Sanity Check on the purchase of a 2003 575

Seems like a reasonable price to me. If you pull the trigger be sure to post some pics!

Regards,
Chris

 

The price sounds about right, and it sounds like a beautiful vehicle.

The only things I'd suggest considering further are:

1. Do you like the look of the two-tone dash? I am assuming it is black and tan. Although this combo is great for Guinness and Bass, I tend to prefer a single color in my car.

2. Are you OK without the Fiorano Handling Package? Based on comments from others on this board, I have come to understand that a 575 without FHP is not advisable unless you prefer a soft ride.

3. No shields? I think they look great on the red vehicles!

Anyway, I mention these things only as points to consider, and I'm not trying to dissuade you from this vehicle. It really sounds like it is beautiful, and as long as you have considered these factors (and the others that are sure to be posted) and still decided that this is the car for you, I say go for it.

Best of luck-
Vic

 

The 550 / 575 certainly is a gorgeous car. I love the lines of the car. I do disagree w/ you regarding the shields. Now I'm starting to miss my 550. It's a good thing I haven't found a Ferrari dealer that's open 24 hours

Regards,
Chris

 

If it has the FHP, the price actually sounds like a pretty good deal. Best of luck!

 

Wow, the depreciation on these things is staggering! Is it because of the V12??

btw, I think shields look cheesy on modern Ferraris. They look much cleaner and more elegant without them. Just personal preference, of course...

 

Losang,

Go for it! It sounds like a beautiful car for a really good price. Great choice.

 

Well, a 575 isn't in the cards, nor will it be for quite some time (maybe one day). I'd be happy with a nice 308GT4 or a 330 GTC (or an Enzo, or a 250GTO, a Napolis 330 P4).

Thanks for the encouragement too!

 

Well as an owner of a 04 with pretty much the same options, I'd say go for it. It sounds like a good price and it is one amazing machine. I just wish it would stop snowing around here so I could drive it more.

 

My 575 has evolved into the perfect car for me. Mine is Pozzi blue, so it doesn't really scream Ferrari from a distance. I use it every day. It's the first Ferrari I've ever had (and I have a few!) that has needed new tires simply because the originals were worn.
I love my 575, it has a real trunk, normal size people can get in and out without requiring a chiropractor afterwards and it drives better than anything else in my stable. The price is good, certainly it's a lot more car than an 04 360 and much nicer in my humble opinion than a Bentley or a Vanquish, or even a big Benz CL55.

 

Check the "in-service" date. Odds are a 2003 car is already out of warranty (2 years). If it were me, I'd get the FNA extended warranty.

Dale

 

I offered these to Losang first but he already bought his 575. I have two US spec cars available. Brand new 2005 F1 red/tan, red piping, Daytona seats. $210,000 and Brand new 2004 F1 red/tan, FHP, Daytona seats at $199,000. PM me if interested.

 

You have a PM. I may be interested in the 05 ...

 

See my new post on my 550 (soon to be) purchase. Close your eyes, hand them the check, open eyes, take keys, and have fun. Sounds like a great car.

 

Factory quality sheilds can be added for $4K. I think that they look great on the 550.

 

Great price, but......Fiorano? The difference in the cars character seems, by all accounts to be more than worth the price. But if you love it, pull the trigger.


Forza,


Cavallini