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I bought a 550 in 2008, the same year
that I sold my 512BBi.
Some issues are the plenum water hoses, weak motor
mounts (replace w/575s) and shock actuators (same
as 355s). All of these are easily fixed and most of ones on the market
have already been
corrected.
The positives for me: 485HP, 199MPH, 0-60 in 4.2
sec, good brakes and a major service is a lot less $ than pulling out a mid engine. My 550 has
been very reliable over the last two years/11K miles that I've driven
it.
I like the styling, it reminds me of a modern 275 GTB.
Like cLyDe says, "the maintance is easy and IT
HAULS ASS."
Gary
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 4:17
PM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] 512TR vs 550
No hands on personal experience, but to me, the 550 just seems
so much more usable. Some don't care for the looks of the 550, but I
think it was the best looking Ferrari to come along in years, and much better
looking than what replaced it. The 550 is just a big proper GT car to
me. Only thing I've heard to watch for, is the cooling hose that runs
between the two cylinder banks, under the plenum ?? I'm sure the better
informed can point out other weaknesses and things to watch for.
In a recent survey, the TR still rates as one of the top most
desirable sports cars on peoples wish list.
Ed
911SC
On 22 December 2010 18:17, Ken Veary <smokestack20 [at] yahoo.com>
wrote:
Guys,
All the discussion about the
512TR begs the question. How does the 550 compare?
Asking
prices seem to be very close for both cars.
I'm aware they're
very different cars ( styling, engine placement etc.) however for about the
same money you can have your choice!
I like the interior of the
550 despite the 512TR's interior being a giant leap over the earlier series
TR's, but I have a little trouble with the 550's styling.
I'm
with FG on the 512TR possibly being my favorite Ferrari however I'd like to
hear the arguement for the 550... if there is one. :)
Thanks
Ken
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