Not Promoting but...

Not Promoting this ad, but I have to say even having worked at a F dealer. I think this is one of the nicest Fcars I have ever seen!

http://www.drivingemotions.com/INVENTORY/VehicleDetails/tabid/356/company/DRIVINGEMOTIONS/vin/ZFFDU57A240135215/Default.aspx

 

The car does photograph well.

It's a shame he does not have all the origianl parts that came off of the car. I think that, the custom interior and the very minor crash damage hurts the resale value.

I'd like to own it if it were priced accordingly.

 

Honestly I would totally buy this car but I'm not in the position financially at the moment

 

wow, that is really a beautiful CS! I like the wheels on it too.

 

I'd buy it too if I were in the market. Needs the stock wheels and I'm not fond of the blue calipers.

 

Only thing I don't car for is the rims- they remind me of corvette rims. Also, in this car I'd prefer the factory non-radio setup. Otherwise, a sweet ride!

 

That CS has been for sale for over a year I think. Waiting for Stokpro to chime in.

 

That car was in California for a while. We did the steering wheel and the paddles. The handbrake is by another vendor and you can see its going bad. I think the blue interior is cool but certainly an not to all tastes

 

I agree that the exterior blue color is tough to beat. I don't mind the wheels but would prefer standard.

 

What wheels are those?

 

I did allot of research on this car and tried to make a deal, but alas it was not to be.

All the aftermarket stuff, no original parts and zero service history are what is hurting the car at the current price point.

 

My personal favorite CS out there as far as looks. Inverted colors on the calipers would be better imo. I like the wheels

 

I really like this car to. Did they come down on price at all. No service history is bad. Could you get any from a Ferrari Dealership or was it serviced by an indepent shop....Thanks.....Steve

 

After some research I found the dealer who had some history on the car, and it hasn't had much of anything. It will need a major at bare minimum. As you know, the stripe, wheels, stereo, exhaust and interior are all aftermarket. I could get by most of it...... at the right price point, but they would not budge from the 124,900...... so there it sits.

My brother went and drove the car and it looks and drives great, but there were better cars, with the right history, parts, etc, which is what came home.

 

So based on what you know.....you think it will sit there until spring or someone will pay the price??? I vote for spring

Also would you expect that it would be safe to assume (full engine, tranny, brakes...etc major) that you would have to put $10K-$20K into it right after purchase......Steve

 

That car was covered in Stokpro's excellent "CS Market" thread. Amazingly he inventoried every single CS available in the US at the time. If I recall correctly, there was some issue with this car that led to it being on the market for so long.

 

It says "HRE Style Wheels".

For me, I love the color but would want it completely stock.

 

It would need a full major. They had no read out as to brake or clutch life. I also believe that the car was repainted when the stripe was added.

You may be looking at $20K to bring it up to snuff.

 

here's the previous owner in 2008 listing it for sale on 6speed. he seems upfront about the accident. it's sad since then it's been unloved and can't seem to find someone to enjoy it and take pride in it. im curious if this is a factory interior. i vaguely remembered someone saying that the interior was an aftermarket conversion

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/automobiles-sale/147590-2004-ferrari-challenge-stradale-sale.html

 

Sad to say but, at some point they will sell this even for a higher price, no service records, and a prior accident. Its kinda like resisting the temptation to date the girl with supermodel looks and the IQ of a walnut. If I were to have just made a lot of money and wanted to go out and splurge; I highly doubt I would care about any of the flaws at hand........the supermodel is coming home with me

 

Very nice, I really relate. Since for the first few weeks/months who cares about the brain. But one morning you will wake up and go oh S#!t.

At least the car you can dump money into and get it back to its former glory. But at that point you paid enough or more than a no-story car would cost

The Supermodel cannot be upgraded once it leaves the factory ......Steve

I still am in lust with this car even knowing its sordid past. I want her so bad.....Sigh!