1985 Ferrari Testarossa review from North America
"What ferraris should still be like.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Only maintenance Parts (Assuming perfect care)
General comments?
As Enzo said before he died, "a real Ferrari has 12 cylinders and 2 seats"...the Testarossa is the "sleeper" choice of Ferrari connoisseurs since they can be purchased for under $100K and exhibit everything a Ferrari has traditionally embodied; with its Bosch K-jetronic and roomy engine bay, an owner can perform all, but the most complex operations himself; its Pininfarina styling is superior to ALL 2006 models and creates buzz, where newer models are confused with Toyotas and Nissans... anyone with the funds can buy a new Ferrari - it takes someone with taste to enjoy a Testarossa... and as for the lack of power steering?? any owner can tell you that you never start turning the wheel until it's rolling, and then it can be turned with one hand, but you have to own one to know this.
Thorn McDaniel, Coconut Grove, FL.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1985 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 Litre Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 29650 miles |
| Date of Entry | 7th June, 2006 |