Convince me ...

[MikeyT]

I’ve been lurking around both the Cerbera forum and the Cerbera classifieds for a few weeks ... trying to convince myself I should buy one sometime in the New Year.

If I put myself in the market it’s gonna mean getting shot of the Mustang and I ‘m not sure I want to do that ... I had an idea how I could keep the Mustang and return to TVR ownership at the same time (see here), but that’s just impractical really no matter how hard I try to convince myself ...

Coming back from London yesterday up the A1 I couldn’t help but turn off to go via Offords and see the couple of examples they have there - they are so low and mean looking it is jaw dropping - I don’t get to see that many (I know of only one in Peterborough) and so every time I’m reacquainted with the shape, I drool.

Sure, I get worried by people banging on about the 3k maintenance per annum, who wouldn’t. Not convinced 3000 miles per annum would cost that though but looking through people’s profiles and seeing what they spend does turn me white.

Convince me why I should have one ... noise, aura, sheer grunt, what?

If I’m going to sell the ‘Stang it’s gotta be worth it ...

>> Edited by MikeyT on Monday 19th December 12:29

[garethgtt]

Hey,

Have you ever driven one?... really nothing more to be said. if you do not love it and become obsessed with it as soon as you start it up--then dont buy one.

[MikeyT]

No, not driven one - sat in one once ... that's as good as it gets! Seen the videos, read the write ups ... heard all the horror stories, enjoyed all the great driving tales ... never driven one. just don'e see 'em and so obviously don't know anyone with one.

[Toady1]

drive one and you'll want one!lol!

[arcbeer]

Do it. It may cost a bit but it's worth it and you'll have some memorable rides.

If you know a decent dealer, can get a warranty and have the car checked over by a specialist, it's about all you can do as a safety net. It'll still go wrong but it's so good when it's right.

[purpleheadedcerb]

If you fancy the 30 mile drive to Kettering, you are more than welcome to come for a spin. I'll let you have a go if you've got the appropriate insurance. You bend it, you mend it! Trouble is that its so greasy at the moment that its difficult to give it the full beans.

I would imagine crack is less addictive than a Cerbera. A guy just down the road is selling his. You could combine the two if you wanted.

www.pistonheads.com/sales/45426.htm

Scott

[MikeyT]

purpleheadedcerb said:

If you fancy the 30 mile drive to Kettering, you are more than welcome to come for a spin. I'll let you have a go if you've got the appropriate insurance. You bend it, you mend it! Trouble is that its so greasy at the moment that its difficult to give it the full beans. I would imagine crack is less addictive than a Cerbera. A guy just down the road is selling his. You could combine the two if you wanted. www.pistonheads.com/sales/45426.htm Scott

Scott, thanks – that's a great offer and one I may well take up. Wouldn't want to drive it though – can't drive another man's personal p&j – I'd let you show me the way! Test drives are for when you're buying or at the dealers. The Mus could do with a drive out anyhow - maybe sometime soon. Let me know when you're free.

[purpleheadedcerb]

Should be around most days between Boxing day and New Year so post a message up the night before and we can sort it out that way.

Scott.

(By the way, mines a low budget 4.2 so don't expect anything to flash! Goes nicely though.)

[MikeyT]

purpleheadedcerb said:

Should be around most days between Boxing day and New Year so post a message up the night before and we can sort it out that way. Scott. (By the way, mines a low budget 4.2 so don't expect anything to flash! Goes nicely though.)

Much obliged, Scott. Cheers

[gbbird]

I ummed and aarrhed for ages before taking the plunge, and i don't regret it one bit

GO FOR IT - thats my advice

[rude girl]

If you need to convince yourself, then it's the wrong decision.

When you get it in your blood, and spend a lot of time trying to convince yourself that you don't need one, that's the right time to buy one.

[Plotloss]

Mikey, its the daddy, you know it, I know it, we all know it.

Do it, do it now...

[PetrolTed]

Find a dry road and a warmed up Cerbera... then you'll understand

[HarryW]

Mikey fully ubnderstand where you are coming from, I've been wavering and drooling over cerbs myself for over a year now .
I will do it , perhaps in the next couple of months, problem I have is every time I drive the V8S it still makes me smile and on most A/B roads it is still as quick as most Tivs. I would love to have both, but the family finacial director won't let me . Only just talking after that rebuilt 4.5RR one was snapped up for £12.5K after I was out voted by the board
Also still pondering the 4.5/4.2 issue, really struggle to justify the £2-3K premium in my head, but being the chap I am I would want the ability to upgrade at some point .

Harry

[pies]

rude girl said:

If you need to convince yourself, then it's the wrong decision.

I was going to say that

[rude girl]

pies said:

rude girl said: If you need to convince yourself, then it's the wrong decision. I was going to say that

Perhaps we're twins, separated at birth?

[HarryW]

rude girl said:

pies said: rude girl said: If you need to convince yourself, then it's the wrong decision. I was going to say that Perhaps we're twins, separated at birth?

Why do you look like Arnie, as Pies has the Danny De Veto part covered .

H

[pies]

I aint that short

[rude girl]

pies said:

I aint that short

or rich?

[pies]

rude girl said:

pies said: I aint that short or rich?

Just checking the lottery













oh well £10 nearer