'05-'06 612 Owners...Would you buy one again?

YES YES YES
The car is absolutely great

 

I've only had mine for 3 months but a definite yes. I had a 355 and a 328 prior and it always came down to either bringing my daughter or my wife to drives and events. Also for the longer drives, the smaller cars either couldn't carry the luggage or became rather cramped after a couple of hours.

The 612 seemed to be the best option for my needs. Room for 4, comfortable ride and the power and speed of a V12 Ferrari. So I sold the 328 (kept the 355 for those canyon drives) and went for the 612.

When my daughter gets older and no longer wants to ride with us I may trade out for a 599 or F12 but for now the 612 fills the needs.

 

I have owned my 06 612 for seven years and I still love it.

 

I'm in the early stages of shopping for 612 after five years with a 456M, which I sold for a 360 stick (I also have a 308 GTSi). They are amazing cars and the last of an era. I can afford an FF, but I prefer a 612 at this point. And I'm divorced with no kids! The rear seats are good for more than kids; I made a spare tire kit for my 456M which fit back there, and I put my guitars back there to keep them in a climate controlled environment (The 360 has just enough room behind the seats for one guitar).

Good luck in your search. There are a LOT of 612's out there, and it's a buyer's market, except for the manuals.

 

I would try for a 2008 0n - hard to find but great improvements over the early 612s

 

I may consider selling my 2007 612 HGTC, 12,700 miles, Grigio Silverstone, Cuoio, Daytona style seats, 19" modular AND 20" challenge style wheels, pristine interior and exterior, well cared for and maintained, 5-year major (T-belts etc.) Aug 2016, annual just last week, major de-sticky preventive work spring 2017 (refinish by Stick-RX), new dash and binnacle leather spring 2017. Some pictures here
https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/new-to-me-612.380575/
and
https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/how-to-remove-612-double-din-bose-radio.545509/
and in my Garage thread in the owners forum with more pictures of the car and the refinished/reinstalled de-sticky interior:
https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/ar4me-612.389600/page-3
PM me if interested and we can discuss.

 

That's a fantastic 612. Wonderfully optioned and obviously well maintained.

 

I love my 612 due to the extra room. We don't have kids but I prefer the extra room. My California doesn't have any room in the back as I'm 6ft but it does remind me of my previous 550 Maranello. My wife at 4'11" has plenty of room for her purse and shopping in either car.....

 

Being able to use it with the family makes a huge difference. I also have a 430, and I love driving it, but it tends to only get used for A to A trips. We actually go places in the 612 which is more satisfying and it gets used a lot more as a result. These cars have real character and that makes for a very enjoyable ownership experience.

 

Jes has a beautiful car. I saw his at an event earlier this year.

 

Thanks Peter.

 

No major problems. Battery, tyres, tpms sensors, all normal wear and tear. There is one ongoing issue, an intermittent rattle which appears around 60 mph/100 kph, under the dash somewhere but can't track it down. Haven't heard of it happening in other cars though.
Be sure to use a battery tender when not driving it. Lots of odd things happen if the voltage drops.
Good luck.

 

I have had my 612 for 2 years and still love it. I highly recommend it.

Also a 612 is not all that common and so virtually every time I take it out someone makes a favorable comment. It is nice to drive something that doesn’t look like every other car out there.

 

Get a PPI done by a reputable guy, and then go for it!

Once I pulled up to the bag drop at a country club. The attendant came over to me and said, "I know you don't have a set of clubs in the trunk".

I replied, "You're right, I have TWO sets of clubs in there!"

Obviously they were carry bags, but the point is you can get a lot of stuff in these cars. It's just my wife and I, but when we make long term trips to Florida and Canada, she packs like we're gone for a year!

 

I love my 612:

- 12 cylinders... and fair mix of confort and sports when you want it (not a car for track)
- most roomy 4seater 2 door sports car I know (I don't like station wagon looks)
- large trunk, especially once you remove the mid level of the trunk / I fit 3 cabin size luggage + bags
- relatively cost efficient / 2004 here means no luxury tax and lower insurance rates / cheap buying prices / 5 years interval for engine belt / clutch wears slowly if you don't do 0-60 tests / ceramic brakes = no brake costs
- very elegant, I love the design

I would buy another one anytime - a huge step from my numerous porsches

 

Yes, had my for 4 years with young kids and we all loved it. Best bit was my 6 year son would say 'Daddy open the window and change gear so I can hear the engine'. Priceless.

 

Love it!

 

great pic!!! i did this with my 911. can't do it with the 430 though...

 

What do you guys think of this one for sale at Ferrari Denver?

http://fblod.com/showroom/inventory/ferrari-612-scaglietti-zffaa54a560147748/

 

I have an 09 and its been pure bliss. it make you feel like royalty inside and outside of it.

 

Dashboard is leather is badly retracted

 

Yes, I noticed that. Will do,some research on this cite on how to repair.