Thread: 575M owners where the hell you at? Post pix and reports

I want one!

I cant really explain why but for some reason this car is one of the greatest GT cars ever to me.

I just had a go in one twice but that was enaugh to get me. Always when I see one on TV, film or on the streets, my balls tell me " you wanna get in there and have a go" - and since this is what happens to me with women, I can assure - its a good sign!

So are there any 575M owners around here? What can you report about the car? I would be after a manual (of course).

Please, also (EVERYBODY, even if you never owned one) post up all pics you've got!

In my mind I want eihter a nero one with dual color interieur (black/beige) or a gunmetal grey / dark silver one with the same interieur and yellow calipers. So if you got pics that come even close to one of these, give 'em to me!

No one?

Wow.

I didn't know they offered the 575 without paddle shifters. Every one I've run across, has em. I've been on the look-out for a 550 myself, and also would be interested in hearing some experiences from people who've owned em.

I've worked on a driven a few - F1, manual, and SuperAmerica. Yes you want a manual in the 575. The F1 transmission works great, the problem in the 575 application is that the car is heavy. Therefore the calibration is set up differently for smooth take off, and will wear the clutch quicker. Overall they are fun cars, but expensive to maintain. Also the chassis/susspension is based on the 550. If I was in your shoes, I would look for a clean, well maintained, all services done 550M.

Originally Posted by Challenge It

Overall they are fun cars, but expensive to maintain.

When you say expensive to maintain, do you mean general maintenance based on milage plus regular servicing. Or do you mean they are finicky and prone to needing things repaired/replaced on a regular basis?

There was a unique 575M that was floating around town. But I think the guy sold it already. It was balloon white but look f*cking though! Don't know how rare it is but it was a F1 paddle shifter. Sorry for the crappy pics but thats all I could dig up on it.

Originally Posted by [Petrolsexual]

I want one!

I cant really explain why but for some reason this car is one of the greatest GT cars ever to me.

I feel the exact same way. Even though I love the 430, 599, Enzo and it's variants, I'm always drawn back to the 575 (and the 275 GTS)

My neighbor has one, Silver with HRE's, he doesn't seem to drive it much, it just sits in front of his house like a trophy car

just about every superamerica that has come into our shop has had leak issues with the top and it cost $16,000 to replace with no warranty.