Beautiful car, I would buy it immediately if I had the money. Have you tried one of the well known "Exotic Car Dealers" in Europe? They ask some sort of fee for selling your car but it is much safer and they usually have lists with potential customers who may be interested.
A well known german dealer is this one: http://www.autosalon-singen.de/
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor 997 Turbo, Cayenne Turbo S, BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW
I am the Vice-President of Ferrari Club Romania (http://origin.ferrari.com/English/MyFerrari/Pages/FOC_Romania_President_Welcome.aspx). The vehicle is sold to be replaced with the new F458 Italia. First registration is May 2008 (9.000km since).
More about the car:
- Carbo-ceramic brake system (398/350 mm - 6/4 pistons)
- F1 Gearbox (F1 Superfast 2)
- it has the 4 point safety belts
- it has the grey Scuderia stripes
- it has the steering wheel with upper crown in carbon fibre and leds
- Superlight racing seats on carbon structure (Large)
- Carbon trimming at the central console and around the air vents, central console in carbon, door sills in carbon, door panels in carbon, F1 paddles and instrument plate in Carbon, engine bay in carbon
- the car ext color is Corsa Red with black Alcantara interior including the dashboard and the underdoor moulding and wheel arch; silver stiching (almost white) and Corsa Red brake calipers
- comfort features: bluetooth, radio, mp3, speakers, tire pressure monitor
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There is no try. Just do.
Pentium:
Painful process...
Anyone interested? Price is 170K net, euros.
Yep I'm interested, however I think neither my bank manager or more importantly SWMBO would be.
Fabulous car, parting must be worst than divorce......
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Boxster S 3.4 06 Cobalt / Ocean Blue (Zuffenhausen collection) BMW 123d M Sport 08 Le Mans Blue / Lemon
Aug 14, 2009 1:20:19 PM
How many months gap (approx) will it be between selling the Scuderia and taking delivery of the 458 Italia? Hope it's not too painful. At least you've got something great to look forward to
Rennteam Moderator - 997.1 C2S Coupe GT Silver/Cocoa, -20mm/LSD, PSE, SportDesign rims, Zuffenhausen collection
Aug 14, 2009 1:25:31 PM
I don't know for sure. It should be spring next year BUT I have VERY mixed feelings about the 458. I am 90% sure it won't be the driver's car the Scuderia is. It's set to be a comfy car. "Telepathic" is the best word to describe the feeling you get after driving a Scuderia.
Also I don't like the back, the two round back lights and I fear that Scuderia's gearbox spoiled me for ever. I test drove a California and I believe Ferrari's "DSG" is better than Porsche's but the feeling of Scuderia's gearbox is unique.
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There is no try. Just do.
The California was supposed to be a Maserati but when the development was almost finished, somebody at Ferrari decided it would fit the Ferrari model portfolio much better. No kidding.
The 458 should be a blast to drive, so I wouldn't worry too much about it. If you don't like it, I'm pretty sure you can sell it pretty fast, even at a premium. I'm also pretty sure that a 458 sport version won't be missing from Ferrari's model portfolio for long.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor 997 Turbo, Cayenne Turbo S, BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW
It took me 6 months to sell my 430 Spider and I had to absorb a hefty loss. I hope the market is better in Europe.
Regarding your apprehension over replacing the Scud with the 458, remember this; by all accounts the 458 is faster in most if not all performance test. However, I will acknowledge that the CA DSG left much to be desired. Hopefully, they tweaked the 458 version to be more performance oriented.