First 575 & Need help

The 575 is a fantastic car and worlds easier/more enjoyable to drive on a regular basis than the TR. It does have a timing belt service that is required but it doesn't involve pulling the engine so it's reasonable to pay for comparatively. The belt service on this car is about half of the TR (I assume the $3k number is CDN not USD?).

A good 575 is selling around $100k +/- depending on color, mileage, service history etc etc.

The clutch is still generally good for about 20k miles depending on driving habits which is common on most Ferraris.

There are a million opinions about F-1 vs. Manual gearboxes, the only thing really notable from my unbiased perspective is that the V12 F-1's drive much nicer than the V8's (ie 360 vs 575) how ever the system is much more complex and will require some extra maintenance.

You'll also want to do some poking around for a "buyer's guide" if you get real serious about the car. It will help answer a lot of basic questions and give you an idea where you're headed, after that first hand experience can really help you get confident in what you're looking at.

 

Its unlikely this car will be cheap so if you really want one do your research and buy at your leisure the right car with the right spec for your requirements

There are loads of threads here about 575 servicing etc & F1 transmissions = read them

 

I'm in Toronto. I used mine as a daily driver over the summer. I paid 95 US for a 2002 6 speed with Fiorano Pack and carbon fiber interior. It needed nothing except a power window switch and that's it. The board has a wealth of communal knowledge and the search function was very valuable when I was researching my purchase.
good luck

 

I had an 04 575 with a 6 speed manual that I paid 90K USD in April/10. It needed a major service and a new water pump, gaskets and tires that put me up to 100K.

As you are aware, don't forget about the duty and GST which will add 11.1% and RIV compliance including acceptance of recall letter and daytime running lights.

 

It is my understanding that the 575 requires less maintenance than the 550 in that we have 5 year belt cycles and somewhat more reliable shocks. Sit tight until Taz chimes in. I would think that if the maintenance issue was questionable then it may be prudent to do the belts.

 

Abe- Nope, not me. Bruce needs to do some reading and research and then we start answering questions.

Taz
Terry Phillips

 

This was just in relation to whether 550s are less maintenance heavy than 575s.

 

Bruce, I don't know much about RM auctions... but is the supposed auction discount big enough for you to jump in? Can you do a PPI with car, given it's being sold at an auction? Can you even take her out for a test spin?

 

Abe- The maintenance schedules on the 550 and 575M are virtually identical. The 550 will tend to need more unscheduled maintenance because the cars are anywhere from 1 1/2 - 9 years older (1st 550 in Summer 96, last 575M in Spring 05) and most 550 problem areas were fixed on the 575M.

Taz
Terry Phillips