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Discussion in '612/599' started by CarlFox99, Apr 23, 2013.

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  1. CarlFox99

    CarlFox99 Karting

    Sep 8, 2011
    55
    Atlanta, GA
    Full Name:
    Carl Fox
    #1 CarlFox99, Apr 23, 2013
    I am considering trading my 1999 355 F1 for a 2005 612. The 355 has undergone a major mechanical restoration by my Ferrari dealer. I put approximately $25K into the 355 with engine out service, clutch, F1 conversion, wheels, calipers, tires, and engine paint work.

    There is a 2005 612 with low miles (10K) at my dealer.

    While very familiar with the issues of the 355, I am new to the 612.

    Would appreciate a bullet list of issues to look for...

    Thanks !
     
  2. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
    Sponsor Owner

    Dec 7, 2003
    16,453
    Winston Salem, NC
    #2 Ricambi America, Apr 23, 2013

    Sticky interior bits
    Power seat switches
    Door window switches
    Leather pulling/shrinking
    Ball Joints
    Clutch wear

    With only 10k on the odo, I'd expect the mechanicals are probably fine.
     
  3. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

    Dec 8, 2004
    12,671
    South East
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    Jimmie
    #3 greyboxer, Apr 23, 2013
  4. johns930

    johns930 Formula 3

    May 9, 2005
    1,465
    #4 johns930, Apr 23, 2013
    tranny fluid might leak from bad or shrinking seals.
    easy to break windshield from flying pebbles, wrap the OUTside of the windshield with tint. It does wonders.
     
  5. MoeD

    MoeD Formula 3

    Aug 1, 2007
    1,278
    USA
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    Moe D
    #5 MoeD, Apr 30, 2013
    Someone posted an article from Forza magazine relatively recently that detailed the common issues with 612's at the end of the article- Worth a look- you can search it here on FChat
     

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