Cerbera/Tuscan Discounts

[Maf]

Looking to get a Cerbera 4.5LW or a Tuscan S at the end of the year (more test driving needed yet to make mind up). I am looking at getting a 1 year old model in winter when the prices are cheap.

Just to make sure I am doing my maths right, I assume there is pretty much no movement on new prices from dealers? I would be interested to hear of anyone who has recently purchased a new TVR at a discount.

The other problem I have is I'm not sure the Cerbie will go in the garage and me still be able to get out. I'm not really sure about how to solve this one. Measurements aren't really an answer due to funny sticky out bits in the garage meaning I really need to get an actual car in there to see.

I don't really feel right asking a (not so) local dealer to lend me a car for a couple of hours to try this when I may never buy from there (would be a different story if I decide to go new, but the Mrs went ape when I suggested that tonight). I suppose I could ask one of you chaps to pop round, but I would feel awful if anyone scratched their pride & joy in that sort of situation. Any ideas?

Cheers
Maf

[christof]

Couldn't help you with your storage problem

But what about buying my beastie at the end of the year...

Check out:

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Cheers,

Christof

[Noodles 4.2]

Hello,

If you are worried about fitting a Cerbie in your garage - don't be too pessimistic. It was a major concern for me when test-driving loads of lovely Cerbs.

They are very narrow cars and are most certainly not as large as you think. I have a tiny garage (seriously cramped) but the Cerb just about fits. Getting in and out of the car in the garage is a hassle - but can be done. I have fitted some old carpet offcuts onto the wall to prevent the doors rubbing. I have also hung a tennis ball from the ceiling so that when it touches the windscreen I know I am in as I only have 15cm of room to play with front to back.

Where are you based?

Tony

[Noodles 4.2]

Nice wheels Christof (not to mention the rest) - do they add width to your car - it looks like the prodtrude a little?

[ap_smith]

quote:I have fitted some old carpet offcuts onto the wall to prevent the doors rubbing. I have also hung a tennis ball from the ceiling so that when it touches the windscreen I know I am in as I only have 15cm of room to play with front to back.

Quality ingenuity!

[shpub]

When we had some furniture re-upholstered I saved the seat cushions and used them at the back of the garage so the Tivs have a 4 inch depth of solid foam to nudge into if anything goes wrong.

[kevinday]

I bolt a bit of wood across the floor so that the car stops when the wheels hit this.

[NICE EH]

I used to stick foam rubber to the wall of the garage to open the door against.

I have a permanent cure now - A much bigger garage!

[christof]

quote:
Nice wheels Christof (not to mention the rest) - do they add width to your car - it looks like the prodtrude a little?

Thanks, yep the wheels have a different offset and they add width to my beastie.
I had to modify the wheel arches to fit them.

Christof

[Maf]

Sorry Christof, the Mrs won't let me have a black one, though I would love to get a RR cerb.

Noddles, I'm in East Anglia.

I've gone for rubber mats (cheap from Halfords) which I've screwed to the wall.

No comments on the discounts yet?

[plotloss]

quote:
No comments on the discounts yet?

When I went to buy mine they didnt really want to enter into any negotiations on price at all, it was the sticker and thats that.

However, I did manage to get a service and warranty agreement which works out rather nicely...

Matt.

[Noodles 4.2]

Maf,

I too am based in East Anglia. Can see if mine fits in your garage before you buy.

Tony

[Ballistic Banana]

I use my CBR600 as a cushion,when i hit that i know I'm in.


No,only joking i know im well in when i hit that as the alarm goes of on it.

I also have carpets on the walls and a ball hanging from string,but if i can get a bike and a Griffith in my garage then i'm sure you will have no problems.


Simon

[TWIN T]

I have put a peice of white paper on my wall and i line my mirror up with this abd I know I'm in.

[Maf]

Thanks for the tips guys.

I reckon I would be ok with anything other than the cerb. The cerb will go in. I'm just not sure I would get out with those monster length doors.

Tony, thanks for your kind offer, I may very well take you up on it.

Good news, the Mrs is staring to crack. First she said I could consider a Tamora new as they are <40k, and now tonight she is starting to think about a new cerb 4.5 or Tuscan S, as long as I don't break 50k with the options! (So how am I going to sneak the Red Rose spec in?) Mind you she is giving me loads of grief about how I'm going to have to wash it more than my old scoob.

Matt, I suspected as much. Suppose I could try phoning around to see if it differs between dealers or I luckily find one desprate for some reason (cancellation quick sell?). Or I could just make a right nuisance of myself at the local with loads of test drives to make sure I make the right choice.

Of course, going new, the Noble now starts to come into the equation and I reckon it would really suit me. However, no luggage space, no local dealer, where to get it serviced, looks very speed bump unfriendly (but so does the Tuscan S), and what will the market in them be like in 3-4 years when it is time to sell?