I bought a used GTB then ordered a new replacement figuring realistic worst case on a reasonable build GTB is $200-225k in 3-4 years or $180-200k if driven 4k+ miles/year. Cheaper if kept longer. And the warranty cost could be significant on top of that depreciation. But if you love the car and can afford it, buy and drive it.
misguided hope --- jesus christ what fantasy world do you live in where this car goes to under 200k? why not under 100k. you guys have to open up your minds, man. don't be afraid to dream. dreams become reality!. why not 50K? i can totally see a GTB at 49K in 6 months. (but lets be real- not with the AF. those might be 53K realistically. with under 250 miles. and a clean carfax.)
The same one where mid mile 458s could be had for sub 200k last year. I hope they don't - but many more 296s sitting way longer than I think 458s ever had and that's during active production. Some combo of production #s and demand and probably a bunch of people who owned and didn't give them a chance, and a bunch of dismissive folks who never tried them.
I believe they got their biggest hit already so if you like it, just drive it. No reason to sell and take the hit atm.
Costco has amazing prices. But you need to get a pack of 6 GTB random colors and specs. They’re next to the toilet paper bundles.
I felt the car was too digital, and a bit small on the outside, an outstanding performer. I could never completely gel with the car though.
How many miles did you put on it? I always feel it takes me about 5,000 miles to really get to know a car.
Can anyone compare cabin space between a C8 corvette and a 296? I am 6'3" and not slim so I wonder about fitment but there are no cars close by to compare. A GTB sub-$300k is attractive.
don't know about the corvette, but I fit fairly comfortably in my 296 GTB. 6'4, 210, medium build. not much room to spare but it works fine for me.
Slightly heavier at 240 but it may work. Fully loaded ZR1 will be mid 200’s so 296gtb is getting closer.
Get one with racing seats. You gain about an inch of head and leg room but lose the heated electric seats
I don't get some of the statements of the GTB dropping to $175k or even 225k, it just simply not accruate in terms of the next few years roughly. The reason I can state this opinion with some perspective is because just a few months back I did this whole shop till you drop stuff with the 296 and other brands, but mainly McLaren and bought my 296. I was looking at 2020 720s that were mostly in the $250k range and as much of a performer as the 720s are, they have a reputation for some issues whether accurate or not and they still held steady at around $250 and above. So how is a 296 that has a brand with more prestige, better quality, better performance, and which is honestly a better car going to be dropping MORE than the McLaren 720 in a shorter period? Now if you talking in 3-5 years out that might be accurate, but I don't know if thats worth discussing values that far out since this type of car is not a collectable and overproduced.
Another factor to consider is the arrival of the VS. With say 3000 VS models coming in & ownership of 296 being a requirement in most cases, I would predict a large volume of 296's coming onto the used market once owners receive deliveries of their 296VS.
My "realistic worst case" estimate was $225k in ~3 years or $175k with high miles. My replacement 296 GTB is code 90 so I hope I'm wrong.
I am still hoping to get a contract to sign on a Speciale, but across a few US regions the deposit/contract says for a coupe some version of "being an active Client owning at least one Ferrari vehicle, either new or pre-owned" and "For the sake of clarity, the above eligibility criteria shall be maintained until the delivery to Client of the new Ferrari ... Special Vehicle Series", though some dealers might be requiring 296 specifically at least to get an allocation.
You are 100% correct. A normal person that value their time will not lurk on a model specific sub forum unless they are interested in the car even if they post negative stuff. Most actual owners doesn't even have time to post or lurk the forums especially if it is just one of many cars they own. I can smell the agony and irony on these negative posts. if you think about it, they either find something negative about it to make themselves feels better or trying to talk themselves out of wanting one and find biased reasons they read on internet to justify it. Not real car enthusiast. I am not a 296GTB owner yet, I am here now because price is now pretty amazing relative to what else is available in the price range, it can not be overlook relative to what else is available. It is without a doubt one of if not the best car for the money right now. If I am in market for 720S, Tecnica, 992 Turbo S which I own, 296 would be best choice of the 3. Unless I go way lower price brackets, then C8 Z06 at $100kish and Artura at $150kish are pretty good buys. Artura is interesting, back in last August while I was shopping for 992 Turbo S, dealers were basically given them away with insane deals. Mclaren Newport had a ton, then all got snatched up, then prices firm up and did not dip lower since. Current prices are $20k to $30k higher than last August. At each price bracket, the pool of buyers and interest increases exponentially lower it go. For example, $200k vs $300k vs $400k vs $500k and up. Take Hurcan for example, such old car, hold value exceptional well due to it is at price bracket where there is massive pool of buyers, great car for first time supercar buyers. Some people doesn't care about depreciation as much, their time too valuable, one of my friend who is also a Ferrari owner passed away earlier this year while asleep at just age 36, leaving wife and young child behind.
IMO approaching very good value at current used prices and I think the best exterior design in many years. Stunning exterior actually.
Except for the MSRP- I think the design is fantastic and the V6 hybrid are advantages. I have never driven a car so good. So nimble. So fast. Sounds good too. I get unsolicited compliments where ever I drive it. To each his own. Current buyers of lightly preowned cars are getting the rip of the century. IMO.
Yes it is expensive. We have seen an adjustment on the after market cars. The only real design flaw I see on the 296 is on the GTB. Instead of curving down like the GTS, the front window of the GTB curves up or at least flat. This gives it the Lotus look (like it has really bad bangs). This killed it for me but the rest of the car is well done and I appreciate how they made it smaller. I have limited seat time so far but I did not have any beef with the hybrid V6 it was quite impressive and sounded much, much better than I thought it would.
