Opinion on Value Testarossa ?

[Viper]

I test drove a 1990 Testarossa. Black exterior, Tan Interior, 18,700 miles,
22,000 and 30,000 service "stamped" in the book. Car tracked cleanly on
the streets, no hesitation, no problems going through the gates. Some stone
chips. One tear in glove box which has been repaired.

What do you think the cost should be?

They had a 93 TR with 3,700 miles, and this 90.

The asking price for the 93 was just over 100,000, and the asking price for
the 90 was $65,900.

I liked the car a lot, perhaps somewhat more than my 96 Dodge Viper RT/10,
but not sure if it's worth almost twice the value of the Viper which has
11,500 miles on it.

What's a GREAT price on a decent 90 Testarossa.
If the belts are good, and the 30,000 mile expensive tune up has been done,
what should I guess will be the repair items to be expected in the next year
or two?

What are the opinions here of the Testarossa? I like the cheesegrater
grille, but the car feels heavy and slow steering for a Ferrari.

Thoughts?

[Bellsouth]

I once asked Ferrari of Atlanta what they think the price of my '90
(white-on-white w/8000 miles + 30K service) Testarossa would be, and they
told me "high 60' to high 70's - depending on the market and location of the
buyer". The Red/tan colour combination brings the highest prices with other
colour combinations pulling down less. I think for a 18,000 mile car,
black/tan, w/30K service, minor stone chips in the spoiler, and a complete
service history would probably be in the low-mid 60's. Comparing a Ferrari
to Dodge won't get you far in this newsgroup ;)

The Testarossa's (as do most Ferrari's) seem to have unique personalities.
With mine, the passengers door lock won't always 'sync' with the drivers.
Also, the A/C ventilation fan unit won't operate on anything other than
'high speed'. This unit has been replaced 4 times and it'll work for a
while, then it'll only work on 'high' - strange. If the 30K has been done,
and the car continues to be maintained - I don't see any major service
requiements in the near future, provided the car is well taken care of.
Perhaps however, if you were to acquire it you may encounter some minor
electrical issues/annoyances. Assuming you're buying it from a reputable
Ferrari dealer, you may want to try and negotiate that if minor electrical
things come up over the next 30-60 days, that the dealer will inspect/repair
any minor issues free of charge. Of course, if they agree to that - forget
about price haggling.

If you're set on a 1990, and would consider a white/white color
combination - I'd mine is for sale.
http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/4/0/403509/512tr/ Good luck!

Post by Viper
I test drove a 1990 Testarossa. Black exterior, Tan Interior, 18,700 miles,
22,000 and 30,000 service "stamped" in the book. Car tracked cleanly on
the streets, no hesitation, no problems going through the gates. Some stone
chips. One tear in glove box which has been repaired.
What do you think the cost should be?
They had a 93 TR with 3,700 miles, and this 90.
The asking price for the 93 was just over 100,000, and the asking price for
the 90 was $65,900.
I liked the car a lot, perhaps somewhat more than my 96 Dodge Viper RT/10,
but not sure if it's worth almost twice the value of the Viper which has
11,500 miles on it.
What's a GREAT price on a decent 90 Testarossa.
If the belts are good, and the 30,000 mile expensive tune up has been done,
what should I guess will be the repair items to be expected in the next year
or two?
What are the opinions here of the Testarossa? I like the cheesegrater
grille, but the car feels heavy and slow steering for a Ferrari.
Thoughts?

[J.C.]

Post by Viper
What are the opinions here of the Testarossa? I like the cheesegrater
grille, but the car feels heavy and slow steering for a Ferrari.

Personnally, I don't like its looks, but that is a very personal matter.

I've always heard, from owners or professionals, that a 512TR is far
better than a Testarossa, because of 1) better reliability, 2) improves
in chassis and brakes (the Testa is apparently reknown for its poor
braking) and 3) more power.

But it remains a large and heavy car, with no power steering. Better
avoid driving downtown with it.