Info on a 612

I traded my 430 for a 612. I much prefer the 612. Admittedly very different, but I am blown away with how good the 612 drives. The GTS package is a substantial improvement; sport exhaust (don't buy one without it; it may be the best sounding contemporary Ferrari after a CS), faster F1S gearbox, sport suspension, wheels. 07/08 seem preferable and have come down hugely in price. Happy shopping.

 

Get an 08/09 OTO.. Has all the creature comforts that your wife would want and with the prices coming down so sharply on them, they can be purchased for a steal!

 

Agree on the sound of the 612! As well as on the sport exhaust.

Best sounding modern Ferrari (bar the F355).

One of my close friends is selling his '06. It has the HGT-S package.

I know people are divided on the looks (darker colors help in my mind), but its very very quick, and in my opinion drives extremely well.

 

I have a 08 OTO and I recommend it if u like a 612 for her, but I never liked the transmission shifting during city driving, I even think the 430 is better suited for that job. But it's awesome during spirited driving, F1 tranny just not ideal for a daily, u better off with a bentley or maser for her.

 

That Possi at FofSV is really nice and has the GTS package...I know that car and it is perfect.

 

Pardon my ignorance, but what does OTO mean?

 

"One To One"-- Ferrari used it to mean that all 612s would be built to a customer's order, rather than being built for inventory.

 

It's been there for a while. They may be willing to deal.

 

then thats easy, get a 430 for her.
it drives better, about the same comfort level, and good deals can be had now.
if u really like a 612, get a 08' or newer with the new improvements. Its stupid to buy the 612 thinking u will use the back seats, because i only used the rear seats a couple times. I have a sedan and suv for that purpose, im sure u do too.
i have 2 430s, a scud with the 612OTO at the same time, i compare them daily in normal driving, and i have to say the 430 is easier to drive and the tranny has less po-going than the 612. since ur wife is used to big cars like the Maseratis then she can do the 612 just fine, because its like an S-class long.
But i love them all the same.

When the 458 gets here, i can really relax and get rid of them all! I heard its as comfy as a 612 and faster than a scud??!!!
now........ thats saving money!

 

612 OTOs are amazing...i use my back seats all the time with the kids...a true pleasure to drive...the sound is out of control and the car has been bullet proof. perfect addition to any stable. actually if i cld only have one ferrari that i wanted to drive alot, it wld be the 612

 

just got a 612 as a daily driver could not be happier. traded my e63 for it. it is such a pleasure to drive on a daily basis esp after a long shift.

 

Ditto, precisely.......except switch e63 for DB9.

 

Can the 612 group go back the original posters first question about the year 2005 612.
Any reason to stay away from 05?


Best regards,
Chett. L

 

dont think there is a specific reason to stay away from 05s but the 08 and 09s have alot more goodies...exhaust, wheels, carbon breaks, etc...

 

The only issue with the 2005 was a sensor in the transmission that needed to be replaced. There was a service bulletin where Ferrari would do this at no charge; you want to make sure the 2005 you may be looking at, had it done. The whole transmission had to come out to replace this sensor, from what I understand. No other issues that I'm aware of. Others, please chime in if I'm wrong.

 

I drove a 05 did not like it.

Then drove my current 06 612 with the HGTS package with Daytona's and later upgraded OTO screens and 599 20" polished wheels and tires.

I am not a fan of Ferrari ceramics. So it was the perfect car for me then, now I want a 16M or a CGT.

The 612 is the best looking car I have ever seen period. It is not offensive unless you really want to offend someone and rev that V12 - Best Ferrari sound bar none IMO

 

I spoke to Charlie about this car on Monday and he told me that it had been sold this last Saturday......You don't even want to know what it sold for........let's just say the new buyer got an amazing deal.

 

Good tip. Thank you.

Best regards,
Chett. L

 

Have you thought about getting her a California?

 

Why? Starting to shop for a 612 and ceramics were on my wish list.

Let's hear the number. This car was on my maybe list. Just curious.