Your Thoughts on This PPI on a 599 GTB

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Hello All

Potentially close to completing a deal on my first Ferrari, so exciting (and sometimes stressful) times.

Would anyone in the know be able to chime in on their thoughts on this PPI on a 2007 599GTB? Car has 8000miles/13000kms from new, Full Ferrari Service History every year, and looks bone stock to me.

Spoke to the Service Manager at the official dealer who did the PPI, and he reckons all that was highlighted are common issues with the 599, but as always, Its always nice to hear a second opinion for what its worth, so any opinions much appreciated

Thank you

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Camlet said:

I don't like there only being one key (and where is the card with the key codes?),

Hi thanks. They said they'd include a second key as part of the sale, but whats this card? Is it essential for the car? Shows my ignorance!!

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And thanks everyone else for the replies.

Being my first Ferrari, I want to make sure everything is right

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Thanks very much again for those replies, it's very much appreciated.

Great place with some great people!

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Yipper said:

You could be looking at spanking an extra £2-6k to get that list fixed if you have OCD and want it spick and span. The key and code are a potential security breach and something that may rankle at the back of the mind. Use those factors to knock down the price.

Yes definitely new tyres and diff oil thrown at the very least I reckon

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F355GTS said:

Re the diff oil I'd be asking why the oil change has not been done IIRC it's part of every 2 Year service so should have been changed a number of times for the correct fluid. Is the maintenance record genuine? did the PPI dealer check Modis to confirm?

Im not actually in the UK and unfortunately Official dealers here operate independently of each other I am told.

I have also been told that dealers can't release any information to me about the car unless Im the registered owner which is frustrating.

Its been serviced all its life at Official Dealer A, and has had its most recent service (Plus PPI) carried out at dealer B 2 weeks ago in another part of the country. Dealer B only released information about the car to me after the seller (an independent luxury car dealer) gave them the green light. Hope that makes sense

Murph7355 said:

The only things I'd be prepared to let slide on that list are

- puncture repair kit
- door strikers
- charger

Ball joints/suspension and noises from the dash would need a bit more discussion...the former is probably part and parcel of ownership (and/or the lack of mileage - low miles like this on a 10yr old car are NOT and advantage!) and may not need any work for a while. The latter may or may not be a problem for you.

The rest I would want them to sort. Any price advantage on the car would then cover the risk that other things haven't been dealt with by the last owner in the same way the rest on the list haven't (ie them fixing this stuff would not then be a good argument for raising the sell price...).

Agreed. I made an offer before seeing the PPI and we agreed on a number, but said my offer is only subject to a full and satisfactory PPI. Now that the PPI has brought up some flags I am going to have another chat to them tomorrow to see what they're going to do in light of the issues brought to light by the PPI

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Thanks everyone who chimed in.

worked out a deal in the end taking into account some of the issues highlighted. There aren't as many 599's to choose from
Here in Australia as there are in the U.K.

My first ever F Car, that V12 is something else. Very underwhelmed by the exhaust note so will be looking to do something

First stop, fuel.... gotta get used to it!

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MDL111 said:

Lovely - enjoy in good health!

Initially I was not a big fan of the 599 looks, but I have to say they are aging really well and I keep looking ones for sale on a regular basis.

Do let us know how you get on with it - driving impressions and more pics always welcome

Weather where you are looks much more suitable for Ferraris then the meter of snow outside of my window

Thank you. It's gone straight off for a detail and ceramic coating, but from the limited kms/miles I've done, I can attest to the fact that the V12 lump is something else. It's also very comfortable inside .... will definitely share more thoughts further down the line

Great weather here yes, sunshine most days and 20-30degree weather, but draconian speed laws and enforcement make it hard to enjoy. Doing 70mph here on a highway will get you points, as it's a strict 110kmh/69mph lol....

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Camlet said:

In the trunk/boot, where you connect the trickle charger, is a battery off switch. If there is a gremlin turn the switch and all power is cut. Make sure you keep doors and boot open. Leave for a good 60 seconds and switch back on. The car powers up and usually clears all gremlins. Watch the doors when power is off because with power on the windows automatically drop as you close the door. No power, no window drop. Slam the door shut with power off and you'll likely bust the window!

Enjoy your hunt.

Hey camlet

Can you or anyone tell me exactly where this battery off switch is ? Thank you