512tr Investment Quality - Page 2

Pcar928fan · 02-16-2008, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gsjohnson

The worst angle is the straight on from the side. That's pretty ugly. A 180 degees to the prettiest is the straight on look from the rear IMHO.

But ya gotta luv that shot from the rear with those 12 cylinders at full song. The car certainly has the WOW factor as well.

I agree! I bet w/ a Tubi and a wide open throttle you forget all about its looks! The rear view is really something...LLLLOOOOWWWWW and WWWWWIIIIIIDDDDDEEEEEE!!!!! Be sure and measure your garage to see if you can get the car through the door!

I look forward to seeing pics in the future.

gsjohnson · 02-17-2008, 10:26 AM

I have a two and a three car garage and the 512 will go right down the middle of my two car garage. I am little more worried about transporting the car should I buy a car long distance...which is a very real possibility. I'm sure the car is too wide for the car trailer I have.

Pcar928fan · 02-17-2008, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsjohnson

I have a two and a three car garage and the 512 will go right down the middle of my two car garage. I am little more worried about transporting the car should I buy a car long distance...which is a very real possibility. I'm sure the car is too wide for the car trailer I have.

I would do a search or find an owner that can measure for you. My race car BARELY squeaks between the fenders of my trailer. I think I have about 1.5" left on each side.

gsjohnson · 02-18-2008, 09:45 AM

Okay, the car is 77.8 inches and I'm not sure if that includes the side mirrors. That is 6 1/2 feet wide! My 2004 Supercharged Mustang is 59 inches wide for a comparison.

Pcar928fan · 02-18-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsjohnson

Okay, the car is 77.8 inches and I'm not sure if that includes the side mirrors. That is 6 1/2 feet wide! My 2004 Supercharged Mustang is 59 inches wide for a comparison.

That is CRAZY wide! WOW! Should pretty well fit into most single car garages though w/o too much problem.

gsjohnson · 02-20-2008, 09:26 AM

Just an update on the pricing I am seeing. I've viewed probably 12 512TRs over the last couple of weeks. The prices on these cars are all over the map. I'm seeing 512s anywhere from 90K to 125K. The differences appear to be in the color and miles. Off colors (White, Blue, Gray) can be had in the low 90s as well as all of the high mileage (above 25,000 miles) 512s no matter what the color. Low mileage examples in premium colors (Red, Black, Yellow) are 115K to 125K. Dealers, on the average are 10K higher across the board. I found one Red 3100 mile example in red for a 100K, but this car has never been serviced previously, so being that the car is 15 years old, it probably should have a major done. Add 10K to that now. I'm finding that I must be very careful when considering each individual car. Color is important to me, miles must be under 20k and it must have a recent engine out service. I have found the perfect car, but it is at a dealer and it is sadly priced above my budget at 126K. I'm trying to stay under a 100K, although I may go a tad over for the right car.

F430_Fill · 08-24-2008, 10:33 AM

Hey there, I was reading some of your comments about the increase in value and I just have to say that in order to insure that the value of a ferrari increases, you have to get a limited edition such as the F40, F50, Enzo and so on. If you're looking to buy a 512, then do it cause you love the car

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02-17-2008, 10:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
gsjohnson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Woodland Hills, California Posts: 9	I have a two and a three car garage and the 512 will go right down the middle of my two car garage. I am little more worried about transporting the car should I buy a car long distance...which is a very real possibility. I'm sure the car is too wide for the car trailer I have.

02-18-2008, 09:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
gsjohnson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Woodland Hills, California Posts: 9	Okay, the car is 77.8 inches and I'm not sure if that includes the side mirrors. That is 6 1/2 feet wide! My 2004 Supercharged Mustang is 59 inches wide for a comparison.

02-20-2008, 09:26 AM	#16 (permalink)
gsjohnson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Woodland Hills, California Posts: 9	Just an update on the pricing I am seeing. I've viewed probably 12 512TRs over the last couple of weeks. The prices on these cars are all over the map. I'm seeing 512s anywhere from 90K to 125K. The differences appear to be in the color and miles. Off colors (White, Blue, Gray) can be had in the low 90s as well as all of the high mileage (above 25,000 miles) 512s no matter what the color. Low mileage examples in premium colors (Red, Black, Yellow) are 115K to 125K. Dealers, on the average are 10K higher across the board. I found one Red 3100 mile example in red for a 100K, but this car has never been serviced previously, so being that the car is 15 years old, it probably should have a major done. Add 10K to that now. I'm finding that I must be very careful when considering each individual car. Color is important to me, miles must be under 20k and it must have a recent engine out service. I have found the perfect car, but it is at a dealer and it is sadly priced above my budget at 126K. I'm trying to stay under a 100K, although I may go a tad over for the right car.

08-24-2008, 10:33 AM	#17 (permalink)
F430_Fill Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	Hey there, I was reading some of your comments about the increase in value and I just have to say that in order to insure that the value of a ferrari increases, you have to get a limited edition such as the F40, F50, Enzo and so on. If you're looking to buy a 512, then do it cause you love the car

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