Can't really get a F430 @ Sticker right?

Hey Folks,

I was curious about the F430 and wondered if it was really even possible to buy one at sticker from any dealership? I hear that the cars sell for more then sticker in the used market, so why would a dealership even sells theirs for sticker?

I hope I am not breaking some forum rule by asking this. I have been registered here for a while, but only recently decided that I want a ferrari, instead of all these vipers.. (Plus my Vipers break too much.. lol).

Do you basically have to know someone to get a new Ferrari? My CEO (Hedge Fund in Chicago) has an Enzo and a selection of other F cars. He doesnt know me from Adam, but if talking to him might make owning a new F430 possible, I'd entertain doing it. He obviously has an above average relationship with Ferrari im sure .

Thoughts?

I really would love a F430 spyder, but probably a F430 is more reasonable for my budget.

Thanks!

Jon

PS. I live in the City of Chicago, its why I am asking here instead of in the broader general forum, as I dont want to get flamed, and I thought maybe you guys would be nicer, since I am a local

 

Well, to some extent I have. He hosts a lunch meeting for his employees from time to time, and if you register quick enough, you get to be 1 of 15 or so people who get to have lunch with him. So I got one and went to it, and it was great to watch him do his magic (fielding questions from the group of us). He made a comment about how level headed the firm was as a whole, and specifically made reference to guys not filling up the parking garage with Ferraris.

It was kind of funny.

So after the lunch was over, I emailed him, and thanked him for his time, gave him feedback about how impressive his off the cuff responses were to the group and our questions, and then I responded to his comment saying that their is nothing wrong with a few Ferraris in the parking garage, and rumor has it that he owns a few himself.

He emailed me back (I was suprised as hell) responded back thanking me for my comments/feedback on his interactions with the group and then said something about the rumors just might be true about the Ferraris ;-) Actually I know they are true, as the Enzo was a huge topic of discussion for a while around here, when I first joined.

Anyways, He was cordial with me and we emailed a few 1 liners back and forth for like 2-3 emails, and sent him a photo of my 06 Viper that was recently bought at the time, and he commented on how nice it was. But I really I felt he was just being a good CEO and keeping up relations with employee's. Not his fault, he probably gets emails from 1/2 the firm and he has a job to do, and its not dealing with the help.. lol (kidding a bit there).

So like I said, he doesnt really know me from Adam, but if ordering a F430 required his intervention, I wouldnt mind asking as I can always find a new job Cant always find a new Ferrari

Jon

 

Thats exactly what I want to avoid, having to out bid other people here in Chicago. There are plenty of Directors, VP's, C level members, that I cant compete with. So then my wait will be even longer.

 

Yeah, a Doctor friend of mine owned a 360 and he was talking about how he wanted a 430 and was wondering how much he was going to have to give the dealer/sales person on the side to get one..

Anyways, any recommended dealers I should call and see what kind of options they have for me?

Thanks!

Jon

 

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Sorry, I tried to respond.. but your blocking pms

Jon