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Nebula Class (Nebulaclass)
Junior Member
Username: Nebulaclass
Post Number: 157
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 9:10 pm: | |
A few things here.
US Dealers, as far as I know, are not allowed to sell Euro cars. The franchise contract stipulates that all cars sold through the franchise must be for that particular market.
Keep in mind that the service department will do what it can to keep the business up front running smooth, and they *may* try and keep you from buying a Euro car.
However, I know a lot of people who bought Euro 360's when it was impossible to buy a US model, and they are completely happy.
The only thing you lose is warranty and a few bux if you try to flip it quick. |
Al LaPeter (Lapeter)
New member
Username: Lapeter
Post Number: 33
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 5:09 pm: | |
If you buy a euro 355 for example and later want to trade it in, is it true that most or all Ferrari dealers will not take a Euro car in on trade. I am thinking about a 355 while I wait two years + for my new 360. |
Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
New member
Username: Paulie_b
Post Number: 15
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 3:43 pm: | |
Two of my three Ferrari's since 1986 have been Euro's. I would have no hesitation to buy another one in the future. From experience, know the history of the car, where it is coming from and make sure all of the EPA/DOT releases are in order and correct. As a matter of fact, if you are not sure, you can call both agencies to confirm that everything is legal. You don't need any surprises once you fall in love with the car and in fact own it. Too late then. The modern cars are "world cars"; built to be sold anywhere in the world just change the pollution and lenses to fit the country. |
Thomas Saupe (Tom_s)
New member
Username: Tom_s
Post Number: 15
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 3:10 pm: | |
The people who work on my car told me that the maintenance issues are all tied to who did the EPA/DOT conversion. I guess some shops are better, or perhaps more thorough is a better to put it, than others and everyone has their own solutions to the problems. This was in reference to a 512BB. Perhaps it's different with newer cars.
Tom |
Ghostrider (Threefivefive)
New member
Username: Threefivefive
Post Number: 31
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 2:57 pm: | |
Thanks Paul. Great shot of you and your car.
Any other thoughts.
Regards. |
Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Junior Member
Username: Enjoythemusic
Post Number: 66
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 2:46 pm: | |
Hi,
Agree with the 308 as being better. The Euro is lighter (approx 300 lbs.) and has higher compression/HP/torque. So you get added performance.
Of course some other models have NO advantage in performance, so are priced accordingly.
Enjoy The Drive,
Steven R. Rochlin
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Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
New member
Username: Paulie_b
Post Number: 14
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 2:38 pm: | |
I had a 308 and currently have a 360; both Euro cars. No problem with service or parts with either. In my opinion, they are all the same. The resale may be a little less, however, when I sold my 308 it sold for more money than a US version. If you keep the car nice it should sell for the same as a US car. Go for the 355. |
TomD (Tifosi)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi
Post Number: 2399
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 1:43 pm: | |
no on all questions but they will always sell for less than the US counterpartys |
Ghostrider (Threefivefive)
New member
Username: Threefivefive
Post Number: 28
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 1:32 pm: | |
Hi there. Know there is a lot of back and forth on the board regarding the benefits of buying a European car, especially regarding insurance and warranty issues. Much of this debate has centered around cars that still have a valid warranty in Europe, or around the conversion expense/cost, etc.
Question is: if the warranty period has expired -- say for a 1997 355 -- and the conversion has been done fully to EPA/DOT standards, is there any difference between buying a European and American car. Would insurance companies still make a fuss? Would mechanics have an issue working on the car in general? Would they make me wait longer for parts (on the pretense that they have to come from Europe)?
Would appreciate your thoughts. Seriously looking to get into a 355.
Regards. |