599 GTB in manual?
Sep 28, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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599 GTB in manual?
looking at a 599gtb at the moment in manual.. no doubt that i prefer this option to the flappy paddle option. looking around it seems to me that around 1/3 are manual. does that sound about right to you guys? I am thinking about how easy it would be to resell a manual 599gtb.
also any must have options on this car?
also any must have options on this car?
Sep 28, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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The manual trans is pretty rare. I'd guess that maybe 1 in 10 came with the stick shift. Sure it might make resale a little tougher but if you find the right buyer who really wants the manual trans, you're golden.
Sep 28, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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It is not only uncommon it is F'ing rare 
I think only 36 made it to the States
The issue I think is that the 6speed was only available on the first 599s made... and they changed a number of things in the car since then like traction control, ride comfort etc
Most people would rather go with the F1 gear and have proper stability control then a stick and run it through a wall
I think only 36 made it to the StatesThe issue I think is that the 6speed was only available on the first 599s made... and they changed a number of things in the car since then like traction control, ride comfort etc
Most people would rather go with the F1 gear and have proper stability control then a stick and run it through a wall
Sep 28, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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It's a niche. Less audience, but those who will want a manual will want it bad.
Sep 28, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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