old S3/Turbo Esprit is more of a classic but it is one of the quintessential wedges! try a GT3 esprit, an S4s and a v8. they are all very different cars.
in general the later the car the more sorted although some have been very well looked after by enthusiasts... others not so!. Don't touch early V8 esprits, go for the later cars. couple of decent cars in the classifieds
Drive a few Esprits and see what you think...
The old S3/Turbo Esprit is more of a classic but it is one of the quintessential wedges! try a GT3 esprit, an S4s and a v8. they are all very different cars.
in general the later the car the more sorted although some have been very well looked after by enthusiasts... others not so!. Don't touch early V8 esprits, go for the later cars. couple of decent cars in the classifieds
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