Help doing inspection at Ferrari Ft. Lauderdale

Hi FChat community - I'm from southern California but working on a deal on an FF at Ferrari Ft. Lauderdale. Ideally I would want to see the car in person (I have never purchased any car sight unseen). Unfortunately my scheduled won't allow me to get out to FL until late next week, and we're trying to close the deal within the next few days (I do feel a little rushed on this with the dealer).

FFL won't allow the car to be taken off their lot to do a PPI, but they will allow someone to inspect their car in their facility (they'll put the car on the lift, etc.).

Is there anyone that can go out to take a look at this car over the next few days (March 6-9) for me?

The car is a 2013 FF, and dealer says it's CPO so it has gone through rigorous inspection. There is 1 more year of free maintenance on the car left, and since it's CPO, it qualifies for Ferrari extended warranty (which I'm leaning towards getting). The dealer says it's a very clean car, and when it was traded in and went through inspection, it needed absolutely nothing. I understand FFL is the largest F dealership and has a very solid reputation. Am I being too paranoid to have someone look at the car, or should the CPO give me peace of mind?

Much thanks. Eugene

 

It’s always good to have a second opinion, even though FoFL has a great reputation.

Matt Burns (954 328 2089) is a Ferrari technician with the appropriate software for the newer models.

Eddy Fiuza (954 415 5170) is a high end detailer that has the paint detection software and equipment for analyzing paint for any repainting.

Hope this helps and good luck with your purchase.

 

Thanks for the referrals. I’ll contact them tomorrow.

I was able to change my schedule to look at the car this Saturday, but it would be good to have an expert with me.



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ferrari has a perfect reputation
I would not hesitate buy a car unseen that they say is ok

 

Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale - great people

 

I recently bought a TR that had an $18k engine out major service there last March and when I got it home to NY and it smelled like gas, Bradan found rotted fuel lines leaking gas on the belts and everywhere else, rotted engine mounts, leaking main seal and a melted, frankensteined fuse panel. Basically have to do it over. My experience has not been that encouraging. I took it to Ferrari Long Island which is apparently owned by same owner as FoFL and they said yep this stuff wasn’t done. Still trying to resolve it. Get a second opinion 100%.

 

Just remember they are basically a used car dealer..

 

Yes and whom I have had a lot of experience with

 

Any chance the invoice was faked or did you buy the car from them?

 

Thx for Q, no to both questions. The dealer I bought it from took it there on behalf of their client. I spoke with the service manager. There's no doubt, and FoLI pulled up the same records. They did offer me a discount on additional work they recommended, and I'm still paying for them to inspect the car and install safe, new fuel return lines, but I think I have to bend over and just get it all redone correctly. She's getting picked up next week by Bradan. I called Ferrari N. America but you can only really get to the media contacts.

 

Sorry to hear about your situation. Hopefully you can somehow get past this and be able to enjoy your Ferrari.

 

@ mrpe- sorry to hear about your experience with the TR. I’m not an expert by any means, but I think buying a 35 year old car from anyone (dealer, non-dealer, etc) will be challenging for anyone unless they do this for a living.

Thanks to the group for your opinions and advice. I ended up going to FFl yesterday and bought the FF.

I researched the car extensively beforehand, and Hank sent me the maintenance records before my visit so I had time to review it and ask questions.

The car is Ferrari CPO and I also got 2 year extended power warranty, so that was helpful in giving me peace of mind.

The FF is a newer car and based on talking to a couple of independent mechanics seemed that they are considerably more reliable vs the older Ferrari’s. Aside from obvious issues (bad paintwork, repaired panels, car pulling to one side, not accelerating or shifting properly, wet lines/leaks) it would be difficult to really inspect and see problems with the transmission, PTU, etc.

For any out of state folks, ferrari ft Lauderdale is really an adult candy store. I don’t have a lot of comparison to other Ferrari dealerships, but they had a lot of very cool cars in their showroom including La Ferrari aperta ($7mm anyone?), f-50, several 812 superfasts, etc. They’re also expanding right next store building a 3 story building to expand their showroom. I’m going to have to find an excuse to go out there after that construction is completed lol. Image Unavailable, Please Login


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Outstanding, and I didn't mean to distract your thread with my sorrows. Your FF looks amazing, congrats.

 

Hank is great guy

 

Thanks. And no worries about talking about your challenges. Very reason why I wanted some feedback/help from the community. Helps us all learn if there is a silver lining.


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Hank is there # 1 asset..

 

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Enjoy the FF mine is a joy..

 

Great color. Only saw blacks, white, and silver for sale mostly. There was a yellow but didn’t seem right on the FF. The rc maybe too bright? But your red looks perfect!


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Rossi Mugello,2015.

 

Drop dead beautiful