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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by ufjdmba, Jan 24, 2011.

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  1. ufjdmba

    ufjdmba Karting

    Nov 10, 2010
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    #1 ufjdmba, Jan 24, 2011
    I was wondering how long the average 458 owner waited on a dealer list before taking delivery. I wasn't able to find a slot for 18 months so I didn't end up going through my local Ferrari dealer. I wanted to see what other owners have experienced. Thanks.
     
  2. F430Modena

    F430Modena F1 Rookie

    May 26, 2005
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    #2 F430Modena, Jan 24, 2011
    In Portugal ordered end Jully and came to the dealer at November.

    Very quick :)
     
  3. leead1

    leead1 F1 Rookie

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    #3 leead1, Jan 24, 2011
    I declined the two delivery dates I was offered by the Ferrari Dealer. Several months later I saw a yellow 458 at a car show and I fell in love.

    I told the dealer and he found me a yellow 458 within a week and I bought it. It was the same car the owner gave it back to the dealer and I ended up with the car. I just got lucky

    Lee
     
  4. ufjdmba

    ufjdmba Karting

    Nov 10, 2010
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    #4 ufjdmba, Jan 24, 2011
    I am specifically wanting to know how long other owners waited from their original deposit to ordering their 458. My local dealer has had their production slots spoken for several years I was told. So I assume most owners out there have had their names in for at least a few years? I have owned two new Ferraris. A 430 and a California before buying my 458. At the time I purchased my California I asked to be placed on the wait list but was told I would need to buy a 599 or 612 to be added to the wait list and even then I had an expected wait of 18-24 months. I appeciate hearing others experience with their dealers.
     
  5. PHC1

    PHC1 Formula Junior

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    #5 PHC1, Jan 24, 2011
    Spoke to my dealer in October. Was told it is at least a 1.5 year wait...

    Bought a preowned F430 from them and was promised a car sooner. A slot opened up and they held up their end of the bargain. Ordered the 458 a few weeks ago and the car will be built in March.
     
  6. supernovae

    supernovae Rookie

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    #6 supernovae, Jan 25, 2011
    In China I ordered mine in the end of September and took delivery the first week in December. The factroy volunteered to fly the car here. Therefore its roughly 2.5 month waiting time. However we are paying triple price here compare to the US market. But the good side is that not too much ppl on the list.
     
  7. rainforest

    rainforest Formula Junior

    Apr 14, 2010
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    #7 rainforest, Jan 25, 2011
    I was offered an allocation immediately after I asked, but I didn't go for it. Gonna stick with the Cali for now.
     
  8. -EZtrader-

    -EZtrader- Formula Junior

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    #8 -EZtrader-, Jan 25, 2011
    Wow- jealous of you guys, you guys are getting some good service!
     
  9. jokr

    jokr Karting

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    #9 jokr, Jan 25, 2011
    I still do not have a firm delivery date, but from deposit to delivery will be about 16 months. I had no "history" with the dealer, perhaps that shortens the time.
     
  10. Superquant

    Superquant Formula Junior

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    #10 Superquant, Jan 25, 2011
    I asked dealer for an order slot in March 2010 and my order was put in in mid April about a month later. Car arrived in july. No personal history of buying cars from the dealer although a family member has bought several cars over the years and I always tagged along to observe ..
     
  11. ufjdmba

    ufjdmba Karting

    Nov 10, 2010
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    #11 ufjdmba, Jan 25, 2011
    I guess my dealer wanted to rake me over the coals or we have more demand for the 458. I wish i could have gotten a slot as easily as the rest of you :). Thanks again for everyones input.
     
  12. Russell996

    Russell996 Formula 3

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    #12 Russell996, Jan 25, 2011
    Quoted two years by 2 UK dealers!
     
  13. LouB

    LouB Formula 3

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    #13 LouB, Jan 26, 2011
    Got an immediate allocation and order submitted 3 weeks after Im walked into the dealer for the first time. Car arrived 4 months latter.
     
  14. hkoh77

    hkoh77 Karting

    Nov 8, 2007
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    #14 hkoh77, Jan 26, 2011
    8 months here in Korea. Heard it's a bit longer now.
     
  15. ferrari270

    ferrari270 Karting

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    #15 ferrari270, Jan 27, 2011
    nearly a year .. getting it very very very soon
     
  16. sailquik

    sailquik Formula 3

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    #16 sailquik, Jan 27, 2011
    I was told by the February of this year, now I'm told by August 2011, at which point it will have been a year and a half more or less.
     
  17. marky1

    marky1 Formula 3
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    #17 marky1, Jan 27, 2011
    Seems to me like the world is a very different place these days. A lot of you guys getting cars very quick.....
     
  18. lung7707

    lung7707 F1 World Champ

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    #18 lung7707, Jan 27, 2011
    9 mths for me...
     
  19. mhh

    mhh F1 Veteran

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    #19 mhh, Jan 27, 2011
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    Deposit on Scud years ago, switched it to Cali, then to 458 when I decided what I really wanted. Chose spec in June, car built in September and delivered in November. I've done 5,000km already. I quite like it. :eek:
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  20. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #20 PAP 348, Jan 27, 2011
    Bravo! :D:D
     
  21. -EZtrader-

    -EZtrader- Formula Junior

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    #21 -EZtrader-, Jan 28, 2011
    Are u quick delivery / good service guys paying msrp or over?
     
  22. ufjdmba

    ufjdmba Karting

    Nov 10, 2010
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    #22 ufjdmba, Jan 28, 2011
    I paid over msrp for mine. My dealer is claiming they have four plus years of 10k deposits for their allocation of 458s. I spoke to them about getting added to the list for the spider but was told the same thing about that list as well. My dealer says they have only received 4 units since production began and probably will only get another 3 for the entire year. I really don't know what to make of all of the lucky people walking right into a slot with no prior Ferrari history.
     
  23. bau

    bau Rookie

    Oct 31, 2010
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    #23 bau, Jan 28, 2011
    four years? What is your location?
     
  24. ufjdmba

    ufjdmba Karting

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    #24 ufjdmba, Jan 28, 2011
    I am in Colorado. Ferrari of Denver.
     
  25. bau

    bau Rookie

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    #25 bau, Jan 28, 2011
    It is confusing to learn the various degree of difficulty in getting a 458, I guess it all depend on location/allocation of the dealer.
     
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