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Hello folks I have a dilemna. When buying the Cerbera 2 yrs ago it was a difficult choice between it and the Tuscan. Now the T2 is out I am starting to think that it might be time for a change. Sat in a T2 last week, v nice. I do a lot of travelling so need boot space and thought the Cerbera's was generous - the Tuscan's is half as big again. The large parcel shelf is space enough for all the stuff I chuck on the back seats (and scuff them) and seeing Cerbs parked next to the Tuscan made me realise how dated it looks.
Am I making a big mistake here? All the comments about our '420' bhp makes me wonder if the T2s 360 is real or not.
Are there any really good reasons for me to keep the Cerbera or might it be time for a swap?
Cheers
Flash
Edited because my spelling is pants.
>>> Edited by flashheart on Wednesday 9th February 22:06
Am I making a big mistake here? All the comments about our '420' bhp makes me wonder if the T2s 360 is real or not.
Are there any really good reasons for me to keep the Cerbera or might it be time for a swap?
Cheers
Flash
Edited because my spelling is pants.
>>> Edited by flashheart on Wednesday 9th February 22:06
The BHP is real. The mid-range torque is down on an AJP, though. Personally prefer the characteristics of the 4.0 S engine - bit more grunt than the standard 3.6 - you don't have to wring its neck as hard.
But, as GCerbera says, drive one and see what you think. You certainly get more attention in a Tusc.
But, as GCerbera says, drive one and see what you think. You certainly get more attention in a Tusc.
Julian64 said:
the six isn't sorted.
Not wanting to start the whole debate again, but I was corrected on this point after visiting a local dealer. They are getting in as many new tuscans as ever.
Don't take my word for this, go ask a trustworthy dealer.
... Depends one whether you mean getting in old cars that have still yet to have rebuilds, or whether you're talking 2003/2004 onwards cars...
flashheart said:The Cerbera dated?
seeing Cerbs parked next to the Tuscan made me realise how dated it looks.
Classic yes! The Cerbera is a design classic, in fact there is probabaly no other TVR that stirs such emotion as seeing a well driven Cerbera and that's from me as a Griffith man! 
Rich...richb said:
seeing Cerbs parked next to the Tuscan made me realise how dated it looks.
The Cerbera dated?
Its true the Cerb is as close to perfect as TVR have got yet I think.
I love the T350 also but for me the Cerb is the 'one'
greenie said:
Isn't the Cerbera a stretched Chim with hard top???
Isn't the Tamora a MGF with a dodgy engine?
Think you might find the K-series in the MGF has had a certain number of "issues" itself. Not least the class action being filed against Rover for the inherent flaw in the design of the head. Remind anybody of anything?
Ah yes, but wasn't that something to do with the engine originally being designed as a 1.4 and evolving/growing with wet liners et al?
They also changed a number of components over its life (and changed the head gasket material and design half way through it's life).
I suspect the major issue is that Land Rover acknowledged the problem and Rover/MG didn't.
They also changed a number of components over its life (and changed the head gasket material and design half way through it's life).
I suspect the major issue is that Land Rover acknowledged the problem and Rover/MG didn't.
flashheart said:
Thanks everyone for your comments, the sensible thing seems to be to go and arrange a test drive. Went out and gave the Cerbera a good thrashing today so feel pretty good about it at the mo but I can't help but wonder what it must be like in a Tuscan.
From experience, driving a Tuscan is more of an experience, especially when pushing hard - definitely feels more the "sports car". And having the roof off in the summer is fantastic. However, having said that, I do regularly miss the GT qualities of the Cerb.
Performance wise, when they're both sorted, there's nothing you'd really notice. (Same might not be the case with a "standard" 3.6 Tuscan)
J_S_G said:
Not wanting to start the whole debate again, but I was corrected on this point after visiting a local dealer. They are getting in as many new tuscans as ever.
Don't take my word for this, go ask a trustworthy dealer.
... Depends one whether you mean getting in old cars that have still yet to have rebuilds, or whether you're talking 2003/2004 onwards cars...
Well thats the point. It was only two weeks ago I was in the dealers, with a brand new 2003 Tuscan in bits.
I made the comment that I thought all the brand new 6 engines were sorted and what was his engine out for.
The dealer shook his head and said that there seemed to be no improvement in the newer 6 engines.
They were still suffering cam damage from an overoptimistic cam and oilways blockage (from excess sealant and no proper sink in the oilway), right up to the latest cars. He had heard the opinion that the later cars were more reliable but not seen any evidence of it.
If anyone considering a purchase wants to email me I'll give them the name of the dealer to talk to.
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