2 questions if you will - Which feels more nimble, 296 or Speciale? Does the Speciale steering have any more feel than the 296 (chassis/tire/road feedback coming through)? Thanks
To me, 296 feels more nimble. Especially at lower speeds and this nimble feeling translates to a bit of perceived instability at 130+. Speciale is more raw and transmits more feeling.
Pretty much agree with the other comment. Going to have to say the 296 has more of that "quick twitch" feel. Speciale makes you feel more connected to the road, stripped out interior contributes to that a lot.
GTB Prices are dropping around ~3-4% per quarter (USA market). Number of cars on the market has stabilized and is down slightly (unclear how much shadow inventory is unlisted but "available for sale"). 2024 cars seem to be coming to market with more realistic pricing. In the UK, 296GTB prices have converged on F8 prices. It's plausible something similar will happen in the USA over time. (USA F8 prices are also down over the last quarter though). GTS Prices are dropping faster (~6%) and inventory has increased significantly. Price action was lagging the GTB market but seems to be moving faster now that there is more inventory.
did everything just go up 35%? New EU reciprocal takes the tariff to 10% + 25% just announced = 35% bump. Effective 4/2
Has anyone read the small print of the tariffs? If your car is on a boat arriving in April are your “taxes” now 25% more? What does this do to all the overhang of 296s? I suppose if people back out of new orders and decide to buy used out of the inventory, that could support or maybe even increase current prices. Can’t imagine a medium spec 296gts selling for $650k - $700k new with all taxes.
I have not read the fine print, nor have I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express (or otherwise) But- if these things are going to go into effect as stated, then Id expect them to be enforced on products arriving at the port from day 1.
The Tariff will presumably be assessed on the manufacturer who will then have to either pay it or make arrangements to have their property either returned or housed at a facility until they decide what to do. All of this will cost even more money on top of the tariff. Cluster Fook incoming!
Has to have a positive impact on used inventory. I can’t see how it doesn’t. It’s going to bloat the price of buying new beyond all reason.
I suspect some of the same car flipping players may emerge once again to soak up current tariff proof inventory for future profit making.
