Porker to Cerb: the right move?
Discussion
Having driven my first TVR recently, I'm now in the process of trading in my 911 Carrera 2 Targa for a Speed Six.
As a sanity check, I'd be interested to hear what you think about whether I'm doing the right thing. Am I swapping German performance and reliability for quirky, albeit cutting-edge, British design with questionable reliability. As a friend of mine was trying to argue yesterday, the TVR's engine may well sound better than my Porsche's, but not when the TVR is laid up in the garage.
I'm truly excited about the prospect of owning my first TVR, so do I any reasons to curb this in any way?
Cheers.
As a sanity check, I'd be interested to hear what you think about whether I'm doing the right thing. Am I swapping German performance and reliability for quirky, albeit cutting-edge, British design with questionable reliability. As a friend of mine was trying to argue yesterday, the TVR's engine may well sound better than my Porsche's, but not when the TVR is laid up in the garage.
I'm truly excited about the prospect of owning my first TVR, so do I any reasons to curb this in any way?
Cheers.
The porsche is a different beast, the Speed 6 is a different beast. Both cars have their good points and weak points.
A TVR is worth every penny, cracking prices for a lot of pleasure. Driving sensation is out of this world and the grin factor will permanently re-arrange your face.
Go for it mate, but there will be times you wish you had your porsche, that I can assure you off. But the enjoyment of driving far outweighs those moments...
Welcome and keep us posted on what you end up getting!
A TVR is worth every penny, cracking prices for a lot of pleasure. Driving sensation is out of this world and the grin factor will permanently re-arrange your face.
Go for it mate, but there will be times you wish you had your porsche, that I can assure you off. But the enjoyment of driving far outweighs those moments...
Welcome and keep us posted on what you end up getting!
Thanks for the support and comments.
Think I'm happy to start with the Speed Six and see how that goes; it went like a train on my test-drive, roaring and popping, and turning heads al around. I had a Jag V8 (XJR) before and loved the engine, so who knows.
Looking forward to my exciting changeover.
Cheers
Think I'm happy to start with the Speed Six and see how that goes; it went like a train on my test-drive, roaring and popping, and turning heads al around. I had a Jag V8 (XJR) before and loved the engine, so who knows.
Looking forward to my exciting changeover.
Cheers
Cooky went from a Jag to a AJP Cerb and I think he loves it.
We had a nasty moment yesterday when he fell out with the car and said he didnt love it any more, but today he is back in love wiht it.
And that sums it up really, somedays you will hate it and the rest of the time....you will do what I do and kiss your car.
Claire
We had a nasty moment yesterday when he fell out with the car and said he didnt love it any more, but today he is back in love wiht it.
And that sums it up really, somedays you will hate it and the rest of the time....you will do what I do and kiss your car.
Claire
RUSSELLM said:
Have a good read through the forums & decide which engine is best for you, the V8 seems to hold up a bit longer, but the choice is yours.
Good luck with your new car.
Thanks for that. The Cerbera forum seems like a great place to share experiences. Will let you know how I get on with my new toy. Can't wait.
Hiya 
Gaffer is absolutley right, I moved from an XJS Convertible to an AJP Cerb and I am absolutley smitten..!
Looks, performance and all around smile-ability is off the scale.
I can honestly say, this is the first car that I am actually having an affair with.
We fall in and out of Love more frequently than my wallet allows, but on the days when all is well in Cerbyville, there is NOTHING that rocks my boat like hooning around in the Cerb.
Hope you make the right choice, I know I did.
Best Regards
Cooky
Gaffer is absolutley right, I moved from an XJS Convertible to an AJP Cerb and I am absolutley smitten..!
Looks, performance and all around smile-ability is off the scale.
I can honestly say, this is the first car that I am actually having an affair with.
We fall in and out of Love more frequently than my wallet allows, but on the days when all is well in Cerbyville, there is NOTHING that rocks my boat like hooning around in the Cerb.
Hope you make the right choice, I know I did.
Best Regards
Cooky
Well, following all of the advice I've received so far, plus the many threads that I've read with interest, I'm going to take the plunge tomorrow (collecting around lunchtime)!
My 911 will be traded in for a 1999 Speed Six with 23k on the clock. It's being sold to me by Doug Ellwood at David Gerald TVR, and I have to admit that I have that night-before-Christmas feeling. Not much chance of any sleep tonight, methinks.
