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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by bkniep, Nov 10, 2021.

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  1. bkniep

    bkniep Karting

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    #1 bkniep, Nov 10, 2021
    Help!
    I am looking at a Ferrari at Ferrari of Central NJ. The car may have had some very minor paint work done. I just sold a car that I spent years restoring, only to find out it had been in an serious accident that ruined the value of the car and I had been defrauded by the selling dealer many years ago. So I am a little gunshy...

    Any suggestions of a trustworthy expert who I could compensate for their time to go and look at the car for me?

    Thanks,
    Bill
     
  2. ekosan

    ekosan Karting

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    #2 ekosan, Nov 10, 2021
    I have an elcometer paint meter and I live maybe 20 minutes away
     
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  3. FerrariCognoscenti

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    #3 FerrariCognoscenti, Nov 10, 2021
    I bought my Ferrari CPO from FCNJ. They were generally good to deal with and I came in from out of state to take delivery of my Ferrari.

    I was disappointed, however, when I saw the car in person and there were undisclosed rock chips and paint chipping on the engine. when I raised it as an issue, the dealer explained it to me as being “patina” and wouldn’t take care of it, and my deal was take it or leave it.

    So yes, good idea for a third party inspection separate from the Ferrari dealer.

    The credibility of being a Ferrari dealer means a lot less nowadays than it did in the past.


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  4. bkniep

    bkniep Karting

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    #4 bkniep, Nov 11, 2021
    I'm simply trying to confirm if the car has been in a minor accident. The dealer acknowledges some paint work but claims it may have happened at the factory....
    At this price, I'd like a no stories car.
     
  5. harrish1985

    harrish1985 Formula Junior
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    #5 harrish1985, Nov 11, 2021
    Take it to Wide World Ferrari in Spring Valley, NY and have them do a full PPI.
     
  6. flash32

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    #6 flash32, Nov 11, 2021
    Or classic coach

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  7. Caeruleus11

    Caeruleus11 F1 World Champ
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    #7 Caeruleus11, Nov 12, 2021
    All good suggestions. I haven't done this recently, but in the past some dealers are hesitant to let the car leave their shop until the money's in their pocket.

    I wonder if they would let a professional take a look for you at their shop ? You could see if Tommy Passalacqua of P1 Motorcars could do it. (203) 276-0749‬. He's been around Ferraris his entire life and is a good guy. Sure you'd probably have to pay his time and travel, but it could work out to being cheap insurance. Good luck with your search.
     
  8. Shark01

    Shark01 F1 Veteran

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    #8 Shark01, Nov 12, 2021
    OP, Are you the blue 6.0 guy?
     
  9. bkniep

    bkniep Karting

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    #9 bkniep, Nov 12, 2021
    Sadly, I am the 6.0 guy. Expensive lesson. clean car fax, PPI, and an expert I knew from my hometown inspecting it and didn't figure out the accident history. Now at least, no one will ever be defrauded on that car again. The full disclosure on that car is on the internet forever.

    I think I've got this covered now. Dave North, ex FCA prez does PPIs in the area and is going to check this out for me.
     
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  10. Yellow Compass

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    #10 Yellow Compass, Nov 12, 2021
    Dave is a good guy :)
     

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