Sell my TVR are buy what ??????????

[S2 Giles]

Hi guys

I am contemplating selling my beloved TVR S2 having owned it for 11 years. Having had my baby daughter, i may not use it enough and need to get a weekend toy with 4 seats !!

On that basis, if i have a £12k budget, what should I buy ?
My thoughts are:

Jaguar XKR ?
Vauxhall Monaro 5.7V8 ?
Keep the S2 ?
Anything else ?

Thanks

[clarkmagpie]

Cerb?
3200?
911?

[The Lukas]

Depends what you want out the car to be honest. Need more information really...

[Wadeski]

Tommy Mak?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1391644.htm

[Mrs BlueCerbera]

Keep it ! Or get a Cerb

Kids grow up so quickly and it won't be long before your little one will enjoy a trip out in the S. I put mine up for sale a couple of years ago just after having my 3rd son as I couldn't work out when I would ever use it, but so glad I decided to keep it in the end.

Or maybe you're ready for a change .... Cerbera is very practical with a family you know

[Ozzie Osmond]

If you're thinking of a 2+2 then get on and do it quick. You'll be surprised how quickly the little dears outgrow the idiotically small rear seats in some 2+2s. Also it's a PITA getting kids into a car seat in the back of a 2-door car.

There's something to be said for an MPV for them and a toy for you....

One of the questions you have to ask yourself is whether your passengers really want to be thrown around in the back of a sports car anyway. In my experience the answer is generally "no".

[Fire99]

S2 or Cerb. If a TVR is your bag then nothing else will do IMO. I think you may regret getting a 'normal' car.

[S2 Giles]

I just thought it was time for a change and perhaps something more modern. I am taken by the cerb but am put off by the running costs and all the same issues i had with my S....eg chassis, electrics, bushes.

Just concerned I will never use the S2 as its only a weekend car

[Poledriver]

Another vote for the Cerb here!

[S2 Giles]

XKR winning at the moment

[sawman]

lotus elan plus2
morgan 4 seater

I originally looked at cerbs in this scenario, in fact thats how i found this site.

looked at a couple and got beaten to the post by Nervous (nice looking blue one)

then went overseas and came back with a smaller wallet. Plumped for my brilliant red Morgan - it probably wouldnt be that great for a tiny baby though!

[Zippee]

S2 Giles said:

XKR winning at the moment

That would be my choice but I'd still take a very close look and drive of the Monaro.

[pinchmeimdreamin]

A bit left field
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1747399.htm

[unpc]

Got to be an XKR. Awesome VFM.

[SmartTowelGS401]

clarkmagpie said:

Cerb?
3200?
911?

As much as I really really wish it wasn't the case, but surely either of these for 12k is a pretty bad idea? Possibility of 5k+ bills? I desperately want the Maserati to be a good choice but I figure if you buy one you should have at least a few grand more tucked away with the expectation that it will end up spent on the car!

Cat D but still, at this price it makes you wonder, only 43k too...


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1746863.htm

S2 Giles said:

XKR winning at the moment

Out of your suggestions I would definitely agree, just lovely lovely cars.

Don't really know if this will float your boat but ive always quite liked the brera, this ones a bit over budget but some haggling and who knows.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1713283.htm

Edited by SmartTowelGS401 on Thursday 27th May 19:32

[S2 Giles]

saw an XKR for sale today, lovely lovely car
Needs a louder rear half exhaust, but gorgeous

Also love the masa3200 but cant afford the risk of engine costs from that ferrari engine

going to investigate older m3 and report back

[Chunky La Funga]

S2 Giles said:

Hi guys

I am contemplating selling my beloved TVR S2.

On that basis, if i have a £12k budget, what should I buy ?

I'd get something reasonably similar.