Midnight Cruiser Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 I was wondering how many 16V's are still operational. Let's use the "Like" button on this page to do a poll. If you have a 16V, and it is still operational, please click the "Like" button below. It should be interesting to see the result! Thanks in advance! 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper1 Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Does it count if it *will* be operational? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnet & Gold Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 I have 88 listed in the VIN file but cannot say if they are running or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Cruiser Posted April 17, 2018 Author Share Posted April 17, 2018 Reaper: I think that is a judgement call for you to make, depending on how close it is to operational. Garnet: Thanks for the insight and for keeping the VIN file up-to-date. I did not realize that there is a very recent update available until your comment made me look for it. By the way, I have one entry to add: 202220 1989 Royal Cabernet Ginger Tan DOHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mensanguy Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 I have two that are running, but the like button only registered one..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sctc Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 I have three that are running but like button only registered one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Reichert Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 This election is fixed! I demand a recount! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Cruiser Posted April 18, 2018 Author Share Posted April 18, 2018 This is not the perfect way of voting, but it may be sufficient with some adjustment at the end for people who own multiple 16V's, etc. I discovered that I can't vote on my own post, so we will have to adjust for that as well. But let's give it a try - the results may be illuminating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Reichert Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Cruiser Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 So far, we have tallied a total of 9 (including the needed adjustments) operational 16V's. Is that really all there are? If so, our 16V's are much rarer than I thought ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper1 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 There's way more than that. I know of at least 3 more that haven't responded to this thread and may not be on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnet & Gold Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I know of 8 more than are in the VIN Table but they don't wish to enter their information or don't access the AACA Forum. These 8 are mostly in the south eastern United States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Cruiser Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 So it looks like the total right now stands at 20 (5 “likes”, 3 more for multi-car owners, 1 for my car, 3 additional reported by Reaper, 8 additional reported by Garnet). That makes the 16V quite rare. As a matter of background, I bought my 1989 16V new. She is still in nearly-new condition after 22,400 miles. The only repairs I have had to make were to replace the radio and one tire. I have used her mostly to joyride on the Blue Ridge Parkway with the top down, and to take her to shows. There were never any recalls. I am sure that I will be able to sell her for more than I paid for her new, and the longer I keep her, the more valuable she will be. This is an amazingly good car – after almost 30 years of ownership: no depreciation, almost no repair costs, still beautiful, still fun as hell to drive, now rare, and the most comfortable and reliable car that Maserati ever made. But of course I am still in love … 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvertree Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Hey Midnight Cruiser, good question and funny that you have 202220 I just purchased 202221 and it matches yours, my car was first purchased in Seattle Washington and has stayed local it has 55000 miles and runs perfectly. This is number 3 TCs for me. keep counting i am very interested in all the running 16V's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Cruiser Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 (edited) Silvertree: Good to hear from you and congratulations on your purchase. It's interesting that the two cars have sequential VINs and match. My car just won a trophy at a local car show over the weekend! My car is in Columbia, SC, so I doubt the two will get to meet. Edited April 30, 2018 by Midnight Cruiser typo correction, additional info (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper1 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 15 hours ago, Silvertree said: Hey Midnight Cruiser, good question and funny that you have 202220 I just purchased 202221 and it matches yours, my car was first purchased in Seattle Washington and has stayed local it has 55000 miles and runs perfectly. This is number 3 TCs for me. keep counting i am very interested in all the running 16V's. Well, that officially makes the closest two VIN's! LOL Can't get any closer than that! Silvertree...I see you say you're in Seattle? Have any interest in meeting up with a fellow TC owner sometime? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvertree Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I would love too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvertree Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 are you located in Everett? I live in McCleary {on the way to Ocean Shores} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper1 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 12 hours ago, Silvertree said: are you located in Everett? I live in McCleary {on the way to Ocean Shores} Yes, I'm in Everett. Going to PM you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mensanguy Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Is there any way to glean thru the various states DMV files to locate how many are left? Searching for the particular year or engine code? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mensanguy Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 There is one on ebay for sale that is running, #204067, add that one to the list.