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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Scudmissle, Feb 23, 2011.

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  1. Scudmissle

    Scudmissle Rookie

    Feb 24, 2010
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    #1 Scudmissle, Feb 23, 2011
    Hi,
    My 458 Italia will start production on March 17th. I have two questions:
    1- How long does it take Ferrari to finish producing the car?
    2- If I choose delivery by air how long after that would I receive my car?

    My car's specs are:
    Nero Exterior
    Giallo Modena Brake Calipers
    Scuderia Shields
    AFS System
    Front and Rear Parking Sensors
    Transparent anti-stone Chipping Film
    Front Lifter System
    Front Wings in Carbon
    Rear Diffuser in Carbon
    Outer Sport Sill Cover

    Ordered a set of ADV 1 5.0 Track Spec 20 inch Wheels in Satin Black

    Dual Red and Black Alcantara Interior (black is the main color)
    Racing Seats
    Red Alcantara Armrests
    Black Alcantara Cabin Upholstery
    Red Alcantara Headliner
    Red Rev Counter
    Red Contrasting Stitching
    Full Carbon Interior (incl dash, tunnel, inner door sills, steering wheel with LED, side of doors)
    4 Point Seat Belts in Black
    Fire Extinguisher
    Ipod integration
    Sat Nav
     
  2. Aedo

    Aedo F1 Rookie

    Feb 22, 2006
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    #2 Aedo, Feb 23, 2011
    Your location?
     
  3. ferrari270

    ferrari270 Karting

    Mar 25, 2010
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    #3 ferrari270, Feb 23, 2011
    i have never seen a Rear Diffuser in Carbon , that will be cool
     
  4. Scudmissle

    Scudmissle Rookie

    Feb 24, 2010
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    #4 Scudmissle, Feb 23, 2011
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  5. Street&Track

    Street&Track Formula Junior

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    #5 Street&Track, Feb 23, 2011
    My car went Status 20 (production) on January 10th. It went Status 70 (Complete) on January 27th. So in my case 17 days total including weekends. Now I have heard that most cars without special items take anywhere from 14 to 21 days.

    AirFreight is a crapshoot. Sometimes you can find a deal and sometimes it cost an arm and a leg. I have friends who had their cars shipped via air freight and it takes about 2 weeks total versus about 5 to 6 weeks if you go by boat. This includes shipping from factory to your dealer.

    Hope this helps:)
     
  6. Aedo

    Aedo F1 Rookie

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    #6 Aedo, Feb 24, 2011
    And I meant to add - Congratulations :)

    Can't help but I'm sure someone will be along soon and will have a good idea :)
     
  7. Scudmissle

    Scudmissle Rookie

    Feb 24, 2010
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    #7 Scudmissle, Feb 24, 2011
    Thanks Aedo :)
     
  8. cpiguy

    cpiguy Formula 3
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    #8 cpiguy, Mar 5, 2011
    Last edited: Mar 5, 2011
    I see on Feb 23rd you said your 458 Italia will start production on March 17th. I have a couple of questions for you.

    * When did your order go into the Ferrari system?
    * How could you possible know when it would start production?
    * Is the start date still a reality
    * When are you being told you'll have the car?

    I ordered my car on Jan 5th with a March production date. But according to the general Manager of my dealer, he has no information on status and or delivery. He says the only way to get an update is from his Ferrari regional rep, who can fill him in from some factory report he gets once a week. When I asked why he just can't go into his system and check, he showed me a sold car in the system that should be here in 2 weeks, and the system said it hadn't started production yet. He claims the online system isn't even close to accurate.

    Confusing at best.
    Thanks
     

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