First Post - New member - Questions on 612

Hi All -

What a great forum! You guys love your cars! I hope to be able to grace these pages soon with some pics of a new beauty I saw yesterday....

I currently own a Porsche 997 Turbo. I love the car. I was heading to my porsche dealer yesterday to spec out a new 997 Turbo Cabriolet, when I decided to just stop into the Ferrari dealer on the way. What a mistake. I really haven't spent too much hands on time with Ferrari and have always dreamed of one...but never thought I had balls big enough to pull the trigger. So...long story short. After leaving the Ferrari dealer and getting back into my porsche, I felt a void. This fire started to burn in my belly.... Ferrari builds fantastic cars and are unlike anything in the world...i was smitten yesterday.

So here goes...hopefully some of you long-timers and Ferrari purists can assist a fella who just doesnt want to get burned.

1. IS is silly to buy a 2005 612 with two months left on warranty - Dealer will throw in a "major" service as they call it.
2. Is purchasing the power warranty worthwhile? It covers the major stuff...what about the little things? Am I going to kick myself for buying this car?
3. I have a 3 year old and 6 month old - Can I really fit car seats in the rear? Anyone have any recomendations of the type of seats used?
4. If you had a crystal ball....in 12 to 24 months, where could you see a sub 10,000 mile 05 612 being prices at? I would imagine $150's. But then again....what do I know!

I never enjoyed driving a car more than yesterday. THe color combo isnt my favorite, but the car has a true appeal to it. Grigio Ingrid with Dark Blue fully connoly leather. The car has pretty much every conceiveable option - and the price is in the market, maybe a bit higher than what you might pay from a non-authorized Ferrari dealer.

Any thoughts you can provide would be greatly apprecaited. I have always dreamed of a Ferrari V12 when I first laid eyes on the 550 Maranello when I was younger. The extra $50K to get into a relatively "new" 612 from a 575M F1 seems to me to be a logical choice. Especially since I can take both my kids on a bagel and lox run!

Thanks again!

asg

 

Thanks for your input and advice. I know these forums can be places where its frowned upon to ask such questions like I did, but I am much more comfortable with watches (and watch fora) than fine autos.

I was calling around to a few dealers in the US today and it appears that the 612 is somewhat "rare" in my neck of the woods. A dealer in the NY/NJ area told me today that there is a new 612 coming out in a few short months. It will have additional hp, interior upgrades and a new list price well over $300K. I was then told I could get one in about 6 to 9 months. Still, i had to wipe the shock off my face before I could utter the words...uhhhhh...well...that's a bit more than I want to spend.

AS a younger guy, with two small kids and another on the way, I shouldnt even be buying a car...but my father-in-law said If I dont do it now...I never will. Arent father-in-laws always right .

So, after hearing this "news", I feel that a price around 200K is more than fair for a car of this caliber. Its amazing to me....am I allowed to say that a pre-loved 612 is a "bargin" compared to its 8cylinder cousins? I'm amazed at the proces of 430's and late model 360's. The 612 Scag is a tremendous bang for the buck when dealing in this league.

I'd love a few owners to comment on their current experiences and feelings about the automobile. It does seem to attract a specialized buyer and those particular folks tend to love it is the sentiment I get while surfing the web.

I can't wait.

THanks agian for your comments!

Best,

asg
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Hi - yes it's me from thepurists - Funny right?

I ran out of watches to buy that I liked so I felt it was time to part with the 997 Turbo and step up to a "real" car. Another problem is, my VOutilainen wont be ready until the end of the year so, I guess my psyche needed something else to pass the time with. Waiting for the Series 2 was bad enough!

I happen to love the 612 - i drove it again last night. The deal on the car is pretty good - Just under 200K for Ingrid/BLue Medio, Bluetooth, Heated seats, parking sensors, Navi, lots of leather options, parktronic - adn its A FERRARI!!!

I'm having dealer anxiety - do I want to buy one from an Authorized Ferrari Dealer or Do I want to buy one from an exotic car dealer? Will I loose more money on the car since its the Ingrid with a Blue Medio interior? WIll I be happy in 6 months with a car with Blue interior?

Your 612 is my dream car - I would like a TdF Blue exterior. That is what the Exotic dealer is look for, for me. The Ferrari AD just says, we dont see many of these cars and this is what we have. I have to make a decision today as the Ferrari AD wont hold the car any longer -

i'll look for your email address Gary - maybe we can chat today?

I think the Ingrid with Blue car is just beautiful - I havent seen another 612 since I made the decision to buy one. I'm just going to look at it this way....If this deal on the INgrid passes my by...I can always sell my Resonance which gets little to no wrist time and step into a "younger" car. THis one is an 05 with 3200 miles.

Let's speak if ou have a chance today- Thanks Gary -

Hows you YG AP treating you these days?

Best,

Adam

 

Hi Don -

I spoke with the kind folks at Central NJ - What they infomred me of, is that if i ordered an 09 for delivery late 08, early 09 - new base price of $318K USD for a 6 speed manual and that a fully optioned F1 will run close to $350K USD. He told me he would put me on the list without a deposit and that when it came time to order the car, a small deposit would be taken. Honestly, nice straightforward gentlemen I spoke with.

If a Ferrari Authorized Dealer is telling me $350K for a new 612, to me that's well over $300K. I guess its all relative, in my world, if its over $305K, that's consiered well over! .

Thanks!

asg