296 Values and Used Market

You are spot on. By any metric this car is among the highest performing production cars built. Did Ferrari produce a bit too many perhaps but I would argue those that are selling their cars prior to breaking them in simply don’t know what they are missing. The only weakness to this car is the haptic buttons on the steering wheel. A very minor issue considering how good this car is all around.

 

I love your optimism, but for now no one wants it second-hand, and the longer time goes by the more expensive its maintenance will become, and even less will want it... If we weren't so far apart, I would bet a meal in a very good restaurant with you.

 

They're moving here, for the right price. In all seriousness, this is the best driving Ferrari I've experienced. That counts for at least something, at the end of the day. By your account, I'll really love the 296M. Maybe we lucky and the displacement goes up into the 3's!. For now, I'm just enjoying the ride.

And I'd gladly pay for dinner if we ever cross paths!

 

I got mine used and then ordered a new one a few months later understanding it'd be a loss from MSRP to do the swap. So I don't hate the car overall but there are definitely annoying things to some people besides the tech.

But I hate the lack of steering feel (despite loving the amazing agility).

Like the display (even carplay in the middle of the main display even without the tach) but the input side of the tech is from annoying to a disaster. Fine I can hit the back button a few times to activate things and pick up my phone to select a new Carplay app but try adjusting the mirrors in a hurry.

Check engine notification doesn't let you know it's a minor problem.

I think it's just a Ferrari problem (not just 296) but last year and this year have had cars down for months because a part isn't in the US and the factory is closed. And that was after 3 service visits some a few weeks to figure out this part was the problem.

Anyway it's not just the tech - if I went down to 3 cars the 296 wouldn't be one of them. The Speciale maybe if the steering is less creepy though I'm not counting on that.

 

I’d take that bet. Where are you?