NEW (soon to be) OWNER UK

Okay long time Fcar owner and long time Fchat subscriber (2 x 308GT4's, 328GTS) and driven a few other varieties over the years (355, F12, Speciale etc)

I've taken a bit of a punt on an 2011 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE 27,000 miles at auction in the UK. And I'd welcome any comments (good or bad)

It seems to have a full service history and stamped books, manuals etc but was I believe rear ended and CAT D'd earlier in its life. Since then its done something like 10k miles. It was not repaired by an approved Ferrari bodyshop so has dropped out of the official Ferrari "register" or similar. I have yet to speak directly with the owner and get the full history.

I'm about to settle up with the Auction site and Carrs in Exeter have agreed to pick it up for me and take if off for a thorough check over, full service plus whatever else needs doing. I'm out of the country right now.

First, am I completely mad?

Anyone know this car? - please PM me if anything as I don't yet own it and wouldn't want to infer anything towards the current owner of course, who I have no reason to believe is anything other than straight up.

Its my first 12cyl Fcar and certainly the most modern car I have ever owned. Any tips or tricks other than the obvious...... would be very welcome. Image Unavailable, Please Login
PS I'm pretty excited to get my hands on it of course...!
Cheers

 

LL Hey thanks a lot for the reply! And thanks for confirming what I’m hoping that it’s basically sound but requires some tidying up.
Sticky switches are clearly an issue and some of the trim is loose in trunk and footwells. There are parts of the under tray and front splitter that look a bit tatty but I’m hopeful Carrs can put most of that right. They’ll also make sure it’s all straight , remove any underside panels, wheel well covers etc to make sure all is pointing in the right direction. Clutch report and brake condition report etc etc.
Is there anything else I should look out for?
No doubt costs will be proportionally up on what I’m used to but I want it to be the best it can be. Looking forward to it all!
Cheers

 

Thanks for the comments so far! Really looking forward to this one - its my first V12 after a string of V8's. I love the looks and the apparent single mindedness of the design. I'm interested to find out more about the options available in 2011 as a lot of them seem to have ended up on my car.

I get possession today (or Carrs do on my behalf until I get there next week) and looking forward to being wrapped up in all that engineering and leather.

mark

 

Thanks Justin. You never know.... I'll be between the west country/Sheffield/London so Oxford falls somewhere in between - I would drop you a line well in advance of course. Being new to the 599 it would be good to to another owners view etc

Snow storms permitting of course..

Cheers