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Purchasing used Ferrari

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  1. jdf

    jdf Rookie

    Mar 31, 2008
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    Westerly, RI
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    John Fritz
    Has anyone ever dealt with Issimi Inc. - a high end used car dealership in Redwood City, CA? Any experiences dealing with them?
     
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  2. paulchua

    paulchua Cat Herder
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jul 1, 2013
    16,083
    Menlo Park, CA
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    Paul Chua
    I know both sales managers for years. They both have 20+ years of combined experience from Silicon Valley Ferrari. I've personally know Charlie, I can't think of a single bad experience with him over 10 years.
     
  3. jdf

    jdf Rookie

    Mar 31, 2008
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    Westerly, RI
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    John Fritz
    That's very helpful. Thanks.
     
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  4. Clyde Romero

    Clyde Romero Formula Junior

    Sep 6, 2019
    691
    Atlanta Georgia
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    Clarence Romero
    the dealership means nothing
    you must know what you are buying
    remember they are in business to make money not be your friend
    know what you are looking at or get someone who does or you will be sorry and have less cash
    too many people buy Ferraris for all the wrong reasons and get burned from good dealers and bad
    remember its your money you worked hard for it
     
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  5. paulchua

    paulchua Cat Herder
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jul 1, 2013
    16,083
    Menlo Park, CA
    Full Name:
    Paul Chua
    In general, I agree with Clyde. The owner is the old master tech at SFV, and both sales managers I've personally worked with at SVF for over ten years.

    Can you still get burned? Caveat emptor is wise advice in all situations.

    That said, based on my past experiences with them, though, I've been delighted.
     
  6. Redneck Slim

    Redneck Slim Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Mar 10, 2011
    1,451
    Palo Alto,CA,USA
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    Walt Kimball
    Charlie Miles' excellent reputation is what took me to Ferrari of Silicon Valley. My buying experience was great and I recommend him highly (and I feel the same way about the other person I dealt with at FSV,Jason Zafiropoulo).
     
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  7. Clyde Romero

    Clyde Romero Formula Junior

    Sep 6, 2019
    691
    Atlanta Georgia
    Full Name:
    Clarence Romero
    I am glad you a positive experiences with this dealership
    unfortunately these are far and few between in the car industry
    it was polled many years ago that a person would rather have a root canal then buy a car !
     

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