Jul 19, 2006 5:49:31 AM
- U Boat Commander
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Jul 19, 2006 5:49:31 AM
Jul 19, 2006 9:13:03 AM
Jul 19, 2006 1:44:31 PM
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U Boat Commander said:
If I were to go down to my local F dealer to order a new 430 with my exact specs, how long would it take for delivery?
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Grant said:Quote:
U Boat Commander said:
If I were to go down to my local F dealer to order a new 430 with my exact specs, how long would it take for delivery?
In fact, many dealers will now only take orders from past Ferrari customers.
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U Boat Commander said:
If I were to go down to my local F dealer to order a new 430 with my exact specs, how long would it take for delivery?
In fact, many dealers will now only take orders from past Ferrari customers.
Same deal w/ my dealer on new 8cyl model's at msrp, they will only sell to existing customers. Catch 22. The only way to get a new car at msrp is to buy something else (used 360/used 430)first and even then the wait for a new car at your specs. could take years. And it only seems to be getting even more difficult/ taking more time to get a car.
Jul 19, 2006 11:17:47 PM
Jul 20, 2006 2:26:45 AM
Jul 20, 2006 8:57:58 AM
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U Boat Commander said:
No, OneCarrut, I have never bought an F (having only owned Ps for the last 10 years and I am only 35), which is why I am asking here.
Jul 20, 2006 1:32:01 PM
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U Boat Commander said:
No, OneCarrut, I have never bought an F (having only owned Ps for the last 10 years and I am only 35), which is why I am asking here. But thanks for pointing out the obvious. That was really helpful.
So basically the only way to be able to order an F is to buy one or more used Fs first from the same dealer? What about buying a used F from a private party? Does merely owning an F entitle me to some sort of status in the world of Ferrari? Or do I have to keep going back to the same dealer?
Jul 20, 2006 2:24:14 PM
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U Boat Commander said:
No, OneCarrut, I have never bought an F (having only owned Ps for the last 10 years and I am only 35), which is why I am asking here. But thanks for pointing out the obvious. That was really helpful.
So basically the only way to be able to order an F is to buy one or more used Fs first from the same dealer? What about buying a used F from a private party? Does merely owning an F entitle me to some sort of status in the world of Ferrari? Or do I have to keep going back to the same dealer?
Jul 20, 2006 3:41:59 PM
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Danny G said:
This new found F-car enthusiam wouldn't have anything to do with your new found enthusiam for Miss Universe contestents? P car not doing the job?
Jul 20, 2006 3:46:27 PM
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STRADALE said:
Buying from a private partly or even an exotic car dealership w/ a Ferrari for sale wont help getting a new car at msrp in the slightest. Eexcept that you may run into the right people on rally's or maybe you'll have a cherry 430 that the dealer wants and he'll offer you a new car for your trade
But it's all about establishing a relationship w/ a Ferrari dealership. Buying a car from another Ferrari dealer MIGHT help slightly in getting a new car at msrp from your dealer if you have a model they would like to buy from you but the only way I'd recommend is to buy a pre-owned from the SAME dealer that you would like to get a new car at msrp. That way you're an existing customer. Best to do this with the dealer that is closest to you because the way to do it (establish the relationship) is in person imo. I got invloved in the dealerships events/car shows/rally's etc. before I ever got a car but only do that if it's fun for you. Good luck.
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Mike S said:
It is going to take a while...
I have a F430 Spider on order since last year March and I'm still waiting...
Thank goodness I bought a new coupe although I paid a slight premium, was well worth it!
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Mike S said:
It is going to take a while...
I have a F430 Spider on order since last year March and I'm still waiting...
Thank goodness I bought a new coupe although I paid a slight premium, was well worth it!
Mike,
Just finalized tickets to Italy. I'll be at the factory in Maranello next Thursday. According to my dealer (who just gave me my production#) my car is in production. He said I might get lucky and be able to see it, all depends. Do you have a production #? Maybe I could ask for you and perhaps take some pics? I'm not sure at all how it works, if you even get to see the actual car but I can try.
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Mike S said:
It is going to take a while...
I have a F430 Spider on order since last year March and I'm still waiting...
Thank goodness I bought a new coupe although I paid a slight premium, was well worth it!
Mike,
Just finalized tickets to Italy. I'll be at the factory in Maranello next Thursday. According to my dealer (who just gave me my production#) my car is in production. He said I might get lucky and be able to see it, all depends. Do you have a production #? Maybe I could ask for you and perhaps take some pics? I'm not sure at all how it works, if you even get to see the actual car but I can try.