help needed finding me a tvr

[stu21t]

hi all im looking to buy a 4.5 cerbera this summer.
amongst others i currently drive a BMW M3 GT.
i would like to part ex it for a nice '99yr cerbera.
it has to be a 4.5 and im struggling to find the colour i want.
ideally im after a purple paradise but i think they are almost impossible to find, or i want a yellow or orange 1.

does any1 know of any for sale? or wheres best to look.

ive tried searching the net but havent found any yet.

hopefully ill be singing on here in the near future owning my first cerbera

[Mrs BlueCerbera]

There's one on Autotrader. 2000, 4.5, Papaya Orange Pearl, £27,995.

I'll let you in on a secret though ... blue ones are faster.

[maranellouk]

Get hold of James @ www.Jamesagger.com and let him know what you are after.

Have a look on www.autotrader.co.uk too to see if anyone has the colours you are after but be extremely careful as some dodgey ones are up for sale.

Also the official TVR site has a section with used cars (all models) with links to all the official dealers. www.tvr.co.uk/usedcars/index.htm

However, there are a load on here too at PH Cerbera Sales

Good luck with it.

[maranellouk]

Yep, through HHC.

http://tvr-hhc2.nsys.biz/ads/carview.php?view=77

In fact, they have a 2001 4.5 LW sunset yellow pearl in stock too. No pics up though but have a look at the official TVR used car link and it's on there.

>> Edited by maranellouk on Saturday 29th January 20:33

[stu21t]

thanks for the quick replys.
i looked on autotrader yesterday and didnt see the orange one.
i want to buy from a dealer if i can so i can get some warranty.

need to book a test drive soon as i have never even sat in a cerbera before.
but i want to wait for the dry weather b4 going out in one, lol

[stu21t]

that orange one is stunning. shame in not going to be in the postition to buy it for a couple of months.
and £28k is just out of my price range. if i bought it id have no money for repairs. lol

[yellow peril]

Mrs BlueCerbera said:

... blue ones are faster.

Me saying nothing.....

...//P//

[gazzab]

You dont need a dealer for warranty ie indepedant dealers offer warranties and you buy one yourself if private.
Buy the best car you can rather than just through a dealer (IMHO).
Fernies will find the car for you and take the M3 in part ex. If you are in South London you ought to blast down and see them. You can also take in Racing Green and the other indie who I forget! and take in Andy at APM (weekdays) who can look after it for you!!

[maranellouk]

Found another yellow for sale.

1998 TVR CERBERA 4.2, 39000
miles, Pearl Yellow, Grey leather interior, Air Con, CD player, sports exhaust, 18 spider alloys, Full main dealer service history, full new clutch assembly- only 200 miles ago inc master cylinder, slave cylinder, fly wheel and clutch. Tax and MOT.. £17,500

Check out autotrader and select "national" show "200".

[stu21t]

thanks for the help.
i thought id go to fernhurst or james agger
as they seam to have good deals and warranty.
im in south london and was planning on going to have a look there today but got up late. lol

a 4.2 will be the best option for me but have always wanted a 4.5

i guess ill just have to drive them both and see what feels best.

will a 1998 model be reliable enough? i was thinking of trying to get the newer shape as hopefully it would have less problems.

[gbbird]

Good luck with the search. A late 98 model should be reliable enough - apparently the Cerbs became pretty much sorted in that year. And anyway, had there been any niggles, it would have had them all sorted by now. I got a 98 4.5, in yellow (the best colour by far ) , and other than a recent bit of bad luck revolving around clutches, she has been as reliable as any other out there.

[plug]

stu21t said:

ideally im after a purple paradise

Good choice of colour mine is purple paradise (see profile) but im afraid it is a speed six and not for sale, sorry

[stu21t]

that is my favourite colour. it looks stunning.

i spoke to fernhurst today and was told the only difference between a 4.5 and a 4.2 is a small amount of power is this correct?
i thought the 4.5 had better suspension, brakes, and other bits.

if they dont i will buy a later 4.2 and get a red rose conversion a bit later on.

[trooperiziz]

stu21t said:

i spoke to fernhurst today and was told the only difference between a 4.5 and a 4.2 is a small amount of power is this correct?

Yup, the 4.5 is a bit slower

[gbbird]

trooperiziz said:

stu21t said: i spoke to fernhurst today and was told the only difference between a 4.5 and a 4.2 is a small amount of power is this correct? Yup, the 4.5 is a bit slower

[J_S_G]

stu21t said:

i spoke to fernhurst today and was told the only difference between a 4.5 and a 4.2 is a small amount of power is this correct?

It may be faster, it may be slower. All in the luck of the draw.

stu21t said:

i thought the 4.5 had better suspension, brakes, and other bits.

It should have better brakes, I believe. But you could always retro-fit these if you find the 4.2's inadequate (unless you take your track days seriously, I wouldn't be too worried, anyway).

If you like Paradise Purple, you might want to consider Cascade Purple and Rolex Blue, too.

[SXS]

And if you can find another Cascade Purple/Blue coloured one for sale - LET ME KNOW!

[plug]

stu21t, have you found a car yet, if you are intrested mine could now be up for sale due to change in circumstances at work, I know you wanted a 4.5 and mine is a speed six but it is in pearlescent purple paradise. It also had lots of work done to it.If you are intrested please e-mail me through my profile.