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My 01 550 has a 2 year old battery. I find if I let the car sit for 4 weeks, it is a bit sluggish turning the engine over. I found if I topped it...
The Trip Odometer doesn't work on my 550 either. It was one of the things on my list to fix if I ever had to pull the speedometer. Now that I know...
Terry, now you have me curious. Can you contact me off list so as to not take this thread too far off track. le4706g at hotmail dot com Jim
Hmmm my 2012 VW Passat used the Indirect TPMS system, with the issues listed. I believe that the indirect system was used thru at least the 2015...
My 550 is about the same, speedo reads faster than GPS actual. I haven't done the calculations, but the speedo does read between 7-10% faster than...
I have had 2 Italian cars, 1 a Ferrari; - 67 Miura- Black with Gold wheels and pinstripe, I bought it in 78 and sold in 2015. - 01 550...
Based on quotes I have been getting on having my 550 serviced, about $1K per year for minor service and every 5 years a major service, including...
No, I would not trade my 550 for the Porsche. Its not financially feasible, but the only car I would trade my 550 for would be a Miura.
Here is a message from Dave that was posted on a Lamborghini forum. Having dealt with Dave for 30 years while I owned my Miura, I can say he will...
I had a '60 MKII Sedan with a slush box. I got tired of it skipping 2nd gear installed a 4sp w/OD, it made for a much nicer car. I always thought...
My Miura didn't have chokes, just a few pumps of the throttle and it fired right up. I don't remember having any issues with starting when it was...
Closest Ferrari repair shop is 3.5 hrs away, IFS is about 4 hrs, so it is within range and I will be calling them, as well as a few others. I will...
"Search" is your friend http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/456-550-575-sponsored-bradan/539529-550-annual-service-cost-dealer.html
I made a few calls this morning and it sounds like I can get a more through job done for less than half the money that I was originally quoted....
Hmmm, I just had a highly recommended independent Ferrari mechanic quote me $11K for belts, fluids and filters for my 550. Maybe it is time to...
I had a Subaru engine in my airplane, I avoided 100LL if I could. 100LL contains something like 5 times the lead as Regular leaded auto fuel, back...
I bought a Grigio Titanio 550 as that is my favorite color on the car, second choice would be the TDF blue.
Thank you for the info.
I was under the impression the 456's didn't have rollover valves, but the 550's did.
I have a bit of a blasphemous confession to make. I have had my 550 for almost a year, even though the 550 does EVERYTHING better than my Miura...
