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Wanted Ferrari 550 Maranello / Socal - LA

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  1. Tarek307

    Tarek307 Formula 3
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    #1 Tarek307, Jun 19, 2021
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    Hello everyone, i'm in search of a 550 Maranello, i recently bought one from a member here but was absolutely not happy with it as it needed way too much work, and was going to spend at least a month at the shop to get sorted which i just dont' have the patience for. i let it go to a friend of mine for what i was in it for...the one thing good about that particular car is that the engine was strong and really made me fall in love with the model.

    Now i want to find a well sorted car that i can just get in and drive for the most part, doesn't need to be a concourse car what so ever, but just a clean car cosmetically without much deferred maintenance.
    I'm very particular on color combinations, below is what i'd be interested in.

    Prefer cars in California or surrounding close by states.

    Exterior:
    Black (Nero)
    Silver (Nurburgring)
    Dark Grey (Grigio Silverstone)
    TDF Blue (Tour De France)

    Interiors:
    Black
    Tan w black carpet & dash
    Bordeaux with black carpet & dash
    Dark brown (possibly)

    No accidents , no Euro models or major issues as this time i will have the car inspected so i don't go through the disappointment i went through with the last one.

    Please send me a PM through Fchat conversation and i'll respond rite away.

    I'm a serious buyer and not looking to waste anyones time so please be a serious seller, thanks.

    I'm really hoping not to settle this time and find what i want, i'm actually close to buying a fully sorted one but has an all blue interior which i absolutely don't like, but thought i'd post this first and see what happens
     
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  2. rossodino

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    Just a note Silverstone was not available on the 550's it only became available on the 575M's, Titanium was the new grayish color for the 550, not nearly as dark as Silverstone.
     
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  3. Tarek307

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    you're rite Bruce, i believe the color i meant was "Canna Di Fucile"
     
  4. rossodino

    rossodino Formula Junior

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    Tarek Canna Di Fucile is a beautiful color perhaps your right not sure.
     
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  5. Tarek307

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    well i've found a great car, very well mechanically sorted but i truly hate the interior color (blue) and not biggest fan of exterior (Grigio Titanio) but could live with it if i changed interior color (which would be big $$ to do) really frustrating, wish it was black with tan / black carpets i'd be super happy then..even silver black..anything other than Blue interior :( lol.

    so the hunt for the ultimate 550 for me still continues..i suppose!
     
  6. Ferrarista98

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    Are you going to sell this one too? You’re going through 550s at speed!


    Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat.com mobile app
     
  7. Tarek307

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    This car is so PERFECT mechanically and so well sorted..i don't think i'll find one like it thats the problem..i've contacted a place to get a quote on totally redoing the interior and they said $12k at least..ouch..the blue carpets are just not my style..at all! ..either way i have to do the dash in black, so if i can find a way to at least change carpet color maybe i can live with it
     

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  8. Metastable

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    You don’t look at the carpet when you’re driving. :D
     
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  9. Tarek307

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    lol, well yes, you could say that..but it does bother me..
     
  10. REV

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    Well, if you’re going to pass on this one, can you PM me the details? I’m actually quite fond of that color combo!

    -Erik
     
  11. Tarek307

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    I've had a couple of guys from here offer me 575's F1 but i'm definitely not interested in a 575
     
  12. jago

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    there are some nice looking interior coverage products (more substantial than ”mats”) advertised on instagram. i would also think retaining original specs preserves the car’s collector value down the road. maybe an option ?
     
  13. Tarek307

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    I don't think changing interior color as long as its still a Ferrari spec would matter much- like from all blue to all black..the problem is the work that goes into it.
     
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  14. judgejohn

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    I have a 2001 in Grigio Titanio. Interior is grey with black Daytona seat inserts, quilted leather shelf and headliner, modular wheels and a few other options.
    Maybe not exactly the color you are looking for but it is in impeccable condition with 10,000 miles. I kissed quite a few frogs before purchasing it. This was a SoCal car that I bought a few years ago. It sits on a car lift in my climate controlled garage. PM me if you would like photos or more info.
     
  15. INTMD8

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    Ooh, I like it. Let me save you the trouble and just trade it for my 993 C4S :)
     
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  16. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ
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    You can have my Rosso/Tan...when I'm dead...
     
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