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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Bart, May 8, 2006.

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  1. Bart

    Bart Formula 3

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    After 4 years of driving my sweet 550, I am looking for a finer car. My problem is I cannot find one. Does anyone on this forum know of a better car than a 550 for general driving on the freeways and not on a track?

    :)

    12 cylinders or walk
     
    Bart, May 8, 2006
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  2. Perfusion

    Perfusion F1 Rookie

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    You're asking that question *here*?!?!? Are you looking for someting other than a Ferrari? If not, perhaps wait for the 599...otherwise, I'd say look at an Aston Martin. JMO.
     
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  3. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Go with the 599 :D
     
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  4. the_jay

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    What are your needs in a daily driver Bart? Do you utilize your trunk?
     
    the_jay, May 8, 2006
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  5. rakjoe

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    :D
     
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  6. Ferrari_lvr

    Ferrari_lvr Formula Junior

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    Id say yeah wait for a 599 GTB or go for a 612 Scaglietti. You can chnage the suspension settings and the car is designed for high speed comfort cruising. Also, the top speed si a few mph higher than your 550. rear seats are great, there very comfortbale, better than a Toyota or Honda, even SUVs. 544hp V-12 is also more powerful and faster than the 550.
     
    Ferrari_lvr, May 28, 2006
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  7. GrigioGuy

    GrigioGuy Splenda Daddy Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    How many miles are on that thing now? Any guesses on trade-in value? :D
     
    GrigioGuy, May 28, 2006
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  8. DGS

    DGS Seven Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    For OC freeways? Honda Insight? Moto Guzzi? Schwinn?
     
    DGS, May 28, 2006
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  9. zoka

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    buy a 575 man
     
    zoka, May 29, 2006
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  10. Scuderia_Ferrari

    Scuderia_Ferrari Formula Junior

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    Try to find a Superamerica...
     
    Scuderia_Ferrari, May 29, 2006
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  11. YellowbirdRS

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    612 Scaglietti, Maserati Quattroporte, 599 GTB also the The Maserati GranSport
     
    YellowbirdRS, May 29, 2006
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  12. DrStranglove

    DrStranglove FChat Assassin Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    The DB -whatever they are up to now- would be a good choice also. Or maybe a S 600 AMG??
     
    DrStranglove, May 29, 2006
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  13. Simon^2

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    Simple. only a few Fcar alternatives for modern GT...

    Try out 575, 575 SuperAmerica, 612, or 599GTB when available. Perhaps even 456M is an option....

    After a road test, ask yourself.... Do you like these better? If not stick with 550.

    For me, I love the 575 SuperAmerica and the 612. do you want a convertible? Do you want a 4 Seat?

    Personal preferences....
     
    Simon^2, May 29, 2006
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