F8 What to expect with first Ferrari purchase (Coming from current Mclaren owner)

2. The overwhelming consensus on new customers to Ferrari for a V8 or V12 is that, yes, you can order one, but no, you will not get it any time soon unless the demand is really bad. People are saying deliveries start in q1 2020, so if you're a new owner, maybe don't count on getting it for at least 12-18 months.

If you aren't picky about specs, I think you'd be better off just buying a used one once they show up. You'll get it a lot quicker. Before you "order", ask yourself if you're sure you'll still want it 1.5-2 years from now.

 

Yes, I believe that is true

 

Regarding color, we call it "resale Red" for a reason, it's just easier to find a buyer for a Red Ferrari than most other colors. This is likely because people identify Red with Ferrari, it's been like that from the beginning. Most of the public's exposure to Ferrari has traditionally been "Red," TV shows (Magnum, including newest run), F1 racing, historical photos, etc.. That said, color is obviously personal, some buyers might think they want Red, but seeing other colors at a dealership could change their minds. My Ferrari's are Red, but I've seen some incredible looking Black, White, Blue, and Silver variation Ferrari's as well.

I didn't buy my Ferrari's thinking about resale, and personally I never will, but clearly that is a factor for some owners. I chose Red because when I was an 8yo very poor child, living in an apartment building in New York, I would look out my 6th floor window playing a game with my Brother, I would get every 5th car passing by, he would every 10th car. During one of those games I hit on a Red Ferrari and silently promised myself I would own one someday, so my color selection was imprinted in my brain at a very young age. My advice, buy what YOU like to look at, and don't worry about resale.

Jim

 

Buy the color you like. Not what the next buyer may like. You will lose money on every color - blue, red, black, yellow. When its time to buy your F8- you will be told how great the car is, how difficult the allocation is, how in demand the car is. And when you go to trade in, you will be told how soft the market is.

Without fail- happens every single time.

 

Truer words were never written

 

Isn't that the truth........

 

He speaks the truth.

 

Imagine going down to your garage, which Ferrari color would you picture in your mind that brings smile to your face? Which color would you love to see everytime you come back to home?!

Imagination is your answer. Because everyone has his own opinion.

Selling Red Ferrari is easier, but the value depends on other factors as well such as miles, specs .etc.

For me, it was pretty easy choice, I picked my 488 Spider with Red color and never looked back

Trust me, Just use your imagination

 

Mine had to be red ( first Ferrari and always was my dream colour)

but instead of the Rosso Corsa I went with Rosso Corsa Metallic.

To me makes the RC even better as its shinier with no flat spots ( This was a big thing for me as all solid colours have flat spots at different angles when viewed )

 

It was my understanding they only made black cars so get a black one like mine. Who knew they made red ? Best ,Kirk.

 

Good luck, please keep us informed about the buying of your F8 !

 

Since you are not beholden to any one dealer due to your location, in order to get a car asap, call many dealers and see what they say about "when" you can get the car. It will vary from dealer to dealer.