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Anyone getting their 296 GTS soon ?

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  1. KL runner

    KL runner Formula Junior

    Jul 25, 2023
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    Ferrari IT as normal I suppose !
     
  2. FTRAK1

    FTRAK1 Karting

    Mar 17, 2020
    101
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    Bill Schwartz
    Mine was in the port from March 28 to May 20. Just left port - was status 92 in the morning and 93 in the afternoon. Expecting to see it next week.
     
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  3. JimPVB

    JimPVB Formula Junior

    Apr 24, 2016
    674
    Florida
    Mine arrived at the Dealer last Saturday, they delivered it yesterday. I immediately put 50+ miles on it!:)

    This is the best driving model I've owned. Not putting down any other model, and reasonable minds may differ, but IMO Ferrari really did create a model that is "fun to drive," (not that others aren't, there's just something special about this car).

    Interestingly, I've spoken with one person selling his GTB, and the head of sales at a dealership, and both indicated most available listings for the 296 were people expecting to roll them for a profit, and never intended to keep the car regardless of it's performance, including the owner I spoke with about his listing. The dealership thinks there were a large number of speculators in the early sales that misjudged the number that would hit the market at the same time, and as some numbers dropped, other owners quickly listed. Basically they hurt themselves.

    The owner I spoke with was honest, he said he initially tried to find reasons he could state publicly regarding his decision to list his GTB, but in the end these were minor and fixable, and he admitted it was not a car he intended to keep, he was hoping for a quick profit.

    Some of those comments had me reconsidering my purchase at one point, but I'm glad I waited to see for myself. Now I just have to get those 600 miles posted to really run this car!
     
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  4. FTRAK1

    FTRAK1 Karting

    Mar 17, 2020
    101
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    Bill Schwartz
    There are a large number of Ferrari aficionados who will never accept a 6 cylinder hybrid as a true Ferrari. Fortunately, there are a number of forward-thinking folks who believe this is the future and the reviews are stellar. I drove a 2023 296GTS that had nothing but problems. The check engine light came on 3 time in two months. The gas tank flap opened while driving the car. The sway bars made so much squeaking that it sounded at times like a jalopy. But I assumed those issues were the result of being one of the first off the line and the fact it was originally a demo with 900 hard miles on it - probably no real break in period. I traded that car for an F8 temporarily and ordered a new 296GTS because the car was amazing if you got past the issues. I assumed Ferrari would fix the issues and create a much better version. Many of the GTB owners, as mentioned were speculators and disappointed but many of them traded the GTB and ordered the GTS. The GTS has held its value much better, and with the introduction of the Speciale, experts expect the value to go up on all base models as well. I intend to fully enjoy this car and am excited for its arrival late this week or next. With the haptics addressed somewhat with the new steering wheel, I am assuming the diehards will eventually come around. Even if they don't I believe this may be the best Ferrari on the market. So take heart, my fellow GTS owners. I believe you made a wise choice, either for the mere driving experience or for the investment value.
     
  5. Drson

    Drson Karting

    Mar 18, 2018
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    Southeast
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    John Galt
    I have owned a 2015 458 Spider, a 2020 F8 and a 2024 296 GTB….now a 2025 296 GTS….and I agree with several previous posts that this is the most fun and fastest Ferrari that I’ve owned. Incredible machine…and to me the GTS with the top down just takes the driving experience to another level…
    I could not be more satisfied!
     
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  6. Archer1021

    Archer1021 Karting

    Aug 8, 2021
    154
    Still nothing….wonder if anyone has recently gotten a gts here, feel like everyone is still delayed?

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    Those who received in last 30 days, how did final msrp compare to the original order price?
     
  7. FTRAK1

    FTRAK1 Karting

    Mar 17, 2020
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    Bill Schwartz
    Mine is on a truck, expected in a few days. MSRP was 368134 for base and options seemed the same price as quoted with a couple exceptions. CF rear splitter was about $300 more. Mostly the same. I kind of went overboard with options and that added $165K to the total. There is also a $5000 delivery, processing, prep and handling fee.
     
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  8. Archer1021

    Archer1021 Karting

    Aug 8, 2021
    154
    lol nice I added about 130k on options! I’m going on my 7th week in port…
     
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  9. JimPVB

    JimPVB Formula Junior

    Apr 24, 2016
    674
    Florida

    My GTS, delivered 4 days ago, it came in about $6,000 higher than my original order price. Typical of Ferrari orders that take almost 2 years to deliver.
     
  10. FTRAK1

    FTRAK1 Karting

    Mar 17, 2020
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    Bill Schwartz
    Mine was there 7 weeks as well. Hopefully yours will ship very soon.
     
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  11. FTRAK1

    FTRAK1 Karting

    Mar 17, 2020
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    Bill Schwartz
    $5000 of that could be the delivery and prep fee Ferrari charges.
     
  12. JimPVB

    JimPVB Formula Junior

    Apr 24, 2016
    674
    Florida
    On recheck, I believe that is correct, so only had about $1K added, I haven't spent any time trying to find the increase.....to busy driving the car.:)
     
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  13. 3POINT8

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    I just went 30 status
     
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  14. 3POINT8

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    so looks like four months out according to the graph?
     
  15. FTRAK1

    FTRAK1 Karting

    Mar 17, 2020
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    Mine went 30 in November and I should be getting the car this week (8 months from status 30). Not sure if 8 weeks in the port is standard or not at this point! But I would say 6 months from 30 is more likely than 4.
     
  16. Cocoloco

    Cocoloco Formula 3

    Nov 26, 2013
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    That top down is nice - rear center window down is perfection.
    You can hear every touch of the throttle / shifts / blips - was not a fan of this car, now 100%
    Only downside - it and SF90 ruined me on the Ferrari coupes!
     
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  17. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Aug 6, 2003
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    Status 40 today, per dealer.
     
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  18. 3POINT8

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    let me dream! lol. you are probably right...
     
  19. 3POINT8

    3POINT8 F1 Veteran
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    did they give you an eta?
     
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  20. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
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    End of year is what I'm hearing. Maybe November, probably December.

    Admittedly, I'm not sure if it clears factory before summer break. My last one stalled at Stage 70 for months and months.
     
  21. 3POINT8

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  22. FTRAK1

    FTRAK1 Karting

    Mar 17, 2020
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  23. Archer1021

    Archer1021 Karting

    Aug 8, 2021
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    Awesome, it looks beautiful. I’m entering 8th week here also.
     
  24. Scott simpson

    Scott simpson Karting

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    Hold Your Horses
  25. KL runner

    KL runner Formula Junior

    Jul 25, 2023
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    That usually means your car is at Status 90 , I got my pic after I took delivery which was 3 months after the car left Italy.
     

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