488 Does this happen when buying used?

The best memento is actually keeping the car itself if you are so enamored by the purchase. But not releasing both keys with the sale just makes you a weak person.

 

Not really , ive looked for a bigger version of my car and Zero.

 

And one key......

 

No. Give the key. Thats just mean.

 

Why? It’s my car, and the buyer knows what he is buying and what comes with it. Same with promotional stuff.

Now I take issue with not getting trophies a car has won....that should stay with the car.

 

A key is fundamentally different than the trinkets that come with the car. Always let the new owner have all the keys.

 

I just ordered a 812 model from the Atelier site linked earlier in the thread. Pricing depends on how many changes are made to the base model. I made 4 changes so those and the shipping resulted in a 301€ cost.
I will let you guys know how it works out.

 

For me, Id likely not buy a used car that doesnt have 2 keys as it shows the previous owners disregard for ownership. I have my spare key, manuals, paperwork etc all locked up in my safe and if/when I sell the pista, the new owner will get it all.

The model and trinkets are a different story. You dont need the model of the car for basic functionality of the car. The key you do. I think its a Richard move to keep a key as replacing that key costs a grand or so. Sorry, give both keys to the owner.

 

That is certainly a strange viewpoint, but you can use whatever metric you want to buy a car......

So sellers with unserviced run down cars take note, buy 3 extra sets of keys and this guy will pay full ask.....LOL

Wait, aren’t you the bloke who doesn’t like cars that sound good?

 

Strange post that doesnt in any way represent anything close to what Ive stated.

 

Of course it does.....you heavily implied that no matter how well a car was maintained, that without a 2nd key, you would not buy it.

But everybody has a bad day......witness the sound isn’t important thread....riling up the 458 crowd is never a good idea.

 

100% agree

I look at the cars I purchase very carefully and I would never buy a car with only 1 key unless the previous owner would discount the price of the car accordingly.
If the seller thinks the key is worth $1000 to keep a key then I understand his point. I, on the other hand don't think so and I usually give the new buyers everything I have purchased since I bought the car. This includes bit such as brochures, posters, spare parts and anything else that I might have come across. I know that I can sell these items but I hate the trouble of it all and I don't need the money that bad. Also, when I give the new owner the extra stuff they are very grateful. Kind of like how I would be.
When I bought my car from Continental AutoSports in Chicago the salesperson Kat went out of her way to make my purchase special. I was given a leather buyers folder and other items. I was even surprised that there was a custom engraved bottle of wine in the car when it was delivered!

I am a firm believer in the "comes around, goes around" moto in life.
Perhaps that is why I live a charmed life.....

Best wises,
Gene Greer

 

Reading comprehension isn't your strong suit is it? Please find me the quote where I state that NO MATTER WHAT...I would not buy a car without a 2nd key.

Ill wait patiently....

 

Another mischaracterization but that seems to be your MO. Ill summarize for you and Ill type slowly so you understand: Sound is important but not the most important thing. Ill take performance over sound, aka, Ill take 488 over 458 because the sound on the 488 is more than good enough.

Next time try actually reading someones position before you inaccurately misquote it.

 

Ferrari added the keybox for more recent production; the cars I bought didn't come with a keybox. While I might be on the fence about the keybox, more likely passing it on, I would certainly not keep the second key. A car should be passed on with all the practical/functional items and that includes all the keys.

 

So since no one could type slowly enough for you to keep up, I’ll just take my victory and key and leave you to your own devices.

 

Bye Felicia.

 

Just want to document this for the record. The internet is a wonderful thing.

 

The keybox is what I miss having the most. I like the model of the car made as the car was specified (with a chassis number on it) but it is the box that I like the most. I am not sure if the box had the same number engraved on it.
My car is a 2014 458 Spider and if they weren't providing them until later models or production runs then I am just going on about nothing...
Perhaps I will post on the forums that I would like to buy one.

Thanks everyone,
Gene Greer

 

Gene,
I think the box is a newer thing. I dont believe they made it for the 458. I only recall seeing it for the first time with the Pista. Hopefully someone can correct me if Im wrong.

 

Thanks for the 411
Hopefully, somebody will know for sure.

No matter what,
I love my car!
She is a keeper.
I think it is time to go for a drive

 

Then there are those that sell their extras online.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ferrari-488-Owners-Gift-Box-Miniature-Car-Owner-Only-Not-for-Sale-RARE/293619775260?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D4dac99580f8249758ba7b874da3b46df%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D293619775260%26itm%3D293619775260%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A4f167848-bfc0-11ea-a266-3627c76f5ab0%7Cparentrq%3A25a351151730ad397efaecaafff1f4f2%7Ciid%3A1
Ferrari 488 Owner's Gift Box Miniature Car Owner Only Not for Sale RARE

Condition:
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US $1,100.00
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I do not know exactly when the box appeared but certainly the 458 did not get it because initially the 488 did not get it, I think it was introduced during the 488 production (but before the Pista).
Same for the personalised lithograph with the serial number (which is derived from a "standard" lithograph that was provided at the 488 unveiling).

 

^

Thanks John
I didn't even think of looking on eBay for one of these.
I will keep an eye out for a 458 box (if they are available).
I am on eBay all the time for one thing or another.

Thanks again,
Gene Greer

 

Good info. I had a 2016 488 and for sure the box did not come with that car. May have come with later 488 models. Ty.