612 with HGTS Package

This is exactly the car I bought last year from California. Mine is a 2007 HGTS that just had the major service and no sticky or dash shrinkage. The color is Grigio Silverstone.

However, I still had to deal with:
-Replacing 6 of 10 ball joints
-Replace All 4 TPMS devices
-New Battery

HGTS models are excellent and sound great. There are also HGTC models, which is the same + the carbon brakes.

 

All 612s have a dash shrinkage problem but nothing that can't be corrected - I have had it on my 2008 and its never sat in the sun

 

The 612, as I have said above, have very few problems - the leather issue is minor compared to the whole car - my 2008 has HGT and is an absolutely great machine - elegant but hauls butt with the V12 sound - nothing like a V12 - could be history in the future

 

The steel brakes on the 612 are outstanding. Last year, some inattentive idiot pulled right in front of me and the car stopped so violently, I probably would have gone through the windshield if I didn't have my seat belt on.

The general consensus is only get the carbon brakes if you plan to track it. Otherwise, the steel brakes are just fine.

 

I consider carbon brakes to be a bit of race car fashion to put them on road cars. I have them on my 612, they work well and they look cool, but they are not necessary on a street car. Also, although they might work well on the track, they become a very expensive consumable. The best benefit may be the lack of brake dust.

 

Sorry guys, I disagree on the brakes - CFs are the only way to go - especially if you drive agressively
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Also, you will probably never replace them

 

Just keep checking all the online sites like cars and autotrader daily.

I saw mine the day it was listed, a Thursday. Placed a refundable deposit, had a PPI done Friday, wired the payment on Monday. The dealer told me that Monday that no less than 5 people contacted him to buy it.

 

The CFs are amazing. I had mine out on the track a few weeks ago, and feeling those things haul the car down lap after lap from 140mph with no fade, no shudder, no drama, is something else.

Letting my brother (serious racer) drive and watching him chase down and pass a Mclaren was fun too...

 

Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't they "Carbon Ceramic" brakes (not CF or Carbon Fiber)?

 

the piston inside the caliper is ceramic coated, the rotor and pads are carbon fiber, advises my 2 grade-schoolers who's hearts are set on the new Cali, or another 612, in our colors.

 

I've been wondering about that one too. Deserves some due diligence but seems like a genuine bargain if you ask me.

 

It doesn't have the Manettino or F1-S system. So, it is still a late Gen 1 car. Still, I agree it is a good value for someone who wants that color combo and rare HGT2 package.

Meanwhile, here is an OTO in all-Nero and over $200K:
Ferrari 612 2010 612 Scaglietti Oto Black on Black Loaded | eBay

 

It is somewhat complicated.

The early HGTS / HGTC versions were a little faster than the base F1-A system, due to reprogramming.

However, the F1-S system with Manittino should be equivalent to what is in the 599. I believe it debuted in 2007 in the limited edition Sessana and was then standard in the OTO cars.

 

That is an HGT2 not an HGTS, and it's a good car. I almost bought it when I found an OTO instead. Shocked that thing isn't sold yet. I feel like some of the aftermarket stuff may not have given the best first impression but it can easily be brought back to stock. I would have no hesitation about buying it and have recommended it to others.

 

actually i think the OTO gearbox is the same as the 599 HGTE

 

That is true- The OTO had the Superfast tranny 2 years before the 599 HGTE and for that short period was the fastest shifting F car.