the hunt for a 550m is finally over!

Parkplace Secure · 12-28-2011, 07:56 AM

I have been in the hunt for several months and litterally looked at cars in Palm Beach, Pomapno Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Greensboro, Tulsa & LA.

I am ready with enough material to do the screenplay for Used Cars ll

finally I settled on this 01' in Greensboro with 9200 miles - the car is a time capsule you would not think anyone had ever sat in the seats - the engine bay eas immaculate! Tubi exhaust - two sets of unblemished wheels, good rubber - no stories..

I have to say dealing with Foreign Cars Italia was truly a pleasure! the held the car after a phone conversation, performed an inspection, picked me up a the airport and made me feel very comfortable doing business with them in every way.

Thanks for the help I got here from you guys as well & if anyone wants intel on my rejects feel free to pm me. The depth of knowledge here has been invaluable

tazandjan · 12-28-2011, 09:14 AM

Kevin- Looks like your patience paid off. Very nice car and it looks really good with the 575M wheels, which are also considerably lighter than the 550 wheels. Looking forward to seeing more photos taken by you and hearing your driving impressions.

Parkplace Secure · 12-28-2011, 09:41 AM

thanks Terry! they have some cosmetic things to do - expect to see the car in 10 days.

tazandjan · 12-28-2011, 09:47 AM

Kevin- You already have some Scaglietti options like the Daytona seats. One thing that would really brighten up the car would be yellow or red brake calipers. You might ask how much that would run. Plus, I am curious on the price from an FNA dealer.

Your 550 has way less miles than my 575M. Less than half, actually.

Barry · 12-28-2011, 09:48 AM

Kevin,
Fantastic looking 550! The wheels look great on it. Enjoy in good health.

Parkplace Secure · 12-28-2011, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tazandjan

Kevin- You already have some Scaglietti options like the Daytona seats. One thing that would really brighten up the car would be yellow or red brake calipers. You might ask how much that would run. Plus, I am curious on the price from an FNA dealer.

Your 550 has way less miles than my 575M. Less than half, actually.

its being picked by FMFL next week and taken to their shop for a final sorting so I will get a price for you.

355dreamer · 12-28-2011, 12:18 PM

Looks like a perfect spec. Well done.

550JM · 12-28-2011, 03:20 PM

Great looking car, Kevin! Congrats and enjoy!

Boxer · 12-29-2011, 10:50 PM

Congratulations. Car looks absolutely mint.

JayG · 12-30-2011, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 355dreamer

Looks like a perfect spec. Well done.

x2 congrats!

If I may recommend a nice window tint, especially being black to keep that interior pristine.

Ice350 · 12-30-2011, 04:40 AM

I am so exited for you! The car looks great.
Since we both live in Ft Laud we'll have to get together when I get my 575.

Congrats.

212Export · 12-30-2011, 07:07 AM

Congratulations !! Excellent looking car with "to die for" colour combination. Onno will be your friend !

rmckee · 12-30-2011, 02:21 PM

Gorgeous! Looks immaculate in every way. Congratulations!

285ferrari · 12-30-2011, 03:13 PM

Very nice

reggazz312t · 01-04-2012, 06:31 PM

are 575M wheels mags?,,,the 550 wheels are easily available which is a plus for not so perfect piloti.....So many models have crazy expensive,no good or hard to get wheels that take a lot of fun outta of it..... I like friends to run my qv but not with the oem 16s,,,,,gotta slap on the s*** trx to lend it out. My little bro wants a Car and I think the 550 is for him but he has a history of "little mistakes"...I see 550 wheel sets on ebay for reasonable but not 575,whats the scoop? grazie,reg

BubbaChuck · 01-04-2012, 07:00 PM

Results and prices are not bad at all so don't sweat the curb rash too much and enjoy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by reggazz312t

are 575M wheels mags?,,,the 550 wheels are easily available which is a plus for not so perfect piloti.....So many models have crazy expensive,no good or hard to get wheels that take a lot of fun outta of it..... I like friends to run my qv but not with the oem 16s,,,,,gotta slap on the s*** trx to lend it out. My little bro wants a Car and I think the 550 is for him but he has a history of "little mistakes"...I see 550 wheel sets on ebay for reasonable but not 575,whats the scoop? grazie,reg

tazandjan · 01-04-2012, 08:18 PM

The original 550 wheels were magnesium, but started to crack around the bolt holes so Ferrari recalled them and replaced them with aluminum wheels. The 575M wheels are aluminum, but quite a bit lighter than the 550 aluminum wheels. The 19" modulars are also aluminum, as are the 18" 550 modulars.

575M wheels are easy to sell because they fit 456s as well as Maranellos. My old set of 18" 575M wheels are on a friend's 456M.

There are good 16" repros for 308s and that might be a solution. Those TRXs have to be hard as rocks by now.

Aluminum wheels are easy to repair and the paint is PPG 36520, Argento Metallic.

Chenrezi · 01-05-2012, 02:01 AM

Kevin, beautiful car, great color combo and the wheels look amazing!
Also it does look pristine and exceedingly well maintained.

