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Mar 24, 2010 1:32:18 AM
- Atzporsche
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Re: FERRARI 612 SPY SHOTS
+3 That's just short of classy and completely pointless. 
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indeed shifting is ancient technology - so is a fuel burning engine.. I happen to like both :)
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1986 BMW 325is 5spd 2.5L 168 hp (164 lb-ft) White on Tan leather (parted out)
2005 Ford Focus S, 5spd 2.0L 136 hp (120lb-ft) CD silver on grey (sold)
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Mar 24, 2010 6:40:39 PM
- REALZEUS
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Mar 24, 2010 7:37:32 PM
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Re: FERRARI 612 SPY SHOTS
REALZEUS:
Atzporsche:
+3 That's just short of classy and completely pointless.
Not quite. It frees up space for a bigger diffuser and other aerodynamic tweaks.
then put it in the bumper a la CGT style. That would be even more aerodynamic. It's a 612 GT cruiser for starbucks and golfcourse runs. Give me a break Ferrari.
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indeed shifting is ancient technology - so is a fuel burning engine.. I happen to like both :)
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1984 BMW 323i 5spd 2.3L 141 hp (105 kW) More door. Black on black (parting out)
1986 BMW 325e 5spd 2.7L 121 hp (172 lb·ft) Le Mans Blau on Tan leather.
1986 BMW 325is 5spd 2.5L 168 hp (164 lb-ft) White on Tan leather (parted out)
2005 Ford Focus S, 5spd 2.0L 136 hp (120lb-ft) CD silver on grey (sold)
1986 Porsche 944, 5spd 2.5L 150 hp (168lb-ft) champagne gold on grown leather. (sold)
Mar 24, 2010 7:39:17 PM
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Re: FERRARI 612 SPY SHOTS
Atzporsche:
REALZEUS:
Atzporsche:
+3 That's just short of classy and completely pointless.
Not quite. It frees up space for a bigger diffuser and other aerodynamic tweaks.
then put it in the bumper a la CGT style. That would be even more aerodynamic. It's a 612 GT cruiser for starbucks and golfcourse runs. Give me a break Ferrari.
You obvioulsy haven't driven one... Who cares how the exhausts are stacked when you drive a V12 Ferrari...
Re: FERRARI 612 SPY SHOTS
Pentium:
As Scuderia and the new McLaren shows, there are other more-pleasing-to-the-eye aerodynamic solutions that could be implemented...
Last time I checked both of those cars were mid engined so lifting the exhaust up wasn't an issue. A tad more problematic on a large GT car that requires usable luggage space in the trunk I'd venture to suggest 
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ISUK:
Pentium:
As Scuderia and the new McLaren shows, there are other more-pleasing-to-the-eye aerodynamic solutions that could be implemented...
Last time I checked both of those cars were mid engined so lifting the exhaust up wasn't an issue. A tad more problematic on a large GT car that requires usable luggage space in the trunk I'd venture to suggest
Not to mention that the McLaren is UGLY!!!
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My bad! The sample should have been the McLaren SLR Re: FERRARI 612 SPY SHOTS
koko:
Man why Ferrari even bothers with the 612?!
The car is useless and damn ugly. The Maserati Granturismo does it better. it's better looking, roomier and costs 1/3 of the price. Come on Ferrari
The Maserati and the 612 are not even in the same league.
The 612 doesn't drive like you think it would. It is a still a GT and a big car, but it is a dream to drive.
Re: FERRARI 612 SPY SHOTS
SciFrog:
koko:
Man why Ferrari even bothers with the 612?!
The car is useless and damn ugly. The Maserati Granturismo does it better. it's better looking, roomier and costs 1/3 of the price. Come on Ferrari
The Maserati and the 612 are not even in the same league.
The 612 doesn't drive like you think it would. It is a still a GT and a big car, but it is a dream to drive.
Agree here. 612 is the perfect storm and if you choose the right colour also a dream to look at. 
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Re: FERRARI 612 SPY SHOTS
My TDF blue/cream manual 612 is a keeper. Been trying to see what we could replace it with, nothing comes closes when you factor everything in.
Panamera: can't come close tyo the design and presence of the 612
Bentley supersport: only two seats, other bentleys too heavy
Maserati doesn't have V12
DBS and 997TT back seats are too small
Mercedes/BMW/Audi not in the same league
California would be a downgrade IMHO
Re: FERRARI 612 SPY SHOTS
SciFrog:
koko:
Man why Ferrari even bothers with the 612?!
The car is useless and damn ugly. The Maserati Granturismo does it better. it's better looking, roomier and costs 1/3 of the price. Come on Ferrari
The Maserati and the 612 are not even in the same league.
The 612 doesn't drive like you think it would. It is a still a GT and a big car, but it is a dream to drive.
Man trust me i know how the 612 drives. My father has one. it feels like driving the 575 which is not very good. try to test drive the Mase Granturismo S and you'll know what i'm talking about
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The Maserati doesn't even come with a proper sport oriented gearbox. It has 100 less HP and a lot less torque for let's say the same weight...
Or let me rephrase that for you,
you think the the Granturismo is better than the 612? What of the California then, which is a much better car than the Granturismo? That would make the 612 totally irrelevant compared to the California? 
