"so would the fair market value of the car above be ~$110k ish?" this one: Phillips Auto | Pre-owned Dealer | Newport Beach, California took about 6 weeks to sell iirc. it had more options as well.
It did. But according to the new owner of the Phillips car, he had several very profitable offers once he purchased the car. Enough $'s that he was torn as to whether to keep the car or let it go. I'm just one opinion, the Phillips car seemed like a steal in $110 area however, it's about the colors, options and in this case maybe limited knowledge about dealer and car. Never heard much about needs or paper trail of that car. Bill FL
I would have said CNC's HGTC is more like a $125K car at a bargain price. No telling why HGTCs sell very quickly or languish and then, when they are sold, generate a flurry of offers. Have seen that more than once. Possibly because most buyers do not know what they are until too late. Consider yourself lucky to get educated.
thanks to all. when i spoke to salesman yesterday he mentioned the clutch was done at 7200 miles and in january they did the belts, etc at ferrari of san diego. apparently the other services were done at ferrari of beverly hills. i'm going to see if they can send me all of the service invoices and take it from there. the dealership is located near the airport so it would be relatively easy to go and check it out in one day. i'm a little ambivalent about an hgtc car. my priority is to get a solid car that i "like", i.e. colors, options, etc, however i do like the fact that the hgct option will add to the intrinsic value of the car. perhaps i can infer that since they've had the car 5 months that they are firm on the price and that the price is above fmv. ***as i was writing this taz was posting. i do appreciate the "education" i'm receiving from the forum. everyone's been hella cool.***
I do not want to start another F1/clutch discussion but 7200 miles for a clutch in a HGTC looks a bit strange. The HGTC uses the same clutch and gearbox but has a much better software allowing the car to start with lower revs and thus with less clutch wear. My car now has 50 000 km and still the first clutch. I would ask the dealer to explain this early clutch replacement. Markus
This thread covers some information about this car, http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/456-550-575/394529-fs-cnc-motors-2005-575m-hgtc-package.html Elsi, post no. 13 of the above thread made by prior owner provides some info on premature clutch replacement. Bill FL
456lex, Re, "i'm a little ambivalent about an hgtc car". That is ok and better for you from a bargaining stand point. CNC usually has more than one Maranello on the lot, if not someone else in that area will have one. Drive both, if you are still ambivalent, you will save yourself some money at least in regards to the purchase. Bill FL
My friend and neighbor has bought the car that started off this whole thread. Its his first Ferrari. Why start with one of those wimpy 8 cylinder cars! Jump in with both feet! Used 2003 Ferrari 575M Maranello F1 For Sale in the San Francisco Bay Area | VIN: ZFFBV55A230131543 Anyway, it will be delivered this Friday. He has to head out hours later for a month long trip. He's asked me to run it once a week while he's gone to make sure there are no electrical issues.... I'm thinking to wait a while before introducing him to a Ferrari owner's best friend: the battery tender.
Found a nice one in NJ - 2002 Ferrari 575 M Maranello for Sale in Pennington, NJ 08534 - Global Autosports
Yes, a bit below 96. PPI also revealed some very minor items which SF Ferrari completed without issue. More than covered the cost of the PPI. They were very accomodating. I thought the team there at SFFerrari we excellent. Kit
