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308/328 Purchase Price vs Asking Price

Discussion in '308/328' started by rocket50, Mar 11, 2019.

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  1. furmano

    furmano Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Case in point, when I bought my 328 from a well known exotic car dealer, the belt service had been done. And come to find out they f'ed it up so I have to get another belt service like three months after the purchase. :rolleyes:

    -F
     
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  2. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Hope you love it.

    Getting the right car is a good deal all by itself.
     
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  3. EP328

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    When I got my 328, I thought I had the right mechanic and had a lot of work done. Unfortunately that mechanic was all talk. Expensive lesson. Then I found Brian and he got the car all sorted out.. thanks Brian!
     
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  4. rocket50

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    OK. so with that in mind, tell me what you think of this car. Seems overpriced to me considering it needs a major in just over a year and has higher miles. Thoughts? https://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/listing/1988/ferrari/328/1895752
     
  5. thorn

    thorn F1 Rookie
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    It's listed $25k+ over what I'd consider offering.
     
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  6. 308 milano

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    30,000 high Miles?. That’s one beautiful 328. :)
     
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  7. furmano

    furmano Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Yeah it's over the market asking price for a car like that. Should be, I don't know, $80,000-$85,000, maybe $74,900-$79,900 to really move it.

    Cauley is a Ferrari dealer and Ferrari dealers always ask for top dollar. Thing is, they'll probably find someone to buy it close to that price. How many black 328 GTS are for sale in the US at any given moment? Probably like maybe three to five. 328 shoppers don't have a ton of cars to choose from.

    Also not sure if it matters but, a crema interior is not as nice looking as tan, IMO. You may differ. But this isn't a Black/Tan car which look really great.

    Also as an aside, 30,000 miles is higher than 10,000 miles, that true. But at 30,000 miles that's around 1,000 miles a year. It's actually low miles the grand scheme of things.

    -F
     
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  8. rocket50

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    I agree with your whole post. Just posted this as an example. If they come down 5-10K, it is still way too much in my opinion. Im not seriously considering this car. Just wanted to see if I was thinking along the lines of others and I am. Feeling more comfortable with pricing now. Have a better handle on it.

    Thanks to everyone that has helped on this thread.
     
  9. nitro

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    I agree with much that has been said here. Look very closely at the "extras"? All tools? Books? If a part had been changed like the bumpers does seller have the originals? If I sold my "extras" on ebay, I'd probably have about $10,000 worth of spare parts. Just the "space saver spare" is worth like $3000. Anyway, if the car is excellent, check out the extras as it could make the asking price worth it.
     
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  10. Brent328

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    With what i just paid for mine I would say 80ish would be a realistic number.
     
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  11. rocket50

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    My thoughts exactly.
     
  12. blkdiablo33

    blkdiablo33 F1 Rookie

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    was interested in a white 328 gts orig was 89k than 99k than i checked again to call and now 109k go figure.
     
  13. Brent328

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    Wow the 328 is really appreciating in a hurry lol
     
  14. blkdiablo33

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    lol yup my thoughts as well not even interested to even call to be honest
     
  15. rocket50

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    Quickest way not to sell a car.
     
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  16. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    There is no shame paying that, for that. You got a good 328 for a good price
     
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  17. blkdiablo33

    blkdiablo33 F1 Rookie

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    Love to see pics and your driving impressions congrats
     
  18. rocket50

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  19. blkdiablo33

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  21. rocket50

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    Just ran across it. Not my flavor. Have at it.
     
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  22. blkdiablo33

    blkdiablo33 F1 Rookie

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    thanks for the heads up
     
  23. kcabpilot

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    I've seen what might be a "strategy" - put your car on eBay and ask a ridiculous amount like $200k or something. The result is you will be the talk of the forums and get a heck of a lot of traffic for little effort. Just don't be thin skinned and brush off the crack pipe jokes. Chances are you'll find someone who'll give you what you really want.
     
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  24. blkdiablo33

    blkdiablo33 F1 Rookie

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    i agree will find the right one prefer less than 25k miles 86/88 would be my choice no abs and really prefer a gtb but that is difficult to find
     
  25. MaranelloDave

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    It all depends on the car and the asking price but, generally speaking, it's normally reasonable to expect a 10% discount off the asking price. So, I think it's reasonable to counteroffer in the range of 10-20% off. Best not to low-ball.
     
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