Now the bikini idea is definitely worth a shot.
I have my 328 GTS on the market with the plan to buy a 550 once she sells. The way yours is priced and the crazy prices for 550's, I'd give yours serious consideration if you still have it at the time. A 599 for less than a 550 is a hell of a deal!
Two Things: 1) I'd love to do business with an F-Chatter such as yourself! 2) I used to own a 86' 328 GTS. One of the best Ferrari's every constructed. However, when you compare the 550 & 599 (Owned Both) I'd take the 599 any day of the week and twice on Sunday. The driving experience is far superior in the form of enjoyment. *Now, if you plan on holding the 550 for collection purposes, I suspect you will make a handsome profit in another 7-12 years as it's recent surge most likely has leveled somewhat and may even decrease slightly until it again becomes another decade older and fewer of them exist in availability. **IF that's the case, pay the extra for your 550. My car is the best bang for your buck if you want a driving experience that never gets old. My Maserati and 550 did not hold nearly the excitement and joy that that the 328 and 599 provide their driver..
Kuddos to the guy who told me to raise my price. After checking, my 599 was the lowest online, by a lot. Especially, the silver one with the blue interior. They marked it up from $133 to $159. Doubt they will get that, but certainly worth raising mine to $132. Which I did on Autotrader & Cars.com. Obviously, nothing has changed here. But maybe a non F-Chatter will come along and I'll take a $5k loss instead of $10k loss..
If you've had multiple people see the car in person and it hasn't sold with the lower price, raising the price will not help. Raising the price will not increase the number of incoming leads. Your best bet is to take the car to your local official Ferrari dealer and consign it. Let the dealer list it for $139k and see what happens.
+1. I'm surprised a dealer wouldn't buy it from you in that ballpark anyway? I'm sure you've had those discussions, we're they close on your current asking?
I am not doing business like that with a dealer. $127 is great price even for them. Unfortunately, they don't care unless they're making $14k profit. No matter how attractive my price is, making half that isn't good enough. A previous dealer (No Names) struck a deal and required me to sign title demand authorization form for partial payment. Obviously, I understand why. But that leaves me exposed. So I counteroffered with him sending the entire payment to the bank and letting them divvy it up. Was not good enough for him. Had a great dealership in San Fran who was interested in the car, tell me that idea was perfectly fine and it was actually the way they did business and had for many years when purchasing a vehicle with a lien on it. So the dealer I was dealing with must of had something up their sleeve.
At $139.9k, the dealer gets $12.9k. Don't waste your time with non-Ferrari dealers. Don't waste your time, period. You have Foreign Cars Italia relatively nearby - very reputable dealer. Drive the 1-3 hours and drop it off with them. They are pros and worth the commission. If pricing is fair, let them take care of the rust and misaligned bumper.
FCI is almost 4 hours away. None-the-less they're a great operation with great people. However, Gentlemen, I am not going down this road. I can handle this on my own. Thanks once again for the interest in seeing me offload this car. Increasing the price on my other ads was a smart move given the environment. I could luck out. If not, then an F-Chatter will get a phenomenal car at a phenomenal price.
If this were my car I'd spring for a PPI from the most reputable shop I could find. This would remove all doubt about the condition of the car as well as fear of the unknown. Cheaper than a price reduction.
My pictures and description of the car leave no doubt. I've worked hard to erase typical stereotypes and listened to the advice from community members to portray this vehicle accurately. I've achieved that objective. There won't be any price reduction. I've turned down two buyers due to incorrect terms. I am finally shedding weaknesses such as desperation and fear of the unknown to move onto the next thing. I am not back stepping on that progress. I have the lowest priced and best 599 on the Mkt. Can't wait to meet the new owner and do business correctly. They will be deserving and I will be proud that I waited to pass on a car better than when I received it. Sounds corny, but I am bought into this process with this car because my next step is going to slingshot my financial future!
Having read all of the comments on track. I am willing to buy the car at your asking price. Just tell me how you want to structure the deal. There seems to be a lot of talk with back an forth BS. I'm in SOCAL, have the money and would like to work out a way to do a legit deal that will satisfy your requirements.
This vehicle is STILL for sale! I'll provide details later. In good form, do not want to speak until all the information is in
This is really strange. I sent the pictures of the 599's paint issue to my trusted restoration guy and he reports its straightforward to refinish the side wing issue which he has seen before (BTW, although there are 2 pictures it's just one side on Sean's car). Add fresh tires and this 599 is good to go. We looked into this car as a possible solution to trying (LOL) to minimize the miles we put on our 550. What could be better: a reasonably low mileage, fully serviced 599, at a good price, from a trusted seller? In the final analysis the only reason we passed on Sean's 599 is because my wife, The Cowgirl, can't get around the notion of a Ferrari without 3 pedals (this helps explain the miles on our 550...). If it wasn't for this we would have bought Sean's car as a DD: low price, low service requirements and near rediculous, balls to the wall speed. This 599 sounds near perfect to me.
if i was selling the car at this point, i would just start over. take down the 4 sale ads now. then fix the (small) issues with paint, tires, etc this winter. and re list it for $150k in april as a perfect car!
Tal, Thank you for the kind words. Despite the questions of why this hasn't sold; others need to know that the car and I are perfectly worthy of a purchase. I appreciate your sentiments.
I know this is a very strange thing to do... and it is the opposite of what everyone believes... BUT I have done this and it has worked for me more times than it has not. Raise the price. Its whacky and seems unethical... but it works. What makes me feel better when I do it is people always ask "whats the best price" I just jump back straight to my original number. Although... get this... and it sounds completely unbelievable... but... the times I have raised the price people have paid full ask. I can't explain it. Call it dumb luck. I have no idea... but it has worked on several occasions. Also, advertise it in a few more places, cars.com or autotrader... car gurus... ebay... here... 6 speed... dupont (never had any luck there)... but... it is a contact sport. The car still for sale at a good price means the audience you are reaching is inadequate not necessarily that there is a problem with your car or price. It took me a few years to learn that.
My understanding is that he's already raised the price everywhere but here. http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/651825894/overview/