By acquiring my first TVR through a reputable dealer, I'm hoping to give myself a bit of a comfort zone in terms of any possible problems. I will of course be keeping fingers, toes and all other anatomy firmly crossed that everything will work out well. It certainly performed (and sounded) great on my test-drive, and will be sold to me with a 6 month warranty from Warranty Management Services (WMS).
...18 hours to collection...
My 911 will be traded in for a 1999 Speed Six with 23k on the clock. It's being sold to me by Doug Ellwood at David Gerald TVR, and I have to admit that I have that night-before-Christmas feeling. Not much chance of any sleep tonight, methinks.
By acquiring my first TVR through a reputable dealer, I'm hoping to give myself a bit of a comfort zone in terms of any possible problems. I will of course be keeping fingers, toes and all other anatomy firmly crossed that everything will work out well. It certainly performed (and sounded) great on my test-drive, and will be sold to me with a 6 month warranty from Warranty Management Services (WMS).
...18 hours to collection...
Just collected my shiny new toy.
Having driven back on home on a variety of A-roads, B-roads and motorways, I can happily say that it's loud! The stainless pipes certainly have a lot to answer for, that's for sure.
Other (initial) observations.
1) Getting used to the quirky indicator-for-lane-change routine is interesting. It seems to cancel itself from left-indicator with the slightest amount of right-hand-down, but not the right-indicator.
2) Gearing: as close-ratio an experience as I've ever had, I think. Found myself pootling along in what I thought was 2nd on an A road, only to find that it was 4th.
3) Cosmetically: lovely and striking. Imperial Blue does it for me, looking sometimes blue, and sometimes almost purple, in a certain light. Is this colour faster than others?!
4) Haven't put in any petrol yet. How many litres should it take to fill it up?
Will post with further observations once I have a few more miles under my belt.
Cheers.
Vrooooooooom!!!
Having driven back on home on a variety of A-roads, B-roads and motorways, I can happily say that it's loud! The stainless pipes certainly have a lot to answer for, that's for sure.
Other (initial) observations.
1) Getting used to the quirky indicator-for-lane-change routine is interesting. It seems to cancel itself from left-indicator with the slightest amount of right-hand-down, but not the right-indicator.
2) Gearing: as close-ratio an experience as I've ever had, I think. Found myself pootling along in what I thought was 2nd on an A road, only to find that it was 4th.
3) Cosmetically: lovely and striking. Imperial Blue does it for me, looking sometimes blue, and sometimes almost purple, in a certain light. Is this colour faster than others?!
4) Haven't put in any petrol yet. How many litres should it take to fill it up?
Will post with further observations once I have a few more miles under my belt.
Cheers.
Vrooooooooom!!!
About 55 litres I think (Around 12 gallons). Sounds nice. You know that you can just hold the indicator down (if you were doing a right hand lane change) and when you release, it just cancels.? Same with left obviously. I didn't know until I read the handbook and before that was tying myself in all sorts of knots trying to cancel them.
Scott
Scott
Congrats Gordy - you'll love the S6 Cerb, just ignore the "but there's 2 cylinders missing" brigade - they're alright really 
Where abouts are you in Bucks - I travel from the north to the south of the county most days so I'll keep and eye (and ear) out for you.
For info, I rarely let the fuel tank run less than 1/4 empty on the gauge as the engine has struggled for fuel on a couple of occasions when really low. Also worth keeping an eye on you trip meter as a back up!
And without teaching you to suck eggs - go steady in this weather, you may find she's a bit keener than the Porker to step out (although arguably easier to catch again!).
JT
Where abouts are you in Bucks - I travel from the north to the south of the county most days so I'll keep and eye (and ear) out for you.
For info, I rarely let the fuel tank run less than 1/4 empty on the gauge as the engine has struggled for fuel on a couple of occasions when really low. Also worth keeping an eye on you trip meter as a back up!
And without teaching you to suck eggs - go steady in this weather, you may find she's a bit keener than the Porker to step out (although arguably easier to catch again!).
JT
purpleheadedcerb said:
About 55 litres I think (Around 12 gallons). Sounds nice. You know that you can just hold the indicator down (if you were doing a right hand lane change) and when you release, it just cancels.? Same with left obviously. I didn't know until I read the handbook and before that was tying myself in all sorts of knots trying to cancel them.
Scott
Cheers Scott. That'll definitely come in handy I reckon, as I found myself looking at the indicator lights on the dashboard, rather than at the surrounding traffic and cars on the M40. Not safe!
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