Dealer markup versus private party

2008 430 spider

 

For me, its the seat inserts that kill the car. They are terrible. Generally, I love grigio with red.

And, the price does seem a little high. It's not terribly high, but high. What's the harm in offering 80% or 90% of what they're asking and seeing what happens?

Before Wynn lost his dealership here, it was well known they listed their cars at least 10% high, but then came right down when a real buyer walked in.



Mark

 

The 599 is the car to buy right now. Greatly undervalued. The stick cars have all appreciated in value, and the "special" F1 cars (Scud, GTO, etc.) have gone up... these will be next, relatively speaking.

 

You know we're talking about Ferraris, right? Frankly, it doesn't matter. All Ferraris are expensive.

 

599 HGTEs have already gone up over here, 20% up in asking over the last year or so. Early cars not so.

 

Seeing something with a price on it doesn't necessarily mean it's seriously for sale.

It could mean many things. In this case, If you want the car....go offer what you think it's worth to you. But, be forewarned...don't offer it if you're not serious about buying it.

You never know...

 

One of the things to keep in mind is that if you find the car you want, you should be careful haggling on the price for an extended period. Sure, make an offer but in the end there are only so many cars that are exactly what you're looking for. When I bought my 430, the car had all of the options I wanted and in the color I wanted. Sure I worked with my dealer on price and in the end I got the car. I wasn't going to worry about a few thousand dollars. I understand everybody wants to get a fair price, but sometimes that will leave you looking forever. Just my .02 and only that. Good luck finding a car. It will be great fun once you get!

 

Why would you rate them negatively for their pricing versus how they treat customers, the buying experience, etc. kind of ****** move. I'd say they dodged the bullet but they didn't since you chose to not do business with them yet still slammed them on media feedback. Red flag for private sellers here.

 

Ask him to show the documentation that supports his claim. If he refuses, then there's your answer.

 

^^^This.

 

So since you didn't do business with them why the negative yelp review? Do you give bad reviews to all stores you think price their products too high that you don't buy them? Sound like a horrible customer with whom to deal.

 

It's like walking out of a restaurant because you think the prices are too high and then leaving a review even though you didn't eat there.

 

Completely disagree, Outrageous power,easy to drive, build quality off the charts.
Ferrari FF. IMHO.
daniel.

 

Do you review other places from which you don't purchase ananything? Restaraunts? Roofing companies that cost too much?

Your profile says future CEO. What to do when people who aren't your customers give reviews that aren't favorable because they think your company makes too much profit on every deal........

 

I'm unclear, how is it that you know how much profit exactly they are making? Maybe they purchased a car high, and spent a lot of money making it ready for sale?
Just because they bought it too much money does not make them bad for selling it for a high price , or maybe I'm missing something ?

^^^^ This

Why does the seller have to show a buyer how much they paid for a car? Why do they have to show how much they spent fixing the car? Don't get me wrong, full disclosure would certainly make things easier !

 

<Heavy Sigh> Dude, I give up. You need to go buy a Viper or something.

 

what they have in the car, what they paid for the car...blah blah blah...none of that's important, nor any one's business but their own.

What is important is what is the car worth to you? from reading this thread, you've yet to make a firm offer. haggling over price only means something when both parties are throwing out real figures. One party cannot haggle with themselves..

If you've not made a firm offer... you're what's called "a tire kicker".

Tell 'em what you'll do

 

haha, good luck - wrong game.