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BretM (Bretm)
Intermediate Member
Username: Bretm
Post Number: 2295
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 15, 2002 - 1:42 pm: | |
The only reason I would is on a car like a 288, F40, F50. Something that is way off warranty and is very espensive. WWoC usually gives like half year total warranties on even these high end cars, they have an F40 right now that has something like 6 months bumper to bumper and then limited I think. I just think it's good because something unexpected could be stuck on them theoretically and you would only wind up with problems you cause in the future. |
Manu Sachdeva (Manu)
Junior Member
Username: Manu
Post Number: 155
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Monday, April 15, 2002 - 11:08 am: | |
They Kill you on the value they give for the car you trade in and then overprice the car they sell you. On top of that they smack the hell out of you for service/maintenance.
All you get is warranty.
Mind you, if you're buying a Ferrari you can either afford it or are commited to ownership - one way or another it doesn't matter. |
ross koller (Ross)
New member
Username: Ross
Post Number: 25
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, April 15, 2002 - 9:06 am: | |
i think it does depend on the car. currently 355's in london are getting puked and can go for very low pxs as people are forced out, so that is best bogught from the private sector. whereas a somewhat rarer car like the 512tr or the 550 and up, you could be better off from a dealer where you can get a warranty of some sort. have found that to get the best service from a dealer, they have to perceive that you have some sort of leverage over them. either you buy a lot of cars, or you know a lot of people who buy a lot of cars, or you can in some way endanger their business if mistreated. that may sound very machiavellian but am afraid that is they way, fwiw, never buy a car from 'the toy store' in florida. |
Martin (Miami348ts)
Intermediate Member
Username: Miami348ts
Post Number: 1854
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 15, 2002 - 8:26 am: | |
As Frank's experience with FoNE has shown us all buying from an authorized dealer does not mean you are getting what you paid for or what you think you paid for. At the end of the day it is a salesman trying to make a profit. A dealer trying to make a profit.
From my own dealership I can tell you that the profit margins on Ferrari are razor thin. All owners know what their cars are worth and all buyers know what the car is worth. You are lucky if you make a few bucks in the middle.
I would buy from them but would never consider ONLY buying form a dealer. I would much rather buy direct from an individual. |
Marq J Ruben (Qferrari)
New member
Username: Qferrari
Post Number: 15
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Monday, April 15, 2002 - 6:18 am: | |
Ken: My experience differs. I bought my 328GTS from the local dealer and got a full 12 months, 12,000 mile warranty on everything. A few small/minor things came up with the car and they took care of them with no questions asked and at no charge for parts or labor. Never once did I get the "well, it's a used car" scenario. Personally, I'm a firm believer in purchasing from a dealer; especially after my personal experience with them. even now, when taken in for some routine service, they have fixed things at no charge.
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Scott A. B. Collins (Scott)
New member
Username: Scott
Post Number: 41
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, April 14, 2002 - 11:19 pm: | |
An authorized dealer can offer "carrots" to make a sale close. These could include a service, inclusion of parts (a challenge grill), or even a spot on the list for a new car. Dealers often try to get "cream of the crop" cars with no stories. If you can get a good enough deal, I think those pros are worth it. However, unless the car is covered under the original factory warranty (360, 456, 550)--the amount of support after the sale may be no better than from a private party. |
Ken Ross (Kdross)
New member
Username: Kdross
Post Number: 21
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, April 14, 2002 - 10:23 pm: | |
Bret:
An authorized dealer does not really offer much. At best you get a 30 warranty on parts. If something were to happen to your car, I can assure you that the dealer will have nothing to do with your car. They would give you the basic disclaimer that you bought a used car and "these things happen". From my experience, the dealers are trying to buy the same used cars we are to sell on their showroom floor. |
BobD (Bobd)
Member
Username: Bobd
Post Number: 362
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, April 14, 2002 - 10:17 pm: | |
Yes I would. I did.
Not because of the dealer, but because it was the right car. |
BretM (Bretm)
Intermediate Member
Username: Bretm
Post Number: 2289
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, April 14, 2002 - 10:12 pm: | |
If I was buying a high dollar car, F40, F50, etc I would pretty much stick to a dealership. The rest though probably not, but maybe, depends I guess on the price difference. I know if I was going to buy a car through a dealership it would definitely be through Wide World of Cars. |
Russ Moore (Rem9)
Junior Member
Username: Rem9
Post Number: 63
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, April 14, 2002 - 8:53 pm: | |
Andrew,
I have purchased a Ferrari from a dealer(Algar) and one from an independent party. I may have paid a little more to Algar but there was accountability there I didn't get from the other party. Yes, these cars are expensive and when do you want to find out it was serviced with cut rate parts if done at all. I suppose it boils down to a risk factor and what you're willing to chance. I suppose folks even buy the Ferraris on Ebay with salvage titles and an arms length of troubles, but I wasn't up to that risk. Very happy with what my "dealer" experience was. I would also add there can certainly be some negotiation even with a dealer. Just know what the true value of what you are buying, not the fantasy asking prices some folks cook up.
Best of luck. They're wonderful cars and the build quality is like no others.
Russ |
Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Member
Username: Owens84qv
Post Number: 318
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, April 14, 2002 - 10:19 am: | |
It depends on the dealer. If its a dealer that knows you real well and you know them, it probably gives you that more comfortable feeling that if something needed correcting, they'd take care of you. There have definitely been some dealership horror stories on FC though. |
Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member
Username: Irfgt
Post Number: 1056
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, April 14, 2002 - 6:23 am: | |
It would totally depend on the car and price and circumstances. Sure I would. Hell, I bought off EBAY so why not a Dealer. |
Andrew (Mrrou)
Junior Member
Username: Mrrou
Post Number: 83
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, April 14, 2002 - 12:43 am: | |
Even though buying from an authorized dealership would cost more, would you do it knowing the car was completly serviced etc etc..
Personally with Ferrari's being very expensive cars, I would opt for it. Your thoughts please. |