I appreciate the vast amount of knowledge shared on the CS. I enjoy all the stories and I really like the banter. I have one question; I have a CS and it is NOT for sale, so how much is that worth? All the best to you all and please keep writing. -B Image Unavailable, Please Login
Worth? Depends on a number of factors including some of the obvious items plus some not so obvious things that are often overlooked. Condition, mileage, factory options, service history and records, seat size, all original equipment included (both keys, three fobs, books, tools, covers), etc. But I already have all that info on your CS. Based on just that pic alone let me guess which CS is yours... originally delivered to Ferrari of Beverly Hills (pull out that window sticker), has about 9k-10k-ish miles on it now and the last digit in the VIN is a 2?
From my perspective Andrew (Stokpro) has as much insight to the CS market than anyone on this board and deserves some respect. I'm confused on the points you are trying to make on the market. It appears to me that you are simply looking for a deal. That's ok if that is your objective. For me finding the cleanest/low mile CS in the market was my objective and was even willing to pay a premium for it. What I see in the CS market is the spread becoming bigger between entry level and collector grade. Currently there are two fine examples of the CS at FoNB and Beverly Hill Classic that are selling for $175k. My guess is that they will sell in the $165K-$170k range. The higher end of the market. I also believe that the CS market is pretty true. You get what you pay for. There are rare exceptions like the $105k CS that sell under market value. That is why is sold within days. That is not representative of the market. Good luck with your search. A special car worth paying a premium for.
In the long run, how much price difference do you think there can be between a low mileage CS and a higher mileage CS assuming both are story free and accident free? My CS has 12K miles now and I continue to drive it. If I get it up to 20K miles and it's still clean and serviced is it really worth up to $70K less than a 2K mile example? And, if one purchases that 2K mile example for $70K more, doesn't that kinda mean they can't drive it? I'm just using $70K as an example. Not sure what the number truly is.
I hate to say it but I do believe mileage will continue to be one of the biggest determining factors of price. 20 years from now I don't think mileage will be as much of a factor as a "clean" example. Today, I do believe CS's under 7500 miles (seems to be the magic number) will justify premiums of $25k-$50k over higher mile CS's. I think this has something to do with the "cult" following of the CS and there are buyers are willing to pay big premiums for something as close new(meaning not a lot of seat time) as possible. Just my opinion.
It's been said 100's of times but....... If you want to stare at a car buy a poster. Glik nailed it though..... Not driving your car to preserve miles is like not having sex with your girlfriend to keep her fresh for the next guy. Drive your cars guys it's a waste of LIFE to keep them in the garage collecting dust. 04 CS 16500 miles 08 430 16000 miles 09 Scud 8000 miles and I drive my porsches more!
Just think that's crazy. Im happy it's that way because it will buoy us guys with high mileage (12k) cars.
How can you tell? Rossa Scuderia, stripe and red calipers is all I got from the photo. This is not meant as any type of insult or attack, I am truly curious.
Reminds me of Ocean's 12 when the French guy finished the combination of the safe that Clooney & co. were keeping his stolen art.
I aspire to own a CS 1 day, however you guys have it easy with your $150k CS's. Have a look at these for reference . . http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?Cr=0&R=10957744&keywords=&trecs=56&__sid=1310A7E25356&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Qpb=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&seot=1&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294966380%204294966372&silo=1011 http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?Cr=1&R=11002976&keywords=&trecs=56&__sid=1310A7E25356&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Qpb=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&seot=1&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294966380%204294966372&silo=1011 High klms, UK import and rumoured respray http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/dealer/details.aspx?Cr=3&R=11135755&keywords=&trecs=56&__sid=1310A7E25356&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Qpb=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&seot=1&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294966380%204294966372&silo=1011
Good thing the conversion rate from AU -> USD is 1:1. I hear similar stories from the UK, Singapore, and nearly everywhere else but Italy. At risk of sounding political; the USA supports free trade. Translated; we dont tax the heck out of import vehicles.
