Advice on first Ferrari

runup241 · 04-11-2012, 11:56 AM

Ok everybody, so I am in the market for my first Ferrari. I had the opportunity to drive my friends 458 and was absolutely blown away. Thus said, the 458 is an absolute possibility. However, I am open to other options. I have also been looking quite heavily at the 599. If anybody has experience with these two cars any comparisons would be great. I understand they are very different, one being mid engined v8 and the other a gt v12. I have heard good things about the 612 as well. Open to any and all advice.

Granucci · 04-11-2012, 12:15 PM

welcome. Wow, that range is almost all over the board. I know some will post direct experience, but my two cents are:
- 599 vs 612: 599

a 12 vs 8 is a different animal. You'll most certainly need to drive one to understand.

runup241 · 04-11-2012, 12:30 PM

Yes I understand I covered a range of classes there. My plan as of now is to find a 599 I can drive to draw further comparison for myself. My main dilemma right now is the V12 vs V8. Which, in the case of the 458 and 599, also means mid engined vs gt car.

04-11-2012, 11:56 AM	#1
runup241 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Eastern USA Ferrari Life Posts: 4	Advice on first Ferrari Ok everybody, so I am in the market for my first Ferrari. I had the opportunity to drive my friends 458 and was absolutely blown away. Thus said, the 458 is an absolute possibility. However, I am open to other options. I have also been looking quite heavily at the 599. If anybody has experience with these two cars any comparisons would be great. I understand they are very different, one being mid engined v8 and the other a gt v12. I have heard good things about the 612 as well. Open to any and all advice.

04-11-2012, 12:15 PM	#2
Granucci Owner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,909	welcome. Wow, that range is almost all over the board. I know some will post direct experience, but my two cents are: - 599 vs 612: 599 a 12 vs 8 is a different animal. You'll most certainly need to drive one to understand. Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

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04-11-2012, 12:30 PM	#3
runup241 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Eastern USA Ferrari Life Posts: 4	Yes I understand I covered a range of classes there. My plan as of now is to find a 599 I can drive to draw further comparison for myself. My main dilemma right now is the V12 vs V8. Which, in the case of the 458 and 599, also means mid engined vs gt car.