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Is this 488 ok to buy?

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Widebody_Don, Apr 19, 2021.

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  1. Widebody_Don

    Widebody_Don Karting

    Apr 16, 2021
    130
    Very nervous about my first Ferrari!
    I am close to buying this 488 Spider, just wanted to check with the community first.
    Does anybody know anything about it?

    Check out a 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider RWD - $274,995 on CarGurus at https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/298396032

    Thanks
     
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  2. PMiranda

    PMiranda Formula Junior

    Jul 23, 2004
    639
    Austin, TX
    I think other folks have had satisfactory deals with that dealer before. I looked them up a couple months ago when they had a 458 I was interested in. Ultimately I chose to buy from a Ferrari dealer to get the CPO Power warranty, but I'm guessing this car you're looking at should still be under the original coverage. Your local dealer could probably run the VIN and tell you.
     
  3. Widebody_Don

    Widebody_Don Karting

    Apr 16, 2021
    130
    Thank you!
    Yep we checked, just out of warranty
    I am going to send her to PPI.
     
  4. PMiranda

    PMiranda Formula Junior

    Jul 23, 2004
    639
    Austin, TX
    If it were me, I'd spend a few thousand to have the nearest Ferrari Dealer do the inspection to certify it and provide the power warranty extension backed by FNA. But I'm at the point where I know I don't have alot of time to tinker with another car so I will be taking my car to the dealer if I have any issues. Lots of other folks look forward to making changes to their cars and don't see alot of value in the warranty and have no intention of visiting a dealer.
     
  5. Widebody_Don

    Widebody_Don Karting

    Apr 16, 2021
    130

    I called Ferrari Tamp Bay, ppi is $875 but they currently do not do a paint meter for liability reasons. The dealer did do a vid of him doing the paint meter and it read 6 to 8.
     
  6. FerrariTexan

    FerrariTexan Rookie

    May 25, 2019
    22
    Near San Antonio
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    FerrariTexan
    PM sent.
     
  7. mdrums

    mdrums F1 Rookie

    Jun 11, 2006
    3,459
    Tampa FL
    I’m local in Tampa too. Beautiful Spyder... European Exotic is well liked and Dan in service at Tampa Ferrari is good to deal with from my experience
     

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