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  1. rongotti

    rongotti Karting

    Apr 11, 2015
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    #1 rongotti, Apr 14, 2016
    I have actually found a couple of early F430's that might be in my price range. Although they have higher mileage (between 20 and 30K) I plan on driving the car quite a bit so this does not bother me. I have read and read and read some more on 360's, but there seems to be much less info out there on the F430. I was hoping to ask a few questions ad maybe if possible someone can PM me their number to discuss over the phone. I know to get a PPI done, but if buying from a dealer would you get it done by another dealer? The clutch readings are between 20 and 30% (usage, so 70 to 80 left) and the brakes are showing 60 to 70% left. I have asked if either of them have all the goodies, manuals, VIP book, fobs etc... and am waiting to hear back. I have also inquired about the headers. What else should I be asking? I know the anual service costs, but I read something about a major due at 30 or 32,500, what is that? I downloaded the whole manual, but apparently the service intervals are in a different book :-( I appreciate any assistance from you guys, I have spent 6 to 8 hrs a day on here reading for the last month+, hoping I am getting close :)

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  2. DonJuan348

    DonJuan348 F1 Rookie
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    #2 DonJuan348, Apr 14, 2016
    Get PPI from Indy ...dealers talk . If PPI is good and record are there then worth buying. Heading could have been replaced under warranty any dealer would have that info. To be safe with headers modify brackets or get aftermarket
     
  3. 2006m5

    2006m5 Formula Junior

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    #3 2006m5, Apr 14, 2016
    Get a Indy to perform the Ppi.
     
  4. rongotti

    rongotti Karting

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    #4 rongotti, Apr 14, 2016
    So I called the Ferrari dealer and they are saying that they don't do PPI'S is this bull****?

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  5. Red 27

    Red 27 Formula 3

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    #5 Red 27, Apr 14, 2016
    They wont perform a PPI or they wont let you get one done at another place?
     
  6. rongotti

    rongotti Karting

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    #6 rongotti, Apr 14, 2016
    He said they have inspected the car and it is good to go, read off the brake life and the clutch life for me, but will not allow an outside PPI. Said I am more than welcome to come inspect and test drive.

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  7. CAW

    CAW Karting

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    #7 CAW, Apr 14, 2016
    Will not allow an outside PPI? Unless there is some serious miscommunication going on here, run. Don't walk. Run!
     
  8. rongotti

    rongotti Karting

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    #8 rongotti, Apr 14, 2016
    I have read several posts on here about some dealers not allowing them no?

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  9. Way2fast

    Way2fast Formula 3

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    #9 Way2fast, Apr 14, 2016
    I would never buy a car without a PPI unless the dealer is throwing in a 1 yr full warranty. Some service managers will only perform PPI for good customers because it is not worth the liability if you missed something. Not to allow you to take it to another place for one sounds like they are hiding something
     
  10. clex2

    clex2 Karting

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    #10 clex2, Apr 14, 2016
    I bought from Ferrari of Denver. No PPI, but they included a 1 year Factory Power Warranty so I was comfortable with that. Also that is was a one owner car bought from that dealer and only serviced by that dealer. All records accounted for.
     
  11. rongotti

    rongotti Karting

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    #11 rongotti, Apr 14, 2016
    How many years old was the car Clex?

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  12. clex2

    clex2 Karting

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    #12 clex2, Apr 15, 2016
    2006 bought Oct 2015.
     
  13. Rosso328

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    #13 Rosso328, Apr 15, 2016
    No surprises there. I have never heard anything but great reviews for FoD, so a one owner car that spent it's whole life there? Sure. I would take them at their word on it. And the one year warranty just helps. Congratulations on a great buy.
     
  14. clex2

    clex2 Karting

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    #14 clex2, Apr 15, 2016
    You are spot on. It was my first Ferrari purchase and it was the best car buying experience I have ever had. Utmost in professionalism. Treated me like I was buying my 10th Ferrari. Even after purchase, I still keep in touch with my salesman and he's been upstanding in every respect. I can't say enough about FoD.

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  15. Gh21631

    Gh21631 F1 Veteran
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    #15 Gh21631, Apr 16, 2016
    If you buy from an independent dealer then definitely get a PPI, if from a Ferrari dealer I would have them do a full inspection and then provide you a complete report and ideally negotiate some type of warranty.
     
  16. ml65

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    #16 ml65, Apr 16, 2016
    Have bought a few cars out of state, never saw them in person, paid about 400 for a PPI, and the results I got were spot on. Some were clean, no issues, some needed work that the dealer or seller had corrected before sale. One car bought without a PPI because it " looked good "'was a disaster purchase.
     
  17. clex2

    clex2 Karting

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    #17 clex2, Apr 16, 2016
    Exactly what I did.
     

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