I want a 456. Am I mad?

NO! I have a 550 and I want to add a 456 as well.

 

William- Perfectly normal. Beautiful design, big V12, relatively easy to maintain, if expensive to maintain. Go for it. Most of the issues with the 456/456M are well understood and there are solutions for each. Plus, the values are appreciating.

 

I have one, had it for 8 years and every time I drive it a big smile appears on my face.
it is a 20+ yrs old car, but the lines are timeless, the performance is still exhilarating, but of course one needs to keep up with the maintenance.
As a comparison, it is like to maintain 2 BMW with a 6 cylinder 2.5 liter engines.

 

The 456s are great for sure. With this excelent "info-bank" (a lot more know how here than the average Ferrari workshop), it is a breeze to own one. I was looking for a Maserati 3200 GT a few years back, because I had one some years before that, but I reconsiddered andbought the Ferrari instead. More expencive, but the quality is very good and cheaper to own in the long run. And more exclusive and faster too... Make sure the headlights are perfectly aligned relative to the hood/bonnet. It is a very fine margin in between, and can be difficult to get properly adjusted. The windows cal also be a nightmare, as the mechaism is not really the best. There are modifications that take care of this issue once and for all though. Just bring your gas card

 

If possible, I would go for the M series, not the older GT

 

Some need sorting if neglected. Now that mine is sorted,its a keeper,selling my 993 porsche,Aston V12,Jaguar XK8.

 

Mad not at all, welcome to the 456GT enthusiast support centre!
buying a 456 there are a few to choose from but do your home work .
I started this thread in here to enjoy with some links and comments.
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/456-550-575-sponsored-bradan/496332-ferrari-456-enthusiast-discussion.html
There are issues with either GT and the M nothing that cannot be sorted, find a sorted car and you will not look back.
Use the search function in the 456 550 575 section if you have a question we have all been there before.

Looking for a buyers guide this one is will help.
http://www.forza-mag.com/issues/132/articles/supercar-for-four#.VvxERvo8arV

 

No way, get the hood scoops.
There's something classic about the more square interior finishes too.
Even though it may break more...

 

More like - are car efficinados mad because they don't want one - yes IMHO

 

Oh boy, let's get out the gloves.

Later, M, models are often the result of design and manufacturing flaws from the originally introduced car being discovered and addressed (e.g., movable spoiler, Sony audio system, overheating, etc.).

Putting another 100 miles on the car today for my work commute.

 

I saw my first 456 (it was an M) in the wild a few weeks back in San Diego. It was gorgeous blue (Azzurro California, I think). I'd love a 456M, the wife wants a Cali. I gotta keep gathering ammo as to why I "need" a Ferrari V12…T

 

Absolutely true, but the curve of car value-able-ness states: that while the newest is the most valuable (for all those reasons) given time, the first gen will catch and then pass the latter in value, and desirability.
That time has not yet come... yet.

I submit for your consideration the Ferrari 308 Vetroresina, the Dino 206, shall I go on?

 

My late 456M is not in need of any "sorting" but it is also a keeper as is the Aston DB-7 and the Jags. The Jags are daily drivers but the Aston is going to go through the roof along with the 456M. Over 100K in the next couple of years.

 

william, i am thinking of selling mine. it is in geneva. 2001 456mgt, titanio over carbone. 34k on the clock. all services at dealers.
if you are interested send me an email.
thanks
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Why mad? The 456 is one of the most beautiful Ferrari ever built and probably the best value for a V12 to date.

Go for it and go for a manual M Version!
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+456

 

And with one of these you can take the family to the Pub for Lunch
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Beautiful car...

 

Highly encourage the 456. And I'm particular to the 3 pedal M. They are absolutely classic and hide real power and performance. Also see this thread...

Ferrari 456 Enthusiast discussion
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=496332

 

Yes they're really great to drive and use. A real hoot! Once you have the little niggles worked out, seats, windows, radio, shock actuators and fuel system. Oh and a more open exhaust.
The M versus non-M GT desirability debate has been beaten to death on this forum and I think it has resulted in a tie , with cosmetic preferences and relative rarity as most important denominators.
Anything that breaks on the Ferrari Sony sound system of the older model can be fixed, I can help out for anyone interested.

 

of course - very important!
mine has a tubi and i love it.

 

Mine has a tubi as well. Makes such a difference


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You might be mad but you will have lots of company on this site! I may be the newest member of the tribe having purchased mine a couple of weeks ago in the US. The combination of looks, performance, cachet and price were what convinced me to rejoin the Ferrari community after a long time away.

Regards

 

+1 I have Tubis on mine and they definitely add to the theatre especially on start.