Swapped F430 for 599

Congrats on the acquisition! I hope to pick up a 599 in a couple years as well.

 

Nice! Congrats and drive safe

 

Awesome looking car. Black paint, yellow calipers, and shields, you just cant go wrong with that.

 

Congratulations- shes a beauty. People will not immediately react to the car at a distance but when they get up close and realize what it is, their eyes open real wide.

The car is more agile than you might notice when you're not pushing her- unfortunately, the only way to really experience this is to really push and that can't be done on the public roads.

 

The sound of that Ferrari V12 singing in your ears is worth every penny in spades. ....Congrats and Enjoy!

 

Beautiful car. Nice switch IMHO.

 

I didn't know until now that SL65 is faster than F430.

 

She looks great and you will soon find out that it's V12 is a masterpiece. Enjoy, drive safe and in 4 years from now, you will be very happy with the decision you've made.

 

Very well done Jim! Any more pictures (of the interior)?

Gr. Martin

 

Excellent, black color and brown leather you cannot wrong with that! My favorite combo!
Enjoy

 

A beautiful car indeed. I also went from a 430s to the 599. I love it but wish I could
put the top down. I always get red/tan but when I see a black one I drool and wonder....?
Enjoy!

 

Hi, congrats to your new car. I also have an sl65, and want to move to 599. So I have a question do you feel that 599 is faster and more comfortable than sl65?

 

Woah, gorgeous ! ! More pics!!

 

I had a 355 for about 15 years. I looked at the 360 and the 430 and while they were great cars I could not justify the trade. I drove a 599 and I was sold. The F1 superfast is miles ahead of the older F1s. I just recently parted with my 599 and I definitely miss it.

 

Just sold a black 430 spider for a Bentley GTC. Needed the four seats for a second car. Also thinking about a black 599 for a third car. Want something a little less flashy more mature than the spider. Any other comparisons between the two cars would be appreciated .I would rather not test drive one now because I know it would definitely accelerate the quest.

 

Compared to a 430 the 599 is much smoother around town. The seats are very comfortable and you can fit a weekends worth of luggage in the trunk. Getting in and out of it is easy and it is a much more comfortable daily driver. The acceleration is explosive. I have driven a 458 and a new Turbo S which are faster to 60 but neither feel as powerful or exciting under acceleration.

You need to drive one. They are quite a bit different than the lighter weight mid engined models. I enjoy driving my cars on the road and going on road trips. If you like track days then I doubt you would be happier with the 599. The 599 is not a soft car by any means but it is large and its weight make it less sporty than the 430.

I had one of the original Bentley Continental GTs and the 599 is a real drivers car where the GT was more of a fast luxury car.

 

Gorgeous color!

 

Thank you