Should I shouldn't I - TVR v M3

[Stu-nph26]

Byff said:

You're more than welcome, like I said, going out for a spin was better than having to clean the garage out

Haha that's what I've been doing today. Hopefully, if my measurements are correct there's now a Cerb shaped space waiting to be filled.

[Stu-nph26]

Quick update nothing major to report went to test drive a Cerb that a few people on here are aware of on a Q plate. The car was a credit to it owner and in great condition. Despite the price (14k I think) I just couldn't live with the Q plate and the log book claiming the car was a Ford Quantum I think it said, so the search continues.

I did, however, unearth this when scanning the classifieds at lunch a 4.5 for 18k, seems like a bargain but I'd need my brave pills as it's done over 90k. https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

I've sent the seller a message to find out a bit more, anyone on here know the car?

[Jhonno]

Bad spray job around the rear light from the look of it..

[popegregory]

How much did you say you have to spend stu? From a superficial look that yellow one definitely looks a better bet than the Q one which throws up trouble before you’ve even bought it; if you’re dubious about buying it think how someone else will feel when you’re trying to offload it.

[Stu-nph26]

popegregory said:

How much did you say you have to spend stu? From a superficial look that yellow one definitely looks a better bet than the Q one which throws up trouble before you’ve even bought it; if you’re dubious about buying it think how someone else will feel when you’re trying to offload it.

Budget is 20-25k but I’d prefer to keep it nearer the 20 if possible. That was my thoughts entirely about the Qreg

[popegregory]

Bloody hell, that’s the first time I’ve looked at PH classifieds in a while, is that really where prices are now?! That purple one with 54k for £24k stands out though, is that worth going to see?

[Stu-nph26]

popegregory said:

Bloody hell, that’s the first time I’ve looked at PH classifieds in a while, is that really where prices are now?! That purple one with 54k for £24k stands out though, is that worth going to see?

Yea I agree that looks the standout car, I think it's worth a visit for sure.

[Pursyluv]

Stu-nph26 said:

popegregory said:

How much did you say you have to spend stu? From a superficial look that yellow one definitely looks a better bet than the Q one which throws up trouble before you’ve even bought it; if you’re dubious about buying it think how someone else will feel when you’re trying to offload it.

Budget is 20-25k but I’d prefer to keep it nearer the 20 if possible. That was my thoughts entirely about the Qreg

Did you look at the yellow Cerb in South Yorkshire, no good?

[Stu-nph26]

Pursyluv said:

Did you look at the yellow Cerb in South Yorkshire, no good?

I didn't not sure yellow was the colour for me but I just noticed this has been reduced to 20k which does seem very cheap for a 4.5 in the current market. https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

[Byff]

I passed your house the other day and wondered if you'd taken the plunge yet.

The yellow one does look nice but if it's too bright for you, this one looks quite nice...

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

[robsco]

Stu-nph26 said:

Pursyluv said:

Did you look at the yellow Cerb in South Yorkshire, no good?

I didn't not sure yellow was the colour for me but I just noticed this has been reduced to 20k which does seem very cheap for a 4.5 in the current market. https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

This is my old car, it's dirt cheap for what it is and I can't understand why it's not shifting. If anything perhaps the interior has seen better days, it would probably benefit from a new carpet set to lift the interior a bit. I spent 15k on that car in 3 years bringing it up to standard mechanically, full respray etc.

[Stu-nph26]

Byff said:

I passed your house the other day and wondered if you'd taken the plunge yet.

The yellow one does look nice but if it's too bright for you, this one looks quite nice...

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

Nope still just the little Mazda 2 on the drive, I've been and looked at 3 now all very different, one I was very close to going for but changed my mind maybe I'm just too fussy.

[Stu-nph26]

robsco said:

This is my old car, it's dirt cheap for what it is and I can't understand why it's not shifting. If anything perhaps the interior has seen better days, it would probably benefit from a new carpet set to lift the interior a bit. I spent 15k on that car in 3 years bringing it up to standard mechanically, full respray etc.

Thanks for the info Rob much appreciated

[Pursyluv]

Stu-nph26 said:

Thanks for the info Rob much appreciated

I know plenty will disagree with me, but I think this would have gone by now if it had Spiders and the orange lenses replaced with clear

[Jhonno]

Pursyluv said:

I know plenty will disagree with me, but I think this would have gone by now if it had Spiders and the orange lenses replaced with clear

I'll be the first then..

Spiders are overrated, heavy 50p shaped wheels.. RL7's were the best factory wheel. SP12's as fitted are superb rims and look great!

Clear indicators are a taste thing..

[Stu-nph26]

Pursyluv said:

I know plenty will disagree with me, but I think this would have gone by now if it had Spiders and the orange lenses replaced with clear

I agree with you on the spiders look so much better

[Stu-nph26]

Stu-nph26 said:

I agree with you on the spiders look so much better

This one looks much better in yellow with spiders

[Pursyluv]

Jhonno said:

I'll be the first then..

Spiders are overrated, heavy 50p shaped wheels.. RL7's were the best factory wheel. SP12's as fitted are superb rims and look great!

Clear indicators are a taste thing..

I'm surprised it took 6 minutes!

[robsco]

I personally don’t like early single headlight Cerberas with spiders, hence I never changed them.

[Jhonno]

Pursyluv said:

Jhonno said:

I'll be the first then..

Spiders are overrated, heavy 50p shaped wheels.. RL7's were the best factory wheel. SP12's as fitted are superb rims and look great!

Clear indicators are a taste thing..

I'm surprised it took 6 minutes!