ferrari 550

[joxster]

hi, i'm looking to purchase a 550, anybody with any views?

[Tifosi]

I just bought a 550, and got a lot of useful replies to a similar question.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=380927 

[joxster]

thnks for that. i'll go check a few out in the next few days.
how you getting on withyours so far?

[nioks]

Tifosi's thread really does cover it all. The one opinion that is missing from that and all similar posts, is that not one person has ever said 'don't do it'. That has to be a first and speaks volumes, considering the usual disparity of views aired on these forums!
The 550 is a truly fabulous car. Had mine for 18 months now, and love it.

Edited by nioks on Saturday 9th June 11:36

[goldsax]

you must bow to your wishes!!!!!
it is a truly great car that makes you feel special..
had one until last year...
a couple of small electrical niggles that were sorted under warranty.
dive in ...but with a good warranty!!

[joxster]

ok , i am sold on the idea. want to be able to keep my 993 turbo for the mo as well, but of course would consider a good P/X. anyone selling a good one at the moment? i have seen a few around the 40k mark recently. but am looking for the grigio titanium colour. let me know if anyone out there knows of a good one at a good price. would prefer to purchase from an enthusiast if possible. already spoken to a few dealers who do not sound such pleasant characters!!

[paul0843]

over about 3 years had some little niggles with blown hoses but nothing to worry about..included couple of trips to south of france...compare interior to 360 and even though 550 cheaper ,you can see why it cost 50k more new...def a sense of occasion car...

[BermyAndy]

paul0843 said:

over about 3 years had some little niggles with blown hoses but nothing to worry about..included couple of trips to south of france...compare interior to 360 and even though 550 cheaper ,you can see why it cost 50k more new...def a sense of occasion car...

Why has the 550 depreciated faster than the 360? I gather its because its front engined but that doesnt seem like a good reason to me?>

[Paracetamol]

BermyAndy said:

paul0843 said:

over about 3 years had some little niggles with blown hoses but nothing to worry about..included couple of trips to south of france...compare interior to 360 and even though 550 cheaper ,you can see why it cost 50k more new...def a sense of occasion car...

Why has the 550 depreciated faster than the 360? I gather its because its front engined but that doesnt seem like a good reason to me?>

The 360 is a first "must have" Ferrari..ie when you are new to the Marque and want to live the dream (ie mid engined-red and very low etc).

The 550 is for the less flash "already had Ferraris" hence it looks and sells better in subtle colours like silver and grey and looks a bit odd in red. Its for real purists who are buying a Ferrari for more than the car being merely a Ferrari.

There are more of the first category of buyer and hence demand for 360s is higher and therefore depreciation is lower. (AND I'M ONE OF THEM!!)

Edited by Paracetamol on Sunday 10th June 11:12

[shadowninja]

Paracetamol said:

The 550 is for the less flash "already had Ferraris" hence it looks and sells better in subtle colours like silver and grey and looks a bit odd in red. Its for real purists who are buying a Ferrari for more than the car being merely a Ferrari.

Good news for me, then. I prefer the 550 look out of all the modern Ferraris (even over the 575, and it has to be a coupe not the Barchetta).

[BermyAndy]

shadowninja said:

Paracetamol said:

The 550 is for the less flash "already had Ferraris" hence it looks and sells better in subtle colours like silver and grey and looks a bit odd in red. Its for real purists who are buying a Ferrari for more than the car being merely a Ferrari.

Good news for me, then. I prefer the 550 look out of all the modern Ferraris (even over the 575, and it has to be a coupe not the Barchetta).

My thoughts exactly - 90% sure im going to push the button on the 550 purchase on monday

[BermyAndy]

Quite a good thread on the 550

http://www.clubscuderia.co.uk/forum/showthread.php...

[shadowninja]

BermyAndy said:

My thoughts exactly - 90% sure im going to push the button on the 550 purchase on monday

git. I'm a few years off from one. For a start, I'll need a driveway that won't scrap the nose every time I drive on and off it. I could park it on the road I guess.

[BermyAndy]

shadowninja said:

BermyAndy said:

My thoughts exactly - 90% sure im going to push the button on the 550 purchase on monday

I could park it on the road I guess.

Its where im parking mine...

[shadowninja]

BermyAndy said:

shadowninja said:

BermyAndy said:

My thoughts exactly - 90% sure im going to push the button on the 550 purchase on monday

I could park it on the road I guess.

Its where im parking mine...

I daren't. Maybe in your neighbourhood, Ferraris are more common than Fiestas. Here it's the other way round.

[BermyAndy]

shadowninja said:

BermyAndy said:

shadowninja said:

BermyAndy said:

My thoughts exactly - 90% sure im going to push the button on the 550 purchase on monday

I could park it on the road I guess.

Its where im parking mine...

I daren't. Maybe in your neighbourhood, Ferraris are more common than Fiestas. Here it's the other way round.

haha... south london.. But its a relatively understated car. i hope

[shadowninja]

BermyAndy said:

shadowninja said:

BermyAndy said:

shadowninja said:

BermyAndy said:

My thoughts exactly - 90% sure im going to push the button on the 550 purchase on monday

I could park it on the road I guess.

Its where im parking mine...

I daren't. Maybe in your neighbourhood, Ferraris are more common than Fiestas. Here it's the other way round.

haha... south london.. But its a relatively understated car. i hope

true. take the badge off and put a Toyota one on.

Good luck with tomorrow! You must be very excited.

[BermyAndy]

shadowninja said:

BermyAndy said:

shadowninja said:

BermyAndy said:

shadowninja said:

BermyAndy said:

My thoughts exactly - 90% sure im going to push the button on the 550 purchase on monday

I could park it on the road I guess.

Its where im parking mine...

I daren't. Maybe in your neighbourhood, Ferraris are more common than Fiestas. Here it's the other way round.

haha... south london.. But its a relatively understated car. i hope

true. take the badge off and put a Toyota one on.

Good luck with tomorrow! You must be very excited.

Nervous.. Still a few more details to confirm and also work out how to make it sound louder!

[shadowninja]

BermyAndy said:

Nervous.. Still a few more details to confirm and also work out how to make it sound louder!

glad to hear it ('scuse the pun). There's a vid somewhere of the Tubi vs Larini vs Capristo. You could go down the bespoke route - I am about to test a company in West London.

[BermyAndy]

shadowninja said:

BermyAndy said:

Nervous.. Still a few more details to confirm and also work out how to make it sound louder!

glad to hear it ('scuse the pun). There's a vid somewhere of the Tubi vs Larini vs Capristo. You could go down the bespoke route - I am about to test a company in West London.

They reckoned only to do the back boxes, as anything is just too over the top - what do you think?