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Discussion in '296' started by PowerLabs, Oct 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM.

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  1. PowerLabs

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    #1 PowerLabs, Oct 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
    After a long wait I finally took delivery of my 296 GTB. This was a bit of a dilemma as I've been watching used car prices and can see how owning this car from new is going to mean a six figure depreciation loss, but it is what it is.

    I went with Nero Daytona and a red and black interior; similar spec to my F8, but more Alcantara on the interior. For the carbon fiber, I went matte on the interior, and no exterior carbon: I plan on going aftermarket for that (still trying to decide on a supplier, probably Ricambi).

    Thrilled with how it turned out, and after putting 1000 miles on it my first weekend of ownership, I can definitely see what the reviews are talking about: what a machine. It truly is one of the best cars on sale today.
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  2. of2worlds

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    #2 of2worlds, Oct 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
    Very nice result; especially that interior with the red. Wonderful 296 specification, congrats!
     
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  3. jm2

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    #3 jm2, Oct 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
    Congratulations!
     
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  4. LVP488

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    #4 LVP488, Oct 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
    Congrats - nero Daytona is difficult to keep clean, but when it is, it's really nice and classy.
     
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  5. KZEVO

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    #5 KZEVO, Oct 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM
    Congrats! really like what you did with the seats in black and red. Impressive to have put 1000 miles during first week of ownership!
     
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    #6 rmlovett1, Oct 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
    Fantastic spec! Congratulations and enjoy!
     
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  7. PowerLabs

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    #7 PowerLabs, Oct 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
    I had it dropped off for full PPF, window tint, and ceramic coating before I ever drove it: that should help keep it clean…
     
  8. PowerLabs

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    #8 PowerLabs, Oct 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
    First weekend . I picked it up on Friday and went for a nice long drive along the lakeshore of Lake Michigan. Fall has just starts so the leaves are changing color and it was beautiful.
    I’ll never understand all those Ferraris that are 2+ years old and have a couple of hundred miles on them: why buy a car if you can’t drive it?
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  9. Caeruleus11

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    #9 Caeruleus11, Oct 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
    Congrats! What a beauty!
     
  10. KL runner

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    #10 KL runner, Oct 15, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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    They may be cars bought on finance where they miscalculated the payout . They thought they could drive it for virtually nothing in terms of cost to them, panicked when the market was flooded with cars and thought that low miles means more $$$. If you look at the market that is not the case . Personally I would rather buy a car with miles and warranty still on it that is in good condition . Engines and gear boxes work much better when they are used rather than sit somewhere and do nothing
     
  11. Fortis

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    #11 Fortis, Oct 15, 2025 at 11:47 PM
    Stunning spec, Congrats.
     
  12. Surfah

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    #12 Surfah, Oct 16, 2025 at 1:08 AM
    Interior is lovely. Big congrats on the new whip
     

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