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Advice requested - Is this a good deal?

Discussion in 'California/Portofino/Roma' started by Nopsled, Oct 17, 2020.

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  1. Nopsled

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    #1 Nopsled, Oct 17, 2020
  2. Mafiaboy1975

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    #2 Mafiaboy1975, Oct 18, 2020
    I don’t know what a good price in the US is but I’d definitely check out the rotors with that mileage.

    Remember they should be smooth as glass when you run your finger nail against them.

    If not get them weighed. Otherwise these cars are pretty solid




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  3. SLViper1

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    #3 SLViper1, Oct 18, 2020
    Gorgeous Cali T! Love TDF Blue and that Interior with Daytona's!
    Not sure why Carfax shows for sale at 21xxxx Miles and add says 31xxx Miles?
    Price seems reasonable, although if 31K is higher mileage for the average 2016 Cali T. See if the Dealer will add the Power Warranty for 24 months.
    I believe you will love it.
     
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    #4 vjd3, Oct 18, 2020
    Looks good to me! Go for it.
     
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  5. Il Co-Pilota

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    #5 Il Co-Pilota, Oct 18, 2020
    Seems pretty solid. The T's usually have not been driven hard, so there's definitely a good chance that the rotors are fine. Check and see how much brake pad is left. If less than 6mm of material, ask for a new set of pads as part of the deal. That will often fly as it's a win for both you and the dealer. They get the pads cheap all things considered so they aren't out a lot on that, and yet it is a good deal for you as you save what amounts to pads and the work included FAVT. They lose a little, you save a lot. Good deal all around.

    Ask for all the small stuff. Get new wipers as well, get an allignment in the deal, perhaps a set of floor mats if the old are tired.

    You rarely can knock a lot off the price, but get all the small stuff which adds up.

    All in all it is very nice. Very simar to an 812 I had the wonderful pleasure of dating briefly. Blu Le Mans w. Beige Tradizione. A wonderful combination, especially with silver wheels.

    Speaking of which.. How are the tyres on that car doing? Get a set of MPS4S as part of the deal:)

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    #6 Nopsled, Oct 18, 2020
    Thank you very much for the pro tip! much appreciated
     
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    #7 Nopsled, Oct 18, 2020
    Wow - this is a great list! Will certainly try to push for all of this, I'll report back and let you all know how my journey goes :) - all the help here is very appreciated, thank you!
     
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  8. tomc

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    #8 tomc, Oct 18, 2020
    Make sure to do your due diligence though - pre-purchase inspection, or go down and test drive it and look it over.
    T
     
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    #9 Nopsled, Oct 21, 2020
    I would like to thank the forum members - I am now a "grinning" owner of the blue California T!! Yay! There were a few chinks on the paint - small ones, the inside of the car was ok - the buttons were not "super" clean - but overall everything looked and felt very good. The brakes are apparently ceramic, I did run my nail against the rotors and it felt smooth - the tires were more or less new. I got a very small discount on the car's price - but could not get anything much beyond that. The experience was actually very smooth - no bs. The car has a 2 year warranty - and the regular oil changes are covered till 2-3 years more. Suffices to say - I am very excited and love my first step into Ferrari ownership. Thank you again to everyone for your comments and help - cheers to fun drives!
     
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  10. tomc

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    #10 tomc, Oct 21, 2020
    Pics!
    Congrats.
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    #11 Nopsled, Oct 21, 2020
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    #12 vjd3, Oct 21, 2020
    Congrats!
     
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    #13 SLViper1, Oct 21, 2020
    Congratulations! Cali T is an Awesome Machine!
    Enjoy the RIde!
     
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    #14 alex, Oct 21, 2020
    Just gorgeous! Welcome to the Cali Club!
     
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  15. tomc

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    #15 tomc, Oct 21, 2020
    Boo ya!
    Hope it's all miles and smiles!
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    #16 Avia11, Oct 21, 2020
    Congratulations and enjoy in excellent health!!
     
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    #18 Sammi, Oct 21, 2020
    Congrats and welcome!
     
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  19. tomc

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    #19 tomc, Oct 21, 2020
    ??Eli Wallach from The Good, The Bad and The Ugly??

    OP...is that Pozzi Blue?

    T
     
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  20. Il Co-Pilota

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    #20 Il Co-Pilota, Oct 21, 2020
    Tuco Salamanca out of Breaking Bad fame. One of his favorite expressions were "Booo-ya!" :)

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    #21 Nopsled, Oct 23, 2020
    Yes correct!
     
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  23. SLViper1

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    #23 SLViper1, Oct 28, 2020
    What's not to love? Low mileage, 2 owner, resale red Ferrari. Red CF is different, HS, missing full electric, heated seats, hi power stereo, no big deal.
    If it passes PPI write the check and enjoy the ride!
     
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    #24 russellmcg, Oct 28, 2020
    For reference, I paid around that price for my 2017 I just bought. Had almost all the same options but had CarPlay. Mine also had 10k miles and I had the warranty (CPO) on it.

    I have never seen the red carbon before on one of these cars. Didn’t know that was an option.
     
  25. tomc

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    #25 tomc, Oct 28, 2020
    Cut the check! That's a deal with HS package and red CF.
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