CS for MP4 12C ??

Lots of comparison threads in the 458 & McLaren sections

 

That would be a HUGE upgrade though this is a Ferrari forum and thus you may not receive those opinions here! The MCLAREN is newer, faster, better looking, has better doors (haha), and of course is TURBOCHARGED for easy upgrading but I would say the CS sounds better and offers that Ferrari race car-like experience.

 

Don't do it. No sound to speak of. Technologically superior in every way but no soul. I prefer the pure unadulterated feel of the CS. Also depreciation is only going to get worse now with the 650s and 625s.

 

It's a quantum leap in performance... but other than that I wouldn't do it. A million of them for sale, in the end IMHO its going to be like an Aston in depreciation. I wouldn't do it personally.

 

Have you driven one?
No? Do that first then you wil know what to do!



Keep the CS!

 

+1

 

I've never driven the CS. I've driven the MP4 and Scud and 458 multiple times at the track.

The MP4 will be substantially faster and easier to drive. Boring driving connection w the car though in my opinion. It's an amazing car but I was not psyched to get back in it really. Contrast that w the scud and 458 and I wanted to cry when it was over.

It is also going to continue depreciating. The CS is going to hold value and appreciate long term.

 

The sound of the 12C is utterly boring--pretty much the opposite of the sound of the Stradale.

 

You got the unsolicited offer to buy your car for a reason.

 

The Maccas depreciate like crazy. I'd stick with the CS as it appears that it is now an appreciating asset. If you sell, you may live to regret it.

 

If you're looking for performance, the MP4 has mountains of it. What it lacks is visceral passion and a soundtrack.

At today's pricing for both CS & MP4, you could probably pick up an MP4 and still have cash in your pocket for other vices.

Really boils down to what you're looking for...
• speed vs porker
• appreciation vs depreciation
• creature comforts vs barebones
• symphony vs fax machine

 

As you know it's gonna be tough getting an unbiased opinion in here as we all adore the CS. And that's no hype... Really depends what u want out of a car..imo the CS is the type of car you keep forever. Don't sell it.

 

One is going up in value. The other is tanking. I know which one I want.

 

To answer your question, 'CS for MP4 12C?', my answer would be 'No'.

Keep the faith.

 

2012 MP4 12C, 616 HP with 6K miles on Ebay for $150k start bid... Think it was $270K new.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-MP4-12C-/390997482633

 

I'm surprised how many 12C bashers there are - not just on this board by the way. I have owned a dozen or so Ferraris including a Stradale and a Scud. I have also owned a 12C coupe and currently have a 12C spider.

I don't view the Strad and 12C as comps at all. The 12C is superior in every way but looks and sound in my opinion. In fact, the 12C might be the best all around sports car I have ever owned. For disclosure purposes I am currently looking for another Scud and another Strad, but I don't think of them as substitutes at all, just complementary.

12C's have taken a gigantic depreciation hit. Not sure how much lower they will go, but I don't know of any other carbon fiber tubbed supercars with comparable performance and technology for the same price point.

Damn, I'm sure I am about to get mega-flamed for this post!!!!!

 

you're just speaking to the wrong audience. many, if not all, cs owners on here don't see value in performance or technology or race heritage; they see only $$$ value.

 

Wow. the 12C have depreciated a lot!
Didn't realize.
the temptation......

 

Yep. Just kind of silly if you ask me. There's so much more to a car than it's monetary value. At least to me. How it drives, what it looks like, how much fun it is, and how it makes you feel. I drove a friends 12c and didn't really care for it. It just wasn't much fun--it wasn't exciting. To me anyway.

 

How many people have sold and re-bought a stradale? Or added a second to the stable?

CS is a timeless design. 12C not so much. But at the end of the day I think it's wise to ask these questions and to continually challenge your ownership decision from time to time.

Good luck.

 

That's funny... u just listed some of the main reasons why CS owners love their cars... Increasing in value is just an added bonus.. There's a reason(s) why prices are where they are. Personally, I don't care too much about the value etc... Markets gonna do what its gonna do...I just let the market do the talking.

 

i currently am on my second CS, one of the most exciting road cars. Period. You can drive it flat out without necessarily going to jail, makes a great noise etc etc. However, once it gets to $200k value i don't necessarily see it the same. Similar can be said of the 250 series cars, there is no way a 250 lusso for example is better than a 550, but as a collectors piece it's worth a lot more. The value there is in 'collectors' eyes due to rarity more than comparable value to other cars. There is no way you can compare my FF to the CS, the FF is just a better car in every way. I also have been tempted by an MC12 due to its amazing value, but i haven't yet driven one so will reserve judgement. These problems are much better solved with an "and" rather than an "or"...

 

Keep the cs. It's unique. Cars aren't made with soul like that anymore. With the rate cars are advancing in 5-10 years you'll be able to pick up a car with the performance of a 12c for a dime. Bottom line is cars aren't made that sound as good as the stradale these days (even pagani went turbo charged). Mclaren are also diluting their brand by releasing models at a lower price point than the 12c but they are basically all similar.

It's like trading your cAr for a late model bmw or porsche. In 5-10 years when said car is worth nothing and is no longer a technological marvel and the f car is a Classic worth even more money you'll regret it