Hey man, I'm just impressed that you are getting a 296. It must be a good car if you're on board.
I would guess the new car being offered was ordered by another customer who bailed on the car. That $45k was probably the prior purchaser's deposit, which the dealer is going to use towards your purchase. That makes the most sense on what is happening here. Chet
I hear nothing but amazing things about the 296. Have a friend who has had one for about a year and he raves about it as well. I don't thing I have seen one bad review about the 296. Not to mention the 296 Speciale looks like an absolute home run of a car.
Tells me that a lot of people got over their skis and ordered cars expecting the market would continue to climb and they could sell at a profit. Bubble burst. That’s what it tells me.
My guess is that they are able to offer the $45k. Because that was the deposit the person who ordered the car lost. Would be net zero discount to the dealer/Ferrari.