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Where do you buy your ferraris???

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by hype96, Aug 8, 2010.

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  1. hype96

    hype96 Rookie

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    Hi. I'm a newb. Curious to know where everyone is purchasing their ferraris from and why?
    Thanks
     
    hype96, Aug 8, 2010
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  2. Jedi

    Jedi Moderator Moderator Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Walmart cuz they're cheaper there...

    :D:D

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  3. Brian Harper

    Brian Harper F1 Rookie Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Why? 'Cause it was too good a deal to pass up?
     
    Brian Harper, Aug 8, 2010
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  4. blackbolt22

    blackbolt22 F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    1. Dealer 2. Independent specializing in high end cars 3. Individuals who are selling
     
    blackbolt22, Aug 9, 2010
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  5. mspelt

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    Purchased mine from an independent high end dealer-collector.
     
    mspelt, Aug 9, 2010
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  6. Irish

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    Bought 430 spider and 575 from MIke Sheehan, good deal and great low milage cars.

    Bought Lusso at auction, price was tooooo good to pass on. Daytona from Southern Cal classic \ exotic dealer

    My experience with dealers has not been very good, I found the nearest dealer to be patronizing and quotes such as " well IF you could afford it, it would be this much $ " this resulted in my standard reply of yes I can afford it and you can go $&@€ yourself and shove the F car right up your &$¥.

    To be fair to the dealer in question I look and generally dress like a homeless person and have a rather foul Irish mouth but my mom and priest and several heads of state are fine with that so there ya go
     
    Irish, Aug 9, 2010
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  7. speed racer

    speed racer Formula 3

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    I build a relationship with one dealer and usually but not always buy and sell thru him.
     
    speed racer, Aug 9, 2010
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  8. Mikestradale

    Mikestradale F1 Rookie

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    Official Ferrari dealerships
     
    Mikestradale, Aug 9, 2010
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  9. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    The FCA newsletter always has a lot of cars....

    FerrariAds here on the website....

    Private sellers that are tired of the excessive repair bill$.........
     
    BigTex, Aug 9, 2010
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  10. Srryferrari

    Srryferrari Rookie

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    there's a dealership in foxborough ma next to pats stadium you could go there or want ads
     
    Srryferrari, Aug 11, 2010
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  11. shmark

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    Kroger.
     
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  12. Tony K

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    Referral.
     
    Tony K, Aug 11, 2010
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  13. blackbolt22

    blackbolt22 F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    Check all the online sites regularly. Check the F dealers websites as well as other large independents. When you see something you like, be ready to call directly and negotiate. Do not bid online. Make a call.
     
    blackbolt22, Aug 11, 2010
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  14. Dean Palmer

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    Like others have said, lots of sources out there, and it is not about the source, but the car itself. Do your due-diligence and have whatever car checked out thoroughly as possible or practical.

    Auto Trader
    Ebay
    Cars.com
    DuPont Registry
    Ferrari Dealers
    Ferrari sites like this one
    Random web searches
    etc

    I ended up buying from an authorized dealer because after evaluating the details it was the best overall deal, but I would have just as readily bought from some guy who ran a classified ad online.
     
    Dean Palmer, Aug 12, 2010
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  15. J Ingram

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    One from a private party and all the rest from Gary Bobileff and Jim Lyons / Rick Moore from Sportscar Company in San Diego.
     
    J Ingram, Aug 12, 2010
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  16. sparta49

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    I bought mine from a guy in a old abandoned warehouse , he had just finished installing new vin plates on it and a new odometer. Best part is it was 100K off sticker I was a deal I couldn't pass up :)
     
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  17. finnerty

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    Your mom.....really? She must be a real sport --- lol

    My mom's probably the only person I've ever known or met (including the Administrator of NASA, former President Ford, a few US Senators, assorted Clergy, my Physicians, Dentists, Attorneys, and former Professors) whom I have NEVER dropped the F-bomb on!!!
     
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  18. finnerty

    finnerty F1 World Champ

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    Ditto --- But, in the exact reverse order (3-2-1).
     
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    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    I bought mine from a reputable Ferrari dealer. Reason? They had the one that I wanted, and I felt safe buying from them because they made the sure the vehicle was in tip top shape because their name and reputation is on the line with every car they sell.
     
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  20. jfortner

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    I bought mine from an independent dealer specializing in high-end, mostly European, cars. I was well treated and, since I bought it, have emailed the dealer and his chief mechanic a lot of tech questions. I have always received quick and courteous responses. If I ever decide to buy another Ferrari, I'll go back to that dealer.
    JAF
     
    jfortner, Aug 13, 2010
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  21. johng

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    i bought my first from an individual, and so far it has turned out to be the best car i've ever bought, mechanically speaking. the next few came from the local dealer. very good cars, can't complain about them. then i went back to buying from individuals...got hosed once and another car needed more work than i was told. overall, i will buy from whoever has the right car. :)
     
    johng, Aug 13, 2010
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  22. vunico

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    you speak of ferrari of new england and they moved quite a while ago to rt. 1 in norwood
     
    vunico, Aug 14, 2010
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  23. hype96

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    where can i find the FCA newsletter?
     
    hype96, Aug 14, 2010
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