599GTB or LP640
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GameOverMan!

Original Poster:

491 posts

227 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
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I'm currently pondering a leap up the supercar chain from a 360CS to either a 599GTB or LP640. I've read the reviews and looked at the stats but I need some real world feedback.

I fully intend to test drive both prior to selling my soul but any owner feedback, good or bad on either car would be really useful.

ferraridetailer

50 posts

227 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
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I love Ferrari's but based on looks, it has to be the LP640 for sure!

Good luck in your hunt

Simon

Edited by ferraridetailer on Monday 3rd December 15:36

BobM

944 posts

285 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
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A friend of mine has one of each and reckons the Ferrari is probably the slightly 'better' car - in terms of quality of finish, comfort, interior etc. Also reckons the Ferrari might be a little quicker but there ain't much in it. Styling/looks are probably the main thing and that's very much a personal preference anyway.

Similar prices, I guess we don't know enough yet to comment on residuals. Terrible decision to have to make hehe

Nick Beef

389 posts

286 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
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The LP640 has just too much wow factor to ignore... on the basis of emotional feel good and fun factor the Lambo wins hands down.. the 599 is just a brilliant car and i would say ferrari's best car to date but has lost a few crucial ingrediants in what defines a true Hypercar.. having said that I wouldn't blame anyone for opting for the 599 if you prefer discreet...

tbops

1,332 posts

240 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
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I'd say 599. I know somone who likes them so much he has a couple biggrin

jimbo2792

463 posts

235 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
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tbops said:
I'd say 599. I know somone who likes them so much he has a couple biggrin
OH I wonder who he is. cool

Davey S2

13,394 posts

284 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
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I would look at a Carrera GT if you can stretch a bit further.

456MGT on here (Kevin) went from 360CS to CGT and loves it.

Freewheeler

1,416 posts

238 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
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Davey S2 said:
I would look at a Carrera GT if you can stretch a bit further.

456MGT on here (Kevin) went from 360CS to CGT and loves it.
Davey, you selling the 456 mate?

kickass

150 posts

269 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
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The Lambo because it looks twice as good and will not get mistaken for something from the Japenese market!

Davey S2

13,394 posts

284 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
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Freewheeler said:
Davey S2 said:
I would look at a Carrera GT if you can stretch a bit further.

456MGT on here (Kevin) went from 360CS to CGT and loves it.
Davey, you selling the 456 mate?
Yes mate. Old man is looking to part ex against a Bentley Azure or possibly Continental R or T

  • sorry for th thread drift.

Stu R

21,659 posts

245 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
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tbops said:
I'd say 599. I know somone who likes them so much he has a couple biggrin
That wouldn't be you I saw in Cov on saturday afternoon in yours was it?

tbops

1,332 posts

240 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
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nah sat afternoon i was on prince albert road in london in it. Sat evening i was in cov in the maser.

Harsh

4,551 posts

241 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
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tbops said:
nah sat afternoon i was on prince albert road in london in it. Sat evening i was in cov in the maser.
i know you were...i flashed you as i was going towards regents park but i guess you didnt see me

paul0843

2,006 posts

237 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
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easy...if you want to use every day...599. if only for occasional use lp640..

graeme36s

7,227 posts

247 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
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Ignore tbops, he might be ever so slightly biased wink
Both beautiful cars. 640 in your face 599 more subtle. Drive both and make an informed choice. Personally I would not kick either out of bed.

uzzi

222 posts

233 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
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kickass said:
The Lambo because it looks twice as good and will not get mistaken for something from the Japenese market!
Erm...are you actually saying the 599 looks like a Japanese car? OK then...!

Anyway, I agree with whats been said already:

Everyday car then most definatly 599...weekend fun, then it gets more complicated because both have excellent entertainment potential - although I would bet u any money that the LP640 may be more of a special occasion than the 599!

LongLiveTazio

2,714 posts

227 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
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Carrera GT, clearly.

456mgt

2,513 posts

296 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
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Both are recently on the market so neither has its quota of scare stories, and at this level you'll end up with a great car whichever you choose. Which one will make you go 'wow' when you open up the garage door? IMO you make the financial (head) decision once. When you buy the car; you make your emotional response every time you look at it.

oggs

8,817 posts

284 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
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456mgt said:
Both are recently on the market so neither has its quota of scare stories, and at this level you'll end up with a great car whichever you choose. Which one will make you go 'wow' when you open up the garage door? IMO you make the financial (head) decision once. When you buy the car; you make your emotional response every time you look at it.
So your saying get a CGT then wink

Freewheeler

1,416 posts

238 months

Monday 3rd December 2007
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Straying slightly O/T (again) but Kev, do you have any sound clips of the CGT on Tubi's??? biggrin