How many miles did you Ferrari have on it when you got it?
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jon66 said:
Bought at the end of 2015 with 51000 kms on the clock.....currently sat at 88000 kms and no major worries/niggles. Has always had an annual service in the Ferrari dealer network (Stratstone/JCT) with nothing negative to report each time.
I watched a very informative video on YouTube which stated the 458 needs a engine rebuild at 60,000khttps://youtu.be/1_Ry3bjJmmU
adamellisdj said:
a very informative video on YouTube
Which began with an advert for Nigel Farage and is entitled 'Ferrari 458 Italia | Best Car for Teenagers'You're not a teenager now !
Presumably you have researched the credibility of the presenter or do you believe everything you read on the internet ?
johnnyreggae said:
adamellisdj said:
a very informative video on YouTube
Which began with an advert for Nigel Farage and is entitled 'Ferrari 458 Italia | Best Car for Teenagers'You're not a teenager now !
Presumably you have researched the credibility of the presenter or do you believe everything you read on the internet ?
HardtopManual said:
adamellisdj said:
Did watch the video. How is it bks?
I didn't watch it, no, as it was titled "best Ferrari for teenagers", which is a question I already know the answer to - 1:18.There are 458 track rentals with >100k miles on the clock which haven't needed a rebuild.
Being serious - if worried about the engine or gearbox, then get a Ferrari warranty (up to 15 years old from memory)
MDL111 said:
HardtopManual said:
adamellisdj said:
Did watch the video. How is it bks?
I didn't watch it, no, as it was titled "best Ferrari for teenagers", which is a question I already know the answer to - 1:18.There are 458 track rentals with >100k miles on the clock which haven't needed a rebuild.
Being serious - if worried about the engine or gearbox, then get a Ferrari warranty (up to 15 years old from memory)
On top of that, you can't take a view seriously from a channel that also reviews this S&%t https://youtu.be/l1ZYWvUh28s
Edited by marky7seven on Tuesday 16th February 17:25
marky7seven said:
If you are this worried, buy from main dealer. As someone has already stated, the one in Swindon looks really smart.
On top of that, you can't take a view seriously from a channel that also reviews this S&%t https://youtu.be/l1ZYWvUh28s
There is a hastag "#comedy" just above the link.On top of that, you can't take a view seriously from a channel that also reviews this S&%t https://youtu.be/l1ZYWvUh28s
Edited by marky7seven on Tuesday 16th February 17:25
R8Reece said:
marky7seven said:
If you are this worried, buy from main dealer. As someone has already stated, the one in Swindon looks really smart.
On top of that, you can't take a view seriously from a channel that also reviews this S&%t https://youtu.be/l1ZYWvUh28s
There is a hastag "#comedy" just above the link.On top of that, you can't take a view seriously from a channel that also reviews this S&%t https://youtu.be/l1ZYWvUh28s
Edited by marky7seven on Tuesday 16th February 17:25
I always find these threads interesting.
Reason being is almost every poster states that mileage isn't important, as long as its been looked after, infact some mileage is better as usually that means niggles have been ironed out etc etc
I have a tuscan and have over the years read similar threads, infact i remember finding one when the cars were just a few years old and iirc there were posters with cars that had 30,40,50k and more, bear in mind this must have been 15 years old this thread.
However......look at the classifieds, even though all these cars (im talking ferraris and all others as well) average mileages appear the same year after year in sales adverts. Even now tvr tuscans after 10 owners still have 15k on them.
I know theres genuine cars out there as i know of some myself but i do find it all hard to believe.
I might sell my 21 year old tuscan this year, its got 66k on it, its had a new engine, every bush, suspension paint, re trim...you get the idea.....but because it doesnt say 18k on it i wont get what its really worth.
Fact is in future i would buy a car with as little mileage as possible, purely so when i come to sell its easy. or if i put a lot on it id really get my monies worth.
