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  1. PineChris

    PineChris Formula 3

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    Lets say you are looking at 2 identical 1989 328's, one white, one red. Both low miles, services up to date, perfect shape. In regards to a collector, how much less would you value the white one?

    Any ideas on value? Say 15 to 18k miles? Thank you.
     
  2. LostAussie

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    I'd pay extra for a bianco 328, it's a quintessential '80s car.

    If this car also happens to have a bianco interior then... well... I need to go find my Ray-Bans and a chequebook.
     
  3. ntb308gtsi

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    Why would the white one be of less value to the red one? Whith rising values, originality is of key importance. Most cars that were repainted resale red, at restoration or repaint, are being restored to their original color.
    Just my opinion of course! :)
     
  4. willmonette

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    #4 willmonette, May 13, 2016
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    White cars may be considered less valuable because many associate a Ferrari or sports car with the color red. I think a red Ferrari that came that color from the factory will always be easier to sell than one that's a different color.
     
  5. BigTex

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    Don't confuse "ease of sale" with value......

    When Ferrari Owners gather, the abundance of red/tan cars actually becomes boring, and the "non reds" are far more interesting to the eye.

    As stated above, most resprays are being sanded off, to restore to "non red" to achieve top value.

    So, welcome, but these "what will make me the most money in twenty years" threads are pretty off putting to those owners that use their cars.

    Gold.......for the best resale value, buy gold........not a Ferrari, I mean bars......
    :D :D :D

    That will get you back the most money in twenty years time
     
  6. BigTex

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    We do have a gold/tan car here in Texas, and it's really COOL!!
     
  7. BigTex

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    I would pick the white one...

    Probably north of $110K, for a final year car...
    ABS or NO ABS??
    GTS or GTB?

    You really don't give enough info to answer the question.
    There's a great white GTS for sale in our Ads....
     
  8. RBV24961

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    Well stated!
     
  9. Glassman

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    As long as the white car has red leather its a go.
     
  10. MaranelloDave

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    Can't go wrong with resale red. Although people say it's common, etc., the fact is red cars are always in demand. White has also become a very popular color these days. Can't say if they will stay in favor but, at this point, a white car may be more in demand.
     
  11. ferrariowner

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    Many years ago when I purchased my car there was an white 85 euro for sale locally. The owner had a very difficult time selling it. I wanted red anyway and wasn't interested. He eventually sold it at a discount. Times and tasted have changed.
     
  12. Dino944

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    If they are US spec cars, both will have ABS as it was standard in the US for 1989 model year 328s.
     
  13. topcarbon

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    yellow is the best color
    they sell faster and sell for the most
    I'm kidding of course
    in a sea of red, its refreshing to see other colors
     
  14. AJS328

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    #14 AJS328, May 13, 2016
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    This one maybe? I saw it at the former Shelton Sportscars in Ft Lauderdale when I was a kid. I thought it looked awesome! :)
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  15. PineChris

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    Dont get me wrong, I love the white.
     
  16. SpyderGT

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    I would say red would no longer has a premium and that other factors apply in the valuation of a specific car. But, I own a blue sera 328, so my opinion might be questioned. Jon
     
  17. mike996

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    There is no "price reduction" per se for different colors BUT, there is a lot more interest in red, for example, than there is for green. IOW, a green car won't sell for less than a red car - it might even sell for more based on rarity. BUT you will have a fraction of the number of potential buyers.

    The concept that red is "boring" because if you go to a Ferrari meet, most of them are red is not really relevant unless all you do is drive your car to Ferrari meets. On the ROAD, 3x8 Ferraris are so seldom seen that the idea that there are "too many" red ones is meaningless. In the 8 years I have owned my 328, I have seen only two other 3x8s out on the road...
     
  18. Green308GTSi

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    #18 Green308GTSi, May 14, 2016
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    Thanks for bring green into the conversation! I have owned my verde medio 308 for 23 years. It sat at Algar Ferrari of Philadelphia for more than 3 years and nobody bought it because it is green and the price came down over time. It wasn't just because of the color, the sport car bubble also burst after 1990.

    At first, nobody liked the color. My 308 was nicked named "Kermit the Frog." I was and I am still asked all the time, is that a factory color. It took years of educating the Ferrari community by showing my 308 everywhere. I had to fight with magazines to get it pictured. But last year, I reached my high point showing it in Monterey at Quail Motorsports Gathering, Carmel by the Sea, Concourso Italiano and the FCA Annual Meet. You could not have done that with a red/tan 308 or 328. If you dare to be different, it will pay off down the road. Big Tex is right and I bet my green 308 with 50K miles on it will sell for more than a red one with 20k miles on it. And we love it like that! As my daughter Alexandra seals it with a kiss!
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  19. ItalianOne

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    White is beautiful if you can find one. I think what matters in today's Ferrari market is rarity.. Look at the price of 308 coupes, six speed cars etc.. I have a white 88.5 328 I might consider selling if someone is looking. Please PM me.
     
  20. JasonMiller

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    When I decided to buy my dream 308, my first request was a non red, I have owned a red testarossa and simply wanted something different.

    I have a white 308 and I most of my positive comments are "that its not red" When I attend an italian car show mine stands out of the sea of red. White really accentuates the lines of the car.

    I would pay more for a white one that red. Dont get me wrong, I love red Ferraris as well..
     
  21. MaranelloDave

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    I've heard people say before that my car is a really rare color and it's worth more than other cars because of that. This isn't necessarily true. As I've said before, if you have a hot pink Ferrari, it'd be really rare, but that doesn't mean it's really desirable. A unique color may take longer to sell AND may not sell for as much as a more commonly desired color. That said, at the end of the day, it all comes down to finding a buyer that wants what you're selling.
     
  22. Casino Square

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    #22 Casino Square, May 16, 2016
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