Ferrari Mailing List: Re: 512TR vs 550

[Doug and Terri Anderson (dnt]

If a Testarossa is good enough for Sonny Crockett its good enough for me.
DOUG


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From: <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
To: "DOUG" <dnt [at] dock.net>
Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 9:01 AM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] 512TR vs 550


> Ditto Ed â While I love the looks, engine, etc. of the 512, Iâve also been 
> a
> fan of the 550 since it was released.  I also like the 456 but thatâs not
> being discussed here for some reason -
>
> Iâm sure going forward at great speed in a TR is unequaled â but I wouldnât
> want to have to back up in one!     ;-)
>
> It's a tough choice - if I was ready to write a check I'm not sure I'd 
> know
> which to buy.  I'd bet a test drive would make the choice for me though -
>
> Merry Christmas To All -
> LarryT
>
> From: E M
> Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 7:17 PM
> To: Larry Turner
> Cc: The FerrariList
> 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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