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Thinking of selling the 355 and buying a 550...any comments ?

Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by basher, Apr 16, 2004.

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  1. basher

    basher Karting

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    #1 basher, Apr 16, 2004
    Sometimes I feel so sure then I am not ...but have seen a 550 I like and am thinking maybe time is right for a change into something ---more refined and luxurious.....

    Talk me into or out of

    On your marks

    set

    GO

    Basher
    www.theratpac.com
     
  2. tonyh

    tonyh F1 World Champ
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    #2 tonyh, Apr 16, 2004
    Fraser,
    as discussed the other day, are you really ready to "grow up" and lose the rag top racer for a grand touring car? Don't get me wrong, i think the 550 is an awesome car with huge road presence and enough acceleration to keep anyone happy....... I would love one, but in a few years time.
     
  3. exiges

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    #3 exiges, Apr 16, 2004
    Go for it !!

    I love the lines of the 550 and think the interior makes it a far nicer place to be.. and earlier 98/99 cars are at a reasonable price now.
     
  4. Robbo

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    #4 Robbo, Apr 16, 2004
    The 550, pure class, the ultimate in understated grace and elegance. The interior is leagues ahead. Proper car for those who don't need to shout.
     
  5. 360CS

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    #5 360CS, Apr 16, 2004

    Im with Tony here.......Pipe n Slippers come to mind!!!!!!

    Basher you need a nice 360 Spider mate?????
     
  6. noony

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    #6 noony, Apr 16, 2004
    Yeah I saw this nice one reg ''V8 JOE''???
     
  7. riverflyer

    riverflyer F1 Rookie

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    #7 riverflyer, Apr 16, 2004
    could someone bring the morning paper with my pipe(?!) and slipppers?
     
  8. moulag

    moulag Karting

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    #8 moulag, Apr 16, 2004
    Why would anybody want a girls car! (360 Spider)
     
  9. noony

    noony F1 Veteran

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    #9 noony, Apr 16, 2004
    Moulag is that a Reading FC shirt?
     
  10. 360CS

    360CS F1 Rookie

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    #10 360CS, Apr 16, 2004

    That figures!!!!
     
  11. Robertb

    Robertb Formula 3

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    #11 Robertb, Apr 16, 2004
    550- big V12, v fast. Coupe only? open top is nice. Not quite as 'coherent' looking as a 355 IMO, but would still love to own one.

    The 550 was EVO magazine's drivers car of the decade recently- high praise indeed, esp when you saw the competition.

    If you fancy a change, go for it.

    Robert.
     
  12. Ade

    Ade Formula 3

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    #12 Ade, Apr 19, 2004
    Really interesting decision...

    You couldn't get more polar opposites in my mind (which is slight screwed up after a weekend of hard drinking - so apologies). 355 - raw, show-off, noisy. 550 - huge performance, massively understated (my girlfriend was surprised to find out it was a Ferrari when she first saw one), refined.

    I have a solution: - what about buying a 348 for 25Kish for those wild days, then an older 550 for the more refined days. Split you money between the two! (don't think of the running costs!!!)

    Ade
     
  13. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Eight Time F1 World Champ
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    #13 Texas Forever, Apr 19, 2004
    Frasher, do you like a motor that will not quit? Do you like torque? Do you like having a bottomless right pedal (is the gas on the right in England?) If so, go for the Shark. I just drove mine 500 yesterday on the back road of Texas. Passing two-three cars at a whack, no drama.

     
  14. steve f

    steve f F1 World Champ

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    #14 steve f, Apr 19, 2004
    12cyl its a great engine it just needs to be in the right body with only 2 seats well thats opinion anyway
     

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