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Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by Modificata, Mar 28, 2004.

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  1. Modificata

    Modificata F1 Rookie

    Apr 27, 2003
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    Back on the box tomorrow night at 8:30pm. I think they are going to have a review of the new 612 Spaggetti. Worth a watch.
     
  2. jenzo

    jenzo Karting

    Nov 9, 2003
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    Thanks for that...I will do...

    j3nzo.
     
  3. Dale

    Dale F1 Veteran

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    Ditto

    cheers
    Dale.
     
  4. Klint

    Klint Karting

    Dec 7, 2003
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    Thanks for the reminder, I've seen the adverts for it on TV, which features the 612 in a greenish colour, I really wonder if it sounds like it does (Like the F1 car!) on the mini clips they're released?
     
  5. wazza

    wazza Formula Junior

    Oct 9, 2003
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    thanks for the tip Adnaan

    Wil be sure to tune in

    Wazza
     
  6. stevep

    stevep F1 Veteran

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    doesn't sound like an f1 car sounds more like the 575 when i heard it on test at maranello
     
  7. Steve275

    Steve275 Formula Junior
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    "Withrawl Symptoms have been painful"
    But VBH is back now to put all that right !

    Comfy Chair - Check
    Remote - Check
    Video at the Ready - Check
    Beer - Check
    Kleenex - Check (For the Drool guys :)

    Steve
     
  8. tonyh

    tonyh F1 World Champ
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    Dec 23, 2002
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    Way too much info re Kleenex!
     
  9. Steve275

    Steve275 Formula Junior
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    I Know.....Sorry !

    Steve
     
  10. jenzo

    jenzo Karting

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    DONT FORGET!!!!
     
  11. 456mgt

    456mgt Formula Junior

    Mar 24, 2002
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    Bloody funny though!
     
  12. Modificata

    Modificata F1 Rookie

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    Ok before watching that I was very unsure about the 612. After watching that i love the car. The still pictures dont seem to do it justice. But on the programme in that blue the car looks fantastic. Love the long bonnet, and also like the interior too. Plus that smiley grill doesnt look bad either; actually looks good.

    Agree or still hate it???
     
  13. ric355

    ric355 Guest

    Dec 21, 2003
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    I felt exactly the same way. Having looked at the pictures I wasn't sure whether I liked it or not. The press shots seemed to exaggerate the proportions in a particularly unflattering way.

    As soon as I saw it moving and from several angles, I thought it was fantastic. I originally thought the front end looked at bit porsche-like in the pictures, but on TV this was far from the case.

    I dunno why, but I think I'd have preferred to see Tiff test it rather than Jason.
     
  14. jenzo

    jenzo Karting

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    Hmmm..I agree with that, Jason didnt really 'test' the car, there was no comments really made on how the car felt to drive, how it compares to the 456. I think I am going to wait for EVOs road test of the vehicle, I am sure it will be in the next issue....

    j3nzo
     
  15. rico

    rico Formula Junior

    Nov 2, 2003
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    I saw the program and actually though the 612 looked pretty good. The pictures make the front look weird, but when its moving it doesn't look at all bad.

    Is Kevin tempted???? ;)
     
  16. Robbo

    Robbo Karting

    Feb 16, 2004
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    It still remains a 'barge' of a car. The rear actually looks better than the recent press images, but the front end remains...odd. The tiny front lights don't add anything to the overall presence of the car, it's still very slab sided and digital info in the interior looks dated already. I know this has been said before and we need to 'move on' but the 612 has nothing on the 456.
     
  17. 456mgt

    456mgt Formula Junior

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    Interesting you know, I thought the car looked pretty damn good on the move too. Tempted yes, in red, but not at £170K. The fact that Jamie Oliver's getting one is a bit off-putting too. :)

    Kevin
     
  18. elms

    elms Formula Junior

    Feb 24, 2004
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    Poor Ferrari. Jamie Oliver could do to the 612 what Alan Partridge did to the Lexus! ;)
     
  19. rico

    rico Formula Junior

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    Jamie's got a Maserati at the moment, and this hasn't had any negative impact.

    However, Jodie Kidd also has a Maserati so....

    Negative impact of Jamie is less than positive impact of Jodie thus overall a positive impact.

    Ferrari need to GIVE Jodie or similar a 612 then :D
     
  20. Davey S1

    Davey S1 Formula Junior

    Jan 20, 2004
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    I'd give Jodie Kidd one as well.
     
  21. matkat

    matkat Formula 3

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    Yes,she could have one from me to!
     
  22. subirg

    subirg F1 Rookie

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    I'll volunteer to give her several
     
  23. CUE99T

    CUE99T Formula Junior

    Feb 28, 2004
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    The coolest thing is she can actually drive yet only drives a masa not a Fcar, wonder why that is?

    Paul
    CUE 99T

    Oh and she definately be given one from me ( an Fcar that is - incase she's readin )
     
  24. vanimal

    vanimal Formula Junior

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    Hmmm i'd only give Jodie an inch, the last inch hahahahaha
     
  25. ANDYH

    ANDYH Karting

    Feb 29, 2004
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    I thought it was a pretty favourable review (about from Jason not particularly liking the F1 style gears). Styling wise , the car is increasingly growing on me, although in view of the usual depreciation of 12 cyl ferraris , I cant for the life of me understand why anyone would want to shell out 170k for a new one. IMHO Its making a moderately used 456 look like the deal of the century.
     

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