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Discussion in '308/328' started by alert1, Jul 19, 2007.

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  1. alert1

    alert1 Karting

    Mar 17, 2005
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    #1 alert1, Jul 19, 2007
    I have an excellent '88 328 Spyder, red on tan that I purchased from a reliable dealer two years ago. It's been in the garage and has less than 25k miles. I put in an awesome stereo (Memphis speakers) and K-40 radar but never use the car.

    I'm considering selling but don't know if there is a better time of year to do so? Any thoughts?

    Thanks
     
  2. sublimate

    sublimate Rookie

    Jul 19, 2007
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    #2 sublimate, Jul 19, 2007
    I don't know, they make great Christmas gifts. :)

    Where are you located?
     
  3. alert1

    alert1 Karting

    Mar 17, 2005
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    #3 alert1, Jul 19, 2007
    North Carolina
     
  4. rtking

    rtking Formula Junior

    Mar 5, 2006
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    #4 rtking, Jul 19, 2007
    I don't know if a car such as a Ferrari has a "season." I think it's more about finding the right buyer and increasing your exposure. If the price is right and it's the right car for the right buyer, the car will sell IMO.

    Bob
     
  5. sublimate

    sublimate Rookie

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    #5 sublimate, Jul 19, 2007
    Not near Bakersville, by chance?

    I may be going there to see a 308 soon.
     
  6. alert1

    alert1 Karting

    Mar 17, 2005
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    #6 alert1, Jul 19, 2007
    I looked for 6 mos before finding this car, so I know it's special. Assuming so, I wonder how I'd find out what the current market value would be?
     
  7. alert1

    alert1 Karting

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    #7 alert1, Jul 19, 2007
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  8. alert1

    alert1 Karting

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    #8 alert1, Jul 19, 2007
    what are the best publications to advertise in?
     
  9. spirot

    spirot F1 World Champ

    Dec 12, 2005
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    #9 spirot, Jul 19, 2007
    I listed my black 328 with 29,000 miles here, in Hemmings, and Ferrari Market letter... only got one call, from the Ferrari Market letter ad, and that was about 2 months after I posted it. Nothing from hemmings

    Ebay sent me 25 callers, none of them serious.

    As for value, I would look at the Market letter and Cavalino, I think they give you a real range to shoot for.

    Best of luck.
     
  10. Jackmb1

    Jackmb1 F1 Rookie

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    #10 Jackmb1, Jul 19, 2007
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  11. Birdman

    Birdman F1 Veteran

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    #11 Birdman, Jul 19, 2007
    Spring is the season, just like a motorcycle. Much easier to sell at the beginning of the driving season, and harder to sell at the end or in the winter. If I am looking for a deal on a car or motorcycle, the dead of winter is the best time to make a lowball offer!

    Birdman
     
  12. mike

    mike Formula Junior

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    #12 mike, Jul 20, 2007
    I don't drive mine much either (not by choice) ..just busy!! But why sell?..
    It's fun to have/use when you want...beautiful lines... unless you have some compelling reason/need.... Just my .02
     
  13. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #13 BigTex, Jul 20, 2007
    Spring /Summer for sure....not much activity in Winter except the south.....and some crazy people that would fly north into Chicago.....
     
  14. MJT328GTS

    MJT328GTS Formula Junior

    Mar 30, 2005
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    #14 MJT328GTS, Jul 20, 2007
    Give it to a dealer via consignment. I believe that Sport Auto does this and can help.

    Just one question though, why sell it after only a couple of years? Was your heart really into it or was it something you felt you had to have because of outside influences? Just curious.
     
  15. alert1

    alert1 Karting

    Mar 17, 2005
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    #15 alert1, Jul 21, 2007
    I'll probably keep it. The heart is definitely in it. It's just that I don't drive the car very much. I think it will be worth a heck of a lot of more money in the not-so-distant future... there aren't many nice ones out there for sale (from what I found)
     
  16. MJT328GTS

    MJT328GTS Formula Junior

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    #16 MJT328GTS, Jul 23, 2007
    "Don't drive it much" is a relative phrase. Is not much once a week, once a month...? How often would you like to drive it?

    I know a guy that owns a 308 that's only driven it once this year. He loves the car but just doesn't have the time right now to enjoy it (busy with his business and family). He has no plans to sell it in the future.

    Just hold tight and enjoy it as much as you can because I guarantee after you sell it you'll be kicking yourself that you didn't keep it.
     

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