F430 - Did I get taken for a ride?

I would ask for them. A lot of Ferrari people like and look for originality.

 

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I think we all know the feeling!

 

I tell people this who are looking for their first Ferrari. I can understand the worry and sometimes frustration involved in buying an expensive used exotic car.

Buying a used Ferrari is not a game to see who can find the cheapest car out there. No one is keeping score. You don't get extra points for finding and buying one cheaper than the next guy.

Buy the car that you like, that suits your check list (model, year, color combo, mileage, condition, service, location, etc) and is a price you can afford. You don't buy these every day. Get one that appeals to you.

And never let a good car go for a few thousand bucks.

Once you own it, never look back. The first rule of Italian driving applies here: "Whatza behind me izza not important".

 

Congrats on the new Fcar. It’s beautiful. Welcome to the Ferrari chat family.

 

Honestly I don't get coming to a Ferrari gear head forum and asking "Did I get taken ?"
The time to ask is BEFORE.
Most here would be more than anxious to give an informed opinion (but take with a grain of salt).

 

Looks ok to me...and if you love it and enjoy it..its all good....if thats still the case in a year...and you can afford it, keep it...get your Son to love it as much as you do..get him involved, go driving with him, take him to Car-Events and the love will grow and grow...and probably in 20 years this Baby will still be part of the family when everyone is driving electric and i doubt it will be worth any less than what you bought it for then...thats what i try with my daughter because i want my Babies still be around and in good condition when i am too for this

 

There should be a third option in the poll; "Did the seller get hosed'

That one would've gotten my vote.

 

Beautiful car whereabouts in New Jersey are you I am in Summit New Jersey. There is a great group of guys they get together up here for cars and coffee you should bring your new ride sometime.

 

This!

 

Are your new wheels HRE's? They look great! I always see HRE with factory Ferrari yellow center caps?

 

I understand the OP's concern. But the cool thing about buying a Ferrari is you don't have to explain. After I brought my first one, I told people the reason I bought a Ferrari was (1) because I wanted to, and (2) I could. You don't need to say anything else. Just leave that for the Porsche guys.

 

Congrats on your purchase! About 6 months into my 360 purchase and I still have the stupid grin on my face every time I see her in the garage

Enjoy your beautiful car in good health!

 

I don't know about prices in the US, but as a fellow 430 Spider owner...you did great. The best thing is to buy a car you love and will continue to love. I'm taking mine out this week end (a sunny holiday weekend here) and I'm as excited as I was when I was a single figures boy looking forward to looking at cars at a motor show the next day. And you have a son to enjoy it with - none of that can be quantified in monetary terms.

But if you have to...you paid a third of list price of a new 488 Spider, with somewhere between 75 and 129 per cent of the fun (depending on your preferences) and a fraction of the deprecation. Are there more fun convertible cars out there of the same style for the price you paid? You did very well. Have fun.

 

Congrats! Based on your description, I was the last previous owner as just flipped the car for another Ferrari and it was well taken care of at Boardwalk Ferrari.

 

Porsches are DADS........A "Dime a Dozen", It is nice to own a car that does not go down in value, but who can measure the pleasure that you get owning a Ferrari. If you want an investment........just open your 401k statement or brokerage account statement each month............sometimes good, but not quite the same as when you are hitting 8,000 + in your Ferarri. I bought a F355 F1 with blinders on and got lucky. I think I was so captivated at the sound and quite frankly the overall experience. Trust me when I say I imagineyou are the coolest Dad around......just dont let the son drive it!!!!!

 

Having purchased a Ferrari or two, I have come to realize this. The cure for worrying about whether or not you got a good deal is simple and does not require a prescription. Get in the car and drive it. All doubts are erased.

(BTW my garage houses an '08 spider. And other oddments.)

 

Great advice! I’m happy to report I’ve wasted more money than most on cars, and had toooooo much fun it gave me three heart attacks, and was sooo worth every moment!