599GTB Fiorano

Driving and purchase thoughts on a 2007 Ferrari 599GTB Fiorano. Are they fully depreciated? Is it a good time to buy? #tomyangnet

[@xtlmad]

great video! you forgot to mention the best bit: that V12 is from the Ferrari Enzo. Just for that reason, I think this car has a strong potential for the future.

[@tomyangnet]

True, the 599 engine is derived from the Enzo, but Ferrari has been putting technology and engineering from one car to the next since the first street car! The 599's potential is it's a lot of car for the current prices, so if bought right, there is a lot of upside. Thanks for watching.

[@alimuzhussain8394]

Hi But how long will it take for the 599 to go up in value They are very cheap now

[@anthonywood8587]

Love it. Believe it or not, I'm one of your original blog members from back in 2000. Loved watching the work you did on on your 330 America. Still kicking myself for not buying a 330GT 2+2 that I almost bought at Heritage Classics back then for like $45k....I've been watching 599's for awhile now just as you described.

[@tomyangnet]

Thanks for sticking with me through the years. It’s been quite a ride! If you buy what you love, if the prices go up, it’ll only be a bonus to the ownership experience, but far from the true enjoyment of the car. Good luck!

[@johnbutler6902]

Very informative Thank you sir

[@kees-janboos1109]

What a great job you have !

[@olivierstultiens]

Amazing review man! Keep it up!

[@tomyangnet]

It might have a quirky F-1 transmission, but still a very capable car!

[@grahaaditya4212]

Hi tom You look so cool with those sunglasses :)

[@supercartribe]

Hey Tom. Andy here and it was great to have you on my podcast a few years ago. Loved the review if the 599 and would love to buy one in time for all the reasons you said. I think it’s aged really well and is modern enough to be used as a daily driver if needed. Also I’ll drop you an email. 👍

[@tomyangnet]

Hi Andy, good to hear from you. It may not have a DCT, but the 599 is a great cruiser and has tons of power. It doesn’t need lightning fast shifts to get the job done! Talk soon.

[@Wriggs1898]

Andy, Your podcast is how I found out about Tom. He now has my 330gt for restoration. I’m following your Aston Martin restoration. Good luck!

[@peterb3842]

Try guitar fretboard cleaner on the sticky buttons- several applications; it worked for me with my 2008 CL600. Great video, and great car. Am thinking of going for one in the next year, but then again, would love a 365 GT/4 2+2 . Two very different cars!

[@tomyangnet]

I’ve had great luck with denatured alcohol, but too much running and it’ll take all the black off! The C/4 is similar in price, but different in car! Thanks for watching

[@DogsandDoubles]

Beautiful in that blue. I like the paddles, Thanks for sharing.

[@tomyangnet]

Pozzi Blue. The paddles are replacing all the sticks. It's the way it's going! thanks for watching!

[@DogsandDoubles]

@@tomyangnet BTW: What are the biggest differences you notice between this car and the vintage Ferraris you work on -- other than the obvious? Thanks.

[@tomyangnet]

@@DogsandDoubles they run,start,drive like any other car. No skill required. The older cars need a little more care and attention to make sure they’re OK. ie water temp, charging, shifting. Some people find this engaging, some people find this needy!

[@DogsandDoubles]

@@tomyangnet Thank you

[@Cavallino69]

Great review! I will argue that some of these cars do see miles. I have a 15 458 and put 7K+ per year on it. The advantage is fewer things go wrong because it's being used. Let them sit and watch things fail. Next is a 599 (why I'm watching ;) and having EAG do a manual conversion.

[@tomyangnet]

I think these cars are showing a rise in popularity because of the manual conversions. It's a lot of car for the prices they're getting today, and that might be changing. Despite the slow and sloppy single clutch F-1 transmission, the rest of the car is great. You could even live with the transmission if you adapt your driving style to it. Good luck!

[@NooneStaar]

Nice

[@rogerbussiii]

I'm unfamiliar with the Ferrari models so when you reference 355 I went to Google as your video played. One of the 1st things that pops up is a rear quarter panel for 355 been there asking $2500. I got a little chuckle when you started talking about how people part out ferrari's for profit.. It would appear to me that it's very profitable lol

[@tomyangnet]

These are limited production cars with spare parts usually coming off of wrecked or broken cars, so you can imagine how expensive parts car get. The exclusivity can be a blessing and a curse! thanks for watching.

[@goranbeso1303]

Tom you forgot to add that this car has very good power to weight, it spanks a f430 on the Nurburgring by a hefty 18 seconds… I would not call that a big cruiser🤔

[@tomyangnet]

I guess I should call it a very fast big cruiser! The numbers and performance will not change the perception that this car is big. It’s descriptive, but not in a negative way. To put it another way, the V-8 cars always feel like “boy racers” compared to the larger, roomier, mature V-12 cars. When I bought my 330 instead of a Dino, I wanted a V-12. When are we going out for a ride? Thanks for watching!

[@marcusbonello3106]

Gorgeous car , but hoping to see that great Euro Version GTC\4 next too ;-)

[@tomyangnet]

Stay tuned!

[@katemeehan792]

Looks familiar!

[@carycoller3140]

I had sticky buttons on my Range Rover Sport. That was so annoying. It took me about a two weeks to slowly scrape all that stuff off using a soft plastic scaper and alcohol. The buttons feel much more natural now.

