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  1. knf8

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    #1 knf8, Jun 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
    Hi everyone,

    I’m a first-time Ferrari buyer and looking at a car I really like — but it’s priced over $100K above market value. The reason is that it’s heavily modified with some impressive tuning and performance upgrades (3rd Party).

    While the build looks exciting, I have a few concerns I’d love your input on:

    • Since the car is modified, I assume Ferrari won’t honor or extend the factory warranty — or it’s already voided.

    • I’m worried the car may have been pushed hard or abused, and without warranty coverage, I’d be fully exposed if something like the transmission fails shortly after buying.
    What are my alternative options to get some level of confidence in the car’s mechanical health? Are there independent Ferrari specialists or inspection services that can give me real (even if not 100%) peace of mind?

    Any advice or experience would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Mrpseudonym

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    #2 Mrpseudonym, Jun 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
    I’d steer well clear. Even at market price. And yes warranty will already be void.
     
  3. mdrums

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    #3 mdrums, Jun 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
    Correct warranty voided. I’d think like…why heavily mod a car and not push it.
     
  4. Dseig001

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    #4 Dseig001, Jun 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
    Modded cars are worth less, not more.
     
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  5. Stethoscope

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    #5 Stethoscope, Jun 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM

    This.
     
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  6. BuyHighSellLow

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    #6 BuyHighSellLow, Jun 7, 2025 at 9:48 PM
    all previous responses are correct.
     
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  7. Zarakoff

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    #7 Zarakoff, Jun 8, 2025 at 3:02 AM
    If you buy it you would never sell it . Warranty void your going have to pay for any issues yourself . Like others have said it’s worth less not more .
    I would touch a tuned car
    Some carbon goodies or wheels tho are fine they don’t effect warranty it’s tunes-and exhaust mods that do
    Normally any mods definitely don’t add value
     
  8. knf8

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    #8 knf8, Jun 8, 2025 at 4:38 AM
    thank you guys !, Greatly appreciate the feedback. this has gave me all the answers i had to my concerns. quick question if i am also buying a ferrari f8, do i take it to a Ferrari for an inspection correct or are there any reliable outside inspectors as well?.
     
  9. Zarakoff

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    #9 Zarakoff, Jun 8, 2025 at 6:25 AM
    I’d recommend buying from a Ferrari main dealer they have to under Ferrari approved check everything and put right anything wrong plus incude a 2 year power warranty with it (maybe 1 year in USA )
    You’ll pay slightly higher premium but at least you know you’ll have a spot on car
     
  10. todd cloud

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    #10 todd cloud, Jun 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
    this
     
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  11. todd cloud

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    #11 todd cloud, Jun 8, 2025 at 12:07 PM
    No warranty and illegal

    run away

    mods hurt values, not help
     
  12. pdxjim488

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    #12 pdxjim488, Jun 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
    And with over 700 HP I wonder why a mod is needed?
     

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