Thinking about selling my Amazing 2007 F430 F1

+1 for original rims, imho. GLWS!

 

I believe I saw your car two Friday's ago parked at Marymoor park, nice looking car, but the wheels were a bit too "pimp my ride" for me. LoL! Stunning none-the-less. They did make the car stand out from other red Ferrari's.

 

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I think the difference is that the wheel comments are critical but somewhat constructive, whereas there is nothing constructive you could say about that body kit so folks are keeping quiet. When you say everyone I think about 3 people out of a few thousand like it

 

Dear FQ1, I live in Seattle and I am interested in talking to you about your 430.
Please email me [email protected]. Many thanks, George

 

Not sure where we are in the "+" list but I think 7, 8, or 9?

If Justin gets tired of his LaFerrari, well you might have a buyer.... but otherwise?

Were it me I'd list it with BOTH sets of wheels photos

Jedi

 

GREAT interior - wow!

 

Absolutely correct! You do not have to justify your choices in how you outfitted the car...that is entirely a personal choice.

I guess what people are simply doing, is trying to help you sell your car, which requires it appealing to the largest possible audience...which generally means the car remain closer to its factory configuration. But, as Jedi states, showing pictures of the car with both sets of wheels, and offering with both, may possibly reach an even wider audience. I disagree. My (inexpert) opinion is you will probably turn off many potential buyers when they see those aftermarket wheels, and suddenly remove it from consideration, regardless of the great service history and ownership history. Happens in home buying and many other buying situations.

Personally, I can look past the wheels and see a great car, that is why I called Geeg and recommended he contact you.

 

Don't take the criticism the wrong way. I'm sure everyone here on Fchat wants you to sell your car. It seams that the majority of the fchatters do not like the after market wheels especially when they look to buy a car. On a good note, you still have the original wheels. Most likely someone expects the car with the wheels that it comes with. I would suggest to put the original wheels on, try to sell the aftermarket ones, and move on. What you like and what it sells can be two different things. If you get emotional it might hurt your sale. My 2 cents. GLWS

 

I like the wheels and respect your originality. You still have the stock wheels which is a huge plus because even if someone does not like the aftermarket ones, you still have the originals. People shouldn't criticize the aftermarket ones, its the owners choice and is included with the car as well as stock wheels. There's no need to be mean or harsh. I always feel that if people don't have anything positive to say, they shouldn't say it. Just my 2 cents.

 

+1

 

The wheels will put off multiple buyer groups:

(1) Those who want to drive the car (the wheels are both bigger, wider and possibly heavier, completely ruining the handling characteristics of the car). I put oversized HRE wheels on a 360, never again.

(2) Those who don't like the looks. Purely personal so all you can do is poll opinions. I don't like them.

(3) Purists.

(4) Label snobs (I've never heard of Maya and a quick search of Ebay yields some pretty dubious products and marketing alliances - Dub City die casts for example).


Stick some OEM, Scud, Challenge wheels on, your audience increases by a factor of 10. I guarantee if your first post had been with OEM wheels the responses would all have been nice looking car, GLWS.

GLWS anyways

 

Absolutely love everything about your car but absolutely hate the wheels. Good luck with sale!

p.s. I am all for personal expression

 

I can't believe I have never seen this car in person. Surely would remember it with the wheels. It is an awesome example with either wheels but I would agree you best route in selling it is to put the stock wheels on and advertise it that way. I wouldn't add any picks with the aftermarket wheels. Sell them separately. You must market to your potential buyers.

 

Sell the wheels. I am sure there is some owner of a rap label who would love to have them!

 

I've seen the car in person, I still hate the wheels but I'm a purist. I do love the interior.

 

For crying out loud, get off the frigg'n wheels already! He originally asked (though it's probably long forgotten) what you think his car is worth. He didn't ask for opinions about the wheels. And even then, after the first few posts the point was made concerning the wheels. People sure like to give their opinions, wanted or not; usually not.

 

I've dealt with the seller on other items in the past, and he was great to deal with!

Good luck with the sale, man!