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Any advice re. purchase of a preowned Cali with Novitec options on it?

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Berold, Dec 13, 2014.

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  1. Berold

    Berold Rookie

    Dec 11, 2014
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    #1 Berold, Dec 13, 2014
    I have a downpayment on a 2013 ferrari california that includes the following options:

    Extras that have been added:

    Novitec Carbon Fiber Spoiler

    Novitec Exhaust System

    Novitec Black out Side Markers

    Novitec ECU Tuning

    Lowered Suspension

    Black Exhaust Tips

    HRE Monoblock P40 Lightweight wheels

    The dealer has told me that the Novitec products were put on the car by a Ferrari dealer. So, the original 20 inch diamond finish sport wheels have been replaced with HRE mono block P40 lightweight wheels (all black with ferrari center caps), the exhaust tips were changed to Novitec black tips, it has a carbon fiber spoiler on back, ECU tuning, etc.

    will these features detract from the value of the car, because the car does not have all ferrari parts? Or - will these features add value?

    With regard to the lowered suspension - is this a good thing, or am I going to be at risk of scraping the bottom every time I pull into a parking lot, or go over a speed bump? They said they can raise the suspension to that of a typical California, but I'm wondering if the lowering and then raising of the suspension will impact the magneride suspension.

    Any advice on whether I should move forward with this car, or steps I should take to make sure I have covered all bases in making this purchase would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
     
  2. muk_yan_jong

    muk_yan_jong Formula Junior

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    #2 muk_yan_jong, Dec 14, 2014
    They certainly add value to the current owner if that's what he/she likes.

    If you want it get it. Who cares what we think?

    If you're buying it for us though, I'd like to borrow it this coming weekend.
     
  3. Mitch Alsup

    Mitch Alsup F1 Veteran

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    #3 Mitch Alsup, Dec 14, 2014
    Value added:: essentially zero.
    Value subtracted:: essentially zero.
     
  4. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Jul 19, 2008
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    #4 tazandjan, Dec 14, 2014
    Berold- You should ask this question in the California section. Except for the ECU tune, those are cosmetic changes and purely a matter of taste. Impossible to give realistic thoughts without photos, though.
     
  5. Berold

    Berold Rookie

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    #5 Berold, Dec 14, 2014
    thanks for your advice! I posted on the Cali site as well.
     

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