Finally put a deposit on a 512tr!

congrats!

welcome aboard! Now the agony begins as the wait ensues.

 

Was this the one at Lamborghini of Houston?

John

 

I believe you're right. I also saw one at Motorcars.

 

Congrats on your new TR.

 

I think that you got a very nice one. Enjoy!!!

 

GREAT color!

 

I guess your not the guy who called me about this car 8-10 weeks ago. Things changed on the car about 2 months ago. Originally the car was on consinement and the guy who owned it wasn't budging. It didn't have the maintenance done and the price was firm. I tried to stike a deal only to be turned down. I forgot about the car and bought a 91 TR and happy for it.

I bought a 04 Gallardo from Lambo of Houston a couple of months ago and the car was still there. They told me that they had bought the car and was prepared to negotiate on it. I hope you got a good price.

John

 

Just be careful with this car. I first saw it for sale in June, 2007 at Lamborghini Houston. It sat there almost a year until recently when sister store Motorcars International took the car for its inventory.

Obviously there will be reasons as to why the car didn't have a prayer for being sold these past 12 months -- I mean, the car has been all over the internet. While I cannot remember exactly all the things I learned about this car, I think I remember something about the interior being in pretty poor condition. Of course, I wouldn't think that would be a dealbreaker for every potential buyer. I am aware that the owner was pretty stubborn about the price; but still, the price wasn't hugely out of the ballpark. That car with 10K miles should have sold. Why did it not sell? What is their explanation? A 1994 512 TR with that kind of mileage and in the condition that THEY describe should be rolling over the curb all day long.

Don't mean to rain on anyone's parade here -- just hope whoever buys it has the paint, body, and undercarriage FULLY inspected by a qualified body man before going ahead with any deal.

 

Hi jratcliff, that was me you spoke to about that car, Funny I also bought a 91 TR. Those guys at Lambo of Hoston act like a used car dealer selling $500 cars with no credit checks. I gave up on that car when they wouldnt return phone calls and come up with more detailed photos of the interior. I guess they wanted me to just take thier word on the condition of the car. On the flip side, Slydog CONGRATULATIONS!!! I was following that car also. I was very close to flying down there with a pocket full of $$$, but the dealer not the car turned me off. Yellow is to die for (I ended up settling for a red car). Do youself a favor and have the car inspected, even though they say it has been serviced, they never could fax me any documentatin of that. Good Luck with the new ride!!!

 

Dear Ferraristi,

Congrats!!!

....a big FREEZE....MIAMI VICE ! to you.

The best choice in Ferrari in my opinion.( I do prefer red....but love that black interior )

Since the car has the spiritual essence of the Testarossa, you are allowed to yell " Freeze...Miami Vice " when you jump out.

BTW,

You will have to get used to people asking..." a 5-1-2-T-R?...I thought it was a Testarossa "


Shamile

Freeze....Miami Vice !

 

10 years ago I always thought that someday I will have a yellow 512TR/M. Its such a stunning silhouette in that color. But in the end, I ended having a red one as fate brought me to it. A BIG CONGRATS. you will LOVE the TR just like the guys here.

 

Congrats

Myself and another 512TR owner looked at the car in Houston. I don't recall either of us commenting on any problems with the interior. Car looked quite nice.

I remember well that the exhaust system is still stock. I have Hyperflow pre-cats pipes and Hyperflow cats with Tubi exhaust. Love the sound. Lots of threads on choice of exhaust. If you are in the Houston area let us know.

John

 

Congratulations and I love the yellow, it looks stunning and I can only imagine how nice it looks in person! I bought a red tr and thought the pics were great until I actually saw the car and to be honest, it brought tears of joy! The waiting is going to kill you but trust me, it's worth it! The only thing in my life that comes close, actually it is number 1, to the pure joy that the TR brings was the birth of my boys. The ear to ear grin that the TR brings is priceless and it looks like you got a great deal on the 512. BTW - the compliments and drivers who kill themselves to get close to the car brings lots of attention when you're on the road so get ready and enjoy!

 

syldog, So what part of the world are you in. Some of of might want to congratulate you in person. tony

 

Yellow is THE color on the TR,

I know that having a car sit for sale for a year makes one nervous about buying it.
Forget that, The car is what it is. Not a perception; a machine.
Motorcars always treated me right when shopping for a car even though I ended up getting one elsewhere.
I think they may be the best "value" retailer out there.

 

If I was you i would not buy any of that Texas tuner stuff and I would be very care full to make sure that I have an unrelated pro to investigate all records and the car before you believe anything besides appearance....... they make sure the car looks right but the rest is up to you!
If you find your self with a misrepresented car you will be going to arbitration in their State if you pursue it or eat it.
Verify the records and use the truth as a negotiating tool if the car deserves it.
I do not want to spoil your fun buying this car but your sellers are known for being experts at detailing a car to look right and outright misrepresent records.
Verify before you get the car so you end up with a good experience.
I will be glad to help you if you want to PM me

Best of luck

 

Good advice.

 

You say "It is in beautiful condition and like I said every thing has been checked and maintained". then you say "By the way, if there are any F-chat members close to this vehicle and wouldn't mind taking a look at it for me, I would be most appreciative". Which is it? did you have an independent PPI? I would highly recommend against buying a 100k car without having a good, independent mechanic give it a couple hour going over. I also recommend checking that the work was done and done properly. I have seen more than one car with paperwork, but no work. I'd also be interested in what you guys think of the price. i'm no tr price expert, but it seems about 10k high. I hope it all checks out for you, it is a great looking car and i would love to have one myself. I love yellow, specially in a tr.

 

Correction on Tubi. You are right. It did have a Tubi. Brain fade.

Enjoy

 

My favorite car! Congrats!!