Congrats!!

12-28-2011, 07:56 AM	#1
Parkplace Secure Owner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fort Lauderdale Ferrari Life Posts: 31 Name: Kevin Buckley	the hunt for a 550m is finally over! I have been in the hunt for several months and litterally looked at cars in Palm Beach, Pomapno Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Greensboro, Tulsa & LA. I am ready with enough material to do the screenplay for Used Cars ll finally I settled on this 01' in Greensboro with 9200 miles - the car is a time capsule you would not think anyone had ever sat in the seats - the engine bay eas immaculate! Tubi exhaust - two sets of unblemished wheels, good rubber - no stories.. I have to say dealing with Foreign Cars Italia was truly a pleasure! the held the car after a phone conversation, performed an inspection, picked me up a the airport and made me feel very comfortable doing business with them in every way. Thanks for the help I got here from you guys as well & if anyone wants intel on my rejects feel free to pm me. The depth of knowledge here has been invaluable Attached Images

12-28-2011, 09:14 AM	#2
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	Kevin- Looks like your patience paid off. Very nice car and it looks really good with the 575M wheels, which are also considerably lighter than the 550 wheels. Looking forward to seeing more photos taken by you and hearing your driving impressions. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day. Last edited by tazandjan; 12-28-2011 at 09:45 AM.

12-28-2011, 09:47 AM	#4
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	Kevin- You already have some Scaglietti options like the Daytona seats. One thing that would really brighten up the car would be yellow or red brake calipers. You might ask how much that would run. Plus, I am curious on the price from an FNA dealer. Your 550 has way less miles than my 575M. Less than half, actually. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

12-28-2011, 09:48 AM	#5
Barry Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 3,256	Kevin, Fantastic looking 550! The wheels look great on it. Enjoy in good health. Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena F1, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: RR Sport, BMW 645ci, BMW 1200GS Adv.

12-28-2011, 12:18 PM	#7
355dreamer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MAR Ferrari Life Posts: 693 Name: L.C.	Looks like a perfect spec. Well done. Everything you have heard is true.

12-28-2011, 09:41 AM	#3
Parkplace Secure Owner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fort Lauderdale Ferrari Life Posts: 31 Name: Kevin Buckley	thanks Terry! they have some cosmetic things to do - expect to see the car in 10 days.

12-28-2011, 03:20 PM	#8
550JM Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Netherlands Ferrari Life Posts: 547 Name: Jeroen	Great looking car, Kevin! Congrats and enjoy! Jeroen Italian bella's: 550 Maranello 7-2000 nero/nero 1974 Ducati 750 Yellow Sport 1974 Ducati 350 Desmo Yellow Sport 2010 Ducati Multistrada Power is nothing without control

12-29-2011, 10:50 PM	#9
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,792	Congratulations. Car looks absolutely mint. Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

12-30-2011, 04:40 AM	#11
Ice350 Join Date: Sep 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 30	I am so exited for you! The car looks great. Since we both live in Ft Laud we'll have to get together when I get my 575. Congrats. Reggie 2007 Glacier Frost GS350 2006 Obsidian GS300

12-30-2011, 07:07 AM	#12
212Export Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 2,288	Congratulations !! Excellent looking car with "to die for" colour combination. Onno will be your friend !

12-30-2011, 02:21 PM	#13
rmckee Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Ferrari Life Posts: 47 Name: Ryan McKee	Gorgeous! Looks immaculate in every way. Congratulations! "Your car goes where your eyes go."

12-30-2011, 03:13 PM	#14
285ferrari Owner Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: East Coast Ferrari Life Posts: 386 Name: Robbie	Very nice http://stickynomore.com/

01-04-2012, 06:31 PM	#15
reggazz312t Owner Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: near austin texas Ferrari Life Posts: 83	hey taz are 575M wheels mags?,,,the 550 wheels are easily available which is a plus for not so perfect piloti.....So many models have crazy expensive,no good or hard to get wheels that take a lot of fun outta of it..... I like friends to run my qv but not with the oem 16s,,,,,gotta slap on the s*** trx to lend it out. My little bro wants a Car and I think the 550 is for him but he has a history of "little mistakes"...I see 550 wheel sets on ebay for reasonable but not 575,whats the scoop? grazie,reg

01-04-2012, 08:18 PM	#17
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	The original 550 wheels were magnesium, but started to crack around the bolt holes so Ferrari recalled them and replaced them with aluminum wheels. The 575M wheels are aluminum, but quite a bit lighter than the 550 aluminum wheels. The 19" modulars are also aluminum, as are the 18" 550 modulars. 575M wheels are easy to sell because they fit 456s as well as Maranellos. My old set of 18" 575M wheels are on a friend's 456M. There are good 16" repros for 308s and that might be a solution. Those TRXs have to be hard as rocks by now. Aluminum wheels are easy to repair and the paint is PPG 36520, Argento Metallic. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

01-05-2012, 02:01 AM	#18
Chenrezi Owner Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 62 Name: Michael	Kevin, beautiful car, great color combo and the wheels look amazing! Also it does look pristine and exceedingly well maintained. Congrats!!

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