Ferrari 550 ownership experience?

[Gazzab]

I fancy a 'new' car and I like the idea of a 550.
Whats the experience like eg useability, reliability, running costs etc...?

I have owned 3 TVRs - two of which were cost me over £12K in servicing and repairs in under 2 yrs EACH.

I presume there are good indies for Ferrari that can sort probs out much cheaper eg engine rebuilds (god forbid) and such like...?
thanks

[Plug550]

Just get one! There's a mine of info on them, in here, and not a bad word to be read. Although I did 200 miles yesterday in a Chimaera, and that was just awesome. So, I can heartly recommend one of each!

[burriana]

The mechanicals are fairly robust and the handling very good as it came out of the factory.

Also, it doesn't require engine out servicing like the 348/355s so, on that basis I would allow an average of £3k a year general running ... unless something untoward occurs. Some years may be a bit more, some a bit less.

[Anjum]

Hi Gazzab

I have owed 3 550's (and still own a 550 WSR).

Feel free to PM me.

Anjum

[Obiwonkeyblokey]

Hi Gazza

having owner barrelloads of TVRs and currently racing a TUscan Challenge car I love both marques. I ahve a 575 and love it although( plug plug) its for sale as we have just had a baby. cheap as chips it is too!