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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 04:09 AM
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93 512TR vs 98 355 Spider
I want a convertible and love the 355 but a 512
is pretty exotic with the V12 and all. This will
be my first Ferrari what do the experts say?

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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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Buy a 360 Spider.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 07:43 AM
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Nope I like the looks of the 355 way better than the 360 or 430. I know the 360 and 430 are better cars but it is the looks I am after.

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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 07:47 AM
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355 - 512 too bulky and awkward for daily/city use...
 
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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355 sexiest ferrari ever.
 
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I actually like both, but leaning more towards the 512.
 
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Go with the 512 and think Miami Vice - lol!
 
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355 with tubi= pure $EX
 
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If you buy a 512 as your first Ferrari, it will be your last. Stick with a 355 or newer. You should also consider a 550/575.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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If you buy a 512 as your first Ferrari, it will be your last. Stick with a 355 or newer. You should also consider a 550/575.

I second that! You can easily DD a 550... sounds like your kind of Ferrari budman!
 
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Two totally different cars with totally different characteristics. What are the most important things to you? Convertible? Future value? Maintenance?
 
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The 512TR is an awesome car and it's much rarer than a 355 Spider, but I would go with the 355. I think it's a much prettier car and it's a lot more practical.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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Buddy, what color are you thinking about for each car?
 
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If I get one it will be the F355 Spider in Red/Tan with 6 speed. That is what I have been dreaming of for a long time!
 
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Get the 355, or keep the turbo and get a 328 and when you have the resources convert it to a 355. Selling the turbo would be a bad idea.
 
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