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488 Rookie question.....thank you for any advice/help

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by rmlovett1, Jan 9, 2021.

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Buy the 2016, buy the 2019, either will be fine

  1. 2016

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  2. 2019

    29 vote(s)
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  3. Either will be fine

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  1. rmlovett1

    rmlovett1 Formula Junior
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    Hopefully no rules broken...I posted in the general section as well, but thought it might be a little more specifically answered here.

    Looking to buy a 488GTB, The actual beginning price isn’t a huge concern. $234k-$258k.
    Looking at two cars.
    -Both at a Ferrari dealer, both similarly optioned
    -both are Ferrari CPO certified , both red
    -difference......one is a 2016, 359 miles. One is a 2019, 2100 miles

    So...is there an advantage to buying one versus the other?
    Will there be the same depreciation, relative $ wise, when it’s sold/traded for the next F-car.
    Will probably be kept for 2yrs, putting on maybe 2-4K miles before moving on to the next.
    Feel free to give your choice if you were buying...and...
    Thank you in advance for any advice/help.
     
  2. gernothofer@gmx.at

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    for me, production year is totally irrelevant as there are no differences concerning tech or build quality. Also the diffference in mileage is irrelevant, thats 3 months of driving for me ;-)
     
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  3. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    359 miles in 5 years is too few
     
  4. SoCal to az

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    I’d buy the 2019 with 2100 miles. The 16 car has been sitting around and who knows what gremlins are there?
     
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  5. Ngcanada

    Ngcanada Formula Junior

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  6. buddyg

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    Yep bad things happen when cars sit, much rather have the 2019 that has been driven.
     
  7. Caeruleus11

    Caeruleus11 F1 World Champ
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    Just between those factors its a no brainer for the 2019. The 488 is not a museum piece, so the delivery miles makes no sense. Model year really does affect depreciation and I think 2019 is the last year for 488 GTB. The miles means the cars been driven and thats a good thing.


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  8. jomarti1

    jomarti1 Karting

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    Agree,, The driven car should be better.
     
  9. Art138

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    Regardless of Mileage I would opt for the 2019 GTB...last year produced.
     
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  10. mdrums

    mdrums Formula 3

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    2019 is the way to go no matter the mileage. 1/4 miles tests have shown Ferrari did something with the 2019 model to pump it up a little too. Plus the ones you’re looking at...300 miles on a 6 year old car is a issue..way to few. Cars need to be driven
     
  11. AClark

    AClark Formula Junior
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    FWIW
    You can add 2 year warranty extension on the 2019
    You can only get New Power warranty on the 2016

    if that matters to you...

    Both will put a smile on your face!

    A
     
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  12. rmlovett1

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    really appreciate the advice! Thank you
     
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  13. GT2goneF

    GT2goneF F1 Rookie

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    Totally agree, plus have a few more years of maintenance and one of warranty in you decide to keep it a little longer.
     
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  14. Mighty Joe

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    Either way you'll love the 488......
     
  15. MANDALAY

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    Also with new Ferrari Policy the 7 years free service from Feb 2019 if the computer says no oil change , well it wont happen. See if that is an issue with the 2019.

    Also with the 2016 you cant get full warrantee 2 year extension only power and there is a big difference.

    Why get the older car unless its way cheaper than the 2019.

    LOOK UNDER THE CARS ALWAYS. Look for scraps.
     
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  16. c8spidey

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    My opinion is even a crystal ball cannot accurately predict the future value of any car.Factors such as how many 2017,18 or 19 488s' hit the market in 2 years how much they've depreciated.Most of the loss of resale usually occurs during the first year so the 2019 seems like a good value even considering the miles.
    Hopefully the previous ownership is available to you and that and a visual touch and see of both cars, and choose the one you just prefer.
    I believe there's just not a black and white answer.
     
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  17. GT2goneF

    GT2goneF F1 Rookie

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    LOL, you are definitely traumatized with the under surface of the cars.
     
  18. MANDALAY

    MANDALAY F1 World Champ
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    Ha make a point at getting on my hands and knees looking under. Funniest thing is i see scratches all the time and even on cars that have the lift.

    Out of sight out of mind yes but explain that the valuer.
     
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  19. Il Co-Pilota

    Il Co-Pilota F1 Veteran

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    Not sure how to avoid road rash on the plastic belly pan on a driven car. The diffuser fins also take the occasional hit coming off a crest etc. Wear items.

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  20. rmlovett1

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    Thank you all, points all well taken. The ‘19 will be the one.
     
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  21. Viperjoe

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    Comparative options please!
     
  22. rmlovett1

    rmlovett1 Formula Junior
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    Hi. Done with all the homework and due diligence, and I’m going with the ‘19
    Here’s the options ...
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  24. LVP488

    LVP488 F1 Rookie

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    Sensible choice, the 2016 should be way cheaper than the 2019 to be a good option - having virtually no mileage is not an advantage (when it's so low it could actually be a cause of problems).
     
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  25. MANDALAY

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    Same here a 16 < 500 kms for sale 2 years high price and since over 30 488 GTB 's sold.
     
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