Are non turbo Ferraris going to hold value?
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Is it just me or are the non turbo Ferrari Californias losing less money now than the California T ? I prefer the noise and character of the non turbos - am I right ? Could it be cheaper to get a California T than an older model in a few years ? The T s are more powerful but it’s basically a fast convertible cruiser , not a track car so I can imagine people going for the non turbo in the future - any one else ?
Caddyshack said:
I have been very close to buying a 355 spider for a long time, I wonder if they will see a fall back to 35/40k prices?
I personally would be surprised if this would happen. I think prices have clearly softened but I think the 355 is now firmly in the 'classic' category and it perhaps has found its price point where I guess it would be stay with the exception of the garage queens which I assume would continue to appreciate over the long term. If they did fall to £35k that will put them on par with what some of the new hot hatchbacks cost!
I tested a Cali T but ended up buying an older one mainly due to the noise ! Also some of the modern touches like not having indicator stalks got on my nerves . .
I think if you purely use the car a weekend toy you can put up with quirks but sometimes a decent stereo and sat nav is nice to have . . I think I often miss this in older cars - not when I’m just cruising around town but stuck in motorway traffic . .
I think if you purely use the car a weekend toy you can put up with quirks but sometimes a decent stereo and sat nav is nice to have . . I think I often miss this in older cars - not when I’m just cruising around town but stuck in motorway traffic . .
Caddyshack said:
I have been very close to buying a 355 spider for a long time, I wonder if they will see a fall back to 35/40k prices?
35/40k...They went lower than that...i sold a corker of a F355 rhd spider in 2011 for £31k and know of another that sold at the same time for £27k.
Could they go back down there again...hell yes...unlikely, but never say never.
Caddyshack said:
Thanks all with your comments. "My spec" of 355 would need to be a manual spider in red with cream hide, I think those seem to be a little more expensive than others.
That's what I had but if buying again I'd go for a Berlinetta notwithstanding the buttress seams maintenance. I found opening the roof and pinning down the cover to be a faff and the roof would rattle on the header rail when closed.SFTWend said:
Caddyshack said:
Thanks all with your comments. "My spec" of 355 would need to be a manual spider in red with cream hide, I think those seem to be a little more expensive than others.
That's what I had but if buying again I'd go for a Berlinetta notwithstanding the buttress seams maintenance. I found opening the roof and pinning down the cover to be a faff and the roof would rattle on the header rail when closed.Our 996 Cabriolet used to rattle quite a bit, even with the hard top on. It annoyed me that an expensive car did that, I can forgive my TT roadster a bit more.
cayman-black said:
Trev450 said:
I don't think my friend with a 2012, 19K miles California would agree with the OP's observations. A certain Ferrari dealership in the west country has just offered him £62K for it!!
I,m not surprised these don't even look like a Ferrari worse F-car imo.Friend of Mike reckons the T is almost too quick and a little soulless, he recommended me to go for the earlier Cali should I buy one, which I am considering.
I hear the views about Maserati etc, but the the T is getting below 100 k now, and you can get a good one for that.
There seem to be loads of them for sale , so I believe that either N/A or T are ripe for a great deal to a prospective buyer.
In the end 90/100 k to a seller is better than a car taking up space when they have fell out of love with it.
Just my humble
I hear the views about Maserati etc, but the the T is getting below 100 k now, and you can get a good one for that.
There seem to be loads of them for sale , so I believe that either N/A or T are ripe for a great deal to a prospective buyer.
In the end 90/100 k to a seller is better than a car taking up space when they have fell out of love with it.
Just my humble
Trev450 said:
I don't think my friend with a 2012, 19K miles California would agree with the OP's observations. A certain Ferrari dealership in the west country has just offered him £62K for it!!
TBH, unless he is trading in I am surprised they even offered on it, what with so many for saleRoof down said:
Trev450 said:
I don't think my friend with a 2012, 19K miles California would agree with the OP's observations. A certain Ferrari dealership in the west country has just offered him £62K for it!!
TBH, unless he is trading in I am surprised they even offered on it, what with so many for saleNot Ideal said:
cayman-black said:
Trev450 said:
I don't think my friend with a 2012, 19K miles California would agree with the OP's observations. A certain Ferrari dealership in the west country has just offered him £62K for it!!
I,m not surprised these don't even look like a Ferrari worse F-car imo.The Ferrari that's started to lose my desire now is the tin top version of the F355 especially blue ones for some strange reason.
I sold my 360 spider, and for what seems not so much more money can buy a 8 year newer car with modern gearbox, much lower mileage and if going to a T in some cases Ferrari warranty.
I realise the 360 could become a classic but I had had enough of it for various reasons, the appeal of the Cali is for me more interior space, and solid top when required. I also think the interior is much more modern and the front end looks much nicer, back I agree is subjective, maybe Calis Will rise in value eventually.
I realise the 360 could become a classic but I had had enough of it for various reasons, the appeal of the Cali is for me more interior space, and solid top when required. I also think the interior is much more modern and the front end looks much nicer, back I agree is subjective, maybe Calis Will rise in value eventually.
I’m tall so there weren’t many Hard top convertibles that I could fit in comfortably for a few hours ! The California is more comfortable than a lot of family cars for me . .
The stereo as a bit ancient though - you’d probably get a more user friendly stereo in a Ford Fiesta of the same age
The stereo as a bit ancient though - you’d probably get a more user friendly stereo in a Ford Fiesta of the same age
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