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Discussion in '456/550/575' started by twatson, Apr 23, 2004.

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  1. twatson

    twatson Karting

    Feb 3, 2004
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    #1 twatson, Apr 23, 2004
    When I bought my 2000 550 the dealer told me that I was better off getting the 2000 model over the earlier years because of some refinements that made it a better car but he was never specific. Are there really any differences between the years that this car was produced (not the 575)? I have seen different radios in the cars but other than that, can't see much different.
     
  2. Doody

    Doody F1 Veteran

    Nov 16, 2001
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    #2 Doody, Apr 23, 2004
    ferrari is always tweaking cars during production. the radio is a good example (they went from sony units to becker units sometime around the 98/99 MY switch (if memory serves)). i'm certain they made other changes that are less visible (certainly a trip through the parts catalog shows a lot of "valid up to chassis # XXXXXX" entries and corresponding "valid after chassis # XXXXXX" entries.

    but, i am unaware of any material changes made - other than the items that are subjects of recalls (eg: the magnesium wheels, coolant hose clamps) and TSBs (eg: the motor mounts).

    i'd be curious to know if there are material differences.

    doody.
     
  3. ze_shark

    ze_shark Formula 3

    Jul 13, 2003
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    #3 ze_shark, Apr 24, 2004
    The Ferrari championship title cheap-looking badge on the dash ?
    ;-)
     

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