Ferrari 550 Sports

Ferrari 550 Sports 

DESCRIPTION

(1996 - 2001) The Ferrari 550 Maranello and 550 Barchetta were 2-seat Gran Turismo sports cars built by Ferrari. The 550 is powered by a 5.5-liter, 478 hp DOHC V-12. Partner that with your choice of a 5-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission. ABS comes standard.

USER REVIEWS

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[Jul 15, 2002]
lynnf
Model Reviewed: 550

Strength:

gobs of power- speed to burn- stable- can't tell the difference between 80 and 125. Good brakes. Great high speed tourer with a good sized gas tank- LA to SFO on 2 tanks.

Weakness:

Seat is hard and needs more lumbar support and gas pedal is not adjustable for position. You have to think about where you are going to park it when you get to your destination.

Sold the Daytona as soon as I drove the 550. More of everything and very little to complain about. The biggest conplaint is that I can't go anywhere without drawing a crowd- and with good reason! It is a looker- Need a "pick-me-up"? apply more right foot. It seems that it will run for ever. It is a bit heavy in the corners compared to some(not the Daytona)but very dependable and lots of advance notice before it breaks loose- then apply more power and you are on your way.

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OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jul 09, 2002]
Ran8987

test drove this. You know what for the money, go out and pick up a Z8. More reliable. What are you buying the car for? To look cool or to kick some serious you know what.

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
[Jun 07, 2002]
AJ SHO
Model Reviewed: F550

Strength:

ALL

Weakness:

NONE

Love the car drinks gas but dont care buy one lots of power cant help but burnout.

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OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jan 24, 2002]
ken

Strength:

looks and sounds awesome,excellent performance

Weakness:

Not much faster than most dodge vipers

This car is simply awesome but i don''t think it is worth the price. Then again no car that sells for this amount is really "worth it". Excellent collector piece though.

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porsche 911tt-awesome car and closer to being worth what i paid

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
3
[May 30, 2001]
Roger
Model Reviewed: F550

Strength:

The car is powerful. 485hp good enough or maybe too much. Engine sounds make you want to go faster. Kill every import cars on the road.

Weakness:

No one want race with me.
This car is always thirty. (Gas)

Good car

Similar Products Used:

None

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jun 08, 2001]
Tony Alston

Strength:

If you haven't flown an airplane, this is your chance. It leaves the tailers behind.. Most people don't even know what it is.. One woman asked, is that the car Magnum P.I. used to drive? I just laughed, yeah, right. What an insult. Even he wished to drive this.

Weakness:

Attention getter. You can't park anywhere without people asking your occupation, gawking and dribbling on the window. It's also very thirsty. Also, I'm tall and the seat is very uncomforatble.

Come on man! This car is way beyond the realm of usefulness..I can't even take it around the block without at least three cars tailing me and trying to peak inside. It came in a container to the dealership, and they called me when it arrived. Changing the gears even gave me trouble (the car stalled twice at a light two blocks from the dealership). I could see the salesman smile as I accelerated from the lot. It is due for service (only after a few thousand miles) as the red indicator light appears to flash. Driving this car daily is a no, no! Thank goodness for my internet company's stock options!!!

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I never owned anything else that came close to this car. BMW! No Way!! Porsche! No way!

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Dec 22, 2000]
Allen

Strength:

The sound of an Italian race car in a street legal car. Much nicer than the testa or 355. The ability to change the power from standard to performance is almost unbelievable, yet functional.

Weakness:

Traffic while getting to the open roads and seat comfort

If you have the money the only other thing you need is to drive this car to want it. You can drive it without a loud stereo or flashy wheels and get all the looks you have been dreaming about. Visit a dealer ASAP!

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OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Oct 30, 2000]
Zach

Strength:

This thing is ridiculous. If you want a metaphor, it would be that you are riding a jet that doesn't get off the ground...usually. The engine is breathtaking, I drove it at first on the high cliffed roads between Monte Carlo and Nice and the rock was like a symphonic mirror, catching the roar of a 550 horsepower V12 and returning the music right back, doubling my pleasure. Engine is all that should matter, nothing like having that power right at your fingertips. However there is more than the engine, the chrome interior is very aesthetically pleasing, the stick is very tight, and the body is gorgeous.

Weakness:

MPG. But if that's a concern don't get this beast.

This car is like no other, Ferrari is only getting better. It has the ability to totally engross you in her beauty. If you can't buy one, than try to test one. Don't even let a glimmer of a hint of an ounce of a thought enter your head that you would get anything other than a manual transmission. We have liftoff.

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2000 Porshe 991(this one is real quick)
1999 vette(can't hold a candle to 550)

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jul 10, 2000]
Jonathan Norwood

Strength:

Fast, comfortable, and good old style ferrari styling

Weakness:

Oh come on it's a ferrari, I can talk lack of room for a good sound system, but when you're driving this thing all you really want ot hear is the engine anyway

There really isn't much to say about this car you really have to drive it to understand. You can buy a Lingenfelter Stage 2 Camaro SS for $48,000 at 625hp and 580ft-lbs of torque and run the quarter in 10.3, but that's not all ferrari is. Face it part of what ferrari is all about is prestige and the fact that everyone knows you paid $200,000 for your car, and with this car there's no mistaking that you have a great automible!

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OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jun 27, 2000]
Ronaldo Gates
Model Reviewed: custom

Strength:

Hi, I like the purring engine sounds. Speed is acceptable,
very nice smoothness.

Weakness:

The seats arent top quality.Everything except seats are tolerable.

Yes this is a very good deal I have nothing else to say.

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Nsx,BMW 7-series.Viper,corvette

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
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