You can have any colour as long as it's Red! | FerrariChat
Buy

You can have any colour as long as it's Red!

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by TheRossatron, Jul 27, 2006.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. TheRossatron

    TheRossatron Karting

    Jul 23, 2005
    102
    Scotland
    Full Name:
    Ross
    #1 TheRossatron, Jul 27, 2006
    When I was just a youngster, my mum's friend always had a Ferrari in the garage. I was of course always asking questions about it/them.

    One thing that stuck in my mind was that he always said your first Ferrari had to be red.

    Now I know now that this is obviously not the case, is there any truth behind this at all? Perhaps dealers recommending rosso corsa as it's best for resale.. or something similiar? Or if you're not a good customer you might get punted dealer cars that will undoubtably be red etc...
     
  2. BT

    BT F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa

    Mar 21, 2005
    15,291
    FL / GA
    Full Name:
    Bill Tracy
    #2 BT, Jul 27, 2006
    Not true at all. It only holds true for those that want to buy the pre-conceived notion (myself included). Lots of happy owners have a non-red first Ferrari.
    BT
     
  3. TheRossatron

    TheRossatron Karting

    Jul 23, 2005
    102
    Scotland
    Full Name:
    Ross
    #3 TheRossatron, Jul 27, 2006
    Cheers for the reply BT. I know it's not true now I am all grown up (alledgedly) my boss's first Ferrari, a 612 is black.

    But wondered why this guy from the days of old said this - thought it was something that had been a victim of chinese whispers or there might be some cool story behind it. :)

    Edit: to say he was basically making out as if Ferrari wouldn't let you have a non-red one, in the same way as you get chosen to buy an Enzo - if ya know what I mean.
     
  4. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jan 26, 2005
    22,600
    Gates Mills, Ohio
    Full Name:
    Jon
    #4 Bullfighter, Jul 27, 2006
    Buy what you like. The only caution is that some of the very unusual colors are hell for resale, and if you buy a new F430 in chartreuse metallic you're going to get killed. But if you're buying used you pay slightly less going in and get slightly less selling.

    I went with black metallic, probably paid $2K-$3K less, but on the 328, IMO, it's an incredible color. I'd guess the next owner will love it, too.

    FWIW, I doubt red is the most popular color anymore for the newer Ferraris. Think Miami Vice. ;)
     
  5. Doug.

    Doug. F1 Rookie
    Silver Subscribed

    Apr 16, 2004
    3,303
    Las Vegas, NV
    #5 Doug., Jul 27, 2006
    I think some of the best Ferrari colors are black and silver, and they certainly don't hurt resale value.

    If you choose some really far-out color like bright blue, orange or lime green...then you can expect to not get the best price out of it when you go to resell.
     
  6. jhsalah

    jhsalah Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Apr 10, 2006
    2,409
    Philadelphia, PA
    Full Name:
    Jawad
    #6 jhsalah, Jul 27, 2006
    Black for my first, too. Wanted a red one, but saw the black one and liked it (and it was a good car, local, well priced, etc. etc.)

    I always hear "your first has to be red", but I'm happy. (Don't get me wrong, my *second* will definitely be red!!)
     
  7. Not Red

    Not Red Rookie

    Apr 30, 2005
    30
    #7 Not Red, Jul 27, 2006
    Black is also the color for my first Ferrari. I receive lots of comments on the black. Black on the 328 looks fantastic especially when freshly waxed and cleaned.

    I did surprise my friends as they asumed I would buy a red Ferrari for my first one. When the time comes for a second it may be red.

    But for now Black is it.
     
  8. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jan 26, 2005
    22,600
    Gates Mills, Ohio
    Full Name:
    Jon
    #8 Bullfighter, Jul 27, 2006
    Not mine. I want a black or white TR/512TR. So, actually a Testanero or Testabianco. ;)
     
  9. Modenafan

    Modenafan F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Dec 19, 2004
    12,069
    Moorpark
    Full Name:
    Jon
    #9 Modenafan, Jul 27, 2006
    I always dreamed of having a red Ferrari. When it came time to buy I fell in love with a titanium one. Maybe the next one will be red?
     

Share This Page