How often do you get yours out ???

[Mr Cerbera]

Following on from the recent thread about the Cerb sitting on the front drive for 10 years it made me wonder if the frequency of use relates directly to the reliability of these babies.

I use mine almost every day. It is my sole car and so is used for taking me to work, shopping and international trips (which isn't far in Luxembourg).
I think that my car is very reliable. Therefore I believe that frequent use makes them more relable.
In the few times that I've left her for more than a couple of weeks in the garage I've definitely felt a sulky attitude on my return. (i.e. Summat doesn't work - temporarily).

Would you offer your rates of frequency of use, please ??

Ta !

[mickk]

Not used mine for about 10 months now , although I start it every couple of weeks I can see me having problems when I do eventually take the plunge.

[PuffsBack]

I do about 2000 miles a year in mine and mostly short runs to 'pick up a pint of milk etc' when the weather is nice. She is also laid up for 3 months of the year over winter however I do at least start her and back her out the garage once every 2 weeks during that period.
I do try to give he at least one long run in a month.

The Cerbera is my 3rd TVR and in my experience the one thing they don't like is getting wet

[big_treacle]

Every week or 2. More if the weathers good. Less if the car's being broken

[RUSSELLM]

Mine's been a daily runner for 9 years now, sits outside in the Rain & Snow.

Down side being, I think I'd struggle to give it away now

[Jhonno]

Few times a week.. It sits under cover on charge when not in use. Try to avoid it getting wet, but it doesn't seem to have a tantrum if it does get a bit damp.

[bobbins]

17k in four and a half years, although been using her as a daily runabout for the last two weeks while in between snotters.

[Mr Cerbera]

RUSSELLM said:

Down side being, I think I'd struggle to give it away now

Russ, how many times do I have to tell you. Bluey is a CLASSIC - She must be worth £45K now

[scotty_d]

I try and use mine most days i am home as SWMBO use's the mini it is my only transport. I do not use it mid winter but try to do 4-5k a year in it.

[amazon]

No1 Cerbera in constant use. Sometimes it sits outside, sometimes inside. As long as it's being used it doesn't seem to mind about other details

And has always been totally reliable. That could change of course, now that I've said that, but all my TVR's have been reliable and they have all been driven lots

[cerb4.5lee]

18k miles in six years, so clearly not enough, if the weather is ok i try to take it out once a week, but i have really enjoyed it when i have used it for work all week on the odd occasion.

If money was no object i would like to use it everyday, but they are not that enjoyable to drive in the heavy rain! poor wipers & ventilation it just gets on your nerves, but in the dry its

[grahamn]

Around 70K miles in 8 years of ownership, going on 94k miles. Still use it as much as possible.

[Cavey]

Try to use it at least twice a week for 15 miles each way commute. Haven't yet had out in really nasty weather but reading this thread makes me want to use it all the more.

[Jimii]

mines been parked up for ten months needs new shocks and bushes, I have started but with getting married this year not found the time to finish yet

[WhyTwo]

mickk said:

Not used mine for about 10 months now , although I start it every couple of weeks I can see me having problems when I do eventually take the plunge.

Mines been laid up for a few months. I knew I wouldn't be using it for a while so asked Jason at Str8six for his advice on starting, moving etc during this time.

His advice was to make sure it has around 1/2 tank of fuel in it, clean and wax it, take it for a good long run to get everything hot and dried off and then once it cooled down put it away and leave it. Pump tyres up to 38 PSI (post it note on steering wheel to remind me!), stick it on a trickle charger and DO NOT start it. Starting and running up to temp will do more harm than good. It gets everything warm and then creates condensation when it cools. Best to leave it

[verminator]

Mine only does about 1k a year. Runs perfectly every time.

[spongy]

done about 800 miles this year......out of tax at the mo,was going to sorn it but i think she may get taxed to give her some use

[Gazzab]

800 miles, most of that must have been chatsworth round trip??

[ridds]

WhyTwo said:

Mines been laid up for a few months. I knew I wouldn't be using it for a while so asked Jason at Str8six for his advice on starting, moving etc during this time.

His advice was to make sure it has around 1/2 tank of fuel in it, clean and wax it, take it for a good long run to get everything hot and dried off and then once it cooled down put it away and leave it. Pump tyres up to 38 PSI (post it note on steering wheel to remind me!), stick it on a trickle charger and DO NOT start it. Starting and running up to temp will do more harm than good. It gets everything warm and then creates condensation when it cools. Best to leave it

A full tank would better, less space for the lighter components to vent into.

[spongy]

Gazzab said:

800 miles, most of that must have been chatsworth round trip??

lol yeah close me thinks......polishing bits at the mo.......but a holiday has got in my may,