Buying my first Ferrari - 2013 F12

I'll let others comment on the mileage, but my belief is that the F12 is pretty bulletproof if well cared for. If you search the F12 threads, you'll spot a few recurring issues which I feel mostly fall into annoying electronic issues.

I purchased my ~ 7.5k mi, 2013 about 18 months ago from a distant Ferrari dealer that was adding a CPO warranty, which I was told included an exhaustive list of examinations to make sure everything was "up to snuff." In spite of that, the RPM LEDs never worked from the get-go and the rear camera was intermittent. I also would occasionally see an alert that the driver's seat heater was on when the switch was in the off position which ultimately led to a control module replacement costing ~ $4k not covered by the CPO warranty. Turns out the module also operated the windshield wipers which I had never used.

My capless fuel cap seal also failed on the first fill-up which I still find strange, but it was a long wait for a replacement part (on warranty) and when I considered buying one out of pocket from Eurospares, I notice the part number had been superseded by a new number. Same for the control module, leading me to believe Ferrari needed to upgrade some of these parts from their experience with the early models.

As for the test drive, it might be worthwhile to download the owner's manual to familiarize yourself with the various controls beforehand so you can do a more thorough check-out. There are some unique aspects to things as simple as the turn signal operation for lane changes vs. actual turns that can take some getting used to.

 

Examine the rear fender grille area for corrosion on the fender where it meets. Ferrari repaired most of these under warranty, it needs just a rubber gasket so the stainless steel wire doesn't rub the aluminum panel.

I'd budget about $2k a year at that mileage if you have a Ferrari CPO warranty. With no warranty I'd budget $5-8k. I've had bad luck with batteries drying out in the desert climate and I'm on my 3rd battery in 2 years. The plastic clips in the cupholder are fragile and run $400-720 a piece. I've broken two in two years.

Typical risk is the DCT, which is usually one of the rubber gaskets in the DCT unit failing. Cash price out of warranty runs $14-16k stateside. I had this done under warranty at about 26,000 miles. The engine block is solid and reliable though.

 

In what country is it illegal to race? wtf.

 

My F12 has been bullet proof. I got it with 6,500 miles and now it has 10,500 so I haven't put too much on it yet. In addition to the grill, check out the back hatch to see if it leaks. That's about all I can think of. Really 30k miles is not a lot. Yes, it will be hard to resell it but 30k for a hand built high end car is not much. These things are built to be driven. Post up pics when you get them.

 

What is Switzerland, Mayim?

 

Welcome to the forum!

50k km is not considered high mileage in Europe. Ferraris are regularly seen with over 100k km and sometimes 150-200k km on them.

I would not worry about the mileage. My wife just bought an F12 with 40k km and it looks like a new car inside and out. We looked at much lower mile examples and they were in terrible condition.

So, at this age of car, buy on condition, not mileage.

 

Do you want a coupe or a station wagon?