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Discussion in '456/550/575' started by neal4218, Dec 8, 2005.

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  1. neal4218

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    #1 neal4218, Dec 8, 2005
    I have been looking for a 456 and found one in Pittsburgh, Pa., black with tan interior, 17k miles, 6 speed, Tubi, some body scuffs and scratches. I believe I recall seeing some postings about this one, and some of them had warned potential buyers about some issues, but I cannot locate the messages. It seems to have been on the market for an extended period of time. Does anyone have any experience with this car that they could share? Thanks.
     
  2. BigTex

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    #2 BigTex, Dec 8, 2005
    Automatic or 5 speed???

    I seem to recall an auto that had lived a hard life, that color.......

    I like the 456 myself, but given values, it'll have to be a "ten out of ten"...

    "And remember, Son, there ain't NO tens!"
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    #3 bjm, Dec 8, 2005
    Hi Neal

    If this is the AutoPalace car stay away. I looked at this one when I was in the market last spring. Its been for sale for ever. It is an auction car with no paperwork.. nuff said! There are much better out there Like this one which looks awesome IMO from the pics one of the nicest 95's I have seen.

    http://daveolimpiautomobiles.com/forsale/ferrari/95456gt/index.html
     
  4. neal4218

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    #4 neal4218, Dec 10, 2005
    Brian,
    Thanks for the message. I absolutely love the car in the link you posted, but I have to tell you I can't take the color green. That model, however, is a real gem. [I had also noticed that the AutoPalace car has been for sale for ages.] Got any other leads?

    Brian, have you seen the Maserati Quattroporte? Slightly larger interior, not quite as classic in style [but very nice], new car comes with a warranty, excellent handling and engine, bottom line price for a new car hardly much more than a vintage 456. Where is my thinking off-track here?
     
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    #5 F SPIDER, Dec 10, 2005
    Be careful with the first year of production.
     
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    #6 neal4218, Dec 10, 2005
    Sounds like good advice, Rijk, but are you referring to the 456 or the Quattroporte?
     
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    #7 F SPIDER, Dec 10, 2005
    Probably for both, but more so on the 456
     
  8. donv

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    #8 donv, Dec 11, 2005
    The US did not get 456s from the first year of production. The first year of 456 production was 1992, I believe, and the first year they came to the US was 1995. So no US cars are first year cars.

    Mine is a 1995, and it doesn't seem to be any more problematical than later cars. Other 1995 owners I know have said the same thing.

    You can make the argument that the 456M is superior, although to be honest the only real improvement I can see is remote unlocking, which I admit would be nice to have.
     
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    #9 bjm, Dec 12, 2005
    Neal

    The Maser is indeed a beautiful car and has all the modern conveniances. It will most likely have significiant new car depreciation so factor that in also.

    A someone said a Ferrari is a Ferrari and everything else isnt. At a certain point you dont try and justify it, you just do it. Do you really want to be driving around in the Maser always thinking in the back of your mind..what if?

    Keep looking Neal. That perfect 456 is out there for you. Alot of the fun is in the hunt.



     
  10. titanium360

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    #10 titanium360, Dec 12, 2005
    i know of a automatic green 1997 with 3K miles show room condition
     
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    #11 goldyF355, Dec 12, 2005
    Let this serve as an illustrated lesson for all.......

    READ FIRST....POST LATER.... :p
     
  12. titanium360

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    #12 titanium360, Dec 13, 2005
    GENIOUS , MAYBE THE POST WAS NOT MEANT FOR NEAL!
     
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    #13 JSessions, Dec 13, 2005
    Neal,
    If you have not seen the verde silverstone in person, perhaps you should. I was not a 'green' car person either, but I got a verde silverstone 456, and I am very happy with it.

    There is another green out there, metallic, I think. Now, I got a real problem with that shade of green.

    Jason
     
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    #14 titanium360, Dec 13, 2005
    jason verde silverstone is the one my friend has for sale
     
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    #15 05F430F1, Dec 13, 2005

    Lesson number 2. what is a genious? Genius.

    AHHHHHHHHH, the irony.
     
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    #16 titanium360, Dec 13, 2005
    not you that's for sure
     
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    #17 RossoCorsaItaly, Dec 13, 2005
    If you want something better looking (opinion), more reliable, just as fast is not faster, a warranty, and all the modern conveniences just get the Maserati QP. You will not be dissapointed. Unless you have to have a 456, shop around some more.
     

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