Have you ever seen the Clarkson video of him driving the 612 when it came out?
Mar 25, 2010 8:14:08 PM
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Re: FERRARI 612 SPY SHOTS
The 612 is a great and epic car of its own, and i also would have a hard time finding a proper replacement for it. Your color combo sounds amazing. I'm merely stating that im affraid the new design direction will be sort of hideous. It is the cruiser Ferrari afterall with undoubly amazing performance out of that V12, but design direction.....
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indeed shifting is ancient technology - so is a fuel burning engine.. I happen to like both :)
_____________________________________________________________________
1984 BMW 323i 5spd 2.3L 141 hp (105 kW) More door. Black on black (parting out)
1986 BMW 325e 5spd 2.7L 121 hp (172 lb·ft) Le Mans Blau on Tan leather.
1986 BMW 325is 5spd 2.5L 168 hp (164 lb-ft) White on Tan leather (parted out)
2005 Ford Focus S, 5spd 2.0L 136 hp (120lb-ft) CD silver on grey (sold)
1986 Porsche 944, 5spd 2.5L 150 hp (168lb-ft) champagne gold on grown leather. (sold)
Mar 25, 2010 8:15:07 PM
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Re: FERRARI 612 SPY SHOTS
SciFrog:
Who cares how the exhausts are stacked when you drive a V12 Ferrari...
Exactly, so why are they stacking them Lexus style? Wouldn't that water down it's presence.
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indeed shifting is ancient technology - so is a fuel burning engine.. I happen to like both :)
_____________________________________________________________________
1984 BMW 323i 5spd 2.3L 141 hp (105 kW) More door. Black on black (parting out)
1986 BMW 325e 5spd 2.7L 121 hp (172 lb·ft) Le Mans Blau on Tan leather.
1986 BMW 325is 5spd 2.5L 168 hp (164 lb-ft) White on Tan leather (parted out)
2005 Ford Focus S, 5spd 2.0L 136 hp (120lb-ft) CD silver on grey (sold)
1986 Porsche 944, 5spd 2.5L 150 hp (168lb-ft) champagne gold on grown leather. (sold)
Re: FERRARI 612 SPY SHOTS
SciFrog:
The Maserati doesn't even come with a proper sport oriented gearbox. It has 100 less HP and a lot less torque for let's say the same weight...
Or let me rephrase that for you,
you think the the Granturismo is better than the 612? What of the California then, which is a much better car than the Granturismo? That would make the 612 totally irrelevant compared to the California?
Have you ever seen the Clarkson video of him driving the 612 when it came out?
First of all, we are talking about 4seater cars not 2. if you wanna include 2seaters, then i think even the 360 drives waaaay better. Just so you know i'll take a Cali any day over the 612.
Yes the Granturismo S with F1 has less power. but still it's one hell of a car and it looks amaaazing. Again, test drive it and you'll change your mind.
i don't know how Ferrari dares to price the 612 over all other models
And please don't get me started on its resale value 
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Well you are young, you don't have kids. No one claims the 612 is better than a scud or a GT3. They are a different class of cars for a different purpose. Buying a 612 for just two people is stupid, get a 599 instead if you want a V12 Ferrari.
Resales value are not good, never been on these cars (actually all the above mentionned cars have bad resale value because the fast hot money wants the more sporty/flashy two seaters). But everyone buying these cars knows it, no surprise at all. Which is why I got it used...
Re: FERRARI 612 SPY SHOTS
The way I see it, the 612 offers supreme V12 performance wrapped up with comfort, space and refinement. It's for the customer who would consider or have owned a Bentley GT or a Mercedes CL AMG.
Totally different appeal from the mid-engined cars.
The California is Ferrari's "budget" front-engined GT, so by definition it is rejected by the very wealthy, unless it's a wife's car.
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Re: FERRARI 612 SPY SHOTS
SciFrog:
Now don't give my wife any of these ideas
Seriously replacing a two year old AM Roadster by a California, now that's throwing money out the window.
Which of the two would you buy in the first place?
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Mar 26, 2010 6:38:45 PM
- Atzporsche
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Re: FERRARI 612 SPY SHOTS
SciFrog:
If I had to start over I would get the California and a Maserati Grancabrio. But would have never been spoiled by the V12 Ferrari or the AM experiences.
Too many cars out there...
to be fair the Cali wasn't around when you went shopping for the 612 so. Too many cars indeed 
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indeed shifting is ancient technology - so is a fuel burning engine.. I happen to like both :)
_____________________________________________________________________
1984 BMW 323i 5spd 2.3L 141 hp (105 kW) More door. Black on black (parting out)
1986 BMW 325e 5spd 2.7L 121 hp (172 lb·ft) Le Mans Blau on Tan leather.
1986 BMW 325is 5spd 2.5L 168 hp (164 lb-ft) White on Tan leather (parted out)
2005 Ford Focus S, 5spd 2.0L 136 hp (120lb-ft) CD silver on grey (sold)
1986 Porsche 944, 5spd 2.5L 150 hp (168lb-ft) champagne gold on grown leather. (sold)
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