430 here, sad but 512M must go

i'm certain you must have some great other mid engine cars as you are letting go of the m for a 430!?! ...why would sell "the one" for 1 of 12,000?

 

I am interested in the 512M. Please email me .
Rafi

 

I suppose you are located in the US?

 

Man, thats 2 classic guys in the last week that are going to modern ferraris.

 

Yeah,

Are you nuts geting rid of the 512M? I know the 430 is a nice car. But the M is an all time classic.

 

This is when he says to send a certified check for $9K as a down payment...

 

I say keep the M.... That is a rare and beautiful TR.......
There are those garages that you can have built up like a "tuff shed" but it is the size of a garage...
Put it in your backyard and keep the TR...

 

I understand that when you feel like an upgrade, nothing will stop you changing your mind. But swapping a 512M for a new 430 is not an upgrade but a slight downgrade. 430's are soon to be ten to a penny, and it's just starting to get that way, especially now in London where I'm based, I see at least 1 to 2 everytime I take a stroll around the westend. How many 512M's do you see anywhere? 1 every 5 years perhaps. Plus they are twice as headturning as a 430. If I were you I would rethink my upgrade and either keep the 512M or actually upgrade to a more exotic looking car. On the other hand, perhaps you don't want something as flash for your next car and that is why you are considering a 430. This is not an opinion but a fact.

 

Get a lift!

 

How about a pic of the M?

 

IF I WAS YOU KEEP BOTH CARS. FIND A STORAGE PLACE FOR THE F512M.. NOT TOO MANY OF THEM WERE BUILT. ALSO SOME WERE MODIFIED FOR TRACK USE.. BY NO MEANS THE F430 IS A GREAT CAR. BUT THE F512M WILL ALWAYS HAVE MORE SOUL.... KEEPIN MY F512M... YELLOW BLACK. SEARCHED FIVE YEARS TO FIND HER........
AFTER ALL ITS YOUR CHOICE..

JOHN

 

the f430 will lose 10 to 20 thousand dollars a year but the F512M should not loss a bean but its your choice i fancy a stradle but cant part with the F512M and cant afford them both so mines a keeper
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What would you do if the Stradale is the same price as your 512M. Keep the M or move to Stradale ?

 

Every week, I lose more and more desire for modern cars.

- With all the electronic gadgets, power steering, increased ride height, over refinement, auto boxes, sound deadening material, cup holders, and mass produced feel.


I see 360's all over the place. I am sure the 430 will be even worse. They are nothing but production cars today. I feel for the guy that pays over MSRP and decides to keep the car ten years. Just wait until something is out of warranty and no longer functions. Those F-1 autoboxes will cost a fortune to replace. The dealership cannot fix those.



A F512M........ That is a special car. One of the last !

 

ralph...you are spot on. for my money, i too love the classics.

btw, is the boxer on the road? have you got the bell system working too?

pcb

 

said the same hundreds of times to many electronic driving aids

 

OK , you've got our attention.
Now do the right thing , subscribe , and put it on FerrariAds.com

 

Pete


It is 98% finished. Just about time to fire it up. I saw it last week. I hate to push a mechanic. The real reason I have no reason to push, is that I have to move a bunch of pallets in the back of my office, to make some room. That is do-able. It is just a pain in the neck.


I am between houses. I am currently homeless. My father has excellent rent for all of us. No dinero or bills !! Unfortunately their is no garage.


I just got an e-mail from Matthew Bell last week. The s/s silencer is complete. He sent me pics. I just want a final invoice, that includes freight.

Ciao
Ralph

 

ak.. I like that 512M..

 

Out with the 12, in with the 8........ 10 years from now, the 12 will be greatly missed.

 

Just looking at some old threads. Kieth, It's been 13 years, Patpong asked"do you miss your 512M"
Looking back, was it still a good move?