Cerbera Alternatives...

[UpTheIron]

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?

[UpTheIron]

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

[UpTheIron]

Thanks everyone. But especially:

robsco said:

There is no alternative to a Cerbera. There never really will be. If you want one, then nothing else will satisfy you until you have one. The Cerbera is one of those enigmas, so utterly unique and individual on every level that there's nothing really that can appeal in the same way.

and

Chris71 said:

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.

I've already got the other TVR (Tuscan) and a "practical" runaround, so this:

Targarama said:

How about having some boot cycle carrier brackets professionally bonded to the back of the Cerbera?

has got me thinking. Not brackets on the back, but underneath to take the lower straps of a cycle carrier.

Maybe the hunt for a Cerbie is on (along with a Hamer car lift and a bit of woodwork to raise the trusses in the garage... but there is already a thread for that!)