I've fallen in love all over again....

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With the 575M Maranello. Just picked up the latest edition of EVO magazine and read an article on the new 575 HGTC. What a corker...absolute classic Ferrari lines, stupendous V12 and all the latest up-to date technology (CC brakes, updated F1 paddleshift software). I think I need another Ferrari fix, i've not been in one for over 12 months.

Also in the same edition 575M with Fiorano and manual against the Vanquish with dynamic handling pack, across Europe and 360CS v Ford GT v Lambo Gallardo. Just brilliant. If you haven't got a copy I would certainly recommend it.

Now...what did I do with my wallet? Hi....Is that Stratstone's?

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Personally i'm not sure that a Stradale version would suit the 575 well. A 360CS absolutely...."and what colour would Sir require"...."Red with stripe pleeeeease". IMO the 575 is a Luxury/Sports GT and should stay that way. I'm sure it will be a very desireable piece of kit though, just my preference would be the HGTC. I think the premium asked for the extra hardware/software is a veritable bargain. Is it worth the extra cost over the Murci?? IMO yes.

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Guydw said:

I'm with Anjum. The 550 with Fiorano pack was awesome, now they've sorted out the initial problems with the 575 and added some stuff it has to be a fabulous proposition. Just wish I had the money - my solution? Sit back for a few years and watch them depreciate....

Too true....Objectively when in the "new car" market for this sort of motor would £20K (difference between £150-£170K) actually relate to all that much difference? When you consider what the 575M brings, with its classic Ferrari front engined/V12 layout over the 360CS which is a raw track biased V8. Don't get me wrong, the 360CS and 575M are very much on my wish list. Personally my limit would probably be about the list price of the 575M HGTC. Anything over and above this would probably be money wasted because I have money to burn, not because I wanted more performance than that given by a V12 Ferrari.

The £230K list price of the Murci roadster is in my opinion obscene for what is a lesser car (its got no roof). Whats that....£60K or so over the price of a Murci Coupe. Not justified IMHO. Looks fabulous though.

The McMerc isn't my bag baby....and I just don't think special enough to justify the price tag. Gordon Murray probably agrees.

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F40..... I've heard today from a reliable source that an acquaintance has just (instead of selling it as intended!!) changed his F40 setup from track biased with slicks to road legal. Much pestering methinks will be done in the not too distant....

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Ahh...balls to it. How do I do an equity release at 34 anyone?