12K Cerb - everyday use?

[MGYoung]

Hi there,

I have a budget of 12K. I want a fast sports car that I can use every day for fun and getting to and from work. I want a reliable car. I want a comfortable car. I want an exciting car. I want a car that has reasonable running costs (in relation to its competitors). Iwant a car that looks and feels special.

Do I want a 12K Cerbera?

Thanks and all the best.

Martin.

[pddmac]

No

[tuscan_v8]

MGYoung said:

Hi there, I have a budget of 12K. I want a fast sports car that I can use every day for fun and getting to and from work. I want a reliable car. I want a comfortable car. I want an exciting car. I want a car that has reasonable running costs (in relation to its competitors). Iwant a car that looks and feels special. Do I want a 12K Cerbera? Thanks and all the best. Martin.

Reliable Cerbera at £12k? at that price usually need a massive sorting (dog model at that price).

For £12k and reliable - Get Chimp or Porsche 944 Turbo.

[TT Tim]

Don't think a Cerb' is your car.

How about a nice 300zx, you can get an immaculate example for £5K and have some money to put in your pocket?

If that doesn't do it for you, how about a Chimaera, Elise, VX220, 200sx or MR2? All RWD and great fun.









Tim

Edited because I didn't realise how over prised Boxsters were!

>> Edited by TT Tim on Thursday 23 March 16:19

[trooperiziz]

You really don't want a Cerb with that budget.

[MGYoung]

Thanks for the advice guys. Sounds like a Cerb is off the list. They look fantastic and go hard but perhaps a chimaera is a better bet.

Martin.

[marco]

no, no a thousand times no!

(to the Cerb idea that is)



<edit due to fast posting of other options>





>> Edited by marco on Thursday 23 March 16:26

[RUSSELLM]

pddmac said:

No

What he said

[Extra 300 Driver]

My car is for sale at £13500 and I have used that every day for a 70 mile trip to work. It has never let me down on my commute, and only left me stranded when the clutch seals went, now all sorted.

I think there is value to be had in running your car every day, or at least every other day.

[gazzab]

Extra 300 Driver said:

My car is for sale at £13500 and I have used that every day for a 70 mile trip to work. It has never let me down on my commute, and only left me stranded when the clutch seals went, now all sorted. I think there is value to be had in running your car every day, or at least every other day.

If you can afford the running costs.
£3K a year is about the running costs and is what is spent for 6K miles pa (flame suit at the ready). Higher miles and reg use mean the car is happier but COULD mean higher runing costs.

[dean_ratpac]

Extra 300 Driver said:

I think there is value to be had in running your car every day, or at least every other day.

E3D - i totally agree, the more you use the cerb the better they are - leave them for just weekends - this is when probs arise.

[batphink]

"I want a reliable car. I want a comfortable car. I want an exciting car. I want a car that has reasonable running costs (in relation to its competitors). Iwant a car that looks and feels special.

Do I want a 12K Cerbera?"


You want an E36 M3 EVO

[Extra 300 Driver]

batphink said:

I want a car that looks and feels special. You want an E36 M3 EVO

>> Edited by Extra 300 Driver on Thursday 23 March 20:50

[cossiemetro]

well thats got me thinking then i see a 911c2 being bought instead now
i'm now running scared

[Autonotiv]

Extra 300 Driver said:

batphink said: I want a car that looks and feels special. You want an E36 M3 EVO >> Edited by Extra 300 Driver on Thursday 23 March 20:50

Ditto

[the gazman]

4.5 Chim gets my vote for that budget.

[TT Tim]

Autonotiv said:

Extra 300 Driver said: batphink said: I want a car that looks and feels special. You want an E36 M3 EVO >> Edited by Extra 300 Driver on Thursday 23 March 20:50 Ditto

Some people have no class! I believe that a labotomy is now obligatory with all 3 series purchases, it's the only way you can explain the arrogance and ignorance of their drivers!

Tim

[tuscan_v8]

For under £12k and rarer than Chimp.

www.pistonheads.com/sales/70042.htm

and

www.pistonheads.com/sales/69887.htm

Damn - I wish I've got £12k budget to spend

[jamesk]

Yeah buy an E36 Evo and have the Vanos screw your engine over instead!

[devils advocate]

[purpleheadedcerb]

Liam is this yours?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1996-4-2-tvr-ce