When will 599's gain classic collector status
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I think it’s in that period of production where it might never be...because of it’s gearbox. It’s predecessors were available with a manual gearbox and the cars following it have a much superior one. I think as these cars get older that gearbox is that weak point...it is the thing that will date quickest in the car. If your 599 is your special weekend car do you really want that car to have a worse gearbox than your daily driver ?
That’s not just a Ferrari thing I think it’s a problem for all cars with this generation of automated gearboxes. Aston, Lamborghini etc all have that problem as do the BMW M cars with the SMG gearboxes of that era and Porsche with the Tiptronic etc.
That’s not just a Ferrari thing I think it’s a problem for all cars with this generation of automated gearboxes. Aston, Lamborghini etc all have that problem as do the BMW M cars with the SMG gearboxes of that era and Porsche with the Tiptronic etc.
Edited by Cheib on Wednesday 13th May 13:11
It has certain things in its favour - as discussed above, build quality was a step forward from the 550/575; and it has the de-tuned engine from the Enzo. It was also brought to market shortly before the recession in '08 so I wonder whether there will have been fewer made than subsequent models as people struggled to pay for a £200k+ car.
The gearbox issue - it was something that worried me but in all honesty, it's not that bad. I was surprised by how good it is and the fact it's not as good as a DCT means there's still an element of driver engagement, just not the same as three-pedals.
Will it be a classic? Probably not. Biggest thing against it is that I own one, and everything I touch turns to sh!t...
The gearbox issue - it was something that worried me but in all honesty, it's not that bad. I was surprised by how good it is and the fact it's not as good as a DCT means there's still an element of driver engagement, just not the same as three-pedals.
Will it be a classic? Probably not. Biggest thing against it is that I own one, and everything I touch turns to sh!t...
I have been looking into these quite a bit and also compared it to the 550.
The 599s really is the first of the ‘digital’ Ferraris (while 550s are the last of the ‘analogue’). From my point of view it will never be ‘collectible’ or considered a ‘classic’. I do think, however, that they are quite reliable and a big step on in terms of build quality feel versus a 550. It’s also a lovely thing.
At current prices they must be a decent buy with relatively slow depreciation. Only thing stopping me from buying one is the lingering feeling that you one day might face a quite significant service bill. Mindset must be that it will cost you £10-£15k a year all in taking service and deprecation into account.
The 599s really is the first of the ‘digital’ Ferraris (while 550s are the last of the ‘analogue’). From my point of view it will never be ‘collectible’ or considered a ‘classic’. I do think, however, that they are quite reliable and a big step on in terms of build quality feel versus a 550. It’s also a lovely thing.
At current prices they must be a decent buy with relatively slow depreciation. Only thing stopping me from buying one is the lingering feeling that you one day might face a quite significant service bill. Mindset must be that it will cost you £10-£15k a year all in taking service and deprecation into account.
oml130 said:
IMindset must be that it will cost you £10-£15k a year all in taking service and deprecation into account.
Correct mine has cost me around £14k a year over the past 3 years I would say. Which is why I partly started the topic ... should I keep it or sell it and get a newer FerrariJonny TVR said:
oml130 said:
IMindset must be that it will cost you £10-£15k a year all in taking service and deprecation into account.
Correct mine has cost me around £14k a year over the past 3 years I would say. Which is why I partly started the topic ... should I keep it or sell it and get a newer Ferrari
Jonny TVR said:
Correct mine has cost me around £14k a year over the past 3 years I would say. Which is why I partly started the topic ... should I keep it or sell it and get a newer Ferrari
The logical upgrade is a F12 that will give you 2/3 years free service under the current plan (day a 2015/2016 MY) and therefore save you 2-3k p.a. However, I must think it comes at a cost of much higher depreciation? The F12 is likely a superior car in almost every way, but there is also something about a well maintained 599... Would we be surprised if we were offered £65k from a dealer for a 25k miles 599 in a couple of years? Probably not. Likewise; would a £100k bid on a F12 surprise us in 2021/2022? Probably not.
oml130 said:
The logical upgrade is a F12 that will give you 2/3 years free service under the current plan (day a 2015/2016 MY) and therefore save you 2-3k p.a. However, I must think it comes at a cost of much higher depreciation? The F12 is likely a superior car in almost every way, but there is also something about a well maintained 599...
Would we be surprised if we were offered £65k from a dealer for a 25k miles 599 in a couple of years? Probably not. Likewise; would a £100k bid on a F12 surprise us in 2021/2022? Probably not.
I have been watching F12 prices but not sure its enough of a change. I may go the other way and get a 458 or 488. On Collectingcars auction site an 812 went for £205K interestingly. Would we be surprised if we were offered £65k from a dealer for a 25k miles 599 in a couple of years? Probably not. Likewise; would a £100k bid on a F12 surprise us in 2021/2022? Probably not.
Jonny TVR said:
I have been watching F12 prices but not sure its enough of a change. I may go the other way and get a 458 or 488. On Collectingcars auction site an 812 went for £205K interestingly.
I have been contemplating exactly the same thing. Apparently that same F12 is now up with a dealer for £250k - also interesting...
Regardless you have a lovely car at the moment and you probably don’t need to rush the upgrade in the current market environment.
oml130 said:
I have been contemplating exactly the same thing.
Apparently that same F12 is now up with a dealer for £250k - also interesting...
Regardless you have a lovely car at the moment and you probably don’t need to rush the upgrade in the current market environment.
I don't think I will touch a Ferrari dealer with my next change. Things are a changing!Apparently that same F12 is now up with a dealer for £250k - also interesting...
Regardless you have a lovely car at the moment and you probably don’t need to rush the upgrade in the current market environment.
I'm going to wait until back end of the year I think. The 599 is great. Its in for a service at the moment, then having the paintwork tidied up and then a possible euro trip late Summer if we are allowed.
I think you are right.
As per hint in my first post in this conversation I have gone through the 550 vs 599 vs F12 argumentation and personally the 599 is the best product for me. 550 is too dated for my preference and the F12s are hanging about at too much money. Just need to find a well maintained 599 example...
As per hint in my first post in this conversation I have gone through the 550 vs 599 vs F12 argumentation and personally the 599 is the best product for me. 550 is too dated for my preference and the F12s are hanging about at too much money. Just need to find a well maintained 599 example...
oml130 said:
I think you are right.
As per hint in my first post in this conversation I have gone through the 550 vs 599 vs F12 argumentation and personally the 599 is the best product for me. 550 is too dated for my preference and the F12s are hanging about at too much money. Just need to find a well maintained 599 example...
you may find this interesting.As per hint in my first post in this conversation I have gone through the 550 vs 599 vs F12 argumentation and personally the 599 is the best product for me. 550 is too dated for my preference and the F12s are hanging about at too much money. Just need to find a well maintained 599 example...
http://autodesign.socialblog.us/2008/09/10/yesterd...
Jonny TVR said:
That link doesn’t work for me for some reason. Thanks for posting regardless. Gassing Station | Ferrari V12 | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff