Which would you buy ? '99 355F1 or '91 Testarossa (both in perfect shape)

I like the smaller package. I would opt for the 6 speed manual though. I don't know if I would want the F1 transmission early in it's production cycle. But I am sure you will love whatever car you choose.

 

I'll take a Tr in yellow please.Wrap it up!!

 

hummmm,let me think about that......a 12 cylinder monster or a well behaved 8 cylinder , I think if you can choose,my choice would be the Red Head!

 

I agree, the TR has a unique, undeniably exotic look. Width and low center of gravity are the hallmarks of an exotic. The TR in red or black.
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depends what Asian country you are in. There are huge markups in some countries. For the UNITED STATES, that would be a good price. But, we would have to know where you are to tell.

 

Bruce,as usual glad to oblige

 

Based on that, I say go for a TR... or better a 512TR.

 

I have driven and owned both......still have the TR! No comparison! The TR is a better built car, compare stats from both new from an engineering point of view and from a structural (materials) point of view. TR RULES!!!!!

 

A 996 turbo. Err...wait, that isn' part of the poll.

Easily the 355F1. The TR is an excellent car in its own right, and its styling will prove to be one of those timeless designs, but the 355's newer feel and tech is hard to overlook. I'd be happy with either though.

 

TR. Until you have owned a 12, you have not owned a Ferrari.

 

Defitnitely gotta go TR.
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i would go for the tr as i have owned both the tr is harder to drive wider more power as a sports car should be i sold my 91 tr and bought a 98 355 this was the biggest mistake of my life i hated it it was like driving a bmw in fact my wife would take it out even to the supermarket if you want my opinion spend a bit more like i did and bought a f512m the last real ferrari they made in rhd as i live in england i would love a f40 but lhd is a big put off over here buy a 12 cylinder with the engine in the back that is what a ferrari should be

 

I've been in a somewhat similiar boat as you - and after driven each (6 spd 355), my preconceptions were completely wrong. Figure out what you want to use it for, what you think is important - and go drive the cars! These threads pop up weekly and run for 100's of comments.

For me - the classic Fcar feel is stellar, and not replicated by the 355's. But the 355's are fast, easy to drive, and much more suitable for daily driving.

Don't worry what I think, any fun car is a good thing. The maintenance bills have to be included in the cost up front, whatever you find, get it professionally inspected before making an offer - and talk to the previous owner's mechanic if you can.

Good luck, and send pictures!

 

That's the longest sentence I've ever seen in my life!!

 

I am more partial to the looks of the 355.

 

Both cars have their virtues and pitfalls. However, since I'm a little old fashioned, and prefer the traditional gated shifter and clutch, I would go with the TR.

 

thats the problem on this site there is to many people that put in full stops and commas and new paragraphs and type alot about nothing as i am crap at reading writing spelling but have owned alot of ferraris both a 355 512 so use my experiance and get a 512 the 355 is an every day car with power steering or as in my previous post find a f512m that is the best 12 cylinder you may now be breathless after reading this but it is good advice without any full stops and commas and new paragraphs

 

1991 Testarossa for sure!!!!
And nothing compares to a 12 cylinder!

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