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  1. PDX_CarGuy

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    #1 PDX_CarGuy, Jul 15, 2013
    I have checked another thing off my bucket list, I now have my first 12 cyl Ferrari. Last Tuesday I flew to Phoenix, JB from Ferrari of Scottsdale picked me up, to look at the 550 they had for sale. I have been looking for the right one for years. JB had said the car was very nice, but it was even better that he had described! We had breakfast and I was on the road home by 11am. I arrived in LA in time to have dinner with a friend and Norbert Hofer, it is treat to see all the classic's in his shop, drove to the Hyatt in Santa Clarita. Up at 6am and home to Portland by 11pm. It had 11,800 miles when I bought it and the next night it had 13,300 miles. 1,500 mile by myself, 17 mpg. I now have driven it every day and will be driving it to Monterey next month with my wife. I also own a 360, they are different cars, a 12 cyl is a special car IMO. I have a couple of pictures on my phone and not tried to post one yet, I can use some help.
     
  2. gsjohnson

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    #2 gsjohnson, Jul 15, 2013
    Pics or it didn't happen.
     
  3. PDX_CarGuy

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    #3 PDX_CarGuy, Jul 15, 2013
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  4. ///Mink

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    #4 ///Mink, Jul 15, 2013
    Nice, red 550s are gorgeous. Of course, I'm biased. :)
     
  5. wbklink

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    #5 wbklink, Jul 15, 2013
    Beautiful car !

    Keep driving her and she will love you !

    The more miles the better.

    Cheers,

    Bill
     
  6. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 Jack-the-lad, Jul 16, 2013
    If this is the one they had on ebay then I think the car is stunning. Congratulations!
     
  7. PlaysWithItalians

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    #7 PlaysWithItalians, Jul 16, 2013
    Karl,
    Welcome to the club! As soon as you are ready to show off the car, consider bringing it out to the Portland Cars and Coffee event. Every Saturday, rain or shine, all year long. Directions can be found through this link:
    Portland Cars and Coffee | Real estate for people who love cars

    And of course if you choose to join the FCA, we have several events scheduled for you to take advantage of in the next few months.

    Congrats on your new purchase!
    --Mark
     
  8. 308 GTB

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    #8 308 GTB, Jul 16, 2013
    That's a beautiful Maranello! Congratulations, Karl. Drive it in good health.

    Barry
     
  9. Dino V

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    #9 Dino V, Jul 16, 2013
    Beautiful and enjoy the new toy!
     
  10. Patek

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    #10 Patek, Jul 16, 2013
    That is a great car. You will love the pull of the V12, it will amaze you every single time you drive it.
    Nice.
     
  11. gsjohnson

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    #11 gsjohnson, Jul 16, 2013
    Beautiful...congratulations!
     
  12. PDX_CarGuy

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    #12 PDX_CarGuy, Jul 16, 2013
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  13. LARRYH

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    #13 LARRYH, Jul 17, 2013
    Very nice IMHO red is the best color for the 550.. sounds like you are doing in right sometimes the drive home can be the best of memories ....
    LarryH
     
  14. 4re308

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    #14 4re308, Jul 17, 2013
    Gosh that car is really nice, I love the 550 and would love to add one to my garage sometime. Looks great in red!
     
  15. DonJuan348

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    #15 DonJuan348, Jul 17, 2013
    I'm thinking of changing my 360 for a 550 . Since you own both which would you choose if you could only have one ,?
     
  16. moorfan

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    #16 moorfan, Jul 18, 2013
    I had both. 550 any day.
     
  17. PDX_CarGuy

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    #17 PDX_CarGuy, Jul 18, 2013
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    I have found a reason to drive the 550 everyday so far, I love it. I have driven the 360 to the gym two mornings. I even like my 360 more than I did before. It feels light and quick, easy & fun around town. The V-12 is rock solid, fast, fantastic on the interstate, can be quiet. And yes golf clubs fit in the trunk of the 550. Instead of thinking which one I like best, I would like to think of what will be number 3. But if starting over I would be looking for a 550.
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  18. wbklink

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    #18 wbklink, Jul 18, 2013
    They look real nice together !

    cheers,

    Bill
     
  19. rmani

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    #19 rmani, Jul 24, 2013
    Lookin good. I have half your garage im hoping to pair a red 550,575, or 599 with my red 360 in a few years time. If you ever tire of the 550 keep me in mind :)
     
  20. [nbsd]wb

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    #20 [nbsd]wb, Jul 25, 2013
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  21. ttn27

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    #21 ttn27, Jul 25, 2013
    Have both cars. Hard to compare. Each with its own characters. Love both cars though I trade in my 360 spider for the CS recently.
     

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