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| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
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To replace the cam seals on a TR requires engine removal. At a Ferrari dealer that will be a three grand MINIMUM ! Once out, just keep counting the money as it slips out of your hands. I had a 1986 TR and the 30,000 mile service cost $8,000.00 at FAF in Atlanta. And that was four years ago. | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
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talking about cheap: I had to buy a light bulb for my wife's Mercedes CLK 430. It was the little parking light bulb, looks like a regular bulb but has a different locking mechanism. 6W, 12V, noting special, right? try $9.77 They alsmost had to call security to get me out of the store. I do not think that Ferrari has expensive light bulbs like these! I told my wife that she should never ever say a word about my parts costs! | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
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Damn, even the seals are not cheap. | ||
| Danny R. West (Dan_West348ts)
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Oil lines can cost as much as $1100.00 each. Ferrari parts are not cheap and neither is the maintenance labor costs to replace seals. Dan | ||
| Sam NYCFERRARIS (Sam)
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expect every hose to leak (and i mean every hose) when you drive it-factor in that replacement cost. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
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I have 2 512TRs a 92 & a 93, awesome cars, its really a crime not to drive the hell out of these beauties. I wouldnt offer this guy more than $100k Ive seen them as low as $85k An amazing bargain for a supercar that will Rock your world  | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
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I could not agree more. It is like a 45 year old virgin. you get her home and have fun and the latex goes bad....think of the cost! Okay, that is not the best example.... Drive drive drive | ||
| michael (Scmguru)
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Lloyd, Stay away from ultra low mileage cars.. they're going to need more than a 15k maintenance once they start being driven. I'd keep in the 12-30k range mileage wise and make sure the car was serviced + driven regularly. Every TR I've seen that hasn't been exercised regularly has had problems down the line. | ||
| Lloyd Bemis (Lloyd)
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I am considering buying my first Ferrari. I am presently an NSX owner and am interested in a 512TR. I have found several very low mileage ones for sale. One in particular has sat in a showroom for 5 years until they recently took it in for a 15k maintenance with belts. Specifically, what issues should I be concerned about with such a car. I have heard that seals go bad. (What type of seals? engine, AC, brakes?) Would a major service correct these items? I appreciate your thoughts and any other suggestions you might have for me in shopping for a 512TR, including what is a fair price for a low mileage 512. Thanks |