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Discussion in '12Cilindri' started by RotKopf, Aug 31, 2025 at 3:42 PM.

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  1. RotKopf

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    #1 RotKopf, Aug 31, 2025 at 3:42 PM
    Thoughts on 12Cilindri depreciation for US buyers?

    If we're honest we recognize modern 12 cylinder standard model Ferraris don't have a positive history when it comes to depreciation. Now add increased MSRP over previous models, plus tariff increase of 8.5% (at present) for US buyers, and its somewhat daunting.

    For example, decently spec'd $550k MSRP car, now add 7% sales tax and 8.5% tariff and you're roughly $635k out the door. If it depreciates similar to last few V12 iterations, a couple years later you'll be lucky to get $360k on trade, which means $275k haircut.
     
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  2. JTSE30

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    #2 JTSE30, Aug 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
    With haptics (and most everything behind a screen or two including the front lift, image below of a blank screen instead of functions) and severely reduced exhaust music, could be hard to even find buyers...
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  3. vaderinc

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    #3 vaderinc, Sep 1, 2025 at 1:36 AM
    Can't comment as I am not based in the US but I can say similar thoughts go through everyone's mind and we don't even have tariffs to worry about.
     
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  4. gliazzurri

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    #4 gliazzurri, Sep 1, 2025 at 4:54 AM
    It will depreciate like a rock after all the issues stated. And as also noted hard to drum up interest.
     
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  5. Eilig

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    #5 Eilig, Sep 1, 2025 at 9:41 AM
    If you (a) want a nice V12 GT car, and (b) want to show that $275k the respect it deserves, it's simple: buy an F12.
     
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  6. Thecadster

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    #6 Thecadster, Sep 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
    Depreciation on all non-Porsche standard production cars post-COVID will be comparatively substantial, but maybe on a percentage basis, very similar to
    pre-COVID (think about the normal depreciation on 599 and F12). Tons of reasons for this, not the least of which are tariffs, but the larger issue is that Ferrari (and Lamborghini, et al) raised their prices in order to capture more of the early release froth thereby removing any market cushion from even the early buyers. The 12C will have tremendous downside exposure and I’m looking forward to mine arriving in Oct/Nov of this year.
     
  7. MalibuGuy

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    #7 MalibuGuy, Sep 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
    For USA buyers the current tariff is around 43,000.
    So the 12C needs to command that premium in the aftermarket
    Or else, add this to the depreciation hit.
     
  8. JTSE30

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    #8 JTSE30, Sep 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
    More importantly, did Ferrari fix the engine problems currently becoming more prevalent in the 812? Time will tell...
     
  9. MalibuGuy

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    #9 MalibuGuy, Sep 1, 2025 at 2:25 PM
    What is the nature of the problem? Excessive oil consumption? What does this lead to? Premature cylinder wear? Or bottom end failure due to bearing wear and rod knock?
     
  10. JTSE30

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    #10 JTSE30, Sep 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
  11. MalibuGuy

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    #11 MalibuGuy, Sep 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
    What is the recommendation from the factory for the 12 C
    Should be in the manual regarding how often to check oil level? Every 1,000 miles or every 500.
    What volume of oil is normal consumption. If same as 812 then the same ring strategy is being used
     
  12. cjpatel

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    #12 cjpatel, Sep 1, 2025 at 9:55 PM
    Definitely watching this one. My build slot is next, MSRP came around $516k, and with the tarriffs, tough pill to swallow.
     

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