Ferrari 599, another horse in the stable!

[lambo_xx]

Well I took delivery of my new toy a couple weeks ago but have been mega busy, hence why it’s taken me this long post on here. I’m really chuffed with it. Bloody brilliant actually!

I had a 430 spider before and this feels miles ahead of it, a real step forward. The car does feel big, but it’s very easy to drive and not as “squirmy” as I thought it might be. I thought about one a few months back when I bought my Superleggera, but one of the things that put me off was I thought it might be too twitchy when you were really pushing on, however it doesn’t seem to be.

Seriously quick and for such a big car it’s just amazing, it really likes a drink though!!!!! Other than that though, it’s perfect!

These are the only pictures I have, please excuse the camera phone quality, I will try and post some decent pictures ASAP. Thanks to everyone who helped answer all my questions of them!

[lambo_xx]

Sorry!!!!! I'm having computer issues this end!!!!!

That should be them now:

[lambo_xx]

Pork said:

Nice! Did you move the GS? Thats not a bad replacement...not bad at all!

Em...No.... You might notice at this point that I'm not very good at moving things along....

It's up for sale now so fingers crossed

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munch997 said:

Nice colour change, Is the drivers door open? Looks to be a big gap there unless it is a reflection.

CIE560 said:

I think the door is open because you can see a little gap at the top of the window which happens when the door is open.

Looks very good with those wheels.

Well spotted, yes the door is slightly open, I literally just jumped out the car to grab a couple pictures as I didn't have any. Ferrari panel gaps can be bad but luckily not quite that bad

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NRS said:

E, is it this car?



Swiss registration, plate started VD, and previously in London. I suspect it's not, but not so many in that colour, even though I think it's one of the best colours for a 599!

Nope sorry, not my car, as already said that one is LHD. Nice spot though!

[lambo_xx]

z4chris99 said:

I think I saw you in east London this evening around 6pm?

Nope wasn't me I'm afraid, I'm about 500 miles north in Scotland!

[lambo_xx]

Thanks everyone!!! As I said really chuffed with it!!!! I shall get some proper pictures done soon!

70proof said:

hi mate... glad you kept the sl in the end......

oh, and congrats on the new pony...

Oh no the SL isn't goting anytime soon! It's far too good!

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paulqv said:

E

Nice new toy!

All you need is a nice QV to complete your collection!

Been busy this end too, but will try to come up very soon with the old girl and will let you have a wee drive. Not offering to sell her and don't want Diablo Pete taking out contracts on me!

You are putting a nice wee collection together

Paul
xx

Cheers Paul. Yes I agree, love the QV, it's on the "fantasy list" just need to find some more space, ran out of room a long time ago! I'm thinking about knocking down the house and just building a garage


Hope to see you soon!

E

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maybe someday said:

A stunning looking car Lambo! I'm not normally a fan of darker alloys but they really set the car off. Hope it gives you many miles of driving pleasure!

Thank you! Really enjoying it! Just wish it wasn't quite so thirsty

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michael gould said:

To the OP.......Just out of interest why are you trying to sell your 599 after only 1 months ownership

There was another car that had caught my eye (something a little bit different) and I quite fancied it. That was the only reason I was thinking of getting rid of it as i simply didnt have any more room. But I've now decided to keep the 599. It's fantastic!

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GRBF430F1 said:

Would love to add a late 599 with HGTE Kit to the F355 and F430 spider but the above really worries me.

With fuel prices only ever going one way to have a 599 as my daily drive ( which is what I had in mind )and having a heavy right foot is just not practical.
Also because of the running costs inc fuel they are going to continue to depreciate at a rate of knots.

Think they are fantastic cars at fantastic value for money currently but see them becoming the bargain of the century in the future

People get really freaked out about fuel prices but to be honest ian although it's an annoyance, I don't think it should be the main factor in deciding for or against a car. Say it will cost you £100 a week on fuel for the 599, that's £5,200 a year on fuel. That is horrific I know. BUT a 430 will probably cost you 70-80% of what a 599 will use in fuel so therefore £3,640 - £4,160. So if you look at it like that then its not really that much more expensive... Thats my strange way of justifying it anyway