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hammaglamma · 04-19-2010, 07:43 PM

I'd love a 512TR if it wasn't so cheesy looking. Apologies to any 512 TR fans out there but I just can't do it!

Dermot · 04-20-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hammaglamma

I'd love a 512TR if it wasn't so cheesy looking. Apologies to any 512 TR fans out there but I just can't do it!

Well I have to say I love the looks, it certainly makes a statement, but when you see one on the road I think its amazing - There's something about the 512 TR that's so appealing (Maybe its the Don Johnson in me :-) ) - Having said all that I doubt its as any way near reliable as a Marenello and defiantly not "stealthy" - Not that the straight pipes on my 550 allow me to be very stealthy I have to say :-) - The noisy Bast*rd as my wife calls it!

hammaglamma · 04-20-2010, 04:21 PM

Do I detect a Brit in California?

Dermot · 04-20-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hammaglamma

Do I detect a Brit in California?

ok what gave it away? Yes I'm a California Brit!! Proud to be American and English :-) That makes me a Amerish I guess LOL

Been here 12 years now!

hammaglamma · 04-20-2010, 09:39 PM

It takes one to know one! I moved to Los Angeles 3 months ago from London. Having a garage hold such fascination for me I'm struggling to contain myself with excitement. Now I just need to fill it up with toys.

SBDaytona · 04-22-2010, 03:58 AM

Hi there Hammaglamma, dont let the horror stories put you off. If you really like the Boxer go for it is my advice. They are a very underrated Ferrari in my view. I bought a 512BB for much the same reasons as you describe (with my heart in my mouth to some degree - given all the stories, miths & legends that are out there). I absolutly love it! No real problems (just routine maintenance basically) and every outing is a real occasion. I just made sure that I bought a car with a very good maintenence history. Carbs are a must as far as Im concerned. All the very best. S

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 04-22-2010, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean Brennan

Hi there Hammaglamma, dont let the horror stories put you off. If you really like the Boxer go for it is my advice. They are a very underrated Ferrari in my view. I bought a 512BB for much the same reasons as you describe (with my heart in my mouth to some degree - given all the stories, miths & legends that are out there). I absolutly love it! No real problems (just routine maintenance basically) and every outing is a real occasion. I just made sure that I bought a car with a very good maintenence history. Carbs are a must as far as Im concerned. All the very best. S

+1. Indeed, every outing is an occasion with a Boxer. After a spin and getting out of the car, you know you drove a Ferrari. w/ smiles Jimmy

hammaglamma · 04-22-2010, 07:34 AM

That's what I'm talking about, the BB is the car I really want. I'm after that 'holy crapski, that was cool' feeling when I shut it off!

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 04-22-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hammaglamma

That's what I'm talking about, the BB is the car I really want. I'm after that 'holy crapski, that was cool' feeling when I shut it off!

Indeed then, BB is the car you are after, an epoch making, dramatic departure from the past in design ushering in the 80's era. It is a car to be driven with an attitude, definitely not a casual driving beauty, and when you are bonded with her, it is an exhilarating and exhausting experience to be savored. Good luck in your search. w/ smiles Jimmy

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04-19-2010, 07:43 PM	#21
hammaglamma Join Date: Apr 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 12	I'd love a 512TR if it wasn't so cheesy looking. Apologies to any 512 TR fans out there but I just can't do it!

04-20-2010, 04:21 PM	#23
hammaglamma Join Date: Apr 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 12	Do I detect a Brit in California?

04-20-2010, 09:39 PM	#25
hammaglamma Join Date: Apr 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 12	It takes one to know one! I moved to Los Angeles 3 months ago from London. Having a garage hold such fascination for me I'm struggling to contain myself with excitement. Now I just need to fill it up with toys.

04-22-2010, 03:58 AM	#26
SBDaytona Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Ferrari Life Posts: 50	Hi there Hammaglamma, dont let the horror stories put you off. If you really like the Boxer go for it is my advice. They are a very underrated Ferrari in my view. I bought a 512BB for much the same reasons as you describe (with my heart in my mouth to some degree - given all the stories, miths & legends that are out there). I absolutly love it! No real problems (just routine maintenance basically) and every outing is a real occasion. I just made sure that I bought a car with a very good maintenence history. Carbs are a must as far as Im concerned. All the very best. S

04-22-2010, 07:34 AM	#28
hammaglamma Join Date: Apr 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 12	That's what I'm talking about, the BB is the car I really want. I'm after that 'holy crapski, that was cool' feeling when I shut it off!