Value of service records on an F430 F1

If the PPI checks out well don't lose the car over the older records. A car with a good PPI and records will always be worth more but if you show the previous owner's records and keep a copy of the PPI plus what you'll do to it, that's a pretty solid foundation for when you sell. At least in my opinion.

 

My issue with this is all the Counterfeit goods in the world and peoples ability to do odometer roll backs. I bought a Benz 2 years ago that had the odometer rolled back. Fortunately I bought purchase insurance and got my money back. Service Records are a great way to prove actual mileage.

Just look at the price difference between a high mile car and a low mile car. Lot's of money to be made.

 

What is peace of mind worth to you? It is difficult to obtain a paper trail of service records over that length of time, especially if multiple owners are involved. I've managed to piece together a fairly accurate history on my 2005, which had 3 previous owners, including their names and addresses. Does it add value? Maybe a little, but it makes me feel better

 

Honestly the carfax should take care of that for the most part unless the last owner had the car for several years and put a strangely low amount of miles on it. I would just put as much into the PPI as possible, spend a bit more and have them inspect, compression test, scope, whatever you need to feel comfortable. Honestly I put a lot more into recent service. A wheel bearing replacement 10 years ago isn't going to help you much today if the wheel is making noise.

 

How much it is worth depends on the buyer. I'm going to ruffle some feathers with this one, but service records mean little to me. While there are many good shops out there, I have seen on multiple occasions service records for work that was never done.

 

I'm in agreement with this above.

OP:
So are you buying this car for YOU? Or are you buying it for the next owner?
I get it.. I get it.. get all the service records you can so you can sell it for max money to the next buyer. I predict it doesn't matter. If you have a car with 20,000 miles with impeccable service history and a car with 2,300 miles and No service history, do you honestly think service history is going to convince the buyer to suddenly go with the 20k mile car for the same money? No.
If you're going to buy it and let it sit in the garage for 20 years and then sell as a museum piece, just buy the car with the lowest miles and best present condition. If you're actually going to drive it or it has any miles on it whatsoever, you're going to loose money. Those records aren't going to suddenly take a car that has dents and scratches and make it a premium car. All 430's F1's are going to depreciate. You WILL loose money when you sell regardless of recorded service history.

 

impossible to measure or estimate. evidence of recent service in my opinion is more important that extensive service evidence from 10 years ago. if the car has low miles and didnt receive annual oil changes thats not a big deal at all, despite what people will say. synthetic oil doesnt degrade just by sitting still. if the car checks out and has recent service you are in good shape

 

Records on a 430 are much less important than on a 328, 348, 355, or 360. Timing of belt services for those cars were the most important reason for having the paper trail. No one wanted to see a car go 10 years between belt services, regardless of miles. The 430 has a few things you need to look out for, and the paper trail may or may not help with that anyway. The headers, mounts, and F1 system are the culprits. Even if replaced with the fictitious "Gen 2" headers, they are still prone to fail without reinforced mounts. Just spend $$ on a thorough PPI, and with a clean report, buy it. The car and seat covers, owners manuals, VIP book, tire inflation kit etc are more of a pain in the ass to replace, and buyers will worry more about not having those items. My .02

 

I think they are worth less and less over time. Condition is going to be the telling factor as these cars continue to age. If you have a collector car (garage queen or real pedigree) you may want to generate a history for the car; Otherwise it is far less important.

 

If the PPI looks good and there are no "major" issues with the car, you'll be OK. The key is major. Expect a couple minor things to be missed that you can easily fix. 430's don't have that many huge issues. Biggie might be hidden accident damage not reported. Should be obvious on inspection and with driving the car.

 

Im with you. I don't care much now, didn't care much when I purchased my F430, and won't when I buy my next one. As long as the carfax is clean, PPI from respectable SC that knows all the common problems with the car I'm buying, I don't need them unless it's to prove recent service.

 

You've been given some great advice. People want the service records because they aren't driving it or spending their own money to create them, they are garage queens passing on potential problems to the next person.

Many times the work done on the paper wasn't actually done. If so, it could be half-assed/done incorrectly.

I bought mine without a PPI. What matters is the condition it's currently in and what you can live with. My total sum to fix everything was a few hundred bucks.

There will be minor issues not disclosed because they don't know about them. Good luck!

 

Sunny, I did the same with my 599; No PPI. I had one on my first F car and I fully understand wanting one on your first buy. They can spot the big issues but still aren't a guarantee. And no amount of due diligence replaces reading the wealth of information here and knowing what issues to be on the lookout for.

 

If you keep the car 3-4 years what will records from 5-6 years ago mean to anyone?? The car has been serviced and running well in your possession for 3-4 years, shouldn’t be an issue for anyone.
I think your ability to sell and communicate with the next buyer means more to potential buyers.