Drove cerb and tuscan my choice is ???

[jasoncorn]

Tuscan sorry people, the cerb feel and more powerfull car and a real animal in th e4.5,

But the driving position is pants couldnt move my right arm as im a a quite a big guy, Tuscan has so much more room so decide to have atuscan for 6mths and then when the baby come get a cerb

any one else have this problem ?

[TT Tim]

jasoncorn said:

Tuscan sorry people, the cerb feel and more powerfull car and a real animal in th e4.5,

But the driving position is pants couldnt move my right arm as im a a quite a big guy, Tuscan has so much more room so decide to have atuscan for 6mths and then when the baby come get a cerb

any one else have this problem ?

I think there's more to choose between the two than purely the driving position. I for one wouldn't feel 100% happy with a S6 under the bonnet, I'd always be waiting for the 'bang', but there are plenty who love them.

Tim

[arebrec]

I can't really compare driving the both, only ever been a passenger in a tuscan.

But I have no problems driving the cerb in fact I find it very comfortable indeed, quite happy to drive for long distances in it too, would be quite happy to test drive a tuscan to compare the differences though

do you know if the cerb you drove had the tuscan seats? I'm not sure which way round but some people find the the different seats in the cerb more comfortable.

[Byker28i]

I'm short/small so can't really answer this, but I can certainly vouch for the cerberas touring capabilities. I've driven mine for hours at a time without discomfort.

[dkennedyvxt]

Drove mine for 4 hours yesterday Scotland to England and felt fresh as ever when I got out. I've also driven the Cerbera non stop apart from fuel stops for 9 hours and apart from being deaf when I got out ...I felt great.

[nelly1]

arebrec said:

....would be quite happy to test drive a tuscan to compare the differences though

Be my guest.......

[InverCerb]

I'm a big bloke 6' 1" and approaching 17 stone (again ) and find the cerb more roomy than a Tuscan, admittedly i've only test driven though. But i have been from Aberdeen to London twice in the Cerb and only stop for fuel, very comfy!

As for performance, i was enjoying some spirited driving with a Tuscan RR on the country roads yesterday and there was nothing in it really, what differences there are will be offset by driver capability/size of spuds

[Mr Freefall]

jasoncorn said:

Tuscan sorry people, the cerb feel and more powerfull car and a real animal in th e4.5,

But the driving position is pants couldnt move my right arm as im a a quite a big guy, Tuscan has so much more room so decide to have atuscan for 6mths and then when the baby come get a cerb

any one else have this problem ?

Had both, and my Tuscan was a Red Rose. Cerb feel more brutal agreed, but the later Cerbs with the bigger view from front, and there is not much difference to a Tuscan. Remember, the LW cars do have Tuscan Seats, and if the fit in the Cerb, there would not be much difference.

Make sure you get a good Speed 6 engine, or you may be up for a big bill

Mr F

[Cooky]

As a fat bastid I have no problem with comfort in the cerb, south of france to manchester is fun with a decent caffine intake, and plenty of splash and dashes en route. I have driven quite a few tusc's (i do love the style and the roof out bit) but it really is no match for the cerb, distances and prolonged high speed sessions are tiring and the normal orchestra of the AJP v8 is swapped for a booming drone from the chocolate 6. The Tusc is 'skittish' at high speed and can be a handfull in the wet, I just feel more at home in a Cerb....must be a snob in my old age

Hope you are happy with yer choice and as stated FFS make sure you get a good one..... bundles of wallet pain if you don't.

Good luck and happy

[arebrec]

nelly1 said:

arebrec said:

....would be quite happy to test drive a tuscan to compare the differences though

Be my guest.......

just quoting it before you change your mind

when, where? suppose you'll want to ride my focus

[THE BIG DOG]

jasoncorn said:

Tuscan sorry people, the cerb feel and more powerfull car and a real animal in th e4.5,

But the driving position is pants couldnt move my right arm as im a a quite a big guy, Tuscan has so much more room so decide to have atuscan for 6mths and then when the baby come get a cerb

any one else have this problem ?

I wouldn't have too may worries about moving the right arm. As long as you can plant the right foot you can't go far wrong . Plus you say your gonna get a Cerb any way after 6 month!
Get the Cerb. Could do with more on the block in this neck of the woods
On a serious note, is there realy more room in the Tuscan? I have been in one but can remember thinking it was bigger.

[jasoncorn]

its just that right ar m thing and the look of the tuscan, i must say the cerb is mor eof a animal to drive what a killing machine LOL

im still worried about the engine why o why did they no tput the v8 in the tuscan maybe this is why they went bust ???


Jason

[THE BIG DOG]

jasoncorn said:

its just that right ar m thing and the look of the tuscan, i must say the cerb is mor eof a animal to drive what a killing machine LOL

im still worried about the engine why o why did they no tput the v8 in the tuscan maybe this is why they went bust ???


Jason

I'm sure you will be happy with what ever one you choose. Would highly recommend a trip to the local TVR meet and chating with the owners.
I have to say that I was worried a hell of alot before buying my 1st TVR. When you take the plung the worry goes, you can't get that childish grin off your chops and if the engine does go POP! You wont be half as bothered as you are now because you will love it that much!

[jasoncorn]

Thanks m8

Still now decideing why o why is it so hard to decide bloody hell,

Its the suck in of the teeth when you say your going to buy a tuscan,

Now the cerbera v8 has come back into my mind and for me to just put up with the not being able to move my right arm while driving the car.......

im not the only one whos had this problem surley???

when the next meet m8 ?

so wnated to get one before the bank holiday

[Gazzab]

There are a couple of larger owners on here (I wouldnt be so rude as to say who they are) and they have never said anything. I am just under 6ft and depending on how hard I am training etc can vary my weight between 13 and 14 stone. I know the problem you are referring to but the steering is pretty quick and so you dont need much elbow room. I tended to drive with my right elbow on the door top / window sill , even with the window closed. Snug but do-able.

[Gazzab]

ps dont rush buying one
a) the weather will be rubbish
and b) you want a good one. - Dont rely on dealers for good uns. DO your research and get someone who knows TVRs to look at it. eg on a cerb you want to check for smoke and strange sounds, chassis rot and then just the usual hitstory and condition stuff.

[southendpier]

I do know what you mean about space on the right hand side. BUT did you move the steering wheel position? it can go forwards a fair way, his straightens the elbow and gives your right arm bit more room?

[jasoncorn]

okay then whos got a decent tuscan or verb for sale then LOL

[FUBAR]

Gazzab said:

There are a couple of larger owners on here (I wouldnt be so rude as to say who they are) and they have never said anything.

:cough: Ive got this mate right. Top fellah, not overly tall. Shaped a bit like a barrel. He says the arm thingy has never been a problem. He also said he quite likes the snug fit as it happens, coz he doesnt slip about in the seat when pushing on like the skinny feckers would do. :cough:

[Gazzab]

FUBAR said:

Gazzab said:

There are a couple of larger owners on here (I wouldnt be so rude as to say who they are) and they have never said anything.

:cough: Ive got this mate right. Top fellah, not overly tall. Shaped a bit like a barrel. He says the arm thingy has never been a problem. He also said he quite likes the snug fit as it happens, coz he doesnt slip about in the seat when pushing on like the skinny feckers would do. :cough:

Handsome fella apparently that mate of yours.