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Know anything about the tdf 550 at Algar?

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  1. toggie

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  2. 285ferrari

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    #2 285ferrari, Dec 30, 2008
    It's not Bruce's car is it?
     
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  4. darth550

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    #4 darth550, Dec 30, 2008
    That's the second one I've seen with the little Bass Gain knob (I'm assuming) on the console.
     
  5. toggie

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    #5 toggie, Dec 30, 2008
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    Does that look like the stock radio in it or an aftermarket unit?

    Also, what is that dark stain near the carpeted floor mat on the passenger's side?
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  6. darth550

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    #6 darth550, Dec 30, 2008
    The radio is the stock Sony. That knob, if it's what I think it is, controls the gain for an amp and some woofer(s) in the back, hopefully in the trunk well, where it belongs.

    That stain just looks like a stain. Nothing would go there. Probably from some scared sh*tless guy's boot being planted there!!! :):):)
     
  7. dm_n_stuff

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    #7 dm_n_stuff, Dec 31, 2008
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    Seen the car up close and personal. PM sent, let me know if you want to know more. Looks like a nice car, I have not driven it. I did drive the silver car, which is a great car and drives like a beast.

    Damn these 550s are hellaciously fun to drive.

    DM
     
  8. henryr

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    #8 henryr, Dec 31, 2008
    looks like a ton of car for $79,999.
     
  9. italiafan

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    #9 italiafan, Dec 31, 2008
    In a lot of pictures I see the cars parked with gear shift either in 5th or 6th....is it better to do that than put them in 1st?

    Beauty of a car...looks to be better than my 2000 and I paid quite a bit more than that....I hate looking at these pix! :)
     
  10. dakharris

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    #10 dakharris, Dec 31, 2008
    The lower the gear, the harder it is for the car to roll. Some say that you should never leave a car in gear when parallel parking on the street (hills excluded). Some idiot could hit your car and damage the transmission in addition to whatever body damage is incurred. I leave my car in 1st in my garage, or in a parking space because that's the gear that I'm in when I shut her off.
     
  11. Bobert

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    #11 Bobert, Dec 31, 2008
    Toggie: You know you want it...just go get it! Happy New Year!

    Bobert
     
  12. Alex1015

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    #12 Alex1015, Dec 31, 2008
    It may not be a bad idea to post this over in the mid-atlantic section as well. Next time I'm over at ALGAR I'll take a look and some pics.
     
  13. toggie

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    #13 toggie, Dec 31, 2008
    LOL. I'd need to sell one of my other fun cars to make room in the garage for it.
    Yeah, it is true, I do like this one.

    :eek: Even more local fchatters competing to buy it? ;)
     
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    #14 Bobert, Dec 31, 2008
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    Toggie: " I'd need to sell one of my other fun cars to make room in the garage for it. Yeah, it is true, I do like this one."


    Time to make the big leap my friend! You always look at my 550 with those longing eyes...color is right...you have told me that before....mileage is low...price looks good...beats one of them new fangled kalifornias!

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    #15 308 GTB, Dec 31, 2008
    Looks like a nice car, Toggie. A little Woolite should take care of that shoe polish on the carpeting.

    Barry
     
  16. dm_n_stuff

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    #16 dm_n_stuff, Jan 1, 2009
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    Great looking car in person. Fantastic color combo!!

    A little carpet shampoo, exterior detailing, get the wheel doctor to work cleaning up some VERY minor curb rash, add a fresh set of tires and this car is good to go.

    Also needs belt service, as it's been 3.5 yrs approx since last one.

    I did not drive it (it was snowing) but was told it has no issues. If someone gets really serious, I'm sure I could get it out for a road test. :D

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    #17 italiafan, Jan 2, 2009
    Gorgeous car....what kind of nut would let a car like that go?

    Really now...what car out there is better than a pristine 550?

    Gated 6 speed
    Gorgeous Pinifarina styling
    Front engine V12
    485 hp
    Every day useability
    beautiful GT-style handling with 50:50 weight distribution
    0-60 4.3 (or 4.7 depending upon who you read)
    199 mph top speed

    I'll never sell mine.
     
  18. dm_n_stuff

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    #18 dm_n_stuff, Jan 2, 2009
    Looks like this one may be history.

    Details to follow. :D

    DM
     
  19. henryr

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    #19 henryr, Jan 2, 2009
    i would have snapped this up (from under u :) ) had a not bought my 575. NICE looking car.
     
  20. dm_n_stuff

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    #20 dm_n_stuff, Jan 2, 2009
    wasn't me, although I may have helped it along a little. :D

    And I was VERY tempted.
     
  21. dsd

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    #21 dsd, Jan 2, 2009
    That knob may be a radar detector switch.

    -dsd
     
  22. henryr

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    #23 dm_n_stuff, Jan 2, 2009
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    #24 134282, Jan 2, 2009
    All these pictures and information, and still no VIN. Tsk, tsk. :)


    Congratulations, Toggie...!!!
     
  25. toggie

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    #25 toggie, Jan 2, 2009
    Carbon, thanks for the congrats.
    LOL, sorry about not posting the VIN - it is ZFFZR49A7W0109985.
    Car was sold as a new U.S. model in San Francisco.
    I haven't dug through all the paperwork in detail yet, but my initial analysis looks like I am the 4th owner (maybe 3rd).
    The CarFax report shows car dealers as "owners" for the months they were holding the car in inventory.
     
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