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Discussion in '456/550/575' started by mrmadd, Jul 17, 2008.

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  1. mrmadd

    mrmadd Rookie

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    #1 mrmadd, Jul 17, 2008
    http://dreamcitysportscars.com/inventoryDisplay.aspx?s=blank_detail&year=1998&make=Ferrari&model456%20GTA%20&inv=27&vin=ZFFWP50A1W0111128&total=109&pos=8&current=4&size=10

    It's a 98 GTA in Silver/Red with 8K miles.

    Listed at something called "dream city sports cars" in Bothell Washington.

    Stock No: 33746
    Vin: ZFFWP50A1W0111128
    Mileage: 8,137
    Engine: 5.5L V12 DOHC
    Trans: Automatic
    Ext. Color: Silver
    Int. Color: Red

    My first post -- hope I'm not violating any etiquette rules. I'm shopping for a 456 -- I have a 5 year old and 3 year old, so there's the practicality question. But I may consider a 355. Depends on how far off the leash my wife will allow me.
     
  2. vvassallo

    vvassallo F1 Veteran

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    #2 vvassallo, Jul 19, 2008
    Do you have to get an automatic Ferrari? This car just screams, ... well nothing to me. It is blah except for the red interior. Kind of reminds me of a grocery getter and there are lots of better choices for that role. This car may have a difficult time selling becasue it is so uninspiring.
     
  3. AustinMartin

    AustinMartin F1 Veteran

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    #3 AustinMartin, Jul 19, 2008
    NO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS!!! The 456 auto transmissions are great but, if it goes the car is a write off, it was a custom made transmission, and there are virtually NO REPLACEMENTS!
     
  4. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 fatbillybob, Jul 20, 2008

    Wrong! Guts are GM 4L80T in a propietary case. No diy'er has yet taken one apart and told about it yet. If real mechanics have they are not saying.
     
  5. theq

    theq Karting

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    #5 theq, Jul 20, 2008
    There are already threads on transmission repair. These vehicles are maintainable. Never give up!
     
  6. mrmadd

    mrmadd Rookie

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    #6 mrmadd, Jul 21, 2008
    Thanks for the input. Quick question: what's the appropriate discount for an automatic vs manual? If you put two cars side by side, identical in all respects except the transmission, how much more would you pay for the manual?

    I'd prefer a manual, but I'm willing to tolerate an automatic to "trade up" to a Ferrari. Then I can save the difference for maintenance.

    I'm also not against the more anonymous "blah" nature of the off-color 456s. I don't need to show off. This is just for me. But silver's not my favorite either.
     
  7. mwhitesell

    mwhitesell Formula 3

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    #7 mwhitesell, Jul 21, 2008
    I love it when people who have no idea what they are talking about make posts like this.
     
  8. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #8 BigTex, Jul 21, 2008
    You can do a 'search' on the automatics.....many owners enjoy them...

    That said, I'd want mine to be a manual transmission, that's half the enjoyment of the car, to me....

    Have fun shopping..

    The main thing is to change fluid/filter.......
     
  9. 2000 456M

    2000 456M F1 World Champ

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    #9 2000 456M, Jul 21, 2008
    There is a definite price differential in the market, around $5K or even more of a premium for the manual, which is a lot considering the total cost of the car. Yes, manual is more fun, but not if you're stuck on the I-5 around Seattle during rush hour, or just puttering around town or going down the interstate. It's on backroads that you get the manual's jollies, but that's not the primary environment for this particular kind of car. Now a 355....That's another matter completely.
     

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