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What would you buy? A SLS or a used 599 GTB?

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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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I'd prefer the bigger penor. 599
 
Old Jul 31, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by GrayTT
Head says SLS
Heart says 599
agreed, but ultimately:

599
 
Old Jul 31, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Jo_Switzer
SLR 722 ... you can get those for a song now.
not a bad suggestion if you send it to renntech. you would also get the fancy doors if you're into that sort of thing.

599 without question if it must be one or the other. consider a diablo 6.0 and ford gt as well. can you find a manual 599? that would be the answer.
 
Old Jul 31, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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599, no question.
 
Old Aug 1, 2010 | 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ECB
what about a DBS?
I mean,you have pure sports/racing cars,daily drivers and now...something exquisite and sporty would fit in very well
I am after a Really Nice GT car that can be used for special events and weekends away.

I won't be putting it on the track so therefore if it is a little soft that doesn't bother me either.

I agree that the 599's have already taken a hit, which makes the purchase a hell of a lot more comforting.

Having stated this, when will Ferrari be launching the new 599??
 
Old Aug 1, 2010 | 11:33 AM
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sls so boring. sls so much mercedes depriciation. the cars are just blah.

599 good for a gt car

i love the guys suggesting lambos when you ask for a gt car. why not a mini van or a pickup what i would love to see is a poll that asks how many guys that tell everyone to buy lambos have actually driven one. there is a reason guys dont drive them hard or track them. they dont work for that. they are pure look at me cars nadda else.

i voted with Monty Brewster. None of the above. why not an old GT car. like a ferrari 330gtc. those are priced nicelyn the 250s and are
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Originally Posted by Condor Man
I am after a Really Nice GT car that can be used for special events and weekends away.

I won't be putting it on the track so therefore if it is a little soft that doesn't bother me either.

I agree that the 599's have already taken a hit, which makes the purchase a hell of a lot more comforting.

Having stated this, when will Ferrari be launching the new 599??
Condor Man- don't go down that road. You could perpetually wait for the 'next best thing'. Not saying you are; but really- the 599 is the CAR you want. Gorgeous, sexy looks. Fantastic sound, and crisp, rewarding handling. Something you can walk out into the garage and say 'wow, she's a gorgeous car'.


What colors are you thinking about? My personal fav is that dark, metallic grey with a red leather interior. ( with a 6 speed please LOL)
 
Old Aug 1, 2010 | 03:44 PM
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now the salesman shines through
well said
 
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well said
Well Thank You kind Sir!!
 
Old Aug 2, 2010 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by STOPPIE
Condor Man- don't go down that road. You could perpetually wait for the 'next best thing'. Not saying you are; but really- the 599 is the CAR you want. Gorgeous, sexy looks. Fantastic sound, and crisp, rewarding handling. Something you can walk out into the garage and say 'wow, she's a gorgeous car'.


What colors are you thinking about? My personal fav is that dark, metallic grey with a red leather interior. ( with a 6 speed please LOL)
Chris,

I like your style!

The only small problem that I have is with the looks of the 599. When they first came out, I never really lusted after one.....

And even today after the 599 has grown on me, I still don't yern for the looks.....

The SLS on the other hand is a real Jekyl and Hyde. From some angles it looks amazing and from others it looks like the bi-product of a Bread box that has had sex with a Canal Boat.

Now back to the colors.

Would Red with Beige be to cliche??? Perhaps a Matte Black or Grey, however they could quite easily be the flavour of the month this year and not the next.
 



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