350 likely but on BAT only. For following the tr markets for as long as I have I can tell u that the prices we are seeing on BAT, whilst I’m happy for them as an owner, are not what dealers get or people pay for in private sales. That’s why we see so many on there z Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Federalized over more imported. The longer the car is there, the more service records you have, the more the price spread will narrow though imo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Hi Denis, what color is yours? I don't know if you remember, but I first messaged you 2 years ago when I found the first Swiss one I considered, looking for advice on importing, then covid happened and I chose to pass on that car.. I'm buying a Swiss model because I could get no mouse belts, the later updates (ABS, diff, etc), not federalized, unmodified, full service, and repaint in the color I wanted for a price I was OK with. I appreciate that most buyers in the US would not be comfortable or go to all the trouble to find and import a car! But also agree with @Natkingcolebasket69 that most US buyers probably prefer a US model over an already imported Euro, though I'm not convinced the preference is as strong as @Auraraptor indicates, and my guess is that the difference would be less for a non-federalized import.
I don't think the crash pad is any different. The early TR's did not have one, but all the 88 and up cars did. to the best of my knowledge.
I will be fair that I’m basing part of my estimate on that peculiar 10k mile 92 US car which was listed for asking 399 and is now reportedly sold (ZFFLG40A0N0092213). The real question is for how much it actually went….
I would think a Federalized car is kind of the worst of all worlds. The 25 year rule means you can get an unmodified car in the way it was delivered from factory. A federalized car means it was independently modified to meet USA standards by a random shop (e.g. side markers randomly tacked on and spliced wiring harnesses). I'm not confident of the value difference once in country (nor do I care). Arguably the older the car, the more dominant condition is over all other factors.
I think it's probably a matter of preference more than anything. Objectively it seems the majority prefer USA spec cars given values. The Euro Cars are about 100lbs lighter, and some had some very inspiring owners (Gerhard Berger, Nigel Mansell, etc.) that make them exciting on an individual level.
I've never driven both back to back so perhaps there's an element of myth to it. I don't really care to be honest, both are great to be enjoyed and come down to an individual level. I understand being USA sold matters to many (and I do think there's objective sales data to support that), but there's compelling arguments to going for a Euro car too. Enjoy both, to each his own.
I wldnt want a car with bladders when there is a better design available. My eyes dont see any flaws in a usa f40
How does the topic change from TR to F40 Not trying to be a tool I'm just want to know what I missed Sent from my moto g power using Tapatalk
In reference to previous page “major” estimates.. you guys really need to find a better value. A TR service here includes things you SHOULD do anyway, like the water pump, and is still only 12-15 grand
It’s been a while but from memory, euro cars use a bladder for gas which while lighter and holds more gasoline, is very expensive upkeep
It all depends on how long the car has been in the country for. Like ttforce said us customers, for the overwhelming majority, want us cars that simple. Not saying they are better but it’s just how the market is That being said u were wise to buy in Europe. I was just checking again the pricing back home and it’s no contest. Image Unavailable, Please Login Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
12-15 for a comprehensive one but it’s not rare they reach 20k easily. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I do agree with you though on the f40 for sure and the F50 ..but the 308 ,512 bbi etc it may flip ..so each model could have a difference preference Sent from my moto g power using Tapatalk
when the F40s became importable to the USA rather than the USA prices coming down, the Euro models went up. i think that surprised a bunch of people. maybe TR market will do the opposite.
It was to pass a US crash standard. I am not totally certain the US was the only country that had it but most countries did not.
California smog laws have the same impact on prices. The US is a huge market. Anytime a car becomes legal here its price goes up because to pool of buyers became larger. So few 288's are capable of being registered in California the few that are are worth more on the market.