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Discussion in 'Canada' started by MarkF430, Aug 11, 2013.

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  1. MarkF430

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    #1 MarkF430, Aug 11, 2013
    I was looking forward to picking up my new 2005 F430 this Thursday, when I received a requested Carproof, and noticed there was a reported accident. I really don't want to take the risk, and had to cancel. Not the best start to my Ferrari life, but I won't give up that easily. On the lookout for a replacement!
     
  2. AceMaster

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    #2 AceMaster, Aug 12, 2013
    Why didn't you have the car proof before you made the deal? That would have eliminated the let down
     
  3. MarkF430

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    #3 MarkF430, Aug 12, 2013
    Good point, I relied on the word of the Ferrari dealer that it was accident free. Despite this, I wanted the Carproof for future resale, and that is when I discovered there was a problem. It was probably a honest mistake, which is why it's disappointing.
     
  4. tbakowsky

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    #4 tbakowsky, Aug 12, 2013
    How much was the claim amount? Its possible the damage could have been very minor. Something like a parking lot bump, or he tore the mirror off going into the garage etc..Lots of reasons for claims. But on a Ferrari a dented door is far more expensive to fix then on a Ford. A 10k claim is not out of the ordinary.
     
  5. MarkF430

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    #5 MarkF430, Aug 13, 2013
    There was no insurance claim, only a police report. The previous owner paid without a claim. The police accident report said "front complete". Sounds expensive!
     
  6. AceMaster

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    #6 AceMaster, Aug 13, 2013
    Hang in there, you'll find one.
     
  7. DrDon

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    #7 DrDon, Aug 14, 2013
    A complete front would be a $30-$40k hit to get fixed at a dealer. Doubt that some guy paid that out of pocket.
     
  8. MS250

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    #8 MS250, Aug 14, 2013
    There are enough 430s you can cherry pick.

    Find the best one around and pay half price from new for it , and enjoy it !
     
  9. MarkF430

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    #9 MarkF430, Aug 14, 2013
    Thanks for the advice
     
  10. GerryD

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    #10 GerryD, Aug 15, 2013
    Daytona auto always has at least 1 430 in stock. Check them out. Right now they have a silver coupe and a red spider. Not only that but Max, their main Ferrari mechanic was in on the design of the 430 and can do some amazing stuff with these cars.
     
  11. NorthPoint

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    #11 NorthPoint, Aug 15, 2013
    If you are in the Toronto area I have noticed on my daily commute that the dealer on Queen St. E. in the Beach has a 430 in their showroom (also a 348 tb). I think they are called Queen Compact Cars or something like that.
     
  12. MarkF430

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    #12 MarkF430, Aug 16, 2013
    I am in T.O., I will look into it thanks.
    Mark
     

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