My First Ferrari: 612 or FF?

Less likely to go wrong mechanically in 612 I think.

Lot of car for the money and to me more usable, practical. Great sound - I voted FF, but I would worry about the transmission... so maybe get a warranty...

Hold its value better - neither. Buy what you plan to keep longer term.

Robb

 

I have owned a 612, and it’s a lovely car, very capable, great engine, but I voted FF. the FF is the better car, all wheel drive helps you on cold European mountain passes with some safety, and you’ll fit more luggage in the car. Coming from a panamera, the 612 would I think be just too archaic inside with equipment.

612 is closer its ultimate value than the FF, and may even be at its bottom, whereas maybe FF has a little way to go, depending on long term ownership costs. However, you don’t buy any car to drive a lot yet make money, it’s going to cost you, so buy the FF, add a warranty, and enjoy your road trips, I don’t think you will regret it

 

FF is ugly. And the transmission has known issues.

 

in the metal, FF is much much nicer than in photos, and actually, despite owning 612, I had periods where I loved the style, and others where I hated it, based on the various angles at which you looked at her. A four seat ferrari is generally not as sexy, but then, the panamera doesn’t win any beauty contests either, but sometimes you see one from a certain angle, or in a certain spec, and wow!

 

i have both cars. outside of the all wheel drive there is no good reason to choose an FF over a 612. yes it performs "better" but if you are in the south of france the right car is the 612 OTO. The 612 OTO is bliss, beautiful, and ballsy. It is a true GT that epitomizes the ferrari experience. the FF is capable of performing every day under all conditions, but it is still fugly compared to the 612. my 2 cents.

 

To be honest, even today the 612 is the best looking 2+2 Ferrari in my opinion. I am not someone who really likes the FF, especially its side line and rear view, but there is a serious difference in technology and driving. As for the mileage, my personal opinion is that if you are not a collector and want to use the vehicle and remember the good memories, there is no point in buying a vehicle with low km (unless, of course, it is an extremely high km). In short, I have not driven either vehicle, I am just commenting based on my general ideas, and although I like the look of the 612 more, I would prefer the FF, which goes much faster, has a nicer sound and has much better driving dynamics.

 

Get a manual 456. It’s a simple car that will go up in value more than your two options

 

I’ve always thought the 456 is the best looking Ferrari 2+2 of all time.


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Not only best looking but simplest to operate in 6 speed manual configuration. And Far most likely to appreciate