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488 Rookie question.....thank you for any advice/help

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by rmlovett1, Jan 9, 2021.

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Buy the 2016, buy the 2019, either will be fine

  1. 2016

    2 vote(s)
    5.4%
  2. 2019

    29 vote(s)
    78.4%
  3. Either will be fine

    6 vote(s)
    16.2%
  1. RealityCheque

    RealityCheque Rookie

    Aug 13, 2017
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    Alex Brisbourne
    Take the '19. The 16 has been mouldering away someplace (!), the extra $$ spent are compensated for by the longer warranty/service plan remaining, and there was two more years of increasing Ferrari build quality under its belt. Plus the inevitable Ferrari sticky switches are 2 years further away!
     
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  2. metaldriver

    metaldriver Formula Junior

    Apr 6, 2015
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    Andy Vecsey
    2100 miles in two years is disappointing, but 359 miles in five years is sacrilege for not using the car what it is designed for … driving!

    I purchased my 2018 GTB new and it now has 10,724 miles on it.

    All things considered equal (both are low mileage cars) if in your budget, select the latest year model because (1) kinks have been worked out since earlier year models (2) more years left on the warranty.
     
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  3. GT2goneF

    GT2goneF F1 Rookie

    May 28, 2020
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    Southern California
    Excellent choice!
     
  4. rmlovett1

    rmlovett1 Formula Junior
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    Thank you guys! I appreciate the advice!
     
  5. Mighty Joe

    Mighty Joe Formula 3

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    This thread needs pics badly! LOL
     
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  6. Tony Hill

    Tony Hill Rookie

    Apr 25, 2019
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    Garford Hill
    What are the prices?
     
  7. rmlovett1

    rmlovett1 Formula Junior
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    #32 rmlovett1, Jan 15, 2021
    Last edited: Jan 15, 2021
    Pics are here...
    the prices were listed on the first post..about $24k apart, and I’ve decided to go with the 2019. Thank you
     

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  8. GT2goneF

    GT2goneF F1 Rookie

    May 28, 2020
    2,861
    Southern California
    You have gotten yourself a beautiful well taken care of macchina! Enjoy it and care for it as you are taking a second wife! Don't let your wife know that I said that.
     
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  9. john Owen

    john Owen Formula Junior

    Dec 27, 2018
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    As a current 488 owner i can guarantee you won't be disappointed. You made the right choice and i wish you many miles of safe enjoyable motoring.
     
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  10. jomarti1

    jomarti1 Karting

    Feb 27, 2017
    77
    S. Florida
    Good choice! Congrats!
     
  11. Mighty Joe

    Mighty Joe Formula 3

    Sep 3, 2010
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    That car is a stunner! You will love the 488. Its a pure bred......Congrats!
     
  12. mdrums

    mdrums Formula 3

    Jun 11, 2006
    2,222
    Tampa FL
    Love my 488 and you will love yours too....congrats and enjoy!
     
  13. rmlovett1

    rmlovett1 Formula Junior
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    I appreciate it gentlemen! Thank you very much!
     
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  14. MANDALAY

    MANDALAY F1 World Champ
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    Well done ! ENJOY great choice.

    Since no one has mentioned it get a starter :) You will need it one day. Familiarize where the battery is and how to hook up the charger. ALWAYS have the battery tender connected.

    And before you take delivery ask the dealer if the original battery is in the car or an upgrade.
     
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  15. rmlovett1

    rmlovett1 Formula Junior
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    I appreciate the advice, thank you!
     

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