| Author | Message | ||
| eli (ali) Latif (Ninja_eli)
New member Username: Ninja_eli Post Number: 45 Registered: 5-2002 |
Matt (The Don) that is bloody hilarious. | ||
| Dr. Shelbee (Shelbee)
Junior Member Username: Shelbee Post Number: 168 Registered: 12-2002 |
Thanks to my folks to put me to all the best education I can possibly earn  | ||
| Mark Freeman (Mrpc12)
Junior Member Username: Mrpc12 Post Number: 175 Registered: 11-2001 |
And I replied........ | ||
| EFWUN (Efwun)
Member Username: Efwun Post Number: 414 Registered: 2-2003 |
Mark, I wrote you an email. | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Intermediate Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 1001 Registered: 1-2002 |
Ah, an Honest Man! Mark, I would venture that there are hundreds of us here who can say we feel your pain. Good luck selling it, friend. | ||
| Mark Freeman (Mrpc12)
Junior Member Username: Mrpc12 Post Number: 174 Registered: 11-2001 |
Thanks for the compliment Dr. Shelbee. I wish I could afford to keep the car but unfortunately my Ferrari ownership ability was tied to the Nasdaq. | ||
| Dr. Shelbee (Shelbee)
Junior Member Username: Shelbee Post Number: 163 Registered: 12-2002 |
Mark, I search your profile and web-site, you kept your 550 very clean and neat. Good job | ||
| Mark Freeman (Mrpc12)
Junior Member Username: Mrpc12 Post Number: 173 Registered: 11-2001 |
I've had a few nibbles on mine but it's still available. Fully serviced 98 Red/Tan for $115K. Check in Ferrariads.com | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Intermediate Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 1022 Registered: 4-2002 |
Yeah, that's a car! | ||
| Dr. Shelbee (Shelbee)
Junior Member Username: Shelbee Post Number: 157 Registered: 12-2002 |
Thanks to Sean Harris  | ||
| wm hart (Whart)
Member Username: Whart Post Number: 855 Registered: 12-2001 |
The coolant hose under the plenum goes, and while the part probably costs .02, the labor to get there does not. The back window delaminates, at least on the older ones; wheels were recalled, cause they cracked, there were some CPU problems, not sure if they were subject to a formal recall. The newer cars had options, like carbon fiber on the interior, and leather luggage shelf, that were, i think, unavailable at least on the 97. Agree that a later year would be better, particularly since all 550 prices seem affected by gravity. They are great cars, as long as you have the space and place to get on them. They are not quite as adept in the tight twisties as the newer 3 series cars, cause you are hauling around some real bulk. But, for those transcontinental crossings, you will only be limited by fuel capacity and the local constabulary; the car is genuinely fast, very roadworthy and communicative and extremely comfortable. I've had two (so far). | ||
| Dr. Shelbee (Shelbee)
Junior Member Username: Shelbee Post Number: 153 Registered: 12-2002 |
recalls do not apply on 2000 and 2001. More problems with 550 at the earlier year. 2000 or at least 2001 with less than 5000 miles will be nice and you can get them in the range of $150-170k Preferrably not Euro although the warranty on US car is only for 2 years | ||
| Dr. Shelbee (Shelbee)
Junior Member Username: Shelbee Post Number: 152 Registered: 12-2002 |
Why not 575M?? | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 512 Registered: 10-2002 |
LOL... Matt, that's hilarious! | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member Username: Doody Post Number: 948 Registered: 11-2001 |
as long as the cars have had their recalls, they're all basically the same. doody. | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3130 Registered: 9-2001 |
I think its best to get the newest year you like- I think some had a prob with the rear window seal and some small other issues. I don't think there is a year to avoid like some view the 1995 355 unaddressed valve issue | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member Username: Doody Post Number: 947 Registered: 11-2001 |
THE DON ROCKS! you're officially my new hero, dude! :-) doody. | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 3457 Registered: 8-2002 |
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| Vernon Hill (Vwh3rd)
Junior Member Username: Vwh3rd Post Number: 103 Registered: 1-2003 |
I am sure that I could find a ton in the Archives, but I am looking for some advice. I now have the bug to buy a 550 and would like to know if there is any years to avoid or any things that are real issues to look for. Thanks for any help |