Ferrari 488 - whats the "must have" spec?

[PinkHouse]

MingtheMerciless said:

As above on essentials.

On a two tone body, I had my roof wrapped. Looks just as good as the £8k? official option.

Can't upload so link here:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/CUcrhuv2ddC7optt5

That's stunning, where did you get it done?

[andyr]

petjam said:

I would also make sure it has lift. You might not need it but it will help re-sale.

I have really used lift when touring in the EU. It has been absolutely essential on several occasions - like not being able to park at a hotel without it.

[Bedlamater]

andyr said:

petjam said:

I would also make sure it has lift. You might not need it but it will help re-sale.

I have really used lift when touring in the EU. It has been absolutely essential on several occasions - like not being able to park at a hotel without it.

Agreed, I wouldn’t have bought a car without it. Thankfully it’s seems a large percentage of cars were specced with it.

Also the is reminds my that as much as all that low level carbon exterior is great to look at, especially the diffuser, you go accidentally reversing into a curb or clipping a car park bollard that is a very very expensive repair job!

[Coxey]

If it’s red, pretty much everyone has said. When I found my perfect specification it had to have yellow calipers with the forged alloys and for me I really wanted the yellow rev counter. Mine also came with all the external carbon available and all the interior carbon and racing seats.

[petjam]

That's mine. Have had it for 3 years, not sure what I would go to. Maybe an 812 GTS but that's an entirely new ball game.

[Coxey]

petjam said:

That's mine. Have had it for 3 years, not sure what I would go to. Maybe an 812 GTS but that's an entirely new ball game.

That’s lovely

[MingtheMerciless]

PinkHouse said:

That's stunning, where did you get it done?

Thank you!

Charles Hurst in Belfast did it for me.

[turboman786]

Trev450 said:

Unfortunately, changing a car within a short period from purchasing is probably the worst thing to do when it comes to incurring a loss.

Not in my experience, Ive done it dozens of times and your comment is certainly not my experience. It all depends how much you buy and the spec/pedigree of the specimen.

[Trev450]

turboman786 said:

Trev450 said:

Unfortunately, changing a car within a short period from purchasing is probably the worst thing to do when it comes to incurring a loss.

Not in my experience, Ive done it dozens of times and your comment is certainly not my experience. It all depends how much you buy and the spec/pedigree of the specimen.

In that case I hope I'm proved to be wrong for your sake.

[mako111]

turboman786 said:

Trev450 said:

Unfortunately, changing a car within a short period from purchasing is probably the worst thing to do when it comes to incurring a loss.

Not in my experience, Ive done it dozens of times and your comment is certainly not my experience. It all depends how much you buy and the spec/pedigree of the specimen.

If you are a serial swapper and have good relationships with dealers who have sold you lots of cars then that can minimise the cost to change. That said it always costs to change, either your trade in price or what you pay on the new motor. The trade lives off margin.