Sure, but in the ballpark are medium-to-high KM 458's and also the McLaren MP4 coupe (270-290k) and spider (310-320k) - paying around $280-$300 I'd just go for the 458 or McLaren. A few LP560 Lambo convertible's, the 991 GT3 too fall within that pricing. I've got great experience with the LP560 convertible and have driven the 430 - noticeable difference between the two in performance (LP560 is a better performer, has less issues with reliability). Not sure the 430 is worth much more than $240 for a very clean example. Edit: Lower KM on the clock may actually lead to more issues down the line as the car hasn't been properly broken in/used since 2007. Just going on McLaren's and older Gallardo's with under 2,000miles I've seen finally get to 4,000+ miles and start having major issues seemingly out of nowhere. So with KM this low on a nearly 10 year old car I'd be careful. I think they'd settle around $285+/- but I doubt they will drop much more than that. In my opinion, if that was indeed the case, not worth the money - I'd go straight into an LP560 or MP4 or save an extra few months for a 458.
I'd have to agree. The more you drive them, the more reliable they are. From my experiences, and those of friends with very low km cars (Ferraris), it seems to be the case.
I've noticed among friends with Ferrari's there is this "fear" (or something! I don't know) about driving the thing! When living in LA my group of friends, on the younger side, with Ferrari's still wouldn't take them out much and had alternative drives to keep them busy. There was a fear of putting miles on the cars due to resale as I recall. Still no idea why. I come from Lambo's and I sold my LP560 with over 15,000miles from new for a few K less than someone who had their's for sale with under 8,000miles. Literally a stone throw away in price, no big deal, depreciation hit us the same. We just got a Boxster GTS (did some major ECU and engine work, so it doesn't go at all like a Boxster GTS ) so we'll see how that handles some heavy KM on the clock when time to sell comes. Surely it won't affect the Porsche much either. Seems to be a Ferrari thing from experience. On a side note: The previous gen California has dropped in price greatly; seem like a good buy for a first time Ferrari owner. Offered a 2011 with around 20,000ish KM for under $225k - I didn't even negotiate as I dont want one, but damn that is a good starter price.
I'm with you on the Cal. The new series is better looking. And at 250 they still have a long way to fall.
Just when you thought $429,000 wasn't enough.... 1997 Ferrari F355 Challenge Manual Cars For Sale in VIC - CarPoint Australia
It'd be worth more without the shields and wings ....... and the extra seat that wasn't part of the challenge kit
Well the ask is comparable to a 430 Scuderia or 360 CS for what is a much rarer car ( total build around 260) and reflects a similar price relativity already established between the 430/ 430 Scud or a 360 CS /360 Modena. Subjectively 355C's also sound better and many people consider the 355 a nicer shape. It's also the last Ferrari that was raced in a series and could still be road registered. For various reasons the Australian F355C's all had a very short racing career and were then sold and turned back in to road cars which is the opposite of what happened pretty much everywhere else in the world. This has resulted in our RHD cars being some of the best "non restored" examples left anywhere.
i called them when they sold it last time, which was ONLY a few months back. they said they sold for $370k, Now they are asking this! Seriously!
The dealers involved are colluding to set the market, hoping to find one sucker. Happens all the time.
And you happen to own one, what a coincidence that you're a big fan. CH's are a mildly modified production car, they won next to nothing when raced against anything other than themselves. Don't kid yourself that they're significant race cars.
Yes, I own one and I'm well aware of their race history. My point was that the current F355C asking prices should not really be a surprise because they are consistent with the established price relativity between a 360 Modena and the 360 CS or the 430 and the 430 Challenge Stradale where prices here have settled at 2 to 3 times the "base" car. At 450K a F355C is around double the ask of a 355 Manual Berlinetta - for what is a much rarer car and which actually has some race history / potential thrown in for good measure. The 360 CS / 430 SC market is consistent with the broader trend with recent model ( ie non vintage) limited edition Ferrari's where there is a big price difference between the base model and the special version, for example 458 Speciales are selling above their original list price, 458 Spider Apertas are probably double the new price and F12 TDFs are in a similar situation. (And I don't own any of those ) M
