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Selling my 599 after only 5 Weeks of ownership

Discussion in '612/599' started by MarkCollins, Jan 2, 2008.

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  1. MarkCollins

    MarkCollins F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Jul 2, 2002
    3,202
    South England
    Full Name:
    Mark Collins
    but only because they've bumped up the delivery of my new one from November to April :D :D can't wait, factory collection too :cool:
     
  2. mksgr

    mksgr Karting

    Aug 13, 2006
    187
    Germany
    Good news! BTW: Will factory collect be an option in April? I am asking as, per today, factory collection is not possible (they are preparing for the production of the new model)...
     
  3. GTE

    GTE F1 World Champ

    Jun 24, 2004
    10,117
    The Netherlands
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    Marnix
    congrats, but what does factory collection actually mean? I am not in the habit of ordering new Ferrari´s....
     
  4. mksgr

    mksgr Karting

    Aug 13, 2006
    187
    Germany
    Factory collect usually includes a site tour and picking up the new car at the factory :)
     
  5. MarkCollins

    MarkCollins F1 Rookie
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    Jul 2, 2002
    3,202
    South England
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    Mark Collins

    I will check with the Dealer but he knows this is part of the deal!
     
  6. M-individual

    M-individual F1 Rookie

    Oct 5, 2007
    2,937
    GTO, 458C, GT3RS
    Congratulations. I hope they will do the same with mine. That would reduce the wait from two years to one and a half. Great choice on the factory collection. This was a must for me as well. I can't wait taking her home with a stop at the French Rivièra and its challenging roads before heading home on the highway.
     
  7. mksgr

    mksgr Karting

    Aug 13, 2006
    187
    Germany
    Yes, factory collect is a great thing! Unfortunately, my dealer told me that it will not be possible in case of my 599GTB (due in February) :-(
     
  8. supraman55

    supraman55 Formula Junior

    Jun 16, 2006
    579
    Full Name:
    Vladislav
    Congrats Mike. It is always pleasant to hear that you have to wait less then expected. But my dealer told me to get sure one more time if the factory collection is possible due to new prodution line building. So make you dealer get thing checked one more time. By the way, have your dealer told you why waiting time is cutted down for half-year? Best.
     
  9. MarkCollins

    MarkCollins F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Jul 2, 2002
    3,202
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    Mark Collins
    They were given one extra 599 allocation and had 2 430 allocations reduced by Ferrari UK, which is great for me but not so good for the 430 buyers :)
     
  10. supraman55

    supraman55 Formula Junior

    Jun 16, 2006
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    Vladislav
    Thats really happy and lucky coincidence for you. Congrats one more time. Best.
     
  11. simpleton7890

    simpleton7890 Karting

    Apr 10, 2006
    244
    Global
    How come your getting another?
     
  12. Sfumato

    Sfumato F1 World Champ

    Nov 1, 2003
    10,194
    Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey, Wales
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    Angus Podgorney
    Ashtray was full...is there any other reason?
    Congrats on early allocation. Put couple hundred miles on mine today...I thought I was going 20-25mph slower than I was going. Car will not be kind to the foolish. Use yours in health, Mike.
     
  13. Nicke

    Nicke Formula Junior

    Jan 8, 2005
    528
    Hellsinki
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    Nicke Forsell
    You have to admit that this is a very positive problem. Congrats!

    Sfumato, ashtray was full.... Hilariouse, you made me laugh out loud :D
     
  14. MarkCollins

    MarkCollins F1 Rookie
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    Jul 2, 2002
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    Mark Collins
    Jack, I wasn't expecting the new one until November 2008 so I bought a used one in the meantime, the delivery has now been brought forward :)

    thanks Mike, I know what you mean about the Speed, took mine to France for New Year, nice quiet roads there :)
     
  15. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

    Apr 29, 2005
    4,725
    Hong Kong
    Congrats. Good luck for you to be the one who is moved up in the queue. Well done :):):)
     
  16. Tr@sos

    Tr@sos Formula Junior

    Jun 8, 2005
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    Nice, France
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    Julien Rubicondo
    Congrats ! :)
    Which color will it be, black again ?
     
  17. MarkCollins

    MarkCollins F1 Rookie
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    Jul 2, 2002
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    Mark Collins
    Yes I think Black again, if I had owned this one for a longer period it would have been something different, perhaps Rosso Monza
     
  18. Tr@sos

    Tr@sos Formula Junior

    Jun 8, 2005
    938
    Nice, France
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    Julien Rubicondo
    Well ... both color are nice on this car ! (but I give a little + for the rosso monza with beige cartier interior and challenge wheels ... but it is better if I stop dreaming now :D ).
     
  19. simpleton7890

    simpleton7890 Karting

    Apr 10, 2006
    244
    Global
    Jack, I wasn't expecting the new one until November 2008 so I bought a used one in the meantime, the delivery has now been brought forward :)

    Excellent to hear mark. Hope you enjoy it as much as im sure you have this one!

    Regards
     
  20. bob348

    bob348 Formula 3

    Apr 13, 2004
    1,553
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    Geoffrey
    LOL, congrats Mark, 2 599 GTB in less than one year , not bad ;)
     
  21. MarkCollins

    MarkCollins F1 Rookie
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    Jul 2, 2002
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    Mark Collins
    Thanks Bob, I specced the new one today, much the same as the old one as I had had it such a short time, just have to wait for confirmation I can collect from the Factory in April. Sadly my current one may go as early as Thursday so I may be without a Ferrari for a few Months :(
     
  22. supraman55

    supraman55 Formula Junior

    Jun 16, 2006
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    Vladislav

    Wish you confirmation of factory collection. Really great even. If you have good connections with F-dealer, 599 GTB is offering great possibility to enjoy car and to sell it for more bucks that have purchased it for. Especially when you have new 599 GTB on the way. By the way what specs you selected for you April car? Will you go with Rosso Monza? Or still Black? Best.
     
  23. MarkCollins

    MarkCollins F1 Rookie
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    Jul 2, 2002
    3,202
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    Mark Collins
    Black/ Black again :) Rosso Monza is now £13k and I did not know until today but they paint the car in a std colour(not sure which), build the car fully and as normal then take it somewhere else, strip it and repaint it in Rosso Monza
     
  24. ClassicFerrari

    ClassicFerrari F1 World Champ
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    Jan 7, 2004
    16,798
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    Vasco
    Wow you serious!?

    In any event, congrats on the new one! :)
     
  25. supraman55

    supraman55 Formula Junior

    Jun 16, 2006
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    Classy and tasty. Congrats on your car and I one more time wish you confirmation of factory delivery. This is great even for every F-enthusiast. Too sad it is impossible in January when I recieve my Scuderia. Best.



    Rosso Monza always was very expensive paint option and very hard to repair. Thanks for more information about how they paint cars in this color. Do not know this detail before read it in your post. Best.
     

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