12 cylinder decision help-550/575 or something a bit older?

[Sneak]

After a bit of test driving and research when work travel has let me over the last 6 months or so, I'm about to take the plunge. I've been looking at a few options but have pretty much settled on a 550/575 until this month.
Recently I saw a nice 512M and am now not so sure. I like the 512TR/512M but am wary about getting something that I'm guessing is a lot harder and more expensive to maintain.
Any insight into these cars is much appreciated. I'm 6'2" and found the 512M ok for fit - just, does anyone have one - how useable is it? I plan to use it, not just he occasional weekend, and is there anything I need to be wary of when looking at them?

I'm also not sure about the premium on these over the Testarossa - are they over priced at £60-70k?

Thanks gents.

[dinkel]

Try a Lamborghini . . .

[Sneak]

Tried a Gallardo, was a bit small inside, not that keen on a Murci.

[yellowtr]

I am 6'3" and no problems in a TR at all. TR is a fab car and the 512TR is a much more refined version, but I prefer the original "bare bones" approach on the TR. Not a huge fan of the 512M but its an EPIC car and fabulous build.

550 and 575 are very different beast's from the TR(s).

[Sneak]

What about servicing - have had conflicting info on costs. i know the big services need the engine out, but I see some specialists do this at a fixed price.
Anything I should be aware of when looking.
The cars I've seen I think it would be the TR I'd go for. Have driven one recently and was impressed by the way it drove and how simple it was.

[Anjum]

As good as the 512TR and the M are - for an everyday ride, you may wish to consider the 550/575 options. Alternately, for a V12 fix, do consider the later Diablo's or Early Murci's.

You'll be suprised how well all of these cars work as a daily driver - as long as they are used and looked after. I'm sure there are many people on this forum who can confirm this. I racked up 10,000 miles in 5 months in a previous 550, 10,000 miles in a 98SV (12 months), 18,000 in a 6.0 Diablo (18 months), and am currently using a 550 WSR as the daily driver and have put on 6,000 miles in the last 6 months.

Whatever you decide - you'll be smiling anyway!