| Author | Message | ||
| Michael N. (Man90tr)
Member Username: Man90tr Post Number: 677 Registered: 4-2001 |
Well, I was going to make a list, but Bruce hit them all.  Funny as all hell because I can relate to all of them, no doubt our cars came from the same place. The only difference is these are all the reasons I love my TR. Its perfect where is suppose to be and the miscellaneous stuff that doesn't work, well are just that, miscellaneous. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 3184 Registered: 2-2001 |
Tommy, I totally agree. If that's what they call a "bright stick" it's a "stupid" one. | ||
| Kelly (Tifosi1)
Member Username: Tifosi1 Post Number: 413 Registered: 2-2002 |
I think we need 2 more and let's put them on the bottom of our calendars when they come out. what do you think BEN??? | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Junior Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 82 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tommy, ROFL! I've done that *way* too many times. Of course, part of it is probably that I don't drive the car in the dark very often either. | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
Advanced Member Username: Bretm Post Number: 2702 Registered: 2-2001 |
The only thing that I hate that I can't correct is that it takes so damn long to get go fast parts made up for it. It's like pulling teeth. In defense of the car, I had bad timing as I didn't plan on starting a search for HP until it was all almost ready to go back together, but still. And, they don't exactly give away these parts apparently. I'm looking to swap the entire drivetrain of my jeep from the radiator all the way to the rims (engine, t case, trans, shafts, axles, etc) and the engine of choice is a small block chevy. You can get a whole set of forged lightweight con rods for like $200. That's one custom made forged con rod for the Ferrari. Bastards. | ||
| Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Member Username: Vwalfa4re Post Number: 313 Registered: 5-2001 |
I do hate one thing about mine and I mean I really hate it, case closed. The stupid damn headlight high/low design. I have turned mine off trying to dim them so many times I have just about quit using the high beam altogether. It is just a stupid, stupid, stupid, design. | ||
| Mitchel DeFrancis (4re308)
Member Username: 4re308 Post Number: 685 Registered: 6-2001 |
You know, I really sat here and tried to think of something I don't like about my car. There is nothing I don't like about it, I love the car. I think I will go drive it now. | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 973 Registered: 4-2002 |
ROSS I GUESS I DONT HAVE IT BAD WITH 40.00 USD... TAKE CARE BRUCE | ||
| ross koller (Ross)
Member Username: Ross Post Number: 374 Registered: 3-2002 |
bruce, just be glad it doesn't cost you the $110 that it costs me to fill up the gas tank. (it is kinda fun to actually watch it drop as you motor at high speed through italy.....) | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 972 Registered: 4-2002 |
john to show you my gripe list for my tr, as follows, not in any order: 1- why the glove box has to be opened with a credit card because the hydrolics dont work 2- no need for a stereo as the engine you can sing with, especially when all 6 fans kick on 3- why it takes 2 days for the car to make a 360 degree turn 4- why i had to spend more money to widen my garage so the ass of 79 inches could fit 5- why it costs approx 40.00 to fill both gas tanks 6- why the automatic seat belts dont work since i took ownership of the tr 7-why the gas guage does the houchie-cuchi with the needle and never can get an exact reading 8- why the top vents never project the a/c 9- why i picked yellow so i can stand out in the crowd or police 10- why does the front valiance been cracked or scraped with the low level of clearance MANY TIMES after all said in done, i love my T.R..... BRUCE | ||
| John Delvac (Johndelvac)
Junior Member Username: Johndelvac Post Number: 96 Registered: 11-2001 |
Hans, Your list was great! Don't knock it. My list was only meant to complement yours. Except for the AC thing I couldn't leave alone. I'd be interested to see gripe lists for specific models like TRs, Daytonas and 246 Dinos. You know we don't really get to drive the cars enough to get the "living with one" feel before we buy them. John | ||
| ross koller (Ross)
Member Username: Ross Post Number: 373 Registered: 3-2002 |
after several days of thinking about it, i finally came up with something i do find to be a pain in the 512tr....and that is that i can't drive into some streets in london where they have bollards at either end set 6.5 feet apart...too damn wide ! then i have to pull a u turn (not easy when your turning radius is about like the space shuttle). thats it. maybe in a week i'll come up with something else, but so far its the best car i have ever owned, and i've had a few.... | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 825 Registered: 7-2001 |
Johns list is pretty accurate. I might had "sucks to take through a drive through window" or "can't use a drive up ATM" | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Junior Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 78 Registered: 8-2002 |
John D. -- I can relate to your list well! Interesting... I spent my first 8 or 9 years with the car doing the originality/concours thing. Now I don't mind "tweaking" it for my own enjoyment and quit worrying about earning any more trophies... much "healthier", I think! | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 277 Registered: 10-2001 |
