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What year Testarossa to buy?

Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by Hawaii, Jul 13, 2007.

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  1. vvassallo

    vvassallo F1 Veteran

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    #26 vvassallo, Jul 17, 2007
    Man, yours are way bigger than mine, buddy. :p Dropping a valve is something I have nightmares about.

    As for which car to buy, you have some pretty good comments above. If you can live with the flying mirror (I couldn't), the early cars are a great deal if you buy well. Find a fanatic who has done everything. Pay a bit more if you have to for the right car. It's always the best strategy.

    As for personal experience, I confess none on the TR. I shopped them a great deal, however, as recently as last December and investigated everything I could. I've never owned a 355, but I still wouldn't buy one without a bronze valve guide replacement.
     
  2. Hawaii

    Hawaii Formula Junior

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    #27 Hawaii, Jul 18, 2007
    I've recently heard that pre 90 TR's need to have upgrade problems done by the owners with no help from Ferrari. The one I can remember is the oil chain master link departing the chain. The Ferrari Mechanic suggested I buy a 90 and above car that has had a documented belt/tensioner/full service just done. 90's and newer cars had the upgrades done by Ferrari. Any comments??
     
  3. Hawaii

    Hawaii Formula Junior

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    #28 Hawaii, Jul 18, 2007
    I meant to say "Oil Pump" drive chain master link.
     
  4. martinp

    martinp Karting

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    #29 martinp, Jul 20, 2007
    I've been there - agonising over which one. Do the research then -
    Stop thinking about it. Do what I did, scratch up the bit extra and

    Buy a '94 512TR

    A much better car all round, stiffer, better handling, more powerful, more robust gears, huge brakes and 3 or 4 times more rare.

    Benefited from all the chassis dynamics work on the F40 and about 10 years of experience and development

    Just loving it

    Martin
     
  5. Hawaii

    Hawaii Formula Junior

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    #30 Hawaii, Jul 20, 2007
    Is a 88.5 really the same as a 90 Testarossa??? Same car?
     
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