f12 - sensible time to buy?
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Soleith said:
Everyone trying to get into Ferrari's good books ahead of F167 announcement...
Exactly that.. Ferrari Birmingham sold their Rosso one at 179, Autosales Cambridge sold their Grigio Ferro at 175, Monarch sold their Giallo at 179 and someone above said they bought the 84 mile one at HR Owen, all within 5 days…JJ77 said:
Exactly that.. Ferrari Birmingham sold their Rosso one at 179, Autosales Cambridge sold their Grigio Ferro at 175, Monarch sold their Giallo at 179 and someone above said they bought the 84 mile one at HR Owen, all within 5 days…
That's me that bought the 84 miler! And I'm certainly trying to get the opportunity to get an f167 allocation. But also wanted a v12 forever and don't like the 812s looks so much.Frankychops said:
Also to ask, can you get them with a carbon diffuser? the mass of plastic at the back just looked a little 'cheap'.
The options list i sent a link to has an option for that i think and the Joe Macari one has it if i recall. The one I have just bought has those parts painted in gloss which looks similar I believe that the standard colour from the factory for the diffuser was grey with black only available as part of an option pack for black side skirts and lower half mirror shells.
The diffuser plates could be specified in carbon but not the diffuser itself.
I don’t think that Ferrari do the diffuser in carbon so any which you see are third party. I checked the official accessories catalogue and only the diffuser plates are available in carbon. And even then, it’s only the side plates and not the centre one.
The diffuser plates could be specified in carbon but not the diffuser itself.
I don’t think that Ferrari do the diffuser in carbon so any which you see are third party. I checked the official accessories catalogue and only the diffuser plates are available in carbon. And even then, it’s only the side plates and not the centre one.
Planetstank said:
Anyone know anything about the cheap black f12 at cottingham bluechip? Been up for sale for probably over a year now and he keeps dropping the price.
I didn’t like the tone of trader via email so that’s probably why it hasn’t sold, but would be a very good buy at its current price or even less. Comes with a fresh Ferrari warranty too
I enquired about this and decided against as had no shields or carbon driving zone. He the mailed me to say it was off to auction!I didn’t like the tone of trader via email so that’s probably why it hasn’t sold, but would be a very good buy at its current price or even less. Comes with a fresh Ferrari warranty too
neil-f said:
I have just purchased an F12 in Rosso Fuoco with full topaz PPF it looks stunning.
Very pleased with the car it’s my first V12 Ferrari I certainly have been missing out??
Congrats! Part of the reason I don't get mine until back from holiday is that it's getting full Topaz PPF. I didn't get it on my Roma and regretted it massively. I'm even getting the windscreen ppf'd!Very pleased with the car it’s my first V12 Ferrari I certainly have been missing out??
One thing I was wondering, what are your thoughts on putting a GB sticker on top of PPF to drive to the continent? I'm mildly nervous about removing it and it potentially damaging the PPF.
Soleith said:
One thing I was wondering, what are your thoughts on putting a GB sticker on top of PPF to drive to the continent? I'm mildly nervous about removing it and it potentially damaging the PPF.
I had a similar problem, purchased these and put one on the edge of the rear number plate.https://www.isaydingdong.co.uk/ourshop/prod_779271...
JJ77 said:
FFinally said:
That’s a top buy,, was hoping to buy that one myself, clean bill of health from Ferrari Colchester. Autosales Cambridge have some great history cars and owners, Jonathan Royle runs a great business there and is very straight and transparent operator.. enjoy,
JJ77 said:
What’s your impressions FFinally & Soleith?
My impression is that I've completely destroyed the value of mine by putting about 800 miles on it in a few weeks and I quite simply don't care. The car is epic and on another level from anything I've owned before. Easier and more comfortable to drive than the Roma, less twitchy and nervous, I never thought I would say that the V8 twin turbo was lacking anything and it isn't but the difference to an NA V12 is noticeable even to my untrained hands.Despite the car being apparently lighter than the Roma (1520 vs 1570 apparently) it feels heavier under braking and the suspension feels a bit softer than the Roma's. Even so, on a proper early morning blast down to goodwood last weekend with some like minded fellow owners, it handled well on back roads at relatively high speeds and kept pace with all the 296 spiders in the convoy without difficulty.
I was a bit worried after reading some of the reviews that said the F12 was nervous and twitchy and I thought oh god, I really hope it isn't more tightly wound than the Roma but in all honesty it isn't. It feels more like the grand tourer that I thought the Roma would be when I got it and is massively easier to live with. The interior cabin feels more spacious although there is less legroom unfortunately.
I’ve also done about 850 miles since picking it up about six weeks ago. I was at the Bell Classic coffee morning yesterday and there were four other F12s there, nice to see some others. The car is fantastic and the sound pretty addictive. I am fortunate to have an F8 as well - in comparison, the F12 sounds much meatier. The F8 wins out on better legroom and much better radio reception - clearly Ferrari decided you should listen to the V12 but gave you an option in the F8 (and understood you buy a Ferrari for one form of ICE, and not the other). I do find myself on first name terms with the owners of local petrol stations…
Done a few longer trips and it is a very comfortable place to be.
Done a few longer trips and it is a very comfortable place to be.
Very Sensible.. 2017, 5k Miles, Racing Seats and access to F167 allocation..
https://www.amarisupercars.com/stock/details/2017-...
https://www.amarisupercars.com/stock/details/2017-...
maura said:
Very Sensible.. 2017, 5k Miles, Racing Seats and access to F167 allocation..
https://www.amarisupercars.com/stock/details/2017-...
That does look good and fairly priced. Wonder why the calipers are yellow when the options plaque says they should be Grigio Silverstone? Repainted?https://www.amarisupercars.com/stock/details/2017-...
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