----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 9:07
AM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] 512TR vs 550
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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