V12 GTC4Lusso

[irfan1712]

Hi all,

im looking at changing my current G class out and getting into a GTC4Lusso.

The car in question has above average miles (for a Ferrari, just under 40k) which doesnt bother me in the slightest as i'll be driving and enjoying it as much as i can anyway.

I've spoke to Gray Paul who were happy to take it in for a PPI before i commit to the car (they also serviced it last) and i've also spoke to Simon at SS Autotech and his colleague who were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful mainly RE PTU issues and repairs.

i guess im just looking for up to date, real world owner opinions and views on these as there are plenty on here and F Chat but many threads are dated.

I've been told the discs are in excellent condition, front pads are almost new with the rears on 80% so that also gives some good piece of mind.

i welcome any pointers to look out for!

thanks

[Francois de La Rochefoucauld]

I had one for about a year and a half, and from memory did about 8k miles in it. The engine is the star, but needs to be revved to get the best out of it, not always easy on our poorly maintained and congested roads. It is a large car, I found some of the narrow roads around where I live almost impossible to navigate in it. It performs best on the open road with plenty of space! I had no real problems, although I bought my example at two years old with just 3k miles on it, so virtually new. Expense wise, extended warranty isn’t cheap and I broke the rear diffuser hitting a pothole, £10k to replace! It will be a very different experience from your G-Wagen.

[MDL111]

check that the screws/bolts on the brake discs are not rusty if the car was in a salty environment at some point. My brakes were still at c. 50%, but some of the bolts had fallen out, so needed to replace all four discs. Very different to drive to a G-class. I love my FF and have driven a Lusso a bit on a Ferrari event (personally prefer the slightly rawer FF). Still will need to sell it soon unfortunately (or my G, or possibly both), but really do love both cars. FF has been reliable apart from one gearbox leak, no other issues at all with the car in >100k km. I ignore the various warning lights, I have had everything - usually due to (i) battery running low or (ii) one of my parking sensors never having worked properly, even after I had it replaced - so just gave up on that one. Performs really well in snow, takes a mountain bike with the seats folded down, has 4 proper seats plus luggage space - it is really one of the best cars I have ever owned.

Good luck

[MDL111]

one thing to keep in mind is that it does not do well with parking ramps that drop sharply as it will bottom out in the middle due to the long wheelbase in combination with the relatively low ride height (at least without lift, which I don't have).