1 to 10 : its not mine . | ||
| stephen r chong (Ethans_dad)
Junior Member Username: Ethans_dad Post Number: 83 Registered: 3-2002 |
I wish my electric windows moved faster! | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Junior Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 226 Registered: 4-2002 |
I think John Delvac's list is better than mine. And, yeah, my creaky 46 year old clutch knee could be better also. | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
Advanced Member Username: Bretm Post Number: 2695 Registered: 2-2001 |
It takes forever to get go fast parts made up for it, and when they are finally made up you better bring your wallet. And that no one (alright a select few do) has a clue about making aftermarket parts for it. The nature of the beast though I guess. | ||
| Scott A. Rovito (Riv)
New member Username: Riv Post Number: 7 Registered: 9-2002 |
Radiation from too much weather channel? Is that why Im losing some hair...oh I forgot, I'm 30 something | ||
| John A. Suarez (Futureowner)
Junior Member Username: Futureowner Post Number: 157 Registered: 3-2002 |
Terry, AGREED! | ||
| Terry (Dogue)
Junior Member Username: Dogue Post Number: 118 Registered: 9-2001 |
10. My garage floor is clean and only reminds me that I don't have one. 9. My AC works fine and it's in an ISUZU not a Ferrari. 8. Everytime I smell leather I think about Ferraris 7. Guys at the autoparts store always have what I want, because I don't have a Ferrari. 6. The drive-up teller see me just fine-because I don't have Ferrari 5. That everytime I see one the butterflies start up and the rest of the day is shot to daydreaming-who needs cup holders? 4. That some dreams of owning one are so real that waking is a disappointment. 3. My Surround sound is a stereo! 2. I can find my engine just fine and it's very uninspiring 1. I don't have one yet. | ||
| Allen Cook (Alcook62)
New member Username: Alcook62 Post Number: 50 Registered: 3-2002 |
Yeah, number ten strikes a chord with me also. | ||
| John Delvac (Johndelvac)
Junior Member Username: Johndelvac Post Number: 95 Registered: 11-2001 |
Top Ten Hates of 328: 1. Getting dizzy spinning myself out of the cockpit. 2. Saving for my titanium clutch-knee joint replacement surgery. 3. Radiation from watching too much Weather Channel. 4. Pretending the AC helps a little. 5. Waiting 5 minutes before stomping the gas. 6. Waiting 5 minutes before using 2nd gear. 7. Trying to guess why the door did not lock this time. 8. Saving for a second set of wheels to protect OEM, as well as a Tubi & Brembo brakes. 9. Trying to get over the fact that my car is probably not a Platinum winner anymore. 10. The fact that I don't have 5 more Ferrari's to complain about. | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member Username: Doody Post Number: 497 Registered: 11-2001 |
#10 is a hoot! #9 comes in a close second. very amusing - thanks for posting that, hans! doody. | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 307 Registered: 1-2002 |
Willian you could by a 348 cause that is just as beautiful!! :0) Then you could have the same collection of Fcars as I will in a year or two. Top ten things I hate about my Ferrari: nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing I just have to be honest. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1437 Registered: 2-2001 |
Only thing I "hate" about my 512TR. There is NO car more beautiful, How am I supposed to keep collecting cars when I already own the most gorgeous of all ? | ||
| Steve Smith (Steve308)
New member Username: Steve308 Post Number: 37 Registered: 2-2002 |
Thing I hate about it most? That it's the only one I've got | ||
| Marq J Ruben (Qferrari)
Junior Member Username: Qferrari Post Number: 103 Registered: 2-2002 |
Great list, Hans. Love it! | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 955 Registered: 4-2002 |
hans love #10. bruce | ||
| ross koller (Ross)
Member Username: Ross Post Number: 367 Registered: 3-2002 |
points 5,6,7,9, and 10 also describe my '77 mgb....along w/ - heater consists of same mouse breathing heavily through a straw | ||
| Bart Boonacker (Sharky666)
New member Username: Sharky666 Post Number: 13 Registered: 9-2002 |
At least I haven't seen it before, but now I know I aint going to buy a Ferrari (Oh no that's because I haven't got the money ) I like this one most: 2. When seller said it had "Surround Sound", I thought that meant it had a stereo. But that's what's to enjoy most isn't it , besides from accelerating ? ;) | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Junior Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 222 Registered: 4-2002 |
Apologies if you have seen this before, as I posted it elsewhere a few months ago. 1. Can't find the motor. There's a damn tire in there. 2. When seller said it had "Surround Sound", I thought that meant it had a stereo. 3. Ice cream in trunk turns to milk soup before I can get it home. 4. Insurance agent didn't believe me when I told him I bought a Fiat. 5. Cup holders? 6. Teller at drive-up window doesn't know I'm there unless I get out and stand up. 7. Guys at auto parts store just point and laugh. 8. I had to marry an Arab to get enough oil for an oil change. 9. Air conditioning consists of a mouse blowing across an ice cube. 10. Get to play "Guess That Fluid" with the garage floor. |