599 - HGTE or not?
Discussion
I am looking to buy a used 599 early next year. Now I am wondering whether I should stretch my budget an extra 20k or so for one with the HGTE pack?
Anyone have experienced both versions?
I am wondering if:
a) I will notice the difference much when driving? (I like spirited-on road driving but I am just a passionate amateur with no racing-experience)
b) Whether the HGTE will prove to be a much better investment long-term
Also: Are there any other options I should look for? Do the carbon brakes make a difference or are the stock ones good enough? I almost melted the stock brakes on my V8 Vantage last time I drove down the Schauinsland-Pass...
What color choice would you make?
I personally love the dark-red metallic:
![](http://i.auto-bild.de/ir_img/5/5/2/5/9/Fahrbericht-Ferrari-599-GTB-Fiorano-474x316-e04a788f0f36b60c.jpg)
but might also just go for the classic red (easier to find)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/44/Ferrari599_A6_1.JPG/800px-Ferrari599_A6_1.JPG)
In terms of wheels, I like either the star-shaped ones or the HGTE-wheels. The 20" challenge ones don't do it for me...
![](http://www.lauritz.ch/599/fwheels.jpg)
curious about your opinion![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
Anyone have experienced both versions?
I am wondering if:
a) I will notice the difference much when driving? (I like spirited-on road driving but I am just a passionate amateur with no racing-experience)
b) Whether the HGTE will prove to be a much better investment long-term
Also: Are there any other options I should look for? Do the carbon brakes make a difference or are the stock ones good enough? I almost melted the stock brakes on my V8 Vantage last time I drove down the Schauinsland-Pass...
What color choice would you make?
I personally love the dark-red metallic:
![](http://i.auto-bild.de/ir_img/5/5/2/5/9/Fahrbericht-Ferrari-599-GTB-Fiorano-474x316-e04a788f0f36b60c.jpg)
but might also just go for the classic red (easier to find)
In terms of wheels, I like either the star-shaped ones or the HGTE-wheels. The 20" challenge ones don't do it for me...
![](http://www.lauritz.ch/599/fwheels.jpg)
curious about your opinion
![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
GrahamPM said:
Size was one issue, it never instilled confidence in me to throw it about like I could with any of my previous Astons or Porsches. The 'chassis' felt un-connected with the body and used to squirm under either hard braking or acceleration.
That is some good feedback - I will defenitely go for some extensive test-driving before I sign on the dotted line! I would use the car mainly for spirited drives on b and c roads so I need to be comfortable with it's size and handlingNow before everybody tells me to get a different car that handles better around corners: I just love the look of the 599 and I drive for fun not best lap times so as long at it's FUN up a mountain pass I'll still buy it
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