| Author | Message | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1246 Registered: 4-2002 |
yea martin, i know hackensack sounds like fudgepacker right? btw, your meds are at publiks pharmacy ready to be picked up, dont let horsefly get a hold of them,,,, regards, bruce | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 3411 Registered: 5-2001 |
Hackensack NJ, always thought this was a funny name ! >where is the damn bottle with my meds< | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1245 Registered: 4-2002 |
hey doc yes i remember it, it was a hot and miserable muggy day.. would love to meet ya again, in fact, we have a nice bunch of f-car owners that pal around, going to events, drives, etc..love to have you aboard.. stay in touch and happy holidays to you and your family...btw, there is a fca gettogether/brunch for the fca empire/penn central region this sunday in hackensack, nj, interested? bruce | ||
| Dr. George Petito (Doc18015)
Junior Member Username: Doc18015 Post Number: 67 Registered: 12-2001 |
Bruce: I met you very briefly at the New Hope Show. I did not bring my TR because of meeting with my nephew and driving up to Flemington to see a 355 conv. that same day. Love to get tegether! Hey Martin, good stuff! Need to stay on the meds though! | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1233 Registered: 4-2002 |
yea martin, dont mention the handicapped or else we will have another war with you know who.. bruce  | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Junior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 59 Registered: 8-2002 |
You guys are nuts- my Sentra will toast any one of you, ANY day... | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 3395 Registered: 5-2001 |
Dr.G, can I get a refill from you on my Prozak? Bruce needs some too.... ops, did I say the Prozak word. Sorry, I did not want to offend the "handicaped". My sincere apologies! :P | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 3394 Registered: 5-2001 |
LMAO. was busy yesterday afternoon with the Miami Rally for this weekend. Guys I drive circles around William's 512TR on the track (when he is in the pits) The 348 has much better power than any TR (where was that medication I was supposed to take ) I will race you all out there. We fill up your TRs with Diesel and then bring it on!  was responding to BobD really here. Having fun! | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1230 Registered: 4-2002 |
hey tom and i thought i was one of the top instigators here...hey martin..get off the sauce, we still love ya , though... bruce | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1229 Registered: 4-2002 |
dr george, lol i live in clinton, nj and my trucking company is based out of allentown...small world..we should meet up and ill introduce you to the connecticut-nj gang... regards, bruce | ||
| Dr. George Petito (Doc18015)
Junior Member Username: Doc18015 Post Number: 66 Registered: 12-2001 |
Until I hear otherwise, I can only assume that he is running short on his meds and needs a refill! Make me a believer, Martin! | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 1948 Registered: 9-2001 |
martin probably was laughing real hard when he wrote that knowing he would get all this attention He is the offical Ferrarichat instigator What would we do without him | ||
| Dr. George Petito (Doc18015)
Junior Member Username: Doc18015 Post Number: 64 Registered: 12-2001 |
I am usually a pretty conservative dude on FC, but Martin must be on new prescriptives!!!! I'm in Bethlehem, Pa ...bring on the 348's, my TR has them for breakfast and an occasional lunch. Get real man! | ||
| Michael N. (Man90tr)
Member Username: Man90tr Post Number: 731 Registered: 4-2001 |
I am ready to race any 348 out there. Bruce, You can have them when I am through, I'll save you some. | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1222 Registered: 4-2002 |
i agree frank, still waiting on martins answer to the 348 being faster than a tr | ||
| Mitch Alsup (Mitch_alsup)
Junior Member Username: Mitch_alsup Post Number: 244 Registered: 4-2002 |
I believe that the F355 was the first of the 8 cylinder cars that was faster than the 12 cylinder cars (around Fiorano) | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Intermediate Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 1561 Registered: 9-2001 |
Ken, it was not the VP of Ferrari but Montozumela himself that made that statement based on his personal 1989 348 he owned prior to taking over the helm at Ferrari. But, you have to take that statement in context. 1) He was just coming on as President of Ferrari and had to establish that he could produce a better car. If he said the 348 was a great car,why would they need him ? 2)It was an early production 348 that had not been sorted out like later cars. Remember, he also stated when the 348 Spider was unveiled in Beverly Hills in 1993 that it was the best car ever from Ferrari ! I have had six Ferraris over the last 12 years including a 1994 348 Spider. It was as good as or better than any of the others including a 328, 400, TR, 330 and BB512i. They were all different but each provided a level of satisfaction that no other car can produce. In fact, my 348 was a much better car , more fun to drive and of a higher quailty build that my 328 by a long shot. And that would make the 348 a better car than the 308 by even a larger margin IMHO. The 308/328 series had the sideways mounted engine like a front wheel drive car that I have never liked . But, that being said, unless you want a Spider, I would go for a TR over a 348 for the power and 12 cylinder sound. | ||
| Mitchell L. Davidson (Jussumfastgi)
Member Username: Jussumfastgi Post Number: 312 Registered: 4-2002 |
