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Apologies But 1st Time Ferrari Buyer (488 GTB) Needs Help!

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Elegante, Aug 18, 2015.

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  1. rockitman

    rockitman F1 Veteran

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    #26 rockitman, Aug 19, 2015
    The race seats sit almost 2" lower and are not electric but do have a dial to adjust the seat back angle. Two cars similarly speced, the race seat car will sell for more. I have to have them. At almost 6'7" I need to keep my curly lox pretty short to not rub the headliner.
     
  2. Elegante

    Elegante Rookie

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    #27 Elegante, Sep 4, 2015
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  3. Joegnsx

    Joegnsx Formula Junior
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    #28 Joegnsx, Sep 4, 2015
    very nice choice--my favorite
     
  4. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #29 PhilNotHill, Sep 4, 2015
    I love it. And yes, the beige is very hard to keep clean.
     
  5. apbc2

    apbc2 Karting

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    #30 apbc2, Sep 4, 2015
    I like the race seats but I don't think they add any value at resale time. The new base seat is very nice and the availability of electric adjustment is something many people like.
    Most of the optiions with few exceptions give you nothing on resale.
     
  6. John458

    John458 Karting

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    #31 John458, Sep 4, 2015
    Elegante - How the heck are you able to get a new 488 so quickly as a first time buyer? Am I missing something???
     
  7. RBK

    RBK F1 Rookie

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    #32 RBK, Sep 5, 2015
    Every time I see this statement I ask - show me the data that supports your premise! I have sold Ferrari's with and without shields and if never found shields to be a deal breaker.. Sure there are people who want shields and others who do not. However, even if more Ferrari's are ordered with shields it does not matter, I am speaking of the resale market. You have proof, it would be the first time anyone produced it. Best
     
  8. Rcktrod

    Rcktrod F1 Rookie

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    #33 Rcktrod, Sep 5, 2015
    +488
     
  9. jomana

    jomana Formula Junior

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    #34 jomana, Sep 5, 2015

    Stay away from special stitching. They look awful in the flesh. Get the shields
     
  10. subirg

    subirg F1 Rookie

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    #35 subirg, Sep 5, 2015
    Not being in the USA helps...
     
  11. Andrew 912

    Andrew 912 Karting

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    #36 Andrew 912, Sep 5, 2015
    How about Lifter? No?
     
  12. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #37 PhilNotHill, Sep 5, 2015
    That's because you can go to any dealer of your choice. They compete for your new car business. And Europ gets new cars 6 months before US.

    Must have options:
    Mich Pilot Super Sports Tires. Request them.
    LED steering wheel.
    Shields.

    I would not get an Fcar without:
    Electric seats.
    Auto dimming mirrors.
    Must be a Spider.
     
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