[@tomyangnet]

Sometimes the numbers rub off too, but if you're careful, the improvement is worth the effort!

[@carycoller3140]

@tomyangnet Fortunately I didn't lose any letters or symbols. I almost lost one, but as soon as I saw what was about to happen I got even more careful.

[@tomyangnet]

@@carycoller3140 good thing you caught it in time, imagine the embarrassment if it had happened to a customer's car!

[@carycoller3140]

@@tomyangnet For sure.

[@usmold4340]

nice cockpit with a beast of v12 love mine

[@tomyangnet]

I loved the engine! A grown up’s car!

[@maoxian]

Enjoyed the loop drive ... I'm surprised your daughter was never interested in learning how to drive stick.

[@tomyangnet]

She is interested in learning, but it’s really a matter of finding time with a college aged 18 year old! The best way would have been to teach the basics and let her loose on a shitbox civic with a 5-speed, but have you seen the prices for those in the last year or two?! Thanks for watching!

[@beatglauser9444]

It is amazing that those beautiful machines are not worth much more. A friend who is a car dealer owned one and I thought that he had paid twice as much for the car than he actually did. I would not be amazed if he still has it in storage somewhere. He has a place in a remote area where he hides some beautiful classics. I did tease him: Are you not more a collector than a car dealer? He answered: if I want to keep a car for a while I am putting a very, very high asking price for it. Amazingly enough he stills sells cars for an amount I would never expect that someone is willing to buy them for.

[@rinasri7807]

Beaitiful car ,love this car so much 🥰😇

[@tomyangnet]

I love the flying buttress of the C pillar. Daring and yet so perfect! Thanks for watching!

[@DNHarris]

Do you ever take a non-conventional transmission car to a place that has valet service? How do you explain putting it into gear & park?

[@tomyangnet]

The kids working at the valet are probably more familiar with paddles than a stick shift! Last year I had to wait for the one Valet in the group to bring my car up because he was the only one who knew how to drive a stick!

[@mikefadu]

Value power performance a dream to drive 2010 Ill keep forever Sticky is standard but cleans up for a price well worth it thou Drive on Dream on

[@tomyangnet]

I found denatured alcohol cleans some sticky buttons but can remove the paint. You have to go slow and it will take the gummy residue away. These cars are a lot of car for the money. Thanks for watching!

[@mikefadu]

@@tomyangnet ty

[@jonq95]

I drive 500 miles per year on average.i use synthetic oil. How often should I change?

[@tomyangnet]

Oil change intervals is always up for debate. My rule of thumb is to try and change the oil at least once a year even if you don't do a lot of mileage. The reason for this is running an engine creates moisture and the oil helps keep this moisture and impurities from combustion away from the engine parts that can get damaged from these byproducts. Low mileage cars usually means the car may not always reach full operation temperatures so even more moisture is left in suspension in the oil. Oil changes are cheap, compared to engine damage. Thanks for watching.

[@aod2392]

My 1994 456GT does not have sticky buttons. Never had. Strange, they must have changed the way they manufactured them.

[@tomyangnet]

That’s rare! Consider yourself lucky! Ferrari continued to use this rubberized treatment for years later.

[@ChristianrnstrupRasmussen]

This Ferrari is ond of the best.

[@tomyangnet]

The best Ferrari is always the next one, but would have to agree with you! thanks for watching

[@vincentmcdonnell7986]

Ok

[@rogerbussiii]

You can add Volkswagen to the list of cars that get sticky buttons...

[@tomyangnet]

I don't know why these manufacturers use this crap!!

[@MichaelJames-lz7ni]

Any "purchasing decisions" of a modern Ferrari will absolutely hinge on the parts/labor costs versus Book-Value. Nothing sours a relationship more than a $20K engine-out service bill against a $120K book-value.

[@tomyangnet]

$20K seems a little excessive for almost any engine out service, but I guess I've heard of them when it goes beyond routine service. This particular model costs well under $10K for a service, and the prices seem to be rising. Thanks for watching.

[@MichaelJames-lz7ni]

@@tomyangnet My experiences are that the costs of deferred maintenance become cumulative, and can become exponential over time. A poorly maintained coolant or oil-service regimen may seem small, but over time develop catastrophic engine damage that will require major engine repairs/rebuilds. My 308 engine rebuild generated $40,000 in parts/labor charges, and is far-easier and cheaper to work-on than a modern V-12. I've heard of Boxer engine rebuilds starting at $60,000 at current parts prices.

[@goranbeso1303]

They don’t call a car by their legendary test track Name put their state of the art v12 balance the car better then most of their rear engine cars to call it a big cruiser! A few drives with me you would edit that coment😉

[@londonman8688]

shame no back seats

[@supercartribe]

Yup the 612 Scaglietti is from the same era and is a real bargain at the moment. Definitely bottom of the price market!

[@stephenhenderson9535]

Buy a Tesla if you want back seats

[@tomyangnet]

Modern car back seats are rarely capable of holding adult humans, but if you really need one, I would consider the 612.

[@v10cylinder]

Get a Hummer H2. There you have enough space for your family.

[@Reicker1954]

When does a used car salesman say the truth. I never listen to these channels. You decide !!

[@tomyangnet]

They can’t eat unless they close a deal, so anyone else’s interests are secondary!

[@Reicker1954]

@@tomyangnet Or you might try a different line of work. Get an education.