575 Stradale, 575 HGTC, 575 Maranello?

[anniesdad]

Theoretically, if one had the funds to purchase any of these very fine vehicles. What is the general consensus? Which one to go for? Assuming all have FHP, which is a necessity.

Obviously not too much is known about the Stradale at this moment in time, other than I think it will be a little bit special and probably in the 200K+ region.

Or should I carry on saving and get one of the 25 Murci R-GT's, soon to be released. Choices...choices...

[Davey S1]

I'd rather buy a 550 and keep the change for a few weekend and trackday weapons

[JamieBeeston]

Davey S1 said:

I'd rather buy a 550 and keep the change for a few weekend and trackday weapons

If you can afford any of them, you already have a few weekend trackday weapons anyway

[Davey S1]

True but I would never buy a new 575 no matter how much cash I had. They seem to loose £50K in an instant. There are always quite a few very low mileage ones in the Sunday Times ranging from £100K to £120K (ish)

A decent 550 will be about £80K which leaves quite a lot of change

[anniesdad]

Sorry to say you're all being too practical.....I'm presently in dream mode (a bit like sport mode only quicker).

[JamieBeeston]

Davey S1 said:

True but I would never buy a new 575 no matter how much cash I had. They seem to loose £50K in an instant. There are always quite a few very low mileage ones in the Sunday Times ranging from £100K to £120K (ish) A decent 550 will be about £80K which leaves quite a lot of change

You would if you had enough to buy one new.
Not new = not yours = not to your exact spec.

Never say never

Somoene obviously buys them new

£50k to some is just another handbag for the wife!

[Rico]

Mine would be a 575 Stradale.

The 360CS is a vast improvement looks and sound wise on the 360... so id assume the same would be true of a 575 varient.

Rico (equally in dream-mode... for a few more years )

[JamieBeeston]

anyway, back on topic

whats the diff between the 575M and the 575m HGTC?

Dont think I would want a Stadale, simply as I like my creature comforts.. and the 575 seems 'too GT' to throw around (no basis in fact!)

Not overly fond of any of them to be perfectly frank, my money would go elsewhere (as is typically the answer)

Sorry, very non-commital

[anniesdad]

HGTC has got CC brakes, revised gearbox software, revised handling, for about £16K on top of standard 575M.

[JamieBeeston]

anniesdad said:

HGTC has got CC brakes, revised gearbox software, revised handling, for about £16K on top of standard 575M.

so its only got upgrades, nothing worse..

So why would you ever NOT choose the HGTC over the 575mM

[anniesdad]

JamieBeeston said:

anniesdad said: HGTC has got CC brakes, revised gearbox software, revised handling, for about £16K on top of standard 575M. so its only got upgrades, nothing worse.. So why would you ever NOT choose the HGTC over the 575mM

Well I was thinking cost over the standard(!) car and the fact that there will be a 575 Stradale. Would the 575 suit a Stradale version? I'm not sure as it is intended as a GT car, but I'm sure I'll change my mind when pictures and information is released about the car. AFAIK the only information available about 575 Stradale is that there is going to be one. Surely it's last hoorah before being replaced.