Ferrari Testarossa - Value / trends and driving impressions

You couldn't be more right or express it better. When Doug talks about there being a need to find another way of expressing the appeal of a car other than 0-60 times that reflects the thrills, he gets something most people don't. Modern cars are way faster than anyone can ever use. Bursts of acceleration, maybe, but not top speeds for sure. The TR is way fast enough in absolute terms and the thrill it delivers doing it is nearly unsurpassed.

G

 

I thought the video was good but then I knew what to expect. We used to beat up on him in the 360/430 section when he had a 360 and made a lot of videos about it but hey let's face it; any videos with our cars in them are welcome! Cheers.

 

Indeed, any video is welcome imo ! Even made by this ......

 

Very cool. The TR was my High School dream. But I hitched a ride with my girlfriend in a VW Rabbit.

 

what I liked is that he got hooked when driving her. If you give in to her seduction you will be rewarded. She makes you work for it. Wouldn't have it any other way.

R

 

Scott, I too went to PV High. Great school, had some good years there. We were going to film at PV High, but we figured that the driveway was more secluded.

 

LOL....the butthurt is strong with this crowd. Doug doesn't do serious reviews, just wants to inject some fun into them. Like the one guy said, it was nice to see some attention shown on the cars.

Doug has an open invite to drive my Lamborghini Diablo Roadster if he ever comes to Texas. Same with Matt Farah, another reviewer with a particular niche that is very entertaining.

OTOH, how many 22 year olds without jobs that somehow buy high end modern exotics do we need doing car "reviews"? Now we are starting to see high schoolers doing this....ugh.

 

I love Doug's videos, I watch all of them. I invited him and he accepted to drive my cars this spring.


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That particular car sounded great but I have to admit that my desire to own a TR plunged considerably after watching that video And I am 50 years old

 

In spirit Doug's videos are fine. But he doesn't have to be an absolute dork to be entertaining. That's what I find annoying. Otherwise, his videos COULD be fun (and better) if he would just tone down the dorkyness.

 

I sure hope the inaccurate discussion about the clutch and steering didn't sway you? Drive one then decide.

 

^^^This. Definitely this.

You may decide the car is not for you, but then again you may very well love it. I wasn't a fan until I drove one.

But one thing is for certain-- you shouldn't base your opinion of the model on that particular video. Watch the Harry's Garage videos on the TR for a more insightful and mature evaluation of the car by an actual car guy.

 

LoL I'm approaching 70 and have owned my TR 20+ years it still is incredibly satisfying to drive!

While I like my 430 Spider, nothing beats the sound of a flat 12 with a Tubi, test pipes and cat deletes.

The clutch is not a problem, mine lasted 30k miles, no problem.

Go take one for a long drive


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If you're 50 you've drive cars that were much harder to drive than a TR. The TR is a pleasant car to drive. Drive one before you wipe it off from your list.

 

Here's Why the Ferrari Testarossa Is Shooting Up in Value - Autotrader

 

The 1986 -1991 Ferrari Testarossa is my all time favorite automobile on the planet. Prices are not shooting up. They peaked a year ago and have come down to reality a bit.

Not trolling. Just a Testarossa fan.

Joe

 

Harry's video is the best there is on the Testarossa. Hands down. Harry owns pretty much all the exciting cars and based on how much he drives the Testarossa, its his favorite.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XlPUQjmJyk

 

I love Doug's videos. With known love for Porsches it was a huge surprise when he chose the 512TR over the Turbo. Then to follow it up with a TR video and express the experience the way he did - dorkiness and all - was great.

I was going to offer up my TR for him to drive but you beat me to it. Sounded and looked great!

 

For those who first saw the Testarossa video, and how he dwelled on what he thought were "quirks:", you should watch the original comparison video I posted where he compares the 512 with a 993TT. He still has problems with the steering and clutch, but, it's far more insightful and its fun watching him discover just how good the car is.

 

I thought Doug absolutely nailed it in that video. As I was watching I just kept thinking this is exactly why I love my Testarossa. Driving it is the ultimate escape. Well done.

p.s. the "fun at any speed" part is so true and such a rarity these days.

 

P.S. which exhaust is on the car in Doug's video? Sounds nice. Sorry if already discussed.

 

Capristro exhaust with hyperflow cats.

It sounds perfect.

 

Thanks.