Ferrari 550 Everyday car

[joerundle]

Guys thanks for the help on the 355 post http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... but would really love a ferrari, guesing a 355 is not a goodish everyday car. Was thinking of a 550, any thoughts? Could i keep it on a london street, will it start when i need it to? or should i just get a 911 knowing it wil be fine but a litel boring?

Many thanks

[madras]

I think you should just refer to the answers you got on the 355. Parking on the street in LN is a big NO-NO all year round. OK occasionally. just get a garage or underground space about 40-50week.

[joerundle]

Many thanks, do you know of any good carparks in the battersea area?

[Burba]

on the flip-side to that, i've heard of many owners parking the street without problem..

[joerundle]

Does anyone have a 550, is it reliable, will it start when i need it to etc?

[Thorny]

Joe, I live in Battersea and parked my 997 there when I had it no problems at all. I would consider leaving a 550 on my street as long as it was a subtle colour.

Having said that for peace of mind it would be better to have a garage. These seem to be few and far between in Battersea but I'm sure there was a post on here a while back about lock-up garages for rent, I will see if I can find it - it was a website that showed all that were available in your area...

[Thorny]

http://www.parklet.co.uk

Here we go!

[guydw]

Talk to Anjum, he had a 550, put serious miles on it AND parked on the street in Balham !

He now has another I believe, so he must like them....

[jonny5]

I borrowed one for a weekend away, choosing to take it cross country instead of a Gallardo. I was so suprised at how much I liked the car and how much I could see myself using it every day

[joerundle]

thanks Thorny, will have a look, think they have a bit more wow factor than the 911, but not sure if it should be heart or head that is talking

[Tifosi]

I have a 550 and live in Battersea. TBH I have a space in a secure car park, but I've left my previous cars, 993 Turbo 4 and 996 TT on the street without any problems. where in Battersea are you located?

With regard to the 550 as a daily driver, I've used mine every day to drive to work for the last 4 months without any problems at all (touch wood. It is a great car, much better than 8-cyl models, a real gentleman's GT. If you've driven one you will know that the torque is amazing, so different to a 911 Turbo. When you sit on the motorway doing 100MPH at only 3000 revs you'll understand what the car's capable of.

Do it!