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Member ID: red550ferrari

Location: San Ho, CA

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1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello
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  • 1/4 Mile12.6 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-604.3sec
  • Top Speed199mph
  • HP500
  • Weight3726lbs

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Updated on May 06, 2012

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red550ferrari’s Ferrari 550 Maranello
“Big Daddy”

    • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
     

I bought the Car in October 2001 with 14000 miles on it. I took it in to the Ferrari dealer for service right away....

New Clutch
New Hoses under the manifold
Oil change
Transmission Fluid
2 new rear tires
Tubi Exhaust

TOTAL $10,000

Then becasue the exhaust was so loud I had to get a new stereo system.

Brax Amp
Eclipse Head unit
Eclipse CD Changer
Dynaudio 2 way speakers

TOTAL $4,000

Then ...Upgrade to Xenon headlights
And added a custom subwoofer behind the seat.

TOTAL $1,950

Then in December 2002 with 20,000 miles I took it in for service....

New brakes
New rotors
Replace motor mounts
Replace valve cover gaskets
Replace timing belts
Replace pulleys and idler bearings
Rebuild water pump
Oil Change
Transmission Fluid change
Brake fluid change

TOTAL $11,000

Then 2 weeks later my emergency flashers started going off all by themselves....

Replace fuel pump inertia switch
Replace 1 windshield wiper arm
Fix odometer reset button

TOTAL $2,000

It's other nickname is the Money Pit....

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ReddHottGTgirl  

Posted by: ReddHottGTgirl

AAAHHH i HATE you!!!:) hehe. Why why why would you wanna sell that ferarri???? It's so beautiful! Before I die i want to make sure i own two cars...a 1999 lambo diablo, and a ferarri modena. I wish i could drive up to cali to get a ride in that :( Maybe some day i'll actually own one hehe. NEwayz...im very jealous...u should be extremely proud of your cars!! Oh yah...and thanks for the compliment on my car..i feel so special!hehe - See Ya! -JESSICA

02SXTgurl  

Posted by: 02SXTgurl

wow those are sweet, i dont believe you're selling that! well thanks for the comments... have fun with your very fast toys!!

ladyexplicit  

Posted by: ladyexplicit

I can't belive your selling it!!!! eek...but i understand when you say that it's hard to basically afford it. thanx for the comments on my page! I can't remember where I found that exhaust tip picture, but I thought it was sooo cute! hahaha, it's in my locker at school! :) And how do I walk into my room? I have to fall asleep with all the lights out...it's all way too distracting to fall asleep too! hahaha, check you later! ~*SHY*~

transam_babe  

Posted by: transam_babe

Hey! I love the cars! Thanks for signing my guestbook! Peace out!

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1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello
 

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Member ID: red550ferrari

Location: San Ho, CA