Current F50 market

Forza recently did a market report on the supercars about 3 months ago, I believe they are going from $550K to about $750K, depending on common variables like mileage and records. I'll try and remember to dig out that issue when I get home and verify that.

Edit: Sorry, didn't read the rest of your post...from what I remember reading, their values have already reached the bottom of their depreciation curve and are only going up at the present time. Also, for maintanance, I suggest you check out this thread in the Australia section of the forums: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127114&highlight=f50+clutch
It goes into great detail about a clutch replacement and tubi fitment, as well as a complete detail job on the engine and interior with excellent pictures.

 

First it depend what you mean by "go up the most". Do you mean a percentage of current value or absolute dollars?

I think % rise is the correct metric.

Here's my take...

GTO (288): lowest production numbers or the 4... prices currently rising. IMHO this car will go up the most in the next 10 years (percentage). why? low production. I think 282 made... if 283 people want all 4 supercars in their colection this is the "can't get"

F40: rising. will continue to rise. due to relative high production numbers will not go as high as the GTO (at least for the nxt 10 years)

F50. will start a slow rise.

Enzo. basically flat, but may trend down a few %.

Remember this is my take. I think I'm right, but feel free to disagree...

 

I think I've already seen a US F50 for $750k. $550k is a very low number for a US F50 imo. There are a couple Euro F50s for sale in the US for $650k. The prices are still relatively low in Europe, I think even in the $400-$500k USD range. I assume we're talking about the US market here, but I'd be curious if there are clean US F50s for $550k here.

 

If your dad isn't a car guy, why would he want an F50. Golf Clubs won't fit, and the car is going to cause a riot everywhere he takes it.

My F40 gets so much more attention than a 360 it's scary. An F50 will be the same way, perhaps even more. It will always gather a crowd.

As for maintainance, it will be high, and each event will take signif longer than with a 360.

If he's not a car guy... forget it. Just my advice....

 

Consider yourself lucky you don't consider $700K astronomical. I've thought about buying one, but for me it would be insanity...

 

Thanks. I love it. I feel VERY lucky to have her!

It seems I view some high end cars in a similar way as you... why buy one that will depreciate when I can find one I love just as much that will appreciate.

 

If it makes you feel any better, the $500k premium it would take to put your dad in an F50 would likely earn more money in an investment than the F50 is going to appreciate during the same time period. As Simon said, I can't see your dad being happy with an F50 given your description of him. An F50 is a car for "car guys" who will put up with a complete lack of practicality and the expense of the car because they appreciate the F50 for what it is.

 

I agree, the 288 GTO should be a great investment!

 

theres lots of newish f**/enzo in japan. dont know about import laws over on your side but theres an enzo with 860 km (www.alfredo.co.jp) and they also got an xjr15 last time i checked. seen enzo go for less than f40. few links to check out (288 gto/f40/f50/enzo)

www.lightauto1.co.jp (new enzo?)- want 128 million yen(1M USD)

 

another "new" f50 and a couple of enzos at http://www.artsports.co.jp/

another dealership called km auto got an enzo as well but not sure about that one (availability)

http://www.rs-dino.com/ucar97YF50_05.htm (also have yellow f50 with 26000km going for 54million yen)

guess it does not apply to us customer base but i just thought id add on to fchat

 

Hey...I am looking for a 288 GTO....do you know any Japanese sites that have one for sale??

Thank you
Carlo

 

maybe i should start my own mdm

bingo sports have one. 9000kms going for 39million after tax (37 for export) which is about 240k USD
www.bingosports.co.jp ,bad website but thats common, no link to actual car but they have it (tokyo showroom)

would also try contacting artsports. they deal with a lot of new/bling exotics but could pull one GTO out of nowhere (customer garage clearance)

oh and keep checking these sites. both are linked so dont be surprised if you see th same car. they auction exotics so..............
http://www.0339051000.com/
www.k-liberty.com

 

another "new" enzo
http://www.wintel.co.jp/wintel/owa/pspe_stock_detail1?in_categorize=0&in_shopno=317-1&in_carno=138&in_mode=stocklist&in_designno=&in_cssno=&in_shop_disp=0

bszoo.net

back on topic more f50 prices
http://ag-motoyama.com/

 

Make sure the 30K service/10 year service is done. If not it can cost you between $100,000 - $150,000!!

 

Where on earth did you hear that?

Dashboard replacement is the most common problem, but that's obviously only if it dies on you.

 

And that reportedly only costs about a tenth of the price of the said 30K service, if that's accurate. About $10K I've heard. I've also heard it can take several months to get it back from the factory, though.

 

Well a 30K on an F50 per the US manual is nothing major

Replace: Oil, Air Cleaners, Fuel Filters, Spark Plugs, Gearbox/Diff Oil.
Inspect and Adjust: Valve Clearances, Generator/Temp Control belts.
Inspect: Lots of other stuff.

The biggie is after 10 years the service guide says new fuel tanks at 10 years. Althought I'm sure there are some special prices for F50 spark plugs!

I have all the super car manuals from owners.ferrari.com some interesting stuff in there. Plus the 250LM manual which is cool.
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For almost the same money, you can have 2 different colored F40's. Now, that brings a smile to my face!

 

The service prices quoted on here always crack me up. NOTHING like the real ownership costs. I did all the work on this thread plus a major service and several fluid changes for a fraction of the money you are quoting: http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127114

The tanks can be re-certified and the dash can be fixed in America if required.
Spark plugs cost $236.64 Australian for a set of 12. See attached invoice for a full inspection and service.
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