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Orange Cola wrote: Mon May 11, 2020 9:55 am You can ruin my dreams of a 550, we’re they reliable and did they have high maintenance schedules?

Always wanted one.

RobYob wrote: Mon May 11, 2020 10:04 am So the quick answer to the question "what's better than a V12 in front of you" is "Anything with the engine behind you"

Starts browsing Ebay for MR2s

Speculatively, the whole raison d'etre of the mega engined GT is effortless speed without the more lethal handling characteristics of a mid-engined design. However, handling is now "dial your own" in the modern era of magical tyres and sophisticated stability control.

So a question for you. A fun drive on damp Autumn day. 550 or 675LT without electronic safety net?

SSO wrote: Mon May 11, 2020 3:20 pm Easy answer, the 675LT. It has a lot more mechanical grip and is very progressive when it decides to wiggle its tushy.

Ascender wrote: Mon May 11, 2020 8:00 pm I forget how handsome a car the 550 is and I guess with the way their styling is going It’s going to be seen as a real classic some day.

Jimmy Choo wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 9:29 am

Ascender wrote: Mon May 11, 2020 8:00 pm I forget how handsome a car the 550 is and I guess with the way their styling is going It’s going to be seen as a real classic some day.

Despite the Daniella Westbrook scoop, they do look great and have aged much better than Daniella Westbrook.

240PP wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 8:05 am I’ve always loved the 550, it’s from one of their best eras imo.

A mate’s brother had one, it was ruinous. It often wouldn’t start and when it did it sometimes wouldn’t stop

dinny_g wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 10:49 am

240PP wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 8:05 am I’ve always loved the 550, it’s from one of their best eras imo.

A mate’s brother had one, it was ruinous. It often wouldn’t start and when it did it sometimes wouldn’t stop

A manual 575 Superamerica is in my Lotto Garage

Another great article by the way SSO - as always, thanks for sharing your experiences.

By the way, how does your good lady wife like the current "Karen" Internet Meme's ?

SSO wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 12:54 pm

dinny_g wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 10:49 am

240PP wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 8:05 am I’ve always loved the 550, it’s from one of their best eras imo.

A mate’s brother had one, it was ruinous. It often wouldn’t start and when it did it sometimes wouldn’t stop

A manual 575 Superamerica is in my Lotto Garage

Another great article by the way SSO - as always, thanks for sharing your experiences.

By the way, how does your good lady wife like the current "Karen" Internet Meme's ?

Thanks.

On the meme's, don't think she has seen any of them.

Rich B wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 1:01 pm

SSO wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 12:54 pm

dinny_g wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 10:49 am

A manual 575 Superamerica is in my Lotto Garage

Another great article by the way SSO - as always, thanks for sharing your experiences.

By the way, how does your good lady wife like the current "Karen" Internet Meme's ?

Thanks.

On the meme's, don't think she has seen any of them.

Shes going to have a word with the manager about why she hasn’t been shown them...