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My 612OTO is the most beautiful car in DA WORLD!! Bar none!!!! =)

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  1. johns930

    johns930 Formula 3

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    #1 johns930, Jun 28, 2009
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    .....so far..... before i get a F40, CGT, or pagani, it is true. It is just the most beautiful car i have. PERIOD.
    Im not going to come on here and convince others that the 612 is good looking or what not, its stupid, go buy one and u will know.
    and im not gonna tell my turmoil all over again about choosing between a 599 or 612, because the best solution is to have both.....
    im sure i will get my 599 when im really bored.

    On my OTO, I'm told i have all the options, but i really miss the "racing type exhaust" as specified in the OTO program.
    Car is nice sounding but i wish it was louder.

    Some impressions:

    Comfortable in the city and very nice in the mountains, nothing like my 430s, but enough to scare myself.
    Since i believe schumy breaks in cars at the factory during his time off, once the road went dry, the "break-in" was out the window! =)
    Still the weight and size of the car cant be hidden, it handles like my M5 but feels a little lighter.
    It really hits its stride after 80MPH, then it just takes off and the ride is silky smooth.
    The interior is awesome and have so much techy gadgets thats unheard of in a 430, i was shocked to find tire psi and temp monitors,
    stereo controls on the back spokes of the steering wheel......
    The ALL leather floor, NO carpets!!
    The carbon steering wheel and dash feels so smooth and nice, since i dont have that wheel in my 430s.
    The ball polished wheels look amazing. The stereo is awesome! better than any logic 7 or whatever.
    Of course theres the glass roof, but i wish it had stars lid like the drophead rolls at night.
    The Daytonas feel very weird (im a 1st time daytona buyer, dont think i'll do it again!) because the bottom leg support intrudes and feels hard, but after 2 days, im getting used to it.

    Some other things :

    Opening of the doors really takes finesse. At first it really bounces back after its fully opened, you really need to be smooth and make sure it doesnt slam back, plus the stupid opening is small, even smaller than my 430. But after 2 days, i know how to do it. I just hope the honeys get used to it too and not cut their legs or heads off.
    The front back parking sensors goes coo-coo sometimes.
    When filling up the car, since we only have full service stations here, make sure they have a 2" thick towel under the nozzle otherwise its gonna just rest on the car's broad shoulder lines.
    Then there's the backseat, i thought i was gonna really make use of the huge 2+2s because i tried it when its in the showroom. But after taking delivery im very reluctant to fit my filthy friends with their sharp jimmy choos on my fine a$$ interior leather trims. So this is really a 2 seater. Only thing i had in the back is a tissue box.

    I will add tons more pictures especially scenery ones thanks to my pro photographer Chang.
    I really dont have much else to say about the car, except it is so freaking nice and did i mention its the most beautiful car i ever owned ???!!! HAHAHAHA!!

    pics :

    http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/rennpository-video-clips-and-other-in-line-videos/509620-my-612-a.html
     
  2. chet

    chet F1 Rookie

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    I was going to ask you to prove it, but then I saw the link. Beautiful car.
     
  3. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ
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    The front parking sensors shouldn't go "coo coo" unless there is something in front of the car. If they're acting up, get them fixed under warranty. Be aware that they do sometimes miss curbs which are just high enough to get the little black mini-spoilers on the air dam.

    You are exactly right about the fuel filler door, incidentally. Mine already has a scratch there...

    Can you post a picture of the leather floor?

    Also, what is the trunk finished in? The black "technical fabric" or something different?

    Anyway, congrats-- car looks fantastic in silver!
     
  4. M-individual

    M-individual F1 Rookie

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    Very tasteful. Argento NR does the 612 a lot of justice. I love it.

    M
     
  5. Ferrarista3

    Ferrarista3 F1 Rookie

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    Argento Nurburgring is the perfect color for the 612 IMO and your interior is also fantastic (Terra Bruciata?).

    You certainly own one of the nicest 612s I've ever seen.

    Congrats and enjoy in good health :)
     
  6. SL%%

    SL%% Formula Junior

    Feb 25, 2008
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    Nice car and it really looks good, hope you can post more picture of the interior since it's very rare that we see a 612 OTO spcially the leather floor. Curious to see how it looks like but anyway, enjoy your car in good health.
     
  7. johns930

    johns930 Formula 3

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    here's some photos of what a local magazine took of my car, but i will have Chang take more eye popping ones.
    U can barely see it but even the floors and sides are covered in leather, not carpeting.
    Only the floor mat and trunk linings are of a gray suede material, everything else is just leather :

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  8. The Ape

    The Ape Formula 3

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    WOW!!!! That is a VERY special 612! I absolutely LOVE that car.....Congrats sir!
     
  9. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    John- That color looks beautiful on the 612. Believe that is the best looking 612 I have seen. If you want a louder exhaust, you could try the factory HGTC system. That exhaust sounds great. An Fchatter had one for sale a while back, but it is long gone. They are still available through Ferrari, but are a bit expensive.

    Taz
    Terry Phillips
     
  10. Ferrarista3

    Ferrarista3 F1 Rookie

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    +1

    The factory sport exhaust is perfect for the 612 IMO. It sounds fantastic.
     
  11. johns930

    johns930 Formula 3

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    yep, 2nd day after delivery i went back to the dealer asking about the HGTC exhaust.
    they quoted 2 mufflers for just under $10K!! im still thinking about it or aftermarket.


     
  12. No Doubt

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    No Doubt Seven Time F1 World Champ

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  14. Hiper

    Hiper Formula Junior

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    Stunning! Congrats and enjoy it in good health :)
     
  15. markbrowncom

    markbrowncom Rookie

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    drove a 612 today - my wife and I both.. we love it and are thinking about getting it. we just got a lambo spyder and we need the 2+2 for occasional use. the 612 is a very understated beautiful care it drives amazing! mark
     
  16. 720EC

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    #16 720EC, Jul 13, 2009
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    I think this looks better...
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  17. johns930

    johns930 Formula 3

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    hahaha, thats why my 599 is coming very soon too!

     
  18. 720EC

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    PLAYA!
     
  19. SoJersey05V

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    i was never a fan of the 612 but with those pics! i can def say AMAZING!!!! congrats!
     

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