Dealer won't start or allow test drives for an 89 Testarossa in Clearwater, FL

So they did offer a test drive and you refused.

Whats the big deal if you wanted the car you'd have accepted the test drive had it PPI'd the put in an offer subject to a decent test drive.

 

hey stupid, do you get off on starting a car and hearing it rev??? if your little peanut brain could comprehend what i wrote you would understand that when you get a test drive the car would have to be started duhhh. is that too great a concept for you to understand??

as far as someone wanting to just start the car, and NOT test drive it, no way. what's the point? you still haven't stated one.

you want to hear it go vrooom vrooom ?

get a life.

 

There are plenty of other Testarossas around. I would let this one go. Maybe past test drives have turned something up and that's why they don't want it to go out......

 

that's not good.

 

Aside from all the obvious engine concerns, you definitely want to check on the tires for "tire rot".... My 512TR sat around for a year at the dealership until my recent purchase and I just spent over $1300 on brand new P-tires to replace the old ones (which were also brand new with less than 2% wear) but they were bad.

 

Ummmm, Atomsrock.........I do believe "JohnW" was talking to "isellpower" those comments were not for you dude. Sorry, had to say it. And before that......those comments by "isellpower" also weren't directed at you, it was for JohnW. They are simply arguing with each other. I see you are new, no worries. Just take a look at the reply format and you will know what I mean. Just thought i'd let you know.

As for the Red Head, I would pass on that car. If it's been sitting for years that means somethings up. The records seem shady, the whole deal seems shady. As everyone else is saying there are tonnes of Tr's around. Thats all I can help you with. Unless you want to buy one from Toronto, I can get you a few here ;-)

All the best my friend.

Vasco.R

 

atomsrock...just sent you a couple of e-mails. Won't be able to touch base until tomorrow evening...talk to you then.

 

I know that car. I was interested in buying it about 4 years ago. When I looked at it then the engine had spider webs all over it and they said they could not even start it for me because the cam belts were so old. I then saw it still sitting there about 1 and 1/2 year ago and they still had it sitting there. I guess during that time they had a service done at Shelton. To me it looked like it had more then 11,000 miles. One of the reasons it's been sitting so long is the price of $89,000. The thing that attracted me to it was the white color.

 

lol, those comments were definitely not directed at you. classicferrari is right on.

 

I 100% agree with Tom. I being a dealer at one time know how difficult this situation can be.

 

If this gentleman is telling us this then you mine as well end this thread now. LOL That car is NOT for you! SteveM looked at it 4 years ago? WOW, cob-webs??? wooohooo......f-that

White is kinda cool although I would never buy a white car. If I did buy a white Testa I would be sure to have the white suit/shoes/no socks and the Jan Hammer blarring on the stereo system.............Tubbs you with me bro??


Cheers,

Vasco.R

 

Well both Miami Vice TRs were delivered by FNA as Black, then resprayed for the cameras!

Run, do not walk!

 

Check out the Testarossa at champion porsche, it is a very good car, I know the car.

 

Here's a link to Champion Porsche's TR for sale:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=6212&item=2469943270&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT

 

Ain't that the truth? TOTAL TOOLBOX !!! You want to sell your car and no one can even START it? Get over yourself dude! If a dealer takes the car on consignment and something goes wrong while the car is in their possession you SHOULD be covered, unless you are dealing with "Big ***** Bompensaro's Used Car Emporium"

 

EXACTLY, it's called CUSTOMER SERVICE... a term sorely lacking in today's business climate IMHO

 

I have to agree with Tom on his postings.
It helps if the dealer feels he is dealing with a qualified buyer who is seriously shopping.
I am currently shopping now. Two weeks ago, I first had a very good friend who owns several F cars call the dealer and iniform hiom I would be calling. I then called the sales manager and made an appontment and told him what my goals were, which were to look at two models and if possible dive them.
When Is hoed up, first I was given a new maserati convertible to drive with the F1 shifter. They are really willing to deal with them to get them on the road. Then I was givevn the keys to a 2003 360 coupe with an F1. The manager went with me on both drives and he did not mind when we went on the highway and wrung them both out. I now have an appointment to cme back over the next two weeks to return to drive an 2001 550 with a 6 spped to compare. I made it clear to him that I am not sure what I want and that I may not even buy the car from him but I do expect him to service what ever I end up with. He also knows I will be looking for a mint used car. He has been very accomodating and has not said no to anything. I have asked for catologes for each model and he has given them to me.
I am sure he will get it all back on the first service call.
I would never consider buying from anyone who would not start the car and take it out.
I have been told by my friend that finding the really right Ferrari can take as long as a year.
Good luck
Gary