456 help

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vinniep

Original Poster:

82 posts

250 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2005
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I don't know if this has been done to death or not, I'm not going back over 200 odd pages!

After many years of thinking about it, I am now in a position to buy my first Ferrari:) Problems: - 1. Garage too small for any Ferrari. 2. Four seats would be handy, two children.

I think the 456 is a beautiful understated car,and with a Ferrari V12, does it get any better??:driving:

What I need please is opinions, views, advice such as: Should I go for a 456M (more expensive) is it better/worth the difference? Reliability? Known problems? Etc.?

And I want a manual.

Many thanks,
Vince

Davey S1

13,279 posts

269 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2005
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Probably better off posting this on Ferrarichat.com Vince. There are a few owners on there.

456mgt

2,510 posts

281 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2005
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Vince- I have an early 'M' and the last ca. 5 yrs ownership costs are in my profile. Personally, I think the M is worth the difference (well, I would say that) but finding a manual will be the issue. When I got mine, it was the only manual for sale in the country; I never intended to buy a red one, though I'm now glad I did. Most cars (>80% of the early ones) were auto, though I've noticed more manuals among the later cohorts. Personally, I don't like the auto at all.

HTH

Kevin