Change of car

[bertie]

I'm thinking about changing my car and had 3 options on my mind..

575 Maranello F1 with Fiorano pack
Gallardo
Or wait another year or so and get a 612 Scaglietti

On all of them I would be thinking a late used example to take the major first time hit out of the equation.

The benefit of option 3 is that having kids I rarely get to use the 360 as we always need more than 2 seats so the 612 would be more practical.

Any opinions from existing owners or alternative suggestions welcomed.

Cheers

[bertie]

Davey S1 said:

bad_roo said: Residuals may well be better on the 612 by dint of the fact that it's a brand new car. The 575M is due for replacement next year and will suddenly look very old indeed. True but 4 seater V12 Ferrari's do not exactly have a good history when it comes to residuals!

Those 2 comments are exactly what I thought and exactly sum up my dilema!!

[bertie]

dealmaker said:

Get the cheapest Gallardo you can find/deal on - AND a 997 "S" for everyday use (and to allow the kids to travel with you!)

The danger is though that I end up like I am now, only using the 2 seater to go to work in (circa 5 mile round trip) and that's it, the nicest car gets used the least.

I know many folks keep Ferraris / Lamborghinis locked away for 99% of the time and only use them occasionaly, but I can't see the point of that.

I've got an Audi A4 cabriolet for sunny wafting with the family and the Caterham for sunday blasts on my own / track days, then the wifes got a Volvo XC90 for big family jobs, so additional car is probably not sensible.

I think that from some of the comments here I'm comming to the conclusion that I ought to give it another 10 months and get a 612 then when they're down to more sensible money.

On the other hand that black 575.......oh no, here I go again!

[bertie]

Meanwhile, back on my car dilema.....

edited just to make sure you know I'm joking and not a stroppy git!

>> Edited by bertie on Wednesday 15th June 15:52

[bertie]

Jonny5 said:

I say - sod the 612, will depreciate like a brick Get a 550 and a Gallardo

Can I refer you back to my previous post when I said....

bertie said:

The danger is though that I end up like I am now, only using the 2 seater to go to work in (circa 5 mile round trip) and that's it, the nicest car gets used the least. I know many folks keep Ferraris / Lamborghinis locked away for 99% of the time and only use them occasionaly, but I can't see the point of that. I've got an Audi A4 cabriolet for sunny wafting with the family and the Caterham for sunday blasts on my own / track days, then the wifes got a Volvo XC90 for big family jobs, so additional car is probably not sensible.

And I am talking about waiting and getting a year or 18 month old 612 when the major hit has been taken by someone else.

[bertie]

GI Jnr said:

I have to say that my Ferrari & Lambo ownership has been awesome compared to the numerous TVR's I've owned. Don't regret it for a minute. Tuan

Couldn't agree more, the quality of both the cars and in particular the service I've recieved fom the dealers has been superb in my expierance.

As Tuan said, after 6 TVRs both my Ferraris have been superb.

I think a bit of patience and waiting for an 18mont old 612 is the way I'm headed.