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Swap A 512TR For What??

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  1. Ferrari Mackintosh

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    #1 Ferrari Mackintosh, Sep 25, 2005
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    My father has decided it is time for a change and wants to sell his 512TR and upgrade to something else more headturning, exotic and faster. We live in the UK and have considered an F40 but the only problem is that it's next to impossible to find a RHD one (THE UK STANDARD) here, there is only LEFT HAND DRIVE available and that's no good to us. We've also checked out a Lamborghini Murcielago which is plenty fast enough and sounds awesome with a Tubi. However the looks don't really reach out and grab me like the 512TR plus it's been designed by the guy responsible for Audi and Skoda which is another put off. Jaguar XJ220 is another possiblity but it doesn't make a satisfying noise. It looks like the choice has been narrowed down to a Lambo Diablo VT Roadster pictured below... Are there any other options out there? I'm looking for something outrageous looking, fast and awesome sounding otherwise forget it.
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  2. Auraraptor

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    #2 Auraraptor, Sep 25, 2005
    6.0
     
  3. Ferrari Mackintosh

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    #3 Ferrari Mackintosh, Sep 25, 2005
    Older Diablos look better before Audi came and watered things down. Just my opinion.
     
  4. Dave

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    #4 Dave, Sep 25, 2005
    Enzo.
     
  5. Ferrari Mackintosh

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    #5 Ferrari Mackintosh, Sep 25, 2005
    Steady - under £200.000 please
     
  6. Dave

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    #6 Dave, Sep 25, 2005
    Oh now you bring in the budget.
     
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    #7 Auraraptor, Sep 25, 2005
    Everyone has there opinions, I can't stand the early interiors.
     
  8. Joe G.

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    #8 Joe G., Sep 25, 2005
    good decision

    good choice
     
  9. Ferrari Mackintosh

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    #9 Ferrari Mackintosh, Sep 25, 2005
    Auraraptor,
    If we're talking about pre 95 I agree.
     
  10. Auraraptor

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    #10 Auraraptor, Sep 25, 2005
    Yea we are on the same page then.
     
  11. Doug.

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    #11 Doug., Sep 25, 2005
    Whats your price range?

    I suggest a Diablo VT 6.0
     
  12. Doug.

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    #12 Doug., Sep 25, 2005
    Whats that in US Dollars?
     
  13. Ferrari Mackintosh

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    #13 Ferrari Mackintosh, Sep 25, 2005
    354,159.45 USD
     
  14. Doody

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    #14 Doody, Sep 25, 2005
    i certainly can appreciate the "need to swap" but your father might consider that the 512TR is one of those cars that he might really regret getting rid of. it's the last of the mid-12s (at least until maybe the car after the 600). very desirable. i don't see it depreciating a ton in the next many years. it's a special special car. if i had a 512TR in the garage, i'd figure out how to keep it and augment the stable rather than trading it.

    my two pence, worth well less than you paid for it.

    g/l regardless!

    doody.
     
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    #15 Ferrari Mackintosh, Sep 25, 2005
    DOODY,
    I agree, however it's possible to get bored of something and want a change, as crazy as it sounds in this case.
     
  16. WILLIAM H

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    #16 WILLIAM H, Sep 25, 2005
    Theres no such thing as an Upgrade to a 512TR. It is the most beautiful road Ferrari ever built. Maybe a perfect E Type Jag but the 512TR is just light years ahead of the E in comfort & even practicality :)
     
  17. Z0RR0

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    #17 Z0RR0, Sep 25, 2005
    I'll suggest the 6.0 rather than the Roadster ... but yeah ... upgrading from a 512TR is a tough job ...
     
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    #18 IslandBoy, Sep 25, 2005

    Bingo !!
     
  19. Serpent Driver

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    #19 Serpent Driver, Sep 25, 2005
    F50? Talk to the Brunei guy to sell you his RHD:p
     
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    #20 PrancingHorseFan, Sep 25, 2005
    wouldnt an f50 be more than what the budget allows? anyway, imo the diablo is the right car, weather it be an early one, a roadster, or a 6.0
     
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    #21 ferrari4evr1, Sep 25, 2005
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    6.0 diablo sounds like a good choice... but for that much money you could throw in a 360 coupe here in the states... 2 for that price.
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    #22 teterman2004, Sep 25, 2005
    Hmmm, could maybe scrape your way into an F40, but right-hand drive is tough. . .

    You don't sound like you're looking for vintage, but how about something in between, like a mint Countach 5000s?

    Have fun!
     
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    #23 MrScarface, Sep 25, 2005
    Regardless of how you feel about the Murcie, it will turn more heads than that dog old 512TR ever will.
     
  24. Dane

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    #24 Dane, Sep 25, 2005

    Yes and no, William. ;)

    Yes, there's no such upgrade from a 512TR in this price range.

    No, the most beautiful road Ferrari in this price range is a Euro spec, carb'd 308 GTB. :)

    TR: Wicked.
    308 GTB: Beautiful.

    BTW, I was surprised to see the author's dad wants something more "head-turning" than a 512TR. IMO, the only way you make a 512TR more head-turning is to have two of 'em driving within feet of each other.

    Dane
     
  25. F1 MONZA

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    #25 F1 MONZA, Sep 25, 2005
    I HAVE OWNED THREE TESTAROSSA FROM A 1990 1992 AND CURRENTLY OWN A F-512M..

    IF I HAD A HEFTY BANK ACCOUNT MY CHOICE IS CLEAR ...

    MY FIRST .....1959 FERRARI TESTAROSSA

    MY SECOND A 250 GTO

    MY THIRD F40 -LM VERSION

    MY FOURTH A 275 GTB

    MY FINAL 1995 FERRARI F50 MY CHOICE

    GOOD LUCK
     
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