F430 -- 599GTB

[MaxAndRuby]

Anyone gone from a F430 to a 599?

I'm thinking about getting a new car, and the 599 has always been an itch I'd like to scratch. However I love everything about my F430, and I'm worried that a 599 won't drive aswell.

Is the 599 big and heavy like a DB9?

Comments with and without the HGTE option would be much appreciated.

[bertie]

I went from Gallardo to 599.

It's a different kind of car, more super fast GT than sports car, but I love it and I was ready for a chenge.

[tjob]

A chap on here (ted191 I think) went from a 16M to a 599 and hasn't looked back at all!

[UH-Matt]

MaxAndRuby said:

Anyone gone from a F430 to a 599?

I'm thinking about getting a new car, and the 599 has always been an itch I'd like to scratch. However I love everything about my F430, and I'm worried that a 599 won't drive aswell.

Is the 599 big and heavy like a DB9?

Comments with and without the HGTE option would be much appreciated.

599 will surprise you - go for it - what an animal!

I test drove 430's and 599's back to back when deciding on my car and while the 599 is bigger and heavier it also blew me away, it does not compare to a DB9 which is slow in comparison!!

[neil-f]

tjob said:

A chap on here (ted191 I think) went from a 16M to a 599 and hasn't looked back at all!

Scud to 599...

[iandc]

599 does not FEEL big when you are driving it. Very nimble and fast. I dont think you will regret it one bit. As ever - go out and drive one. Even if you don't end up buying it the experience will be worth it plus they are coming down in price as the replacement is out next year.

[willy wombat]

I went from a 430 Spider to a 599 and haven't regreted it one bit. By and large the 599 doesn't feel big when you drive it except when you are on narrow country roads - then you realise how wide it is. Re HGTE kit - I don't have it but have tested a car with it. Basic 599 GTB has a small amount of ubdersteer which HGTE kit stops. Also, with basic 599, nose comes up a lot under hard acceleration and dips a lot under hard braking and HGTE stops these. However, I prefer the feel of the non - HGTE car but, as ever, drive a few - there's plenty around at dealers. Once you've felt that V12 torque you will be sold!

[UH-Matt]

Main thing stopping me considering HGTE pack is those horrid alloys!!!

Would rather get the standard car and then have the Geo setup properly, suspension adjusted (new springs if required) and an aftermarket exhaust system - spent less get a better result

[chris7676]

The width of 430 and 599 is almost the same, and the lenght doesn't differ much, if that helps

[MaxAndRuby]

iandc said:

As ever - go out and drive one.

Will do, just wanted some opinions while still window shopping.

Thanks for all the posts

[ted 191]

You've got to drive a 599, it will sell it's self, and then just gets better the more you drive it.

[MaxAndRuby]

ted 191 said:

You've got to drive a 599, it will sell it's self, and then just gets better the more you drive it.

[MaxAndRuby]

Ted, has yours got the HGTE package?

[ted 191]

MaxAndRuby said:

Ted, has yours got the HGTE package?

Mine hasn't, I wanted crema interior and HGTE pack only comes with black.
95% of the time the handling is fine, only when you go stupid on twisty roads does it get out of shape.
I know a few people with 599's and they wouldn't change to the HGTE car after trying one, I will probably fit novitec springs to sharpen the handling up.