Just Specd my 612 MY08 Sep. Prod.

Ferrari 612 F1 MY08
Yellow Calipers
Carbon Kit
Cruise Control
Dashboard color (Matching to color of leather interior)
Handling GTS
IPOD connection
Scuderia Ferrari
Electromatique Mirrors (Dimming)
Back Camera
Passenger airbag
Front Parktronic (Sensors)
Yellow RPM
Seats + Ceiling + Doors Quilting (Diamond shape)
Center Back in Leather (Matching to color of leather interior)
Bose Multi Media (Infotelematic) System
Stitching (Matching to color of leather interior)
Steering Wheel Color (Matching to color of leather interior)
Spare Wheel Kit

 

Sounds good which exterior colour have you gone for?

 

the options are nice but what color is the car on the interior and exterior... lets us get a whole idea of what the car is going to look like

also did you get the handling gtc or is the gts something i have never heard of before

 

Look at the photo. I got the same colors.

GTS = GTC- Ceramic Brakes
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Looks like Grigio Silverstone and Cuio. Correct ? A very nice combination for the 612 (also the F430) in the picture !!

 

congratulations.

i am happy for you and live vicariously through your purchase experience.

 

Congrats on the buy!

 

The carbon kit was a last minute option and I am still not sure if I want it or no. I think it will make the car more sporty. It's a $9000 option give or take. What do you think.

 

Many congratulations!

With all due respect, I am curious if you gave thought to depreciation before placing the order? At least in the United States, you would be taking a major hit over a few years ($75K+). Is it just the sort of thing where you want a new car done to your specs and just don't care? Have you weighed these costs and determined that it's worth it to you? I just can't imagine buying one of these cars brand new.

Cheers,
Z

 

I can't answer for Lovelybroker, but I have given the purchase of a 612 some thought, and I will definitely buy a new one if I end up buying one.

Why? Basically because ANY 612 you buy in the next 3-4 years, new or used, is going to have serious depreciation. Yes, a new one will depreciate somewhat more than a used one, but both will be a big number. And given that, I'd rather pay a bit extra for the non-monetary benefits of owning a NEW Ferrari (an experience I'd like to have at least once in my life), and having a car spec'd exactly the way I want it.

The only way to argue that a 612 makes any sense at all is if you plan on keeping it a long time, 15-20 years. Amortized over that period, the savings from buying used versus new are not going to be huge, yet you get the satisfaction of being the only owner.

Some people couldn't care less about being the only owner, or having a new car. For those people, I'd advise buying a 456 now and waiting 6-7 years and then buying a 612. I like old cars, but I can also see the value in a new car, and the new car "experience" is worth a premium to me.

That's my take, anyway.

 

I gave it every thought and I am planning on keeping this car for a long long time. But thanks for your concern.

 

you ordered from Modena cars?


Cheers.

 

It seems somebody still has taste in the Ferrari community.

At least your not going for the 'Divine-Blue' treatment we saw in the Dubai 599.




Best
Jon

 

That makes sense - if you keep it for many years, that factor gets largely reduced or eliminated.

congrats again - the options sound nice

 

In a 612, being what I would consider a classier car, I would have leather in place of all the carbon fiber, wherever it is available.

Nice color combo.

Love the diamond pattern - that is a sweet touch.

 

I was thinking the same thing, but then I suddenly thought the car is too classy anyways so why not add a touch of sportyness to it cuz the 599 and F430 are too sporty. So a hint of being sporty is like spicing things up. Thanks

 

FWIW - carbon might "rattle" over time as it loosens from the dash proper...

leather is better, i think - the carbon trim on the dash is a bit much for my tastes, but as we all know - everyone has their own opinion.

that's why they're called opinions...

also, if you plan, as i did, to replace the stock stereo and nav unit, you don't want to mess with the carbon trim pieces really...

have fun -

ciao

john

 

The car will arrive with the new Bose nav multimedia system. a $6000 option which I think it's too expensive. Are you sure the carbon will rattle in time or is it an assumption. You got me worried. Thanks

 

hi - please don't worry on account of my speculations....but i would be inclined to think that the stiff bits of carbon trim have less flex and give than the leather - suspension is stiff on Fcars - even a 612 in normal mode - dashes, rear panels etc seem to loosen up over time.

my 612 is solid, yet with 47k miles, every now and then a bump makes a bad noise in the dash....

i've heard stories that some older 360s (430s even), whilst they look gorgeous, sound like they're coming apart inside on rougher roads...i'd be interested to hear from owners regarding how "solid" the car remains inside...

yet - keep us up to date on how you like the Bose unit - that's why a good stereo is manditory: to turn up loud past the rattle!!! just kidding...

cheers

john

 

BTW, that beautiful 430 is Nasharty's. Just wanted to give proper respect where its due.

 

Thanks. By the way which dealer ship is that from the photo.

 

I will say onc the car is delivered but it's not Modena Cars.

 

I forgot to mention that Alcantara is now available for the ceiling and the floors and trunk. I will not do it for the floors or trunk but how about the ceiling. Whould it be nice or not. Dealer told me leather is better but it might be unique in Alcantara.

Thanks