Cerbera 4.5 - Pro's and Con's.

[neilus]

Last week I was in the process of buying a '99 Cerbera 4.5. Before the garage delivered the car they were doing some work on the car, and discovered some problems.

I'm not too sure of the exact problems, but it was something to do with the valve clearances being incorrectly adjust which has resulted in some engine damage. The upshot of this is the car has to go back to Blackpool for an engine rebuild.

The garage have given me the option of backing out from the deal. But I would just like peoples opinions on the pro's and con's of still getting the car once they get it back from the factory.

I would just go out and find another car, but because of other commitments I wouldn't really be in a position to look around for about three weeks.

Thanks in advance.

Neil

[neilus]

I didn't think there would be any problems, as effectively it would be a new engine.

Derestrictor - The car's already got a sports exhaust, not decatted though.

At least I still have the Chimaera for a bit longer, and hopefully the weather will hold out.

Neil.

[neilus]

Derestrictor - I think I'll try and live with the sports exhaust before decatting it. When/If I get it this will be my everyday transport.

Neil.

[neilus]

Whatever - I currently do about 8/9000 miles pa in the Chimaera, so from what I've seen from examples I've looked at a bit higher than average.

Neil.

[Neilus]

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Besides, if you've never driven one before, running it in isn't so painful - it's still bloody quick!

Danny that thought had cross my mind, it would then allow me to get used to the car gradually.