[Boxer]

Just out of interest I took a look at pricing around Europe on the 550 Barchetta. In general it seems that UK RHD 550 Barchettas are going for the equalivant of Euro 30K less than cars in Germany etc. Anyone have any idea why ? Condition and mileage all seemed to be in the same ballpark.

 

[desotodave]

Interestingly my local dealer had 2 of them just sitting around forever! I was just down there and he said that he sold both of them about a month ago, and had just got a call today from somebody looking for one. At least here it seems like the market is heating up!

 

[Louis355]

A (great) car without a roof whatsoever. Blaiming it on the british climate is probebly to easy...

 

[desotodave]

I just saw this for sale in Los Angeles.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/car/602651481.html

 

[rickadelic]

normally the cars in the UK ar a bit more expensive then in germany. Are The in the Netherland cheaper then in the UK couldn't believe that with our ridiculous tax system.
Best I could say is that is probally because of the pound it is an expensive exchance rate

 

[Chrishawk4]

I just saw this for sale in Los Angeles.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/car/602651481.html

Thats a very nice 550. It isn't one of my favorites but the Barchetta is really nice looking.

Chris

 

[archiegibbs]

My best guess is the poor pound to euro exchange rate. Six months ago the pound was worth 1.49 euros, today it is worth 1.27 euro's.

 

[JazzyO]

My best guess is the poor pound to euro exchange rate. Six months ago the pound was worth 1.49 euros, today it is worth 1.27 euro's.

Yes, maybe it's a good thing I'm likely moving to London - seems to be getting cheaper all the time....


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[Boxer]

My best guess is the poor pound to euro exchange rate. Six months ago the pound was worth 1.49 euros, today it is worth 1.27 euro's.

Any LHD 550 Barchetta's for sale in the UK ?

 

[archiegibbs]

They are probably as rare as F50's. Sytner/Gray Paul in Nottingham had one about 6 months ago, but I think it was RHD. I can only suggest you e-mail the major dealers and independents service dept's and ask them to keep an eye out. They might clients with LHD's who bring them in for servicing?

 

[Vulcan F-40]

Just out of interest I took a look at pricing around Europe on the 550 Barchetta. In general it seems that UK RHD 550 Barchettas are going for the equalivant of Euro 30K less than cars in Germany etc. Anyone have any idea why ? Condition and mileage all seemed to be in the same ballpark.

Dear Comrade Boxer,

Only Ferrari could sell a convertible car that when the roof is erected the vehicle is limited to sixty miles per hour in case the roof flies off - this is a fact. (And there's no tonneau cover!)

With kind regards,

Vulcan

 

[Boxer]

Dear Comrade Boxer,

Only Ferrari could sell a convertible car that when the roof is erected the vehicle is limited to sixty miles per hour in case the roof flies off - this is a fact. (And there's no tonneau cover!)

With kind regards,

Vulcan

Actually they have done it twice. The soft top on the F50 has the same restrictions.

 

[JazzyO]

Sytner/Gray Paul in Nottingham

You know, I used to live next door to Sytner in Nottingham. Nice town.


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[t1fosI]

You know, I used to live next door to Sytner in Nottingham. Nice town.


Onno

Onno, you will be happy to know that it has recently been voted one of the top 20 worst places in the UK to live then! It came in at No 4.

 

[archiegibbs]

Onno, you will be happy to know that it has recently been voted one of the top 20 worst places in the UK to live then! It came in at No 4.

It has a very high number of gun crimes and stabbings compared to other major cities. The plus side is that there are 3 females to every male in Nottingham.

 

[t1fosI]

It has a very high number of gun crimes and stabbings compared to other major cities. The plus side is that there are 3 females to every male in Nottingham.

Arch, that is because the other 2 blokes keep getting shot!

I remember the LA/Orange County stats that were quoted to me (back in 1991 admittedly) - ' there are 4 women for every man, and every other man is gay' I don't know if it still true...