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F12 production delays

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  1. dry4re

    dry4re Formula Junior

    Mar 29, 2005
    487
    AZ
    I initially had a March production, but was told that the whole f12 line has been held up. No one at this point has any idea when my car will be built, or whether it will be a 15 or a 16. It does have triple layer paint and some customization which has caused some of the delay I am told. Has anyone had similar experiences in the last six months?
     
  2. DavidJames1

    DavidJames1 Formula 3

    Mar 6, 2010
    1,678
    Bangkok, Thailand
    My Aperta was meant to be a May build but now no idea as to when. I went with blue carbon on exterior and interior and that's apparently the cause of my delay!!
     
  3. Nelsonc275

    Nelsonc275 Formula 3

    Sep 27, 2013
    1,626
    I was told by our dealer that any options like colored carbon, triple layer paint, etc. will experience delays.
     
  4. dry4re

    dry4re Formula Junior

    Mar 29, 2005
    487
    AZ
    I have colored carbon, too. Have heard that may also be an issue. Was also told that they need to get the apertas and speciales out first.
     
  5. Nelsonc275

    Nelsonc275 Formula 3

    Sep 27, 2013
    1,626
    That makes sense even though its probably quite frustrating for you....
     
  6. DavidJames1

    DavidJames1 Formula 3

    Mar 6, 2010
    1,678
    Bangkok, Thailand
    Funny thing is the Aperta was launched with blue carbon and it seems they were caught off guard when so many people ordered it. It was then cancelled as an option for later build cars. I'm getting mine - but a bit odd that they wouldn't plan for demand based on the launch car.
     
  7. Nelsonc275

    Nelsonc275 Formula 3

    Sep 27, 2013
    1,626
    That is very interesting that they cancelled it. Did you have to really push in order to get blue carbon on your car, or did you just get locked in early enough?
     
  8. DavidJames1

    DavidJames1 Formula 3

    Mar 6, 2010
    1,678
    Bangkok, Thailand
    They cancelled mine also, but my dealer made the case that I went to the Atelier in Maranello to spec my car - so it would be unfair to cancel after that. Ferrari agreed and so blue carbon is back in my spec. Whatever their reasoning for stopping any additional blue carbon for the Apertas, they treated me well on this - so no complaints.
     
  9. dry4re

    dry4re Formula Junior

    Mar 29, 2005
    487
    AZ
    Do you have any sense whether it will be a '15 or a '16? At one point I had heard that all 458s had to be '15s, but it doesn't look that way based on your uncertainty. The relevancy to me is that I was told the f12s would have to follow the 458s.

    My cf is brown, not blue, but it really doesn't seem to matter and looks like any color cf is being held up.
     
  10. swb3

    swb3 Rookie

    Jan 9, 2010
    25
    #10 swb3, May 30, 2015
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    Mine was supposed to be February/March I was told and just last week received my first photo of the build.
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  11. DavidJames1

    DavidJames1 Formula 3

    Mar 6, 2010
    1,678
    Bangkok, Thailand
    I was told around a 2 month delay but it has been longer with friends cars. Plus we have the August shutdown looming which, if I get caught by that, means last quarter delivery. At the moment I'm thinking if it's being delayed - maybe I just go and do Tailor Made and make it really special!!
     
  12. DavidJames1

    DavidJames1 Formula 3

    Mar 6, 2010
    1,678
    Bangkok, Thailand
    Finally had confirmation from my dealer that the delays for mine were due to factory running out of blue carbon as the demand was much greater than anticipated. Still no word on when it will be built. Given the delay, thinking of going back to the factory and do Tailor Made - may as well make the most of it!!
     
  13. Nelsonc275

    Nelsonc275 Formula 3

    Sep 27, 2013
    1,626
    Do it!!!
     
  14. dry4re

    dry4re Formula Junior

    Mar 29, 2005
    487
    AZ
    my cf is marrone....haven't heard that they have run out of color.
     
  15. dry4re

    dry4re Formula Junior

    Mar 29, 2005
    487
    AZ
    is that avorio and nero? quite good looking.
     
  16. markmoon

    markmoon Formula Junior

    Sep 5, 2010
    682
    Jacksonville, FL
    Full Name:
    Mark
    I was at the factory 2 weeks ago. I was surprised to see California Ts on the V12 line. They explained that they have been given a mandate to meet apparently very robust Cali T demand. I wonder if this may be affecting the V12 production schedule?
     
  17. dry4re

    dry4re Formula Junior

    Mar 29, 2005
    487
    AZ
    you may be right...my cali t order went in in March and the car shipped last week; yet my F12 which was supposed to be a March build has gone red 10, but no further. the last thing i heard on the f12 was "soon" Got my fingers crossed.
     
  18. swb3

    swb3 Rookie

    Jan 9, 2010
    25
    Yes you are correct thank you.
     
  19. dry4re

    dry4re Formula Junior

    Mar 29, 2005
    487
    AZ
    Latest from my salesman is that things are starting to move on the f12 line...thinks my car could get built this month...got my fingers crossed
     
  20. Jdriver

    Jdriver Formula Junior

    Oct 19, 2011
    375
    Massachusetts
    Full Name:
    Joe
    My F12 order just went stage 20 after what seemed like anextremely long delay. I'm told it will be 2016 whith possibly a late Sept delivery..
     
  21. dry4re

    dry4re Formula Junior

    Mar 29, 2005
    487
    AZ
    I'm probably right behind you. Do you have a lot of extracompanario? That and the triple paint have delayed mine. Hope it is a 16, but the dealer thinks it should be this month or July which would mean it's a 15. The last I heard it was still red 10.
     
  22. Jdriver

    Jdriver Formula Junior

    Oct 19, 2011
    375
    Massachusetts
    Full Name:
    Joe
    I don't have a lot of extras but I was told that the extra campanaro I did order delayed the start of production at least 3 to 4 weeks. I looked for a special treatment for the surface of the luggage area and it took them forever to get a quote for me. It's now at stage 20 and they did confirm it would be MY2016 and not to expect it until late Sept.
     
  23. dry4re

    dry4re Formula Junior

    Mar 29, 2005
    487
    AZ
    when was your original production date? If you just went 20 your car should be out of production by the second week of July....good luck
     
  24. Jdriver

    Jdriver Formula Junior

    Oct 19, 2011
    375
    Massachusetts
    Full Name:
    Joe
    Original order was acknowledged on 2/21/15!
     
  25. Jdriver

    Jdriver Formula Junior

    Oct 19, 2011
    375
    Massachusetts
    Full Name:
    Joe
    You were right! My F12 is on its way (or sitting at the dock in Italy)! Anyone want to buy a really nice 458? It's a 2013 loaded up with 6,000 miles!
     

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