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  1. Horse

    Horse Three Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    So how many import 360's are advertised as km when really is miles?

    65,000 miles sounds a lot more saleable than 105,000km's doesn't it.

    Buyer beware !
     
    Horse, Mar 21, 2013
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  2. F-Serge

    F-Serge Formula 3

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    gotta do your homework before signing on the dotted line :)
     
    F-Serge, Mar 21, 2013
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  3. Kelsa

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    so they basically peel off the Miles tag and put Kms on it without actually changing the actuators that counts the distance?

    maybe need to google map the test drive route distance and compare during test drive :D

    but if one can pick up a reasonably used (100,000kms for a 10 year old car is reasonable) properly serviced for $80k, I'd jump on it
     
    Kelsa, Mar 21, 2013
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  4. F-Serge

    F-Serge Formula 3

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    correct.
    people importing 360s in UK are facing the same issue: Ferrari 360 KMH to MPH Speedo meter clocks. Dials
     
    F-Serge, Mar 21, 2013
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  5. simon klein

    simon klein Two Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    Umm,I really,DILLIGAF :D
     
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  6. wrxmike

    wrxmike Moderator Moderator Owner

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    And if it wasn't properly disclosed it would be same as winding back the speedo.
    Serious implications for the seller.

    M
     
    wrxmike, Mar 21, 2013
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  7. Horse

    Horse Three Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Yep, fraud.
     
    Horse, Mar 21, 2013
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  8. Kelsa

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    so if i buy from a dealership, and they claim the car is 60,000kms, and 2 weeks later i can prove the odometer is in fact working in miles, i could have a fraud case against the dealership?
     
    Kelsa, Mar 21, 2013
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  9. wrxmike

    wrxmike Moderator Moderator Owner

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    Yep.
    If they are smart they will settle when they receive the first letter of demand.

    M
     
    wrxmike, Mar 21, 2013
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  10. Aircon

    Aircon Ten Time F1 World Champ BANNED

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    Is there such a thing as a C63 black? I just saw a red C63 with flared guards and a big wing. Looked pretty hot, actually. Rego was C63 BLK
     
    Aircon, Mar 21, 2013
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  11. Horse

    Horse Three Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Red is the new black?
     
    Horse, Mar 21, 2013
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  12. Kelsa

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    Like Johnny Walker Red/Black/Green/Blue. MB call it the Black Series, doesn't mean it's Black in color!

    they come in Red, Silver, Yellow, White and Black

    Dumb ass!!
     
    Kelsa, Mar 22, 2013
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  13. simon klein

    simon klein Two Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    Yes,as was my point with all this is(and as PP has also,sort of,intimated),if you find a legit car with BOOKS(as was posted)and tools,PPI'd with lower milage than the rest,then it would APPEAR to have been a reasonable deal,in the auction.
     
    simon klein, Mar 22, 2013
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  14. Aircon

    Aircon Ten Time F1 World Champ BANNED

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    Are you an idiot? Can you not read and comprehend?
     
    Aircon, Mar 22, 2013
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  15. Horse

    Horse Three Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    I'd say yes, and no.
     
    Horse, Mar 22, 2013
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  17. Aircon

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    A mechanic who I wouldn't touch with a barge pole used to say it was his duty to drive customers' cars hard, as part of his normal testing procedure.

    Here's a reason why I didn't agree with that theory.

    Mechanic wrecks Gullwing
     
    Aircon, Mar 28, 2013
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  18. moretti

    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Maybe the owner could start a website :p
     
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    That is a sad situation ... poor old car.
    Pete
     
    PSk, Mar 28, 2013
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  21. moretti

    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    FazzerPorscheman F1 World Champ

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  23. PSk

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    To look at ... their place is as static displays in shows and museums, they were never designed (or finished practical development) as real road cars.
    Pete
     
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  24. moretti

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    no supercar really is, they are all highly impractical
     
    moretti, Apr 9, 2013
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  25. IanB

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    I disagree, Ferraris have much more engineering attention paid to make them usable, e.g. you can easily drive a 275 or Daytona from Sydney to Melbourne and, by the standards of 1970's, in quite reasonable comfort.

    A Miura (or a Countach) is wonderful to look at, but you would never contemplate driving one any distance, they are too uncomfortable and too much hard work, because they were underdeveloped.
     
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