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  1. markbnj

    markbnj Karting

    Feb 25, 2007
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    #1 markbnj, Sep 21, 2007
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    Found it in Pittsburgh at Autopalace Porsche. My wife and I drove it back to NJ this week. Thanks to a chat member for helping me find this car. Particulars:

    2000
    Tdf Blue
    Cuoio w/ blue carpets
    Quilted shelf and headliner
    Dark Blue dash and wheel
    Modular wheels
    Red calipers
    Shields
    Tubi (I also received the factory mufflers)
    11700 miles
    All original paint, books, tools, cover, All services up to date, clean PPI & Carfax, I had them put on 4 new S-02s

    The 350 mile trip home was great fun and went without a hitch. I have included a few photos including my wife driving the 550 like a champ! She's a huge Ferrari tifosa.

    I am looking forward to hooking up with fellow tifosi in central New Jersey.

    Mark B
    Princeton
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  2. rfking

    rfking Formula Junior

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    #2 rfking, Sep 21, 2007
    But I'm Green - with envy.

    I've had my 3.2 Mondial Cab for going on 18 months now and have driven it as my daily driver. The more I learn about the F Cars the more I think I really would enjoy the 550 if I ever sell my convertible.

    She's a beauty!

    Take good care of her - one day I may call to see if you have tired of the experience!
     
  3. turbos7903

    turbos7903 F1 Rookie

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    #3 turbos7903, Sep 21, 2007
    Congrats Beautiful car. 550's are an excellent car for the money!! jon in Delaware
     
  4. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 Bullfighter, Sep 21, 2007
    +1

    Pininfarina's last great work, and wears blue very well.
     
  5. ferraripanoz

    ferraripanoz Formula 3
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    #5 ferraripanoz, Sep 22, 2007
    +2 The TDF is definately a good color!
     
  6. BrianZuk

    BrianZuk F1 Rookie

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    #6 BrianZuk, Sep 22, 2007
    Congrats man, looks great! Enjoy!!!
     
  7. JazzyO

    JazzyO F1 World Champ

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    #7 JazzyO, Sep 22, 2007
    Beautiful! Very similar in look to my own 550, except for the wheels. Exactly the same in sound, as you have a Tubi!

    550s are amazing cars, you're in for a treat of monumental proportions. Drive it often! I've done 5000 miles in mine in 3 months and she hasn't missed a beat.

    Enjoy her in good health.


    Onno
     
  8. Doody

    Doody F1 Veteran

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    #8 Doody, Sep 22, 2007
    enjoy the bejeezus out of it!

    doody.
     
  9. DriveAfterDark

    DriveAfterDark F1 Veteran

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    #9 DriveAfterDark, Sep 22, 2007
    One of the great GT's :D They look mighty in person... I remember the first time 5-6 years ago when I saw one and thought... "That guy knows what he's up to" :D
     
  10. AHudson

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    #10 AHudson, Sep 22, 2007
    That car, that color - in and out - are just superb. Great job.

    I bet the 350 miles went quickly. I'm just getting immersed in the 550 lore... what did you trade for that car and how do you find the 550 compares? Would love to hear your first impressions. And to be thoroughly gross and prying, what price 'range' did you score that lovely car? If you'd prefer to NOT say or to PM me, I understand either way.
     
  11. markbnj

    markbnj Karting

    Feb 25, 2007
    62
    Central New Jersey
    #11 markbnj, Sep 23, 2007
    I have been looking since March and found many substandard cars. Amazing how some owners don't take care of their cars. I actually found the car through another Chat member who provided me a list of dealers with whom he had done business. Aaron Comstock is the GM at Autopalace Porsche in Pittsburgh. He had the car on consignment from a long time, multi-car client of his. I cannot say enough positive things about Aaron and would do business with him again and refer business to him in a heartbeat. Aaron really worked to get the car ready and to structure the deal properly. I was much more comfortable buying through a dealer as well.
     
  12. JazzyO

    JazzyO F1 World Champ

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    #12 JazzyO, Sep 23, 2007
    How true. I've seen about 25 Maranellos over the past 3 months and a lot of them were very poor looking. A fellow F-chatter is looking for a Diablo and went to Germany to look at a car. It was one of the very last 6.0VTs built, from 2001. Turns out it's been used as a sign for the garage and has been standing in snow, rain, hail etc. for the past 3 years!!! Paint looked worse than on a barnfind. How can these people not care?

    Great that you have confidence in your car, it's a great feeling to know you've bought a good one.


    Onno
     
  13. RufMD

    RufMD F1 Rookie
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    #13 RufMD, Sep 23, 2007
    Congrats, beautiful car....enjoy it in the best of health
     
  14. 4re Nut

    4re Nut F1 World Champ

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    #14 4re Nut, Sep 23, 2007
    Mark,

    Absolutely gorgeous. I love that rear 3/4 pic; simple but really shows the rear flanks. Enjoy!
     
  15. robbreid

    robbreid Karting

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    #15 robbreid, Sep 23, 2007
    Your new car is absolutely stunning. One of the nicest looking cars I've seen in awhile! Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy!
     
  16. of2worlds

    of2worlds F1 World Champ
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    #16 of2worlds, Sep 23, 2007
    That color combination really suits the 550. A very nice 'find' there. Enjoy!
    CH
     
  17. TokyoF430

    TokyoF430 Karting

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    #17 TokyoF430, Sep 23, 2007
    Congrats and great to see your lady at the wheel!
     
  18. dsd

    dsd F1 Rookie
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    #18 dsd, Sep 23, 2007
    Congrats!

    I love that color combo.

    Are the side shields aftermarket?

    -dsd
     
  19. markbnj

    markbnj Karting

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    #19 markbnj, Sep 23, 2007
    No, luckily they are factory (on the window sticker).
     
  20. David_S

    David_S F1 World Champ
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    #20 David_S, Sep 23, 2007
    Stunning! There aren't many modern Ferraris I would care to own...but that happens to be one of them! Right color combo too :)
     
  21. dakharris

    dakharris Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #21 dakharris, Sep 23, 2007
    Nice. Enjoy!
     
  22. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #22 amenasce, Sep 23, 2007
    Such a classy beast !
     
  23. SEAL2CC

    SEAL2CC Formula Junior

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    #23 SEAL2CC, Sep 23, 2007
    Like everyone is saying..GREAT COLOR...and car...congrats, I know the great feeling of doing it right..I love 550s

    Blue F cars forever!!

    Chris
     
  24. markbnj

    markbnj Karting

    Feb 25, 2007
    62
    Central New Jersey
    #24 markbnj, Sep 23, 2007
    Thanks to all for your good wishes. It rained here yesterday so I was anxious for a drive today. I took her out for a couple of hours and roared around the farm roads in eastern Pennsylvania scaring the livestock and local citizens. There's nothing better.
     
  25. rmk

    rmk Formula 3

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    #25 rmk, Sep 24, 2007
    Congrats to the both of you. Blue 550 = all business.
     
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