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Got my 599 - first 800 miles

Discussion in '612/599' started by Joker, Sep 2, 2006.

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  1. martyb

    martyb Formula Junior

    Nov 8, 2003
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    Wow, Looks awesome. Congrats!!
     
  2. eric

    eric Formula Junior

    Aug 3, 2001
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    Albion, CA
    Beautiful car, Joker. Congratulations, but I'm not so sure you did me any favor posting these pics. I was content to just ignore this latest Fcar based on the typical mediocre pics published by Ferrari marketing. Your pictures of your car, especially that 3/4 view from the rear, show a car that I find to be just too beautiful to ignore. Great color choice for the exterior! I love it! Interior color is not my cup o tea, but very nice all the same.

    Off-topic sort of question: Anyone know how FNA/US dealers will fit in the US-sized rear license plates? I can't see how one would fit into that space.
     
  3. stormin

    stormin Karting

    Sep 16, 2005
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    Wow, absolutely beautiful....exactly the color combo I'd order a 599 in. Love it!

    Norm
     
  4. BritBlaster

    BritBlaster F1 Rookie

    Jul 25, 2005
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    Nice Manor joker -- goegeous -- and the f-mobiles set it off quite lovely!

    Thanks for sharing the pics .... I'm looking forward to the 599 more and more with each picture posted, each summary of the driving experience, each magazine article ...
     
  5. stevme

    stevme Karting

    Jun 6, 2006
    63
    Mid-Atlantic
    The dark silver gray color is stunning, but it will take very careful polishing so as to preserve the smooth look. Thanks for the comparison to the 430, giving us a better idea of size. You description of the driving experience was a kick.

    Perhaps Ferrari can come up with a fix on the LCD screen being too bright for night driving.

    Thanks for sharing.
     
  6. BRUCE400I

    BRUCE400I Rookie

    Jun 18, 2005
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    Stunning! But the steering wheel is on the wrong side! Was this out of choice or is right hand drive currently unavailable?
     
  7. Joker

    Joker Formula Junior
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    Jun 3, 2004
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    By choice. All our cars are LHD. I'm danish by birth, so used to it, and we spend a lot of time driving on the continent. :)
     
  8. chp

    chp Formula Junior

    Jul 9, 2005
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    From my continental point of view the steering wheel is on the correct side, you just drive on the wrong side of the road. ;-)

    Sorry, couldn`t resist...

    Have a look at this:

    http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220029153753&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:DE:31

    P.S.: It`s not my auction!
     
  9. No Doubt

    No Doubt Seven Time F1 World Champ

    May 21, 2005
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    #59 No Doubt, Sep 19, 2006
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    Joker, have you checked out your 599's tow-hook access ports?

    Also, great pics!

    Even so, the 599 looks better in person than in pictures, which don't capture the exsquisite beauty of the depth of the 3D curves.
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  10. ELIM

    ELIM Formula 3

    Apr 29, 2005
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    Gorgeous collection. :)

    Congrats and great writeup!
     
  11. BritBlaster

    BritBlaster F1 Rookie

    Jul 25, 2005
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    Joker:
    Did you go with the upgraded BOSE system, and if so -- what do you think ?
     
  12. Joker

    Joker Formula Junior
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    I did. The sound itself is very good imo. The stereo is fine for what it is - hate the navigation part of it, but that's another story. I can recommend the bose system though.
     
  13. specmga

    specmga Rookie

    Sep 13, 2006
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    Hey Joker:

    Your car is magnificent! Congratulations!

    What are your colours - interior & exterior?

    Thanks
     
  14. GTE

    GTE F1 World Champ

    Jun 24, 2004
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    Doesn´t that conceal the headlamp waterspray system (or whatever it´s called).

    Joker, that is a beautiful setting of cars, home and garden you have there.
     
  15. adamr

    adamr Formula Junior

    Aug 16, 2002
    720
    Chicago
    Wow. The interiors of the new F cars look so nice and integrated; the old ones looked 'boxy' and segragated.
     
  16. SefacHotRodder

    SefacHotRodder F1 World Champ

    Dec 20, 2003
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    I think so. Thats a bad place to have a tow hook access.


    Joker, lovely collection and i love your new 599. Enjoy her! :)
     
  17. Dan_London

    Dan_London Karting

    Mar 2, 2004
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    Gorgeous exterior colour (grigio silverstone?), really shows off the lines.

    Are those weeny front plates legal here Mr Joker?
     
  18. Joker

    Joker Formula Junior
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    I have no idea what you're talking about... The plates are not too small... It's ehm... An optical illusion... Damn digital cameras... Yeah - thats what it is - the plates are fine... ;)

    Been using the small one on the F430 for 20 months now without a problem so far (knock on wood)... :D
     
  19. GTE

    GTE F1 World Champ

    Jun 24, 2004
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    Look at the size of the Conti GT compared to the 599 :D
     
  20. Blackbird4life

    Blackbird4life Formula 3

    Jul 8, 2005
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    Nice car! But what's that device hooked up to your mirror?
     
  21. rpps

    rpps Formula 3

    Aug 20, 2005
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    i beg to differ, the 575 and 456m were gorgeous interiors. i think the new interiors are a bit all over the place and perhaps too eccentric? the 360's int was perfect imho
     
  22. SSNISTR

    SSNISTR F1 Veteran

    Feb 13, 2004
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    Hey Joker, quick question...


    Does you 599 actually say "Fiorano" on it anywhere????
     
  23. ItaliaF1

    ItaliaF1 F1 Veteran

    Aug 28, 2005
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    I LOVE your color combo. I wouldn't have thought to combine Grigio Silverstone with Rosso interior. You did an amazing job specing out your 599. Have fun with it!

    -John
     
  24. Christian.Fr

    Christian.Fr Two Time F1 World Champ

    Jun 9, 2005
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    nice dscription, really pleasant to read it. This model it s extroadinary
    hope to see some "funny" pics later.

    regards
     
  25. nisanprathan

    nisanprathan Rookie

    Sep 10, 2006
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    599,a beautiful car. Your colour combination is absolutely stunning.
     

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