A 348 is not faster than a TR. Well, maybe is the TR was running on 8. ;) | ||
| Ken Ross (Kdross)
Junior Member Username: Kdross Post Number: 185 Registered: 2-2002 |
Martin: While the 348 may be a newer and more technically advanced car, it is not the better car. Remember that the VP of Ferrari called the 348 the worst car ever made by Ferrari (See Forza 348 Buyers guide for quote). With that said, the 348 is a very nice car, but one that I do not want to own. | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Intermediate Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 1560 Registered: 9-2001 |
I like red and bordeau interiors myself, especially with silver cars. | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1220 Registered: 4-2002 |
martin, faster than a tr???? educate me.. bruce | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1003 Registered: 7-2001 |
Sure glad my car doesn't have a red interior Martin! :-) | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 3387 Registered: 5-2001 |
...are you trying to stir up controversy? Everybody knows that the 348s are better quality cars, faster and much more reliable than any TR ever will be | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 808 Registered: 3-2001 |
Martin, 328's? How about 348's! | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 3375 Registered: 5-2001 |
Bob just shows you how overpriced the 328s are. Jim, well white is not that bad if it has a black int. but maroon int on a white car is not MY preferred choice. | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 807 Registered: 3-2001 |
Wow, hard to believe a 15K mile, '88 TR sells for only a few more bananas than a late model 328... I don't get it. $53K - $55K for a nice TR??? | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 505 Registered: 7-2002 |
Now Martin you told me last week white was a good color if you are Scott Leonard! ;) $53K sounds a bit low to me especially from a dealer. I would say $55K to $60K is fair for a '90 model with recent $10K services. But hey, offer them the low amount and when they say no you at least know where the bottom is. | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 3373 Registered: 5-2001 |
the price sounds fair to me. With the service done ($10K) and low miles you are right on below $60K. Giving the color is not white over maroon. | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1219 Registered: 4-2002 |
scott you pay for the ppi and have it done by a unbiased party(not the dealer) or at least get a written guarantee.. there are a bunch of great and knowledgable guys here on f-chat that can help you in the palm springs area, all you have to do is ask.... good luck, btw, i have a fly yellow, 88.5 tr, and love it.. bruce | ||
| Scott Grossman (Sngsmgaolcom)
Junior Member Username: Sngsmgaolcom Post Number: 88 Registered: 2-2002 |
Scott, 60K for an 88 1/2 TR sounds a little high, unless the car is in perfect shape, both mechanically and paint/body. I picked up my 90TR in February for 55K from a private party, and thought I got a good deal. I did put another 7K into it, but it works/runs great now. It's probably better to buy a well sorted out car and pay a little more, than go down the path I took, which was quite frustrating at times. Just so you know, Parts and Maintenance are REALLY expensive for Fcars. Things like $600.00 distributor caps are the norm rather than the exception. If you need someone to look at the car for you, I'm in Yorba Linda, near Anaheim. HTH Scott | ||
| Mitchell L. Davidson (Jussumfastgi)
Member Username: Jussumfastgi Post Number: 307 Registered: 4-2002 |
53k! Is the market that soft right now! | ||
| Scott Stokes (Desert_trojan)
New member Username: Desert_trojan Post Number: 5 Registered: 11-2002 |
Bruce: I'm located in the Palm Springs, CA area. The car is offered through an exotic car dealer/broker in Orange County. I'm assuming there are no problems and will definitely get a PPI inspection from a Ferrari Dealer prior to purchase. Who usually pays for the PPI? | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1218 Registered: 4-2002 |
scott from the details listed and no ppi yet, its probably worth about 55-60k, offer 53k and see where it goes, btw, who is selling the car??private or dealer?? where are you located?? | ||
| Scott Stokes (Desert_trojan)
New member Username: Desert_trojan Post Number: 4 Registered: 11-2002 |
From what I know so far: The 30k service was done 1 yr ago (approx 1500 mi). All records are available. Yr - 88.5 (5 lugged) Red Exterior/Tan Interior I assume no accidents - I will find out. Excellent cosmetic condition claimed - although I haven't seen the car yet... | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1217 Registered: 4-2002 |
hi scott we need more details before a price is justified find out... what kind of major service was done 15k? belts, tensioners, etc and who performed it? receipts.. is it a 88 or a 88.5, the wheels are different, one lugged as compared to 5 lugged what color exterior ?? how many owners, accidents? any dinks, dents etc? some of the things to look for before you agree on a price and do a ppi... i hope it gets you started.. regards, bruce | ||
| Scott Stokes (Desert_trojan)
New member Username: Desert_trojan Post Number: 3 Registered: 11-2002 |
I need some advice... I've found an '88 Testrossa with reasonably low mileage (13-15k), a recent major service, all records, manuals, tools, etc. The asking price is in the low $60k's. Is this a reasonable price? I've heard that the Testrossa market is very soft right now and I have never purchased a Ferrari. How much can I expect a seller to come off their price, if any? |