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Alberto (Aabreu)
Junior Member
Username: Aabreu
Post Number: 99
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 20, 2003 - 7:27 pm: | |
Thanks all for your thoughts. I although I am still thinking about it, all things considered I think I am going to pass.
I love the look of the 512, think that it can only go up in value (although I agree that is not the reason to buy it) and from all of your comments, I would expect it to be reliable. However, I cannot get myself to part with my 328, and buying the 512 would not be my best financial move at this time (timing is everything, isn't it?).
Thanks for your comments, I appreciate it. |
wm hart (Whart)
Intermediate Member
Username: Whart
Post Number: 1265
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 16, 2003 - 1:20 pm: | |
Car is comfy enough for a big guy: i'm 6'1", but its in my torso, not my legs. You must cant the seat back and drive Italian, semi-homeboy style. If you push the seat up and attempt to surround the wheel, the low sloping roofline will touch your head. Car is not driven like a more modern, upright ferrari; its lower, more semi-reclined position. Once you get used to it, its great. |
djmonk (Davem)
Member
Username: Davem
Post Number: 302
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 16, 2003 - 12:26 pm: | |
William how was the headroom in the 512BB. I ask cause i know you have had a 550 before which i had plenty of headroom in. Dwight was kind enough to let me drive his TR yesterday an it was tight.
Thanks Dave |
wm hart (Whart)
Intermediate Member
Username: Whart
Post Number: 1263
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 16, 2003 - 10:00 am: | |
Buy it cause its a brilliant car to drive, and gorgeous to look at, not because of its investment potential. I had a late BBi (48xxx range) and would have one again in a heartbeat. |
Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Intermediate Member
Username: Parkerfe
Post Number: 2468
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 16, 2003 - 8:39 am: | |
My first Italian car was a 1986 328GTS and now own a 1982 BB512i. The Boxer is much more car than the 328. I just had a major service done on mine earlier this year and it cost a little over $5k. Be sure the cam belt service has been done, check the shocks, exhaust system, a/c system, brakes, everything. Have a PPI done by someone with specific knowledge of Boxers . There were a lot of cars not properly DOT/EPA converted which could give you problems in the future. Call Richard Merritt at the DOT in Washington, DC and Gerald Roush at the Ferrari Market Letter and give them the car's serial number to check it's conversion and ownership history. Be sure the interior is complete and in good shape too as interior parts can be hard to find and aren't cheap. I believe the Boxers are underpriced at this time and are a great buy. I would get the BB512i rather than the BB512 or 365CT4BB as the injected model is much more driver friendly. |
DaveE (Banzaiboxr)
Junior Member
Username: Banzaiboxr
Post Number: 144
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 16, 2003 - 1:05 am: | |
2nd Coachi . I would never sell mine. |
Ralph Koslin (Ralfabco)
Junior Member
Username: Ralfabco
Post Number: 204
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 16, 2003 - 12:04 am: | |
COUNTACH
Ahhhhhhhhh !!!!!!!!! |
Russ Turner (Snj5)
Junior Member
Username: Snj5
Post Number: 189
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2003 - 11:42 pm: | |
How much is a 512 major service with belt change, assuming no surprises?
I've always wanted one as well |
James Selevan (Jselevan)
Member
Username: Jselevan
Post Number: 590
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2003 - 11:03 pm: | |
Coachi said it all. I would not part with my BB512i.
Jim S. |
Dr. I. M. Ibrahim (Coachi)
Member
Username: Coachi
Post Number: 297
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2003 - 8:09 pm: | |
I have owned a 512 BBi since the mid eightees. I believe it is a strongly undervalued car. It was Ferrari's first midengined 12 cylinder car and few of them remain the the united states as many were sold abroad during the mad market of the late eightees. The mileage should not be a concern, just make sure the engine has been serviced and the belts have been changed...as this could be 5000 or more depending on who does the work. The car is a blast to drive, but depending on the color of your dash, the reflection of the sun may keep you from being able to drive it during midday of hot summer days. Also the airconditioning is ok but not great. Clutches go out in these cars about as fast as they do in most Ferraris. If it is running well now, and all of thge above has been checked, go for it. Good luck |
Mitchel DeFrancis (4re308)
Member
Username: 4re308
Post Number: 919
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2003 - 7:50 pm: | |
Alberto, the 512 is a fantastic car. As a matter of fact, I saw Frank Parkers today and MAN OH MAN I want one so bad. That car is so gorgeous. Go for it man, make sure you find a good home for the 328! |
Alberto (Aabreu)
Junior Member
Username: Aabreu
Post Number: 98
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2003 - 3:21 pm: | |
I currently own an 87 328, which I have had for about 1 year and a half. It is my first Ferrari and love it.
Yesterday I looked at a 82 512BBi and am now considering it, perhaps trading in my 328 (very hard for me to do due to emotional attachment, it took me forever to find the right one for me and its a great car).
The 512 is a one owner car, 30K kilometers, all tools, most records, recently serviced, tools, books, has Gotti wheels plus the originals come with the car, is in very good condition inside and out (I'd call it a solid #2 car), no accident history, supposedly no paint, although I have my doubts about the latter.
Any thoughts on 512BBI's? Anything I should look out for? What are people's views on what future values will bring for 512BBi's (personally, I think they are at the bottom of their range, and can only remain stable or go up). Finally, what are Gotti wheels worth (I like the original wheels, and would sell the Gotti's) so I can factor into the economic equation.
Thanks for the input. |