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnet & Gold Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Mensa, #204067 is in my list. G&G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie D Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Mine is on the list. Bought in 1989 in New Jersey. It's been in Walnut Creek, CA since 1999. Replaced the clutch last fall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam444 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 On 4/23/2018 at 3:15 PM, Reaper1 said: There's way more than that. I know of at least 3 more that haven't responded to this thread and may not be on here. Hi there everyone, I read this thread and decided to create an account for the 16V in my family. I believed my father purchased this car in 2015, 19,900 original miles currently, Cabernet/Bordeaux, just to clarify all of 500, (501?) these cars came with the getrad 5spd correct? Car resides in Western NY currently, originally sold in California. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper1 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 If the car came with the 16V engine, then the only transmission it could come with was the manual Getrag. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurbosUnleashed.com Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I don't come here often enough. Count me in! Chris-TU 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowdog Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I have an 8v car that I had a 16v engine transplanted into. My current car is VIN 202012. The donor car's VIN ended in 204351. Whether it is actually running at the moment is unknown. I have been in Afghanistan since last summer and won't lay eyes on my baby again until September 1--give or take a few days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Does185 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I have been driving my 16V TC regularly this summer here in southeast Michigan. Red/ginger with 42k miles. I'm a TC club member so it should be in the registry. Just put on new rims for a bit sportier look. A few more repairs (radio which only has 1 speaker working and a linkage issue with the right wiper) and it will be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnet & Gold Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I don't put TC America, Inc. member TC's in the registry. I would not put that information in there without their permission. Some people don't even tell Karleen about their TC when they become members. They don't always indicate colors, VIN, mileage or any information. So if you want it in the registry I keep here, please let me know or post it to this thread. The TC is a beauty. Sincerely, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Does185 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 My 16V VIN is 202172 build date 4/89. Red/Ginger/Black top. 42k miles. Pretty sure I'm the 3rd owner - started in MN, then to FL, now in MI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Wrench Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 I have an 89 16V with 14Kmiles that looks mint (Rochester NY area) - been fixing all the bugs that develop from sitting for ten years. July's project is the AC system. Vin is 201984. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Dude Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 So, Rusty Wrench, why have you not read my message to you, the envelope at the top right of your page next to the bell! Click on the message link... You asked for help with the shifter sticking between 4th and 5th gear. I have sent you the information on the adjustments that can be made to correct your problem if it is cable related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Cruiser Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 By my count the tally is now 28. Still quite rare, if accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nile Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I have 5 16v TC's, 4 of which run, 1 of them rather well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pesd Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I'm not sure if it's on the list (or where the list came from) but unfortunately my dad passed away two months ago and left me his 16V. He loved his TC, I plan on taking good care of it for him. VIN# ZC2FR1100KB203707 , build #1386 , about 10,000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Hanson Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Aloha everyone, I'd like to report another 16v #204483 running and back on the road.....that was until last Friday (7/ 13) when I tried to extract the broken bleed screw from the thermostat housing. The housing cracked and now I am in need of a new/used one. I have been searching the AACA forums and a fellow (acannell) produced new ones in 2014. I have been unable to contact him through his email or website listed in the AACA forum. Is there any member that can help me locate a new/used housing? My heart is as broken as the housing. Thank you for your time, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Does185 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 On 6/25/2018 at 2:27 PM, Hemi Dude said: So, Rusty Wrench, why have you not read my message to you, the envelope at the top right of your page next to the bell! Click on the message link... You asked for help with the shifter sticking between 4th and 5th gear. I have sent you the information on the adjustments that can be made to correct your problem if it is cable related. Hi Hemi, could you please send me the same info to fix a difficult 4th to 5th shift? Happes to me about 1/4 of the time going to 5th. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Dude Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Does185 said: Hi Hemi, could you please send me the same info to fix a difficult 4th to 5th shift? Happes to me about 1/4 of the time going to 5th. Thanks I have sent you what you requested in 'messages' If you need further help, let me know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Girl Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I have a 1990 TC 16v 206773. I got it 11 years ago and I now have 64,000 miles on it. The car is in absolutely great shape. It was originally registered with the TC club The number was 0959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowdog Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Just dropped in after a long absence. So the count of 16v runners is still less than 40? I know they were rare to begin with AND it has been 30 years since the TC first hit the dealerships but I still didn't expect a 99% kill rate! To celebrate my baby's 30th birthday, I got her an oil change, tune up and a full detailing. I even had the a/c rebuilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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