cerbera to T350

[fraz]

Hi Guys - i'm thinking of a change. Can some one outline the pluses and minuses of such a move, thanks for help.

[_DeeJay_]

fraz said:

Hi Guys - i'm thinking of a change. Can some one outline the pluses and minuses of such a move, thanks for help.

Drive one and find out (it's very subjective).

From my point of view, the t350:

- Is slower
- Much better handling
- Much smoother engine, especially at low revs with linear power delivery
- more cramped in the cabin
- has 2 less seats
- will cost less to run (I think)
- Is better on fuel
- Sounds worse (when both are warm)
- Has a firmer ride (on std shocks)
- Has better ground clearance
- Gets more attention from people
- Has less comfortable seats
- Has better, much 'newer' instrumentation (especially at night!).
- Has an unproven engine (well not to Cerbie mileages)

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>> Edited by _DeeJay_ on Friday 6th May 17:28

[saggy]

You missed one DeeJay - the Targa has semi-wind-in-the-hair motoring. I agree with most of your other points especially the seats which I find particularly uncomfortable. I asked for Tuscan seats to be fitted to my new Sag, but TVR refused, saying type approval did not allow it. Guess I'll have to retro fit them.

[targarama]

Around Cadwell today the Cerberas and T350s seemed equal in a straight line thrash. Twisties performance depended on tyre sympathy and driver skill.

I suspect in hands of a good driver the T350 would beat a Cerbera on the track. On the road is irrelevant - they're both bl00dy fast and attract attention. IMO the T350 is a fresher design and attracts more attention, but the Cerbera is a classic shape and makes a nice rude noise.

[K1 CERB]

Am having similar thoughts myself Fraz. The Cerb is just wonderfull, but needs to be changed soon. If I had another Cerb, it wouldn't meet my expecations. Would love a Sagaris, but the piggy bank is empty. The T350 is (alomst) the natural sucessor to the Cerb.

K1 CERBH