Ferrari F12 Running Costs?
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Hi All,
Some quite naive questions granted, but I haven't had an 'exotic' before so wanted to clarify things. Next week I plan to visit Dick Lovett who have quite a few F12s for sale so I can get to grip with colours, interiors and options. However, I don't want to walk in knowing nothing, so without further ado...
- Do you still haggle at a Ferrari dealership? Should I expect a discount on a second-hand F12 (I wouldn't be using finance)?
- Is the 7 year servicing plan transferable? I wouldn't have thought so, but it says it here
http://www.london-hrowen.ferraridealers.com/en_gb/...
- Assuming not, what are the intervals and rough pricing? All i've found is a suggestion it is annual, no indication of mileage
- Is pricing and service consistent across all franchises (my nearest is London or Colchester)?
- Is the Power Warranty for the F12 extendable for 12 years as per following link?
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=13...
- Are there any bigt ticket I need to plan for (for example, replacing of ceramic brakes)?
- On that note, are there particularly mileages/ages of F12 where people would look to 'get rid' as a result I should look out for?
- I know it's fast around Fiorano, but is it actually a decent track car?
I know it all sounds a little silly given the outlay of the car, but I plan to keep the car for no more than a year to 'tick the box' so don't want to be too badly stung.
Thank you.
Rob
Some quite naive questions granted, but I haven't had an 'exotic' before so wanted to clarify things. Next week I plan to visit Dick Lovett who have quite a few F12s for sale so I can get to grip with colours, interiors and options. However, I don't want to walk in knowing nothing, so without further ado...
- Do you still haggle at a Ferrari dealership? Should I expect a discount on a second-hand F12 (I wouldn't be using finance)?
- Is the 7 year servicing plan transferable? I wouldn't have thought so, but it says it here
http://www.london-hrowen.ferraridealers.com/en_gb/...
- Assuming not, what are the intervals and rough pricing? All i've found is a suggestion it is annual, no indication of mileage
- Is pricing and service consistent across all franchises (my nearest is London or Colchester)?
- Is the Power Warranty for the F12 extendable for 12 years as per following link?
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=13...
- Are there any bigt ticket I need to plan for (for example, replacing of ceramic brakes)?
- On that note, are there particularly mileages/ages of F12 where people would look to 'get rid' as a result I should look out for?
- I know it's fast around Fiorano, but is it actually a decent track car?
I know it all sounds a little silly given the outlay of the car, but I plan to keep the car for no more than a year to 'tick the box' so don't want to be too badly stung.
Thank you.
Rob
Edited by hondansx on Friday 12th January 12:16
I appreciate this isn't necessarily a car for depreciation-free motoring, and I'm not looking for that (it would be nice...). I'm just an inherently tight bastid and wouldn't want to feel that punch of buyer's regret from making a serious of bad decisions in my keenness to satisfy a boyhood desire.
Good point about getting the brakes measured - thank you!
Good point about getting the brakes measured - thank you!
Thanks guys. I test drove one at the weekend and to be honest was left a little cold. It didn't get the platform to show off - 4pm on a damp day.
About an hour before I was in Bluewater and there just so happened to be a new Lexus LC500 there. The interior was exquisitely built in terms of materials and design. The F12, in comparison, felt really cheap and of course the controls take getting used to.
I also found the ride busy - even in bumpy road mode - and no surprises traction was limited. I jumped back in my RS6 and it felt considerably quicker, made a noise at all RPMs, rode better and felt more 'solid'. If anything it helped reinforce there is no way the RS6 is going anywhere!
Nevertheless, I'm still drawn to the F12 because of the looks and I've watched so many videos online that I'm aware I did not do the car any justice. If there's any SE owners who fancy giving me a passenger ride to remember... please get in touch!!
Today I'm going to a friend's dealership which has a 488 to try. Will be interesting to see how it compares.
About an hour before I was in Bluewater and there just so happened to be a new Lexus LC500 there. The interior was exquisitely built in terms of materials and design. The F12, in comparison, felt really cheap and of course the controls take getting used to.
I also found the ride busy - even in bumpy road mode - and no surprises traction was limited. I jumped back in my RS6 and it felt considerably quicker, made a noise at all RPMs, rode better and felt more 'solid'. If anything it helped reinforce there is no way the RS6 is going anywhere!
Nevertheless, I'm still drawn to the F12 because of the looks and I've watched so many videos online that I'm aware I did not do the car any justice. If there's any SE owners who fancy giving me a passenger ride to remember... please get in touch!!
Today I'm going to a friend's dealership which has a 488 to try. Will be interesting to see how it compares.
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