You are correct.Someone likes it, it is what he wants so he pays a premium. In this case he has paid a huge premium from my experience and the seller was able to produce an exceptional result. I wouldn't have paid that much in the current market. With stamp duty you are edging $280K so far to much for a F430 today. The market in my opinion is around early 200's. Anything over $250K you are burning your pocket. But as I said good-luck to the seller.
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If the car was on consignment CTS would need to take their commission. I’m not sure what the rate is now, but it was 10% when I had my car there about 10 years ago. Still a good result for the owner.
It's never bothered me....it happened a lot when I tracked the 355 with hot WRXs. Doesn't matter IMO It's an old car.