Trying to help my brother out

Couldnt agree more mate. Why havent you got one then?
It seems to me, that you want this car more than he does. Totally understandable mate. Maybe offer around $50K? Not too sure about US 348 prices sorry. But with 4,000 miles, im sure this car will be lovely. Hope he does buy it so he can join us mad buggers here in the brotherhood.

 

Unless there is some special reason, why limit urself to this car? There are plenty of options and many are discussed in these boards. It all depends on what ur bro wants in his Ferrari experience and what he can afford (or wants) to pay.

Check out the thread on the 1994 348 Serie Speciale, which is a more collectable version than an early series 348.

 

'92 with 4000 miles? Depending on service (major service is around $6000 - 7000) I would think with that kind of miles in high $50's to 60 if sevice is done. If not subtract 6 or 7K.

 

ss, ts, tb, or spider?

 

Take a look at a 348 spider. Visibly unique, beautiful, and rare.

 

what model is the car? targa, berlinetta, or spider?
of course mileage and condition make a big difference in price, but since it is a bonus for him, these numbers should help

targa @ $50-55
tb @ $50-55
ss @ $55-65
Spider@ $59-69

 

No spiders in '92, unlikely SS in '92. tb/ts worth about the same.

 

In that case I would go low. Start around $45 or 50k especially if you don't know the service history.

 

Hmmm. Why would the boss' friend give him a deal on the car because the boss owes your brother a bonus? Even if there's a reason, the best advice I can give is to keep the two transactions separate. Negotiate the best bonus he's entitled to and then negotiate for the car and be willing to walk away and look at other cars on the market. Getting things all mixed up is how car dealers end up screwing buyers.

 

Great point, keeping it separate sounds like a very good way to get the best of both worlds .

 

Doesn't change the principle, just changes the numbers.

 

Assuming the car is a ts (as the majority are) I would say the car should be worth about $53k without the major service, and $56k if the major was done in the last year. Personally I prefer the ts, but many like the tb better. On average the ts is probably a little easier to sell and would probably bring an additional $1500-2000 over a comparable tb. Sounds like a nice ride, and would be a smart way to get paid as you note.
BT

 

Well, the employer issuing the cash bonus can use said bonus as a tax deduction. If he gives the car in lieu, then the employer gets the short end of the stick tax wise. I'm pretty sure he is not in business to lose money, you do the math. Somebody has to pay the taxes.