SL/R230: Test drove the SL
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1M, F550M, F550B, F40, S600, 365GTC, DBSx2, etc.
Test drove the SL
So I went to my local dealer to cancel allocations there (I switched recently, as some may know, for the SL55). In any case, I figured hey, why not? It's a car day (dropped jag off for service, seeing the MB guys re allocation, then off to Ferrari land to check up on my 575 and order tubi for the 360) and I might as well make the most of a beatiful day.
Didnt get to play with it much, and I refuse to try to mash on a car that has no miles on it, breakin is key and I would be horrified if someone did the same to mine.
Nevertheless, this car is a DREAM! Underpowered, but the AMG derivative will fix that. Otherwise the car just glides, the top is SOOOO cool, the interior is gorgeous (despite being the nasty wood, I think alu will be a lot better, the MB wood doesn't look up to par), everything is pretty well laid out (but the buttons get a bit getting used to).
Overall, you'll adjust very quickly, I think. Once it happens, this car will be absolutely MAGICAL.
No pictures, though, sorry guys. I need to buy a digital camera...
--Dan
Didnt get to play with it much, and I refuse to try to mash on a car that has no miles on it, breakin is key and I would be horrified if someone did the same to mine.
Nevertheless, this car is a DREAM! Underpowered, but the AMG derivative will fix that. Otherwise the car just glides, the top is SOOOO cool, the interior is gorgeous (despite being the nasty wood, I think alu will be a lot better, the MB wood doesn't look up to par), everything is pretty well laid out (but the buttons get a bit getting used to).
Overall, you'll adjust very quickly, I think. Once it happens, this car will be absolutely MAGICAL.
No pictures, though, sorry guys. I need to buy a digital camera...
--Dan
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Not a few. 360 is in my hands. 575 will replace it. Only one.
But yeah, I was looking at the Olympus E10, then the E20 came out. Problem is I'm a terribly photographer, don't have "the eye."
One of these days.... Then again, there's an open invitatoin for anyone with a camera and skills to come take rides
--Dan
But yeah, I was looking at the Olympus E10, then the E20 came out. Problem is I'm a terribly photographer, don't have "the eye."
One of these days.... Then again, there's an open invitatoin for anyone with a camera and skills to come take rides
--Dan
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exactly that, a '99 xk8 convertible. and yeah, depreciation on this car is crazy. At those prices, it's a steal.
To date, I can't say it has the soul of the older pre-ford cars, but this thing is a class-act. I've had NO problems with it (58k miles - I drive a lot) yet. Just stick to the service schedule and you'll be fine. My car has a 7 year / 100k warranty, so you should be able to find something similar.
If you have any specific questions, let meknow. I do know that they revised the seats and wheels in '00, so maybe it's worth finding one of those?
Oh, and did I mention this thing actually holds the drifts pretty well?
I was kind of surprised, but I don't trust it at the limit.... Then again, you'd have to be crazy to take it there.
--Dan
To date, I can't say it has the soul of the older pre-ford cars, but this thing is a class-act. I've had NO problems with it (58k miles - I drive a lot) yet. Just stick to the service schedule and you'll be fine. My car has a 7 year / 100k warranty, so you should be able to find something similar.
If you have any specific questions, let meknow. I do know that they revised the seats and wheels in '00, so maybe it's worth finding one of those?
Oh, and did I mention this thing actually holds the drifts pretty well?
I was kind of surprised, but I don't trust it at the limit.... Then again, you'd have to be crazy to take it there.--Dan
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Originally posted by bobafett
exactly that, a '99 xk8 convertible. and yeah, depreciation on this car is crazy. At those prices, it's a steal.
To date, I can't say it has the soul of the older pre-ford cars, but this thing is a class-act. I've had NO problems with it (58k miles - I drive a lot) yet. Just stick to the service schedule and you'll be fine. My car has a 7 year / 100k warranty, so you should be able to find something similar.
If you have any specific questions, let meknow. I do know that they revised the seats and wheels in '00, so maybe it's worth finding one of those?
Oh, and did I mention this thing actually holds the drifts pretty well? I was kind of surprised, but I don't trust it at the limit.... Then again, you'd have to be crazy to take it there.
--Dan
exactly that, a '99 xk8 convertible. and yeah, depreciation on this car is crazy. At those prices, it's a steal.
To date, I can't say it has the soul of the older pre-ford cars, but this thing is a class-act. I've had NO problems with it (58k miles - I drive a lot) yet. Just stick to the service schedule and you'll be fine. My car has a 7 year / 100k warranty, so you should be able to find something similar.
If you have any specific questions, let meknow. I do know that they revised the seats and wheels in '00, so maybe it's worth finding one of those?
Oh, and did I mention this thing actually holds the drifts pretty well?
I was kind of surprised, but I don't trust it at the limit.... Then again, you'd have to be crazy to take it there.--Dan
By the way are u going to keep the 360 modena and have the 575? or if its replacing the 575 what made u wanna do that. not like i would not be happy with eaither but jus curiouis how u like the 360. One day i need to finally get a Ferrari its what i've been wantingh for ever so one day i will make my self happy.
heres a pic of my jag by the way.
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Originally posted by Mark Norton
Don't think that Ferraris are immune to depreciation, the 8 cylinders are good for two or three years due to limited supply, but the 12 cylinders go into free-fall the moment you drive out of the dealership.
Apart from supply and "must-have-it-now" considerations, the majority of people who can afford to run, insure and maintain a 456 will want a new one. They're not going to be interested in someone else's cast-off which is only a few thousand lower than MSRP because they earn that in a few days. Nobody will be interested until there's a big difference in price and lower interest rates just make it worse.
Don't think that Ferraris are immune to depreciation, the 8 cylinders are good for two or three years due to limited supply, but the 12 cylinders go into free-fall the moment you drive out of the dealership.
Apart from supply and "must-have-it-now" considerations, the majority of people who can afford to run, insure and maintain a 456 will want a new one. They're not going to be interested in someone else's cast-off which is only a few thousand lower than MSRP because they earn that in a few days. Nobody will be interested until there's a big difference in price and lower interest rates just make it worse.
