Ferrari 599 GTO

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

04-18-2010, 06:20 PM

#21

2006c6keller

Safety Car

Member Since: Dec 2006

Location: Dalllas/Ft Worth Area TX

Posts: 4,642

Likes: 0

Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts

Trouble here in USA with language.

Quote:

Originally Posted by obxchartercaptain

It's a beautiful car...no doubt about it. However, you would need to learn to speak Italian in order to explain whats wrong when you bring it in for service. And, I'm betting after a short period of time, you'll speak it fluently.

I have all the power I could ever use in my LS3 436 hp Vert....and I can maintain it myself.

This seems to all ready be a problem with our USA dealers or stealerships!

04-19-2010, 10:24 PM

#22

BoostManiac

Team Owner

Member Since: Jan 2001

Location: Deplorable 160 Proof Olde Anglo-Saxon in Atlanta, GA

Posts: 60,261

Likes: 1

Received 16 Likes on 13 Posts

The GTO is an amazing achievement and absolutely worthy of the GTO name. The track edition of the original 599 (599XX) was as fast or faster than the original track edition of the Enzo (FXX) at Ferrari's Fiorano test track, which is massively impressive for a heavier car with considerably less power. Technology as an art form!

04-20-2010, 02:34 AM

#23

JustinStrife

Team Owner

Member Since: Mar 2006

Location: San Diego

Posts: 27,567

Likes: 560

Received 96 Likes on 66 Posts

Love it, just not the price tag.

And to the guy who's satisfied with 436hp... You haven't lived until you've daily driven 500rwhp+. 400 just seems borish.

04-20-2010, 04:36 PM

#24

BoostManiac

Team Owner

Member Since: Jan 2001

Location: Deplorable 160 Proof Olde Anglo-Saxon in Atlanta, GA

Posts: 60,261

Likes: 1

Received 16 Likes on 13 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustinStrife

Love it, just not the price tag.

And to the guy who's satisfied with 436hp... You haven't lived until you've daily driven 500rwhp+. 400 just seems borish.

In my experience, you can get used to virtually any level of HP.

Your bank account may not agree, however.

04-20-2010, 07:51 PM

#25

JustinStrife

Team Owner

Member Since: Mar 2006

Location: San Diego

Posts: 27,567

Likes: 560

Received 96 Likes on 66 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostManiac

In my experience, you can get used to virtually any level of HP.

Your bank account may not agree, however.

so very true!

04-21-2010, 05:26 AM

#26

richard maquire

Advanced

Member Since: Feb 2010

Posts: 76

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

thats what its like with a new Ferrari like that
they snapped up quick but it looks absolutly fab

04-23-2010, 02:36 PM

#27

FireStorm4056

4th Gear

Member Since: Apr 2010

Posts: 4

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Original content deleted.

Last edited by FireStorm4056; 03-27-2014 at 01:12 PM.

04-23-2010, 03:13 PM

#28

jamesbertero

Drifting

Member Since: Sep 2009

Location: Forestville CA

Posts: 1,381

Likes: 0

Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireStorm4056

Why are people talking about the price? If you are even OFFERED to buy one of these you're ALREADY loaded. For them it's not a choice of "599 GTO vs. 4 other cars and some extra cash," it's both, as with nearly all Ferrari owners

I gotta give you that one

I guess I'm just jealous

04-23-2010, 04:55 PM

#29

Dominic Toretto

Race Director

Member Since: Jul 2007

Location: 972 and 405

Posts: 11,467

Likes: 18

Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireStorm4056

You are right on point with this bro. It's sad when Corvette driver's resort to "price" as a real argument. Like the Honda guys do when they buy their Civics

-Alex

04-24-2010, 07:41 AM

#30

Stars_Fan

Safety Car

Member Since: Apr 2008

Location: Waxahachie, TX

Posts: 4,363

Likes: 7

Received 36 Likes on 22 Posts

And a 6:58 ring time

04-24-2010, 10:45 PM

#31

Notch

Safety Car

Member Since: Feb 2002

Location: GA (some days)

Posts: 3,799

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

It's a real piece of art work. And the engine? Pump up the volume....

http://www.ferrari.com/English/GT_Sp...ine-sound.aspx

04-25-2010, 02:04 AM

#32

Guibo

Le Mans Master

Member Since: Jul 2002

Posts: 5,636

Likes: 0

Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stars_Fan

And a 6:58 ring time

Different version of the car. That was the 599 FXX.

04-25-2010, 01:35 PM

#33

ps374

Melting Slicks

Member Since: Sep 2006

Location: Monroe Twp, NJ

Posts: 3,168

Likes: 0

Received 24 Likes on 16 Posts

Lets see Chevrolet gave us the Zr1 for $ 110,000. Imagine what they could build for $334,000

04-26-2010, 01:22 PM

#34

Dominic Toretto

Race Director

Member Since: Jul 2007

Location: 972 and 405

Posts: 11,467

Likes: 18

Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by ps374

Lets see Chevrolet gave us the Zr1 for $ 110,000. Imagine what they could build for $334,000

And how extremely limited it would be in production.

-Alex

04-28-2010, 01:52 PM

#35

tonylukes3

Racer

Member Since: Dec 2009

Location: SW FL

Posts: 317

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexSmith

And how extremely limited it would be in production.

-Alex

It's a shame that people can't just enjoy a supercar for what it is without resorting to price complaints. Yes, we all know it's REALLY expensive...so are gorgeous women but that doesn't stop any of us from appreciating them!