So my dealer pushed out 812 delivery “well into 2019,” disappointing but reality. Now what? We talked about it and he’s offered a new 488 Spider that could be available in a few weeks. Certainly a fun car and a path to instant gratification. If I pulled the trigger my guess is this car will see 2000 miles between now and 812 time, which brings up a couple of questions: resale and how to structure the transaction. 1. I have never bought a brand new exotic on speculation, always with intent to own and enjoy for years. The dealer recommends this car because he believes will provide the best resale in the near term. I need some experts to chime in here. What should I expect depreciation should I expect on this year old car with ~2K miles? Do you guys concur with the dealer, the 488Spider is the best alternative? 2. Lease or buy? Thanks for any input.
Resale value one year from now will obviously be market dependent - to put it shortly, I have no clue. You may look at leasing deals, because (at least here in Europe) they typically are established with a pre-established resale value. So either you go for the deal (and have this resale value kind of guaranteed), or it gives you a hint at what is expected.
I don’t know about best alternative, but I bought a 488 GTB to pass the time and I am glad I did. Fantastic car that I otherwise would not have bought. I will be sad to trade it in but probably won’t take a ginormous hit. (At least compared to the Lusso) If I could, I would have all four of the current lineup! Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat.com mobile app
Offer to take a 488 Spider, if they will give you full trade in value on the 812. Be sure it is in writing if they agree.
I would wait for the 812SF and get another NA car in the meantime, i.e. the Huracan Performante. The 488 Spider is a great car, but FI will always be around, and NA is on its last legs.
