Current 458 prices discussion

So I’m selling my 2012 certified 458 with 14.8k miles for $179k, and sadly I don’t have the sticker. They sent me the build sheet, but it doesn’t have an msrp. They want $500 for a replacement sticker, and in not sure how else to get one.

 

Dude tell me about it. That’s why I didn’t post msrp, because I don’t have a clue. I did read somewhere that my headrest stitching was $3600 or something nuts like that I don’t even get to see it

 

Was looking now paused. 1 lots of inventory. 2 488inventory is growing. 3 488 pista coming 4 f12 prices dropping. Etc. all put price pressure on 458. There are some great buys out there.

Agree about window sticker and msrp. It’s hard when it’s gone. Is it worth 500? Hmmm. Perhaps.

 

Use Autobytel.com, search up your car model and year, and go to the "Build Yours" tab to get the MSRP of your car.

I found the options to be VERY accurate in terms of description and pricing. I tried it with my Speciale that has nearly $90k worth of options and it got within $<100 of its final sticker.

I've also configured on that website with a lot of other cars and it has always been super accurate. Just select your car's model year and then begin ticking the options it has based on the build sheet!

 

In my mind you buy a preowned Ferrari for the car itself ... the spec you would have done new or as close to it ... buying cars like this to flip or store is kind of silly in my mind. On your deathbed who cares about what your car collection is worth? What you will have is the miles and smiles as memories. Cars plummet in value so do these Lambos ,McClarens, you name it. Unless a dealer buddy of your gave you a speciale aperta build slot your values will go down. I like the 458 as the last naturally aspirated 8 from Ferrari I am considering a 812 for the same reason as a 12 but if you buy as an investment you are making a huge mistake. My car is an early 15 model ( manufactured 8/14) 340k sticker I bought for 269k with new tires 3800 miles and CPO warranty. I could have bought equivalent cars for maybe 20k less yet I wanted this car. In the end enjoy each day is a gift drive and smile and that is your real return.


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Joe,
I’d venture that by the time you sell your 458, the original MSRP will be nothing more than an interesting side note.
It will have no effect relative to the other 458s on the market.

 

Brilliant. I’m gonna give it a go.

Selling because I financed a bit of it ($80k) and I don’t want a payment. I do love the car, but it was an impulse buy and admittedly I regret it.

 

Fabulous! My msrp is $266,307 before the headrest stitching (wasn’t an option) cucire cavallini su poggiatesta in full Rosso is what it’s called on the build sheet.

Great resource.

 

Took some hunting to find where to build on the autobytel site but good tool. Got close with a $351k+ msrp.

 

Yes autobytel is solid, use it for all the cars. In addition to the msrp, u get to learn the options available for your car so it makes shopping a lot easier. You can look at pictures and identify options and extras, to help gauge if it’s a good buy.
As for the value, it’s certainly a buyers market for now. However low mileage and well optioned ones are still holding, just for pple who simply want a cheap 458 regardless of miles or options will get some steals out there. If I have waited 6 months to a year longer, I could have save 10-15k, but that isn’t really all that much. The 458 has been holding value well for a long time much better than macs and Lambos.... it’s about time it gets its share of depreciation.


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Original MSRP has less value both financially and to a buyer as a car ages.

Current model cars are sensitive to original MSRP and options because you're essentially comparing a user car to a new one. Once a car is phased out of a production that comparison is void.

The only thing a high MSRP tends to do is give you a ton more options than a comparable car and makes it likely easier to sell so long as those options were tasteful and not overdone. The reality though is that on a 458, the must haves are upgraded seats, (sport or daytona), forged wheels, painted calipers, and shields. Everything else including the LED wheel is completely subjective IMHO.

 

You may be right but an interesting thing happened three to four years ago. All high end used dealers began pushing their prices up based on original msrp quotes. I mean who can resist the deal of. A400k car new for 150 now. They began distorting the current value based on original pricing.

That said a highly optioned well speccd car will likely sell faster and for more than lower speccd and priced cars all other things being equal - color condition location.

 

Agreed a highly speced car does sell faster and for more money then a cheaper lower speced car.

 

Heading down to check this one out next week: 2015 458 Red/Beige 7700 Miles with Ferrari CPO for $199K It's at Ferrari West Palm Beach and was a trade in on a 488. This is the first single digit 2015 under $200K that I've seen.
2015 458 WPB $199K

 

Fair price given mileage. Nicely optioned sans carbon inside which is personal preference and you can easily add.
Personally not a fan of tan carpets so that would be a deal breaker for me.
But looks like a good car, nice price.

 

blue carbon looks awesome.. great shots