f12 - sensible time to buy?

f12 - sensible time to buy?

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Frankychops

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672 posts

12 months

Tuesday 11th July 2023
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Hi - New member!

Looking at f12's, prices seem to have been static for a couple of years(which is a good thing).

I'm in the position where an f12 is now an option. Any horror stories to look out for? Whats the annual service costs coming in at? On paper they look like less to run an an FF?

Thanks all.

Soleith

494 posts

92 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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Sensible time to buy IMO as I'm currently buying one! Expect it in the next couple of weeks.

Never had one before as such no experiences I can relay unfortunately.

I found these threads interesting on the topic:

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Frankychops

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672 posts

12 months

Friday 14th July 2023
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Thanks.

which one are you looking at?

Soleith

494 posts

92 months

Friday 14th July 2023
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Tbh would rather not share at this stage due to reasonzzzz.

Will post once complete in mid August.

woodsypedia

870 posts

156 months

Saturday 15th July 2023
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Yes - good time to buy. Prices have levelled out and are even increasing in some cases.

Things I would look out for...

- Leather on the instrument binnacle where it meets the windscreen. Mine (and others) have started to shrink in the heat so check it's not lifting.
- Carbon brakes. Look for any signs of scores, pitting or cracks. These are monumental to replace if you need to.
- Seat bolsters. Check for wearing or discolouration of the leather
- Check for locking wheel nuts and any accessories like battery conditioner. This is in reality a re-badged CTEK - so no biggie if it doesn't exist
- Check the front splitter for signs of cracking or splits

Finally - good luck and post pics or it didn't happen wink

Frankychops

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672 posts

12 months

Saturday 15th July 2023
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I've sorted of decided its got to have the carbon backed sports seats. Lift would be nice..... what are the 'best' options? I realise its all subjective.

subirg

732 posts

279 months

Saturday 15th July 2023
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Mine has the carbon backed bucket seats and no lifter. You sit right on the deck, so short folk will be visibility challenged… They look awesome and are very comfortable. Give the car a more sporty personality which is fine if that’s what you want.

Exterior carbon was very expensive and some have it fitted but I don’t see the point. It’s just more expensive and delicate bling to worry about trashing.

Other desirable options - carbon interior bits and pieces. Shift lights. Not sure you really need much else although the full list is long and every car has spec variations as a result.

Many have modded exhaust elements - valves, back boxes, down pipes, x-pipes etc - all personal taste. The V12 sounds like an orchestra of angels out of the box, but it’s very easy to make it louder or nastier or both.

The pax display in the F12 is a bit Mickey Mouse and not really worth it - but can be retrofitted if needed.

Finally, they are very colour sensitive. The design of the car is quite complex and a metallic paint shows off the shape best. Rosso corsa and black kill the details.

And… finally, finally, make sure it’s got full ppf all over…

Edited by subirg on Saturday 15th July 16:36

Frankychops

Original Poster:

672 posts

12 months

Saturday 15th July 2023
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Yeah, black is a no go anyway.

Steering wheel shift lights and interior carbon, they’re the other 2 things I’d like.


Tyrell Corp

256 posts

23 months

Saturday 15th July 2023
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subirg said:

Finally, they are very colour sensitive. The design of the car is quite complex and a metallic paint shows off the shape best. Rosso corsa and black kill the details.



Edited by subirg on Saturday 15th July 16:36
Interesting comment, this could apply to a lot of vehicles.

Apparently the motor industry would always go for plain white on any development body prototypes

I remember paint spraying an old GSX1100 bike, bright metallic blue with ghost flames - just having the first white colour coat on and I nearly changed plan and kept it white.

White sounds like a boring colour but brings all the details out...looks good at night and cooler in the sun.

Frankychops

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672 posts

12 months

Saturday 15th July 2023
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theres a nice one in 'Carrs Exeter'.

I can't post a link as i'm a new member

Its on youtube, Grigo Silverstone, black carpets, grey leather. Just not sure if its almost too subtle!

NRG1976

1,233 posts

13 months

Saturday 15th July 2023
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Check brake air ducts on the front aren’t seized - £5k odd job to sort out apparently

Frankychops

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672 posts

12 months

Saturday 15th July 2023
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NRG1976 said:
Check brake air ducts on the front aren’t seized - £5k odd job to sort out apparently
Saw that on the Jayemm vid. Looks like they're well made so likely could be a diy job?

Soleith

494 posts

92 months

Sunday 16th July 2023
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NRG1976 said:
Check brake air ducts on the front aren’t seized - £5k odd job to sort out apparently
Oh interesting, is that something you can check just by pushing them open? Is there a way to test them even without driving like a maniac with a camera attached and filming if they open or not?

Jd27

110 posts

149 months

Sunday 16th July 2023
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I got an f12 a few months back, doesn’t have lift and it’s been fine. I have a 911 991.2 GTS and I need a lift in that, F12 has a lot more ground clearance as a comparison.

subirg

732 posts

279 months

Sunday 16th July 2023
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Jd27 said:
I got an f12 a few months back, doesn’t have lift and it’s been fine. I have a 911 991.2 GTS and I need a lift in that, F12 has a lot more ground clearance as a comparison.
I agree. Mine doesn’t have lift. Never been a problem.

Frankychops

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672 posts

12 months

Sunday 16th July 2023
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Thanks all.

I’m going to go look at a few. Also the v12 gtc4lusso. I’ve a couple of kids so can’t rule it out.

Soleith

494 posts

92 months

Thursday 20th July 2023
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Deal is done. Getting this one: https://www.hrowen.co.uk/used-car-details/used-fer...

Can't wait!

samoht

5,889 posts

149 months

Thursday 20th July 2023
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Congrats, looks good in the grey.

Planning any long trips to get the running in through with?

Soleith

494 posts

92 months

Thursday 20th July 2023
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samoht said:
Congrats, looks good in the grey.

Planning any long trips to get the running in through with?
Will definitely be doing a proper running in, I don't understand why some people say that Ferrari's don't need it. Not planned for any mammoth drives yet though, will probably do hour or two long stints on the weekends to get a bit of running in done but might do a longer day or weekend trip at some point. The Mrs is from the US and always like seeing more of the UK.

PinkHouse

1,109 posts

60 months

Thursday 20th July 2023
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Soleith said:
Deal is done. Getting this one: https://www.hrowen.co.uk/used-car-details/used-fer...

Can't wait!
It's only done 84 miles since 2017? If you're planning to put some miles on then why not go for one that has been driven a bit already?