One year thoughts on owning an 812 Superfast

Ha, we all have our startup procedures! Start stop off, turn off auto mode, suspension lifter to back down driveway etc.

One important one is remove the battery tender so it doesn't yank off!

Anyway I agree with your thoughts. This car is a keeper.

One thing I will say is that I'm not so sure this car is going to depreciate significantly from this point. You can't buy a new V12 coupe at this point from Ferrari...

 

#5 +1, Truly loved mine. Alas, I had to trade it in. . .
. . . GTS delivery next week.

 

Thanks for the write up. And kudos for you for putting 5k on it in a year. I have an F12 and whole heartedly agree with #1 and #6!!!

 

true confession - i have yanked the battery tender out of my 458...not proud of it....

 

Excellent synopsis, thanks!
I now have 5.5K miles on my ‘19 812SF and fully agree, especially about the tires.
Amazing machine.

My son drove off in the SF and forgot about the tender, when I came back to the garage in a different car backing in I ran it over since it was now in the middle of the floor, and destroyed it...$600.

 

So ,do you think Cars without GPF sound better but with a lower volume compared to the one with GPF?

 

Fully agreed on getting the Michelin tires, the Pirellis are not good at all. If you want to improve the handling a bit more you could put novitec springs on the car. I love mine. Get the alignment checked as well, it makes a big difference to have it perfectly dialed in.

Checking the oil often is pretty key. I buy cases of the oil on Amazon and keep it in the garage to top off when needed.

I’m glad you’re out enjoying your car! @GameMaker and I are both above 10k miles, and are vying for the lead on the 812SF with the most miles lol

 

That's dedication! Great idea.

I fully agree with you that the 812 is to be kept. After having it a couple of years, and looking back there are some configuration choices I wish I'd done differently, but I'll still not sell it. I have six months before my GTS arrives, and although I hear it's a slightly different beast compared to the SF, if it's anything close it will be amazing.

Oh, and I've done the seatbelt buckle/door/bodywork magic trick in an S-class. My son thought it was hilarious how closing a door can make mummy swear so much.

 

Thanks for the nice writeup... I got mine 18 months and every time I take it for a drive it's a big event w big smile

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Nice list. How are you checking the oil level pre-start?

 

Ppf will not come off easy after 3 years.. watch out.


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Couldn't agree more. My TM F12 is a keeper for life, I love the very soul of the car.

 

which configuration changes would you make? (I’m not locking in my GTS for several months)

 

Congratulations. These are excellent cars. The radio coming on by itself at startup still puzzles me.

 

Got any pictures?

 

Having had both the SF (no GPF and Pirellis)and now the GTS (GPF and Michelin’s)both are fantastic vehicles and sound great in their own right out of the box and plenty loud with and without GPF just a bit different. The Michelins are much better than the Pirellis, no contest there, but they mark up my garage floor very easily.
The battery tender survived my SF backing out of the garage with it still attached- less so my ego.
Apple car play which I had on my SF I used maybe 3 times- it was clunky without a touch screen, still suffered the SFs small screen which is barely readable for my aging eyes and using Waze I use the audio prompts primarily when I drive. I don’t miss it one bit on the GTS.
The upgraded sound system is a must if you listen to any music at hearable volume- the SFs standard system was an embarrassment- even listening to AM news.
The lift and paint protection a must to prevent you from going crazy on US roads
Any glitches with either car? If you call an inoperable start stop function on the SF a glitch yes. I just wish I had it on my GTS… Despite it still being operable on my GTS, the GTS will be a keeper. It checks all the right boxes for me and the wrong boxes it checks which are few( slightly less leg room and seat recline at 6’2”) are more than offset by the open top motoring. No it may not be the better track car (but nether is the SF) but roadsters IMHO are the epitome of a sports car for the road.
Commit this timeout to memory-
Disconnect trickle charger
Push start
Disable start/stop
Engage lift(if needed)
Mannetino set to race
Set to bumpy road mode(I live in NY)
Disengage auto mode
You are cleared for take off!

Happy motoring to all the 812 owners out there as we burn fossil fuels! Automotive Dinosaurs running on super unleaded dinosaurs…




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I’m 2 months into my GTS ownership and it’s a sublime car. Every single box is checked for an all round amazing car.
One minor complaint is the passenger display, it doesn’t interface with apple car play and has little use.
This car will never leave my garage. Sure there will be faster electric and hybrid cars but nothing will stir the soul like this car. For all you SF and GTS owners, congratulations and don’t even think of selling.
Only other note is map out gas stations on any road trip. I understand my car is still new but I’m getting about 180 miles per tank, but every one of them is thrilling.

 

I’ve had my GTS for 8 months and over 6k miles. Love it.

I’ve see a lot of people on here complain about the Pirelli PZ. I had them on both my SF and now GTS and must say I’ve never had any issues. Traction seems great, even in the wet. You do need to give them a bit of time warm up, but that’s pretty standard for any tyre? I have done mostly road driving with a bit of track

I do plan to switch to the Michelin PS when the current ones are worn and will be interested to feel the difference.

I’m just surprised people are so negative on the Pirelli, based on my experience

 

Lucky son! How old is he?
Hope he paid for a new tender


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812 competizione

 

21...but he’s been driving my Ferrari’s and Porsche’s since age 16...he adores cars. His favorite is the ‘18 GT3 with manual transmission. He is extremely responsible and respectful of both the machines and their power...I trust him completely.
I paid for it since I forgot to remind him about the charger and he was back from college and hadn’t driven the car in many months...simple mistake.