296 Values and Used Market

The comments hating on the 296 just come from ignorance. The car demolishes a 458/488. Not close. They were great cars for their day. But not comparatively against a 296.

 

I find it really weird behavior.

 

I really think there are people on this chat who don't own or have ever owned a 296. Also probably never driven a 296, because if you have it is dynamically one of the best cars available. I don't drive mine back to back with my 458 Speciale, because they are just not in the same league. The 458 is an epic car but just can't hold a candle to the 296 driving experience.
Chet

 

No.

 

Of course there are. This isn't a thread for owners discussing the handling of the car, its a market value thread. The market value isn't just determined by owners, its also determined by people who might buy it but aren't for various reasons. How well the car drives is important, but its only one factor in what the market value of the car is. Ferrari could make that more important by making it easier for prospective buyers to drive the car. But its still going to be just one factor.
How many they make, the economy, the perceptions around the hybrid (right or wrong) are all huge drivers on the price. Like it or not, alot of Ferrari's don't get driven very much and even those that are, most owners didn't buy the car because it drives slighty better than a 458/F8/Mclaren/Lambo.

 

Another fchat member whose previous posts are all about his 458 and trying to talk it above the 488 and cars made after it.

it’s getting to the point with me where I will go to a car meet and typecast all 458 owner based on the extremely poor behavior of some of them who either can’t afford a newer car or have other personality disorders. Now do you want to get typecast as a loser if you pull up in a 458 ? Of course you don’t. Stop trolling other chats and enjoy your car, please.

 

There was a time and a place when dime store punks like you would need a pair of binoculars to see a Ferrari, much less own one.
I miss those days. Tesla is partly to blame, but so is Ferrari. And McLaren. But mostly European emission regulations.
Enjoy your baby momma awkwardly designed hybrid V6 hybrid abomination. Given the vast numbers of 296 for sale with delivery mileage, I would say your love affair with the 296 is a distinctly rare occurrence.

 

I sure am enjoying mine. It doesn't sound like you have logged any seat time in a 296. I would encourage you to do so. I am a die hard 458 guy and had all the reservations you do but when I actually got seat time I grew to appreciate the 296. My favorite is driving it back to back with the 458. You can really see each cars personality. The market will adjust on the 296 so now is the perfect time to buy!