s_verizon

If the car weighed around 3000 pounds like the C6 Z06 that would be crazy cause it has 100 more hp, but is 1000 pounds heavier.

MDXLuvr

I looked at the prices of the F360/F430 and the F550/575 when I was debating putting a deposit on a Ferrari. I was amazed at the fact that even though the 550/575 cost more they dropped in value quicker the 460/430. So I was thinking, hmm, if the 599 does the same - maybe I can wait a couple of years and pick up a 599 for $150k.-$175k

Ya well that logic is gone after all the hype/demand of the 599. I saw one car listed for $500k last week. The car is definetly in a whole other league than a 575. I prefer its styling to the F430 and on top of that how can you pass up on getting an Enzo motor for 1/2 off.

Chris S

Anyone who thinks its ugly could probably use an eye exam! IMO, it's the most beautiful non-pure sports car Ferrari has ever made.

Ugliest? I assume you haven't seen the 365GT or 400GT?

Dr. WOT

Eh, they are entitled to their opinions, no matter how wrong they may be....





I think it is stunningly beautiful, just brilliant.

JonBoy

Love the wheels! Man, those are pretty cars.

Ritesh, if you buy one, I'm going to be getting checkups in Tyler on a regular basis!

JLw6

well, if you go back to the first page...someone had mentioned the cgt in comparison to the 599. Also, there is a link in the thread with a video showing a head to head comparison of the cgt and the 599. Hence, i was merely making a personal referenced comparison of the cgt to a 996...thereby linking the 996 and the 599. So you see sir, with a tad bit of investigation, my post does, in fact, have 'something to do with the 599'. Thanks for your time.

MDXLuvr

Your gonna have to let me do more than some "check ups" to afford a 599.

As much as I love Ferrari's and the heritage, I don't think I have the stomach for buying one. To buy a F430 or 599 you need to:

A. Buy a used car from the Ferrari dealer at a high price.
B. Get bumped up on the waiting list by A.
C. Wait 3+ years.
D. Buy the car at MSRP.
E. When you sell it - make sure you sell it the Ferrari dealer.
F. Don't drive it too much - value goes down yet maintenance goes up.

JonBoy

A few ESIs will at least pay for the first payment on it. That's about all I can offer.

They're sick cars but I agree - it's too much of a hassle for anyone that's remotely "normal" in terms of wealth. I think a net worth of about $10M would be about right for a car like the 599.

I think I'd have to be making about $2M a year to not care about the car or going through the hassle (I could have someone pick it up, drop it off, just write a cheque for maintenance, etc, etc). Last I checked, most engineers weren't making that kind of bank...

Traveler

Some of the pics look like the closed El Toro air base.

Iceman1

i wouldnt even bother shoppin an F430 till i was sitting on almost $10M... its not like the first spare $200K you come into, your gonna spent on a new Ferrari... besides, to me, a Ferrari or Lambo has the aura that comes with having enough money to not care about money... not merely being able to afford it...

Porsche's on the other hand.. i hope to shop those in the next few years...