Dealer asking for $$$ to fund Ferrari Team?

Sounds like extortion to me.

 

That is a new and creative approach. The factory requesting $25K in options is BS, that's just the dealer trying to pull that. Just do the math and compare the numbers to the market price of a new one. If you're coming out ahead then it's worth it.

 

Actually, it isn't BS according to my information.

When every single "new" Ferrari is basically pre-sold, the factory-installed options have become one of the measurement metrics used on dealerships by FNA. More options sold = better performance against peer dealerships. Better performance = better allocations next year.

 

OK, interesting. A little of both then

 

I would guess that the Ferrari team you would be helping would be a local one not the F1 team. I remember reading a while back that an authorized dealer in Florida was asking for "sponsorship" money in the past in an effort to get you up the list quickly.

Regarding options, I would not be suprised if in the future Ferrari is going to force buyers in the U.S. to get certain options whether they want them or not. It is already happening. All 599 GTB Fiorano's coming to the U.S. are equipped with the CCB Brakes as an example (whether you want them or not). Not the end of the world when you are spending $300k on a car. It will be more frustrating if Ferrari decides not to offer true manuals and only offers F1 style transmissions on certain cars in the future. I still think if you can get a car at MSRP you are in a great situation regardless of the options on the car. When demand so far outweighs supply Ferrari can really do what they like.

 

This makes me want to go take a dump in NJ.

 

I think if the dealership wants to charge you a 'market price adjustment' for a new Ferrari then so be it. Even Toyota dealership do this with the Prius so I suppose Ferrari dealerships can do that as well. Calling it a 'donation' for the 'Ferrari Team' is just a bunch of BS. Just be honest and say if you pay us some pocket money we'll move you up the list.


Think about it though - if you preordered a brand new Ferrari and the dealership makes you wait an additional 6 months because someone else decided to pay up the extra $$$$ - that's not right.

 

Ask them about a tax write off for your donation and see what they say

 

Wanting a Ferrari is one thing. Submitting to exortion or blackmail is another thing entirely. Integrity must mean something and this dealer clearly has no integrity. If he was selling shares in his race team, then it would be a considered investment, but a "donation" is pure blackmail.
I believe that this dealer must be named on this forum and his tactics must be brought into the harsh glare of daylight.
Who is this criminal?

 

Luigi Chinetti did this all the time. How do you think NART was funded?

I guess someone just took a page out of his playbook.

I know of Dealers in CA that will require cash in an envelope if you hope to get a car. A couple of enterprising sales guys even got some insider trading tips as a payout. None of this is any big secret. It's been going on for years.

Steve

 

I'm afraid that the "Integrity & Ethics" ship sailed a couple of years ago. I think it even had big turbines and Arneson drives distance itself quickly.

I like the Tax Donation idea......and would add that I expected to see my name prominantly displayed on the cars like any other Sponsor - and where, exactly, it would be displayed. If they're gonna play it as such, play it back the same way.

OOoooo, wait, is the the S.S. Integrity & Ethics cruiser I see in the distance?? It IS!!!! Ooooops, they just scuttled it.

 

I'd suggest your client just go in and fill out an application to be on the waiting list or whatever paperwork he/she may need to do, and in the occupation section, just write "IRS Regional Director". Problem solved I suspect.....

 

I know that this is not a cultured answer, but I like the broken arms and legs treatment. This should be done for telling lies to a client. There's nothing like pain to generate honesty. I hate liars in business. That includes all the corporations that put stuff in their products that cause harm to the rest of us. That's the same thing as lying. Mis-representing is the same as lying too.

Bob Wassam

 

Bravo to yourself and your client for not succumbing to their "donation".

 

I'd look for another dealer. If he tries to pull that stunt when selling the car, look out for the $50,000 "dumsucker" valve replacement it needs at the first minor service.

Dishonest = not honest. You only get one chance to make a first impression, and that dealership blew theirs.