I've been following this thread and it's been become quite interesting to say the least. I personally wouldn't purchase any Ferrari off of craigslist and not at the price it was listed for. Mainly without the fear of thinkin the car might not be as trouble free as we all expect. Does the guy selling the car, even have the VIN number for the 430 Spider? I wouldn't even consider looking at the ad if the seller isn't willing to provide me with a VIN number. The ad seems far fetched and I wouldn't trust it.
There's nothing wrong with buying a car off of Craigslist. You just have to make sure to do a Carfax check, get an independent inspection--and most importantly, call the places where it's been serviced. Talking with the owner in depth always helps too. No need to be scared of Craigslist--it's just a website.
That's understandable. But just as long as the seller can explain the condition of the car and give you the information you need, then it isn't a problem. I don't hate Craigslist at all, but I just hate to see someone try and pull a fast one on someone else here. People will do anything to screw someone out of a deal these days. But then again, the economy might have hit the person pretty bad where he has to cut his or her's losses. Either way, tread carefully is all I'm sayin.
I bought the car sight unseen. Flew out to Vegas to pick it up but was told that it was sent to Dallas for the PPI. No problem, trucked it on over to the big "D" to get it and the gentleman said that everything looked good on it and he sent it back to the original owner in Sanfran. Caught a Greyhound out west and finally got to see it. It was incredible, a sight to be see. Paid cash with no questions asked. Drove that puppy through Vegas, New Mexico, and then Through Texas, never getting below 90mph. Rolled into Hotlanta at three in the morning where I picked up some Cheetah girls and we cruised till dawn. That is when the problems started. I noticed a big scratch on the right F1 paddle and I immediately became enraged at the false advertising on the car. Sold it the next day for 165k, pocketing a cool 50k. Honest, that is how it happened.
Certainly things have changed but not nearly to the point that some believe or wish to believe. I was at the local F dealer, Miller Motorcars recently and was shocked to find the lowest inventory that I have ever seen. I was told that business was still good but not where it was. A good friend who workd at the Aston dealer says business is still surprisingly good. The sky is not falling down for most guys who buy these cars because most cars (as per my dealer pay cash for the cars). I think many who could never afford the cars at last years prices love to bash the market and sentiment to hopefully bring the cars down to levels that they can afford, Dream on if you think 430 spiders will be going sub 100k anytime this decade. These are really great cars that will always be coveted and will follow the natural laws of depreciation from which they have been exempt from for the past 5 or more years. True enthusiasts will still drive Ferraris because there is nothing else out there that even comes close,
I love that attached image, mind if I borrow it spider man. There is at least 2 times a day I need to send that out to a few friends.......
Having just purchased an 07 430 Spider from Miller, can't agree more.. Dealers with no story low mileage 430's are holding their prices..A ridiculous offer will get you no where towards negotiating for the car. Note that in last couple weeksthe Greenwich Lambo dealer is gone fronm the location with VW now there. Am unsure if they have new location.
Ok, so I called the broker and got the same story bumper, paint etc. However, I requested some current pictures and look what I got. These are pictures from a car auction (see the stickers on the windshield and the yellow 360 behind it) next, the interior has black inserts, on the other hand; the pics. in Craigslist, had red inserts; furthermore the car has California plates. BTW, it still has not sold. Are you kidding me? Carmax would pay more I CALL IT A SCAMMMMMM Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Absolutely true, for the best. You pay for confidence, as when you deal with a reputable dealer, add a service contract, warranty, etc. But if you need to unload it quickly, as so many do with their assets at the moment, you let someone else deal with the major and discount deeply. Those who want these deals (if this ad was real) often have to forgo the confidence for their savings. Such are the tradeoffs in any sale. Regardless of the truth of this ad or anyone's sentiments, the cars are depreciating. 'Tis best to go out enjoy them in good health and sunny weather while you can. If not, get a less expensive car you can afford to keep and enjoy THAT in good health and sunny weather! Ford or Ferrari, an enthusiast should *drive.*
