question about a 575 puchase

If you haven't fallen in love with the car, keep looking. You will be spending your time inside the car, so you should enjoy your surroundings. A quick look on Autotrader.com and I found cars with tan, bordeaux and sabbia (sand beige) interiors. The sabbia is with a grigio ingrid car (my car's combination) and is fairly cheap from an individual seller, rather than a dealer. Not many guys here are fond of that color combo, but it is rarer than the typical, rosso corsa, nero and grigio titanio or grigio silverstone cars you usually see.

 

I would say that car is 90-95k. 111k is high for an F1 car without HGTC.
If you want an F1, there are lots of them for sale.
There is one in the Fchat classifieds here in Florida for 93k. Also silver over black.
Scott

 

If you don’t like a black interior do not buy this car! As others mentioned there are more cars and it is worth to find a car exactly as you want it.

If you have a “donor car” the interior can be changed/swaped. See post #99 in this thread: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/456-550-575/353855-sad-day-me-my-575m.html

Or look just here: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/141258287-post99.html

Good luck with your search. It is absolutely worth to find “your” car.

Markus

 

imo..that car is closer to $85K

no options...17K miles

good luck

 

For a well optioned, low mileage, clean, well maintained, expect to pay over $100k. There are some marginal ones out there. Make sure it was recently serviced by a reputable firm. Btw, I think that color combo is very nice. Happy hunting.

 

I actually think that is a beautiful car, but the price is excessive. Keep looking!

 

In sf as well.

Cars dawydiak has an 04 argento/nero with more options

$79k

Daytona seats/shields

Go compare the two

 

here's the link...

Cars Dawydiak 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello - | Used Inventory

more options on dawydiak car...almost half the mileage and it's an '04. it's been listed awhile...iirc...started at $119K to $110K to $90K to $79K

bigger fan of the light contrasting stitching w nero instead of red stitching on nero

glovebox leather on the sf car looks like it's bubbling

switches on the cd car look sticky

good luck

 

As long as he says he's not keen for a nero interior, I think he should look elsewhere, regardless. Every time he gets in the car, it will gnaw at him. My $.02.

 

You've gotten some good advice here. If you don't like the black interior, don't buy the car. Figure out HOW YOU WOULD HAVE ORDERED IT FROM THE FACTORY, and search for that car. Don't worry if it's far away, as there are people around here who can help with that situation too.

It took me over two years to find a red 456M GT with shields and a tan Daytona interior. No regrets, no buyer's remorse, and I love it. So, take your time.

Cheers,

George

 

"blasting through wine country"

it's fun...

strongly suggest you drive one with/without fhp before you buy
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Black seats are hard to live with in a sunny area like Norcal because they get so hot from direct sun. And never buy a convertible (or a barchetta) with a black interior.

 

I have a black / tan 575M and this car may even more “disappear”. A red Ferrari is much more recognized. I prefer to go below the radar and that the car does not attract much attention. If you would like to have more attention, buy a red or yellow one.

Some nice options:
- Daytona seats
- FHP (Fiorano Handling Package) for improved (more sportier) handling
- HGTC (Handling GTC = Grand Turismo Coupe). Similar to FHP but in addition with 19 inch rims (see below), faster shifting times (F1) and CCM brakes
- 19 inch modular rims (which are part of the HGTC but can could also be ordered as an option)
Parking distance control was never an option offered.

Color will have the most important effect on visual appearance IMHO followed by wheels.

Markus
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For the exterior, shields and 19" modular wheels are desirable, as are color-matched or color-contrasting brake calipers.

On the interior, Daytona seats would be the big one, with contrast stitching and piping even further options.

Marcus has a point about the subtle colors on a Ferrari: It allows you to go under most people's radar. I didn't buy a Ferrari because I'm shy, though, and a red Ferrari does get a lot of attention.

Cheers,

George
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For a bolder,more visible color,you have the options of a vinyl wrap and PlastiDip. Check out on YouTube what is being done with PlastiDip--it sure surprised me. And either way,it is easy to go back to stock or to yet another color.

 

Sorry for misinterpreting. I prefer dark colors: The connoisseur will know it is a Ferrari and all others have no clue what kind of car this is (or think it is a Mustang ).

Markus

 

BTW: I am dreaming about a 512 TR since many years (and some when the time will be right to buy such a beast). This car has to be red / tan in my eyes. It is a kind of the opposite of a 550/575. Where the Maranellos are under the radar a TR/512 TR is in the middle of the stage telling everybody “hey, I am a Ferrari!”.

As usual: Each to his own.

Markus

 

This thread lists all the options and has other info on the 575M. Read it backwards because we did not know much when we started it.

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/456-550-575/245394-575-serial-numbers-vs-assembly-numbers.html

 

People here are pretty laid back. We all understand everybody has different taste and preferences. Most 456 owners, for example, seem to prefer silvers or grays and black (Or TDF blue), while I wanted the classic red/tan for a front engine V12 Ferrari. Red/tan 550/575M's are my favorites too.

The only color I don't think really works on the 550/575M is yellow. I saw a yellow one once, and it just wasn't right to me. And, I love yellow! I had a Chrome Yellow 1974 FIAT X1/9 in high school and college, and I think it is the most proper color for the mid-engine V8's like the 355/360/430. The reason why is the Dino heritage: The classic color for the 206/246 was yellow. In fact, I'm shopping for a yellow 360 stick right now.

Black, of course, has a gravitas all its own. No Ferrari looks bad in black, and when they are detailed to the nth degree, they turn heads just fine. In fact, I'd buy a black 360 stick if it had the rare sunroof and a Daytona interior. And black 612 Scaglietti's look like the Batmobile.

Cheers,

George