Reason being is almost every poster states that mileage isn't important, as long as its been looked after, infact some mileage is better as usually that means niggles have been ironed out etc etc
I have a tuscan and have over the years read similar threads, infact i remember finding one when the cars were just a few years old and iirc there were posters with cars that had 30,40,50k and more, bear in mind this must have been 15 years old this thread.
However......look at the classifieds, even though all these cars (im talking ferraris and all others as well) average mileages appear the same year after year in sales adverts. Even now tvr tuscans after 10 owners still have 15k on them.
I know theres genuine cars out there as i know of some myself but i do find it all hard to believe.
I might sell my 21 year old tuscan this year, its got 66k on it, its had a new engine, every bush, suspension paint, re trim...you get the idea.....but because it doesnt say 18k on it i wont get what its really worth.
Fact is in future i would buy a car with as little mileage as possible, purely so when i come to sell its easy. or if i put a lot on it id really get my monies worth.
I’d venture you wouldn’t choose a poor spec car over a better spec car purely based on mileage; you wouldn’t set your heart on a 5k mile 2010 car with 12 owners; or one that had missed four services .. etc.
My interpretation of other posters (and the point I intended to convey) is that mileage shouldn’t be the sole determinant of a ‘good’ car. I paid the price for making that mistake myself. Remember, you’ll pay less for a high mileage car.
For the record, my 993 is on 113k miles. It was bought on provenance and maintenance. What I preach: practised.
My interpretation of other posters (and the point I intended to convey) is that mileage shouldn’t be the sole determinant of a ‘good’ car. I paid the price for making that mistake myself. Remember, you’ll pay less for a high mileage car.
For the record, my 993 is on 113k miles. It was bought on provenance and maintenance. What I preach: practised.
Also probably the most expensive 2,000 miles you can do in a Ferrari, given that 3x,000 is "low mileage" in the world of 355s, and 4x,000 is "shagged" (strangely, these figures never seem to change with each passing year).
I took mine from low 40s to 50+ in the first couple of years, then had kids, so it has sat in the garage for four shameful years. At some point I will get it back on the road. Never going to sell it.
I took mine from low 40s to 50+ in the first couple of years, then had kids, so it has sat in the garage for four shameful years. At some point I will get it back on the road. Never going to sell it.
I hope this thread indicates at least some Ferrari owners are going to stop being so milage sensitive going forward and enjoy their cars. I’m sure the halo models will remain unused but the others should be driven and enjoyed, the pandemic hopefully has made it clear to many that life is short and polishing your car in hope of a few extra pounds when you sell it, having not enjoyed it, is just silly. Only last year I heard someone describe a Ferrari as leggy because it had done 14k miles! A ridiculous statement, the thing was immaculate.
First, top marks OP for spending such a splendid proportion of your income on a car. Proper PHer. Anyway, here’s my take...
If you buy under 20k miles then you’re paying quite a premium for low mileage. Use it for 3k pa and you’ll see heavy depreciation. Equally, if you buy over 40k, you head towards the dreaded 50k when depreciation hits again and they are hard to sell because it’s ‘leggy’. So I reckon the sweet spot is 20-30k miles.
Of course, none of this has any practical logic. Old Ferraris are often better when used every year, and new ones are good for 100k like any other new car. All part of the irrational nonsense of owning a car as pointlessly delightful as a Ferrari. Good luck!
If you buy under 20k miles then you’re paying quite a premium for low mileage. Use it for 3k pa and you’ll see heavy depreciation. Equally, if you buy over 40k, you head towards the dreaded 50k when depreciation hits again and they are hard to sell because it’s ‘leggy’. So I reckon the sweet spot is 20-30k miles.
Of course, none of this has any practical logic. Old Ferraris are often better when used every year, and new ones are good for 100k like any other new car. All part of the irrational nonsense of owning a car as pointlessly delightful as a Ferrari. Good luck!
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