599 GTB and missed 1st service.

[JDS 123]

I am am looking at a 2008 599 GTB which has done 4000 miles. It has had a 12k mile service this year but did not have its 1st service is this a problem??

Edited by JDS 123 on Friday 4th February 17:55

[cc8s]

I'm not sure how serious you are being, but the GTO was only released last year so that would be your main problem

[JDS 123]

Sorry GTB

[traxx]

I presume you mean GTB?

[dazren]

Title changed.

[F355GTS]

1st mileage interval for a 599 is 12k but guess it missed na annual in 2009? when in 2008 was it registered?

[johnsew]

the car was first registered 25 november 2008 and one year later with only 1800 miles missed the first annual 6000 mile service because of its little use and then had the 12000 mile service when it was 2 years old in november 2010 which really is it first service at 3800 miles , does this matter ?

[Kickstart]

The issue that would occur to me being a rather cautious and cynical lawyer is whether the car has been clocked and that is why the first service is "missing" - personally I cannot imagine buying a new 599 and not putting it through the first service as there are always a few things that need sorting irrespective of the mileage.

If you are serious about the car I really would have a thorough inspection from one of the independents who know the cars well to rule out clocking, damage etc.

Good luck

[F355GTS]

John

there's no 6k service on the 599, it should have had an annual (oil+filter and general checkover) in Nov '09 and then another similar service in Nov'10. if you are buying it to keep for a number of Years and you maintain the correct servicing in that time I think it will make little difference to the value, if you are going to sell in a Year or so then it may impact saleability and value

[UH-Matt]

Does it affect the warranty?

[355spiderguy]

personally, it wouldn't make much differance to me, however, last year when i stuck my toe in the water to sell my 48k mile '97 spider, one bosker whom wasted a good bit of my time made a massive issue that maranello serviced my car @ 12k & 25k intervals within being 15 months old, then started a debate on CS about it all... i mean, come on, 13 years ago and 13 services since which are all documented within a big fat folder of invoices and your a bit concerned if the engine may go bang because of that...

moral of the story is that it might not matter to you, but it could be a big deal to someone somewhere down the line.

[Wanta996Gotta]

Private or from a dealer? I personally wouldnt care care as mileage is so low but someone down the line may as another poster highlighted.

[johnsew]

the car is from a dealer and spoke to main service manager and does not affect the warranty , the car has just had a 12000 mile service, to bring every thing up to date .