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  1. johng

    johng Formula 3

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    #1 johng, Mar 20, 2006
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    on saturday i went to see a 355 and i thought that model looked fantastic. i suddenly wondered if my long held desire to own a TR had just been cast aside. so i decided to go to FOW and check out their TR that had been there for over a year.

    vroom vroom and there i am, and it's just sitting lonely in the corner. i must have stared at that car for 30 mins from every angle before bob mcelwee wandered over. i briefly mentioned what a nice car it was and that it was there for a while. after he responded that yeah it's a nice car and the market is soft for TRs now, i blurted out i'll take it for 60K as he was walking away. he stopped, turned around and said he would communicate the offer to the seller. i said sure, that would be great, as i'm interested in the car. he offered to get the key, and while he showed me the engine bay and let me sit in the car, he mentioned that it had its major done at FOW recently. after some more talk about the car, i walked out waiting to hear back from bob on monday.

    well monday morning at 1130 bob calls me and we settle on a price very close to my original offer. wow! i just bought a TR! very different from my 308, and a much bigger attention grabber. i can't wait for a nice weekend! i posted some pics, admittedly not great ones as i forgot to do it earlier when the car was outside. will do it later....in the meantime i'm excited and totally stunned! i never expected to buy a car this weekend!

    john
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  2. 4za

    4za Formula 3

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    #2 4za, Mar 21, 2006
    Congrats! Enjoy it in good health. :)

    It looks like it's in great shape from the photos.
     
  3. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 Bullfighter, Mar 21, 2006
    Nice!!

    Always glad to see someone help out a lonely car. So, do you do a coin toss every time you walk out to the garage? ;)
     
  4. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 BigTex, Mar 21, 2006
    Dude.......VERY NICE!!!!!!

    Well bought, too, I'd say, for a clean one...I know there some on the market for less but I think you DONE GOOD!
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    "very different from a 308"..indeed! ;)

    You're covering a big patch of pavement, now!
     
  5. johng

    johng Formula 3

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    #5 johng, Mar 21, 2006
    you got that right!!!
     
  6. johng

    johng Formula 3

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    #6 johng, Mar 21, 2006
    an interesting dilemma i hadn't though of. :D what to do, what to do...
     
  7. Auraraptor

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    #7 Auraraptor, Mar 21, 2006
    Great choice!
     
  8. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #8 BigTex, Mar 21, 2006
    Ferrraris do that...they sometimes scratch at the door!

    I've had both a TR and a Boxer do that........I hide until they go away..

    Although, as Sid Simpson once said to me......
    "What's four more spark plugs???... and look at all that additional room, for an ice chest!"

    LOL!
     
  9. mj1133

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    #9 mj1133, Mar 21, 2006
    Congrats on the car!
     
  10. rmani

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    #10 rmani, Mar 21, 2006
    Congrats...post more pics!

    I've always loved the TR, one of the Ferrari's I'd definitely like to own someday.
     
  11. LW RedTR

    LW RedTR Karting

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    #11 LW RedTR, Mar 21, 2006
    Welcome to the TR ranks. Seems like you got a very good deal if the major was done recently. Great time to buy a TR. I'll be very interested in reading your observations contrasting your ownership feelings between your two Ferraris after you've had the time to put some substantial miles on your TR.

    Congratulations!
     
  12. rmani

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    #12 rmani, Mar 21, 2006
    O yeah I forgot to ask how did you get it so cheap? I thought TRs sold at closer to 100k or more?
     
  13. patpong

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    #13 patpong, Mar 21, 2006
    Look like a perfect example... congratulation.
    What's the mileage, Took her home yet. You'll love the TR, a true grand touring. A true daily use supercar, no others come close in this term.
     
  14. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #14 WILLIAM H, Mar 21, 2006
    awesome :) Congrats
     
  15. PAP 348

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    #15 PAP 348, Mar 21, 2006
    Very nice buy buddy! Hope you enjoy :D
     
  16. indaville

    indaville Formula 3

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    #16 indaville, Mar 21, 2006
    Congrats, I love the TR!
     
  17. b-mak

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    #17 b-mak, Mar 21, 2006
    Congrats. Beautiful car.
     
  18. jungathart

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    #18 jungathart, Mar 21, 2006
    The TR brotherhood welcomes another member!:D
     
  19. SEAL2CC

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    #19 SEAL2CC, Mar 21, 2006
    Congrats ..and a great story as well..
     
  20. Bullfighter

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    #20 Bullfighter, Mar 21, 2006
    Different versions of the "Testarossa" are in different price brackets - there was the original, the 512TR in '91 and the F512M in '94 (?).
     
  21. awhite

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    #21 awhite, Mar 21, 2006
    Congrats!!!

    TR's are GREAT cars, and are unmistakable...

    -a
     
  22. johng

    johng Formula 3

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    #22 johng, Mar 21, 2006
    i'm eager to do that as well, they definitely have different personalities. right in time for the driving season!

    john
     
  23. johng

    johng Formula 3

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    #23 johng, Mar 21, 2006
    as jon said there are different TRs. the 1st generation TR, the one i bought, generally doesn't go past 75K, and can be had for as little as 45K. the 2nd iteration, 512TR, is a 80-125K car. and the final version, the 512M, of which only 75 were brought into the country, is a 150-180K car.

    john
     
  24. HUTCH91TR

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    #24 HUTCH91TR, Mar 21, 2006
    Congrats on your purchase, John!!! The jump from a 308 to a TR is a big one, but drive the TR and you'll love it more with each mile. Congrats again :) !!!!
     
  25. sparky p-51

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    #25 sparky p-51, Mar 21, 2006
    Congrats John. Your gonna love it more and more each day.
     
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