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The importance of exterior/interior colors with Ferrari's (on a 512 TR in particular)

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  1. atomsrock

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    #1 atomsrock, Mar 25, 2004
    How important is color on these cars, with regards to resale of course?

    Has anyone quantified this value?
     
  2. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #2 WILLIAM H, Mar 26, 2004
    Dealers call their # 1 color resale red. I say who gives a F. if its your car buy whatever color makes you happy
     
  3. Bill Sawyer

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    #3 Bill Sawyer, Mar 26, 2004
    I agree with William totally. Some people, though, seem to trade cars often, and if you are one of those, you may want to pay attention to color because, for some reason, Ferraris seem to be more sensitive to color than any other make. If you want to be able to move it quickly go for red/tan, but be prepared to see yourself in multiples at every Ferrari function.

    I'm very partial to Yellow or Blue on the 512, but that's me.
     
  4. ANDYH

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    #4 ANDYH, Mar 26, 2004
    Agree with William and Bill. I acquired a grigio 512TR recently and wouldnt swap it for anything.
     
  5. atomsrock

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    #5 atomsrock, Mar 26, 2004
    Thanks guys, that's kind of what I was thinking. I'm not in a financial position to non chalantly buy and sell Fs. I'm seeking to make a correct purchase, once and keep it while.

    My curiosity is that I've seen non red/tan Fs at lower asking prices.

    Is there a rule of thumb as to what color and/or color combinations not to buy?

    Plus, tampa's not a big F town.

    Thanks, Charlie
     
  6. paulie_b

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    #6 paulie_b, Mar 26, 2004
    I agree with the others above, however, IMO red is the best for resale. Call it resale red if you would like.
     
  7. AMA328

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    #7 AMA328, Mar 28, 2004
    well, another way to look at this is through the distribution of colors made.
    For example, mag articles i've seen over the years quote
    Ferrari as saying that the -vast- majority of Ferraris made
    are painted 'Ferrari Red', with a distant 2nd place going
    to black. All other colors make up the very small
    smattering/percentage that's left.

    On interiors, you're probably looking at tan & black being
    the most dominant, with all the other colors bunched up
    in a distant 3rd place.

    So, the market is already dictating what's available/sought
    after/sold, and it's pretty much Red/Tan...

    Too bad, cuz i like off colors myself...otoh, there really -is-
    a discount if you don't -have- to have that Fcar in
    'Magnum Red' :)
     

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