A sad day for me and my 575M

F456M: I was thinking the same, but maybe there are differences between the two interiors? And Markus obviously has to like the idea. The wife not liking it could be a biggie here too...
The 599 is a cool option too if money isn't the biggest obstacle, quite a different car.
A 430 is a blast but can for that reason be tiring on longer journeys.
Be careful with the testdrives!

 

I guess your shop will swap interiors at minimised charge considering the circumstances. It also depends on what the insurance will say, and who will be the owner of your 575 after the dust has cleared. The biggest issues would be whether there are differences or not between the two interiors, and that you or a future owner may not like that the car is not anymore as it originally left the factory. That said, I am sure a black car with a tan interior will find more fans than a black/black one.

 

Markus- As far as I know, there were virtually no changes to the interiors during 575M production. The only differences would be whether one had the HiFi option and the other did not. Other than that, just about all the pieces should be removable and interchangeable.

The 599 sounds like your best bet, because your wife will love the interior and plushness. With the 599's nearly indestructible dual plate clutch and updated Superfast F1 system, she can drive it in auto if she wants with no issues.

Is the dealership insurance covering the accident? I certainly hope so.

 

Nasty!!

Atleast your tech is admitting it was his fault, and is not trying to spin some stupid lie on you. Respect to him.
It must not have been fun at all for him to make that phone call.

I hope you can eventually decide on a new car

 

Guten Morgen Markus,

I am sorry to hear what has happened with PS.

May I contribute to your decision:

As a long term 575 driver, who changed from 575 to 599 and back to 575, I would suggest you n o t to take a 599 or a 430.

The 599 is "play station car" compared to the old fashioned and soulful 575. The 430 will make you miss the 12 cylinders for shure.

In order to have a alternative choice to 575s offered in Switzerland have a look as well to 575s offered in Germany, especially the ones offered with a price including VAT which could make you to save some additional money.

Jimmy

 

Hey Markus,

Oh My God!

I am really sorry to read of the bad news for your 575.

My thoughts would be simply, the f430 is a fun car, however it lacks the class of a V12 and long distance legs. I am sure that your wife won't find the HGTC suspension too soft and you could always add an exhaust to give it some more bite.

The 599 is a class act and would certainly be a great next step up again providing you don't mind spending the extra coin.

My condolences again and I will be keenly watching this space for your next vehicle!

Best of luck,

Aaron

 

I also came from a chain of Maseratis starting with a 97 4porte, 99 3200 GT, 2003 4200 Coupe/2005 Spyder finally coming to the 2005 575 with Fiorano Handling Package.

I find the 575 (with Fiorano Handling Package) much better in handling than the 599 who tends to start jumping when hard and fast driven whereas the 575 FHP stays stable.

I don´t like the automatic gear change of the 599 in
manettino position "Sport", the set up in "Race" is too stiff. Where do you find in the daily life a flat surface like at the Hockenheim Ring where the "Race" set up is perfect ?

I like the heavy steering feel in the 575 more than the light steering in the 599.

Driving a 599 fast - as long as its goes straight on flat surfaces - is rather boring because of its a digital feeling, but this is a very personal view.

Entering and leaving a 599 is worse compared to procedure in the 575. In the 599 you sit much higher than in the 575.

Leather quality in 575 is better than in 599.

575 has better torque in the mid range revs than 599 and full consumption of the 599 is significantly higher even if not driven hard.

599 lives much from higher engine output and higher revs. Top speed of 599 is not much higher than the 575 if you have "training" on the german autobahn.

Brakes of the 599 are much much better that in 575.

In the end:

Why don`t you consider to take a manual gate shifted 575 and to have it converted to GTC handling package with ceramic brakes.
Its great.

By the way: If you consider to sell your "sad" 575 by yourself than ask for an offer from ATD Sportcars in Germany.

Jimmy

 

The 575 GTC from Gohm is nice.

Mr Gohm jr. is a very friendly person and their service is very good.

Jimmy

 

Get the 599 and make the dealership pay for service for life due to what they have put you through.

 

For what it's worth, I'd go with a 599 as well if it's an option financially.

 

Hey Markus,

I thank you for confirming the BBQ!

I like the black car, you would just have to trim the seats in the right color and think that the sports seats will look quite good.

If your buy this car, then we will have very similar cars for our drive......

Back to the 599, if it is out and out straight line performance then I suggest the 599, having stated this, speed is something that your body becomes accustomed too, therefore after time you would need to buy a faster car to get your next dose of power.

I think that there are far less 575's around and for this reason they are special when you see them, especially the HGTC.

Regards

Aaron

 

Does she have a sister? Perhaps one who adores fat Americans?

 

I concur on both statements. Bought a car at Gohm a few years back and can only say that they are very professional and helpful.

Good luck with your 'tough' choise though.

-Peter

 

Markus,

Be careful, for a 599 she will want another 10 kg.

 

Markus,

my wife - driving a Boxster has the
same attitude. She did not like the 599 at all and was as happy as me about the return to the 575.

Drive the manual you will love the
"klick - klack" of the gear change even it takes much longer compared to the F1 gearbox.

Jimmy

 

A happy wife is a happy life.

 

Me likes the click clack too actually x2!

Lol!!

 

Dear Markus,
How awful to see your lovely 575M in such a shape. Like others have commented, I find your attitude most positive and and also totally gentlemanlike!!
Concerning a replacement; I don't know anything about your colour preferences, but there are 2 cars that did come to mind when reading your thread. I am sure I am biased, owning a manual 575M HGTC, but I would certainly consider the silver car that Eberlein has had for sale for quite a while. I never inspected the car myself, but it does seem interesting and nice. Another car that I DID inspect myself, is the red F1 HGTC that Motors in Modena has for sale. A late, well optioned car with low miles that looked really good when I saw it at their premises 4 months ago. It also is one of the lowest priced HGTC's around in Europe, I think.
Whichever choice you will make to replace your black 575, I wish you lots of happiness and health in it, together with your wife.
Kind regards from Amsterdam,
Michael