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please talk me out of this FF...

Discussion in 'FF/Lusso' started by johns930, May 7, 2012.

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  1. johns930

    johns930 Formula 3

    May 9, 2005
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    bianco fuji and not much else.

    i driven the FF in all conditions extensively for 3 hours straight : track, mountain, freeway, small country roads, downtown stop and go traffic, all out banzai style driving, and was really amazed by it. besides the exterior of course.
    its like a super fast lexus with some soul and great sound and good accessible power.

    but parked beside my 612, i still like the 612 better, but since my OTO is approaching 3 yo, im being tempted greatly by this great white shark.
    hope i dont get it though, because i still dont see the point of a ferrari breadvan with that styling. but i might just get it for that engine and tranny alone.
    yea.... maybe f12 is the better answer.

    http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/rennpository-video-clips-and-other-in-line-videos/695239-ff.html#post9508127
     
  2. clockem

    clockem Formula 3

    May 18, 2009
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    I think the f12 will be better value for the money. If you don't need four seats F12..the Ff you are looking at hope you get a great price due to the red interior. That will be a hard resale IMO. Best of luck in what you decide.
     
  3. carcommander

    carcommander Formula 3

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    I would wait a bit if it were me. 4 seat Ferraris usually depreciate fast.
     
  4. mkultra

    mkultra Formula 3

    Nov 3, 2004
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    Follow your heart. I think you've already made up your mind, seeing that you need convincing. Sounds like you have an itch to get something new but the FF is not motivating you emotionally.
     
  5. furoni

    furoni F1 World Champ

    Jun 6, 2011
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    Pedro Braga Soares
    If you´re still not sure about it, you proably never will!!!
    Wich is not a bad thinh, because i think the car sucks in that colour!!!
    If you try a darker red or a darker grey i´m pretty sure it will look a lot better. I know many people hate the ff and that can influence you negativly...i personaly don´t deslike the car, if you´re going to use the back seats, i would go ahead (in another combo off course).
    If you don´t need the extra seats, i would wait for the f12, wich is one of the prettyest cars in the world..IMO.
     
  6. tilomagnet

    tilomagnet Formula Junior

    Sep 26, 2010
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    Bianco is one of the few colors that makes the FF styling tolerable IMO.

    Still I wouldn't do it. The 612 is a true beauty, you'll probably regret trading it in for the FF everytime you look at the latter.
     
  7. CMD140.6

    CMD140.6 Karting

    Jul 29, 2011
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    As someone who just recently bought an FF (notwithstanding the recent discussions on potential depreciation), I say go for it....
     
  8. Aedo

    Aedo F1 Rookie

    Feb 22, 2006
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    Your planned yellow/red spec made my jaw drop... bianco fuji/red not so much. I love the FF (and personally think it has much more presence than the 612) but that colour combo doesn't work for me (despite wanting to say "buy it" because it is such an awesome car).

    All the best with your decision - wish I was in that position!!!
     
  9. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Aug 3, 2002
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    What's the VIN? Auto Gallery has a nice Bianco Fuji FF, but I think FerrariChat member eric's Ferrari of Seattle demo FF looks the best as it's lowered and the wheels are gray. But a recent life-altering experience urges me to tell you that, for that kind of money, you should just buy an Aventador. Forgive me, Enzo, for I have sinned.
     
  10. Noblesse Oblige

    Noblesse Oblige F1 Veteran

    Nov 7, 2011
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    The FF attracts buyers who might consider a car like the Panamera 4, especially in Europe. If you don't need the AWD for longish drives in bad weather, and don't need the four seats, but you want the 12 cylinders, I think you will be better off in both performance and long term value going for the F12berlinetta.
     
  11. carcommander

    carcommander Formula 3

    Sep 28, 2006
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    The long term value of any of this stuff sucks. Having said that it is fun. The Panamera Turbo is about 190 but not the same fun as a Ferrari.

    I don't think the F12 will depreciate as fast as the FF but all the production Ferrari's depreciate. It hasn't stopped me from buying them but I am not kidding myself. :)
     
  12. tsetse

    tsetse Rookie

    May 13, 2012
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    If you are looking for 4 seats and looking to change your ride, FF is a good choice. Im falling in love with the FF the more I look at it. Especially the rear, it grows on you. Stunning car!
     

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