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Discussion in '360/430' started by tunlhd1, Apr 25, 2013.

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  1. tunlhd1

    tunlhd1 Karting

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    #1 tunlhd1, Apr 25, 2013
    I am in the market for a F430 which will be my first Ferrari. I have researched the forum regarding things to probe during my search such as exhaust manifolds, headers, F1 clutch wear, etc. Their seems to be a number of cars to choose from.

    One of the cars I am looking at has 6.5k miles and is advertised with 11% clutch wear. However the service records show 27% wear. The dealer claims they recently ran the test that shows 11%.
    Any advice on how I resolve this to get the accurate information?

    Also it seems like once these cars hit 10k miles the price decreases. Should I buy one with 10-11k miles vs. one with 5-7k miles?
     
  2. MVDESQ

    MVDESQ Formula 3

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    #2 MVDESQ, Apr 25, 2013
    If you are going to truly keep a long time maybe it is best to go lower miles but if you are not going to do that 10-11k car may be better. Seems like prices drop a lot over 10k and do you want to be the one who pays the premium and loses more? If you drive it a lot you will lose a lot more buying lower to start. That clutch question will open up a can of worms.
     
  3. Joegnsx

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    #3 Joegnsx, Apr 25, 2013
    Opinion--the measurement system is not that precise, so 10 or 20 may be the same, just two measurements by two people.......

    Before I recently bought my car I entered data for every F430 I could find for sale and generated a price model which suggests on average the value of a 430 drops about 90 cents per mile below 30K miles., all other things being equal. In other words adjust for accessories, condition, etc.

    Hope this helps.
     
  4. MVDESQ

    MVDESQ Formula 3

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    #4 MVDESQ, Apr 25, 2013
    Was it linear or did you find the miles below 10k to be more than 90 cents per mile.
     
  5. luvmyhilux

    luvmyhilux Rookie

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    #5 luvmyhilux, Apr 26, 2013
    I've just sold an 09/09 UK F1 Spider with 52000 miles in the trade for £74k, I also have an 08/08 F1 Spider we are just about to advertise for £80k GBP if that helps!!
     
  6. MVDESQ

    MVDESQ Formula 3

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    #6 MVDESQ, Apr 26, 2013
    52,000 miles on a 2009. That is the highest I've ever seen. Many 2009 F430 spiders in the US are under 5,000 miles.

    With taxes in UK I bet new Ferrari's are more money to begin with than an exact same (near as possible rhd) US model.
     

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