F430 inspection
Discussion
I am potentially in the market for one of these, and have looked at one at Nick Whale Sportscars (the manual car).
A little topppy on price maybe but reflects the mileage and overall condition - at least as far as I could tell.
If it was a Porsche, I would know where to go (Peter Morgan) to have a good independent inspection and I could also then potentially do the Porsche 111 point check to get a Pork warranty.
Is there such a route on Ferraris? I would not buy without a full check, preferably one which verified it was all original panels. Also, wouldn't run a car with this level of investment (top of my budget) without a warranty so where's the best place for this?
Nick Whale were excellent, no pressure and happy to get the car checked over. I'm in no rush, I have a July deadline and if it was the Ferrari I choose to run with (looking at other stuff) I would want to make sure I bought the 'right' car.
Thanks in advance.
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A little topppy on price maybe but reflects the mileage and overall condition - at least as far as I could tell.
If it was a Porsche, I would know where to go (Peter Morgan) to have a good independent inspection and I could also then potentially do the Porsche 111 point check to get a Pork warranty.
Is there such a route on Ferraris? I would not buy without a full check, preferably one which verified it was all original panels. Also, wouldn't run a car with this level of investment (top of my budget) without a warranty so where's the best place for this?
Nick Whale were excellent, no pressure and happy to get the car checked over. I'm in no rush, I have a July deadline and if it was the Ferrari I choose to run with (looking at other stuff) I would want to make sure I bought the 'right' car.
Thanks in advance.
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Warranty like Porsche - ask an official dealer http://www.ferrari.com/English/Services/Aftersales...
I have just had a pre-purchase inspection on a F430 carried out by Maranello Egham, I dealt with Shaun Simpson (service manager) who was extremely helpful and was more than happy to discuss any queries that I may have had, I would have no problems recommending them.
Ferrari warranties come in 3 types:-
Power Cube is what is issued with the car when new.
Power Normal Cost approx £3100.00 is only available if the car is more than 3 years old and less than 6 years, this covers most of the car but you need to check.
Power Train Cost Approx £2300.00 this warranty only covers the internals of the engine and gearbox
Hope this is of some help.
Ferrari warranties come in 3 types:-
Power Cube is what is issued with the car when new.
Power Normal Cost approx £3100.00 is only available if the car is more than 3 years old and less than 6 years, this covers most of the car but you need to check.
Power Train Cost Approx £2300.00 this warranty only covers the internals of the engine and gearbox
Hope this is of some help.
I'd probably consider looking for an approved car in the main dealer network, the car will come with a 2 Year warranty so no need to pay for a 111 type inspection and the warranty will be in the price.
Obviously if you want to be comfortable it's good from a damage point of view you could have it inspected, whereabouts are you?
Obviously if you want to be comfortable it's good from a damage point of view you could have it inspected, whereabouts are you?
Thanks guys, this is all really excellent info.
Main dealer gives 2 years like Porsche? Certainly worth it but I think probably I am unlikely to find a red manual car in the dealer network within my £75K max budget? I'm based in the South but willing to travel wherever for the right car.
Main dealer gives 2 years like Porsche? Certainly worth it but I think probably I am unlikely to find a red manual car in the dealer network within my £75K max budget? I'm based in the South but willing to travel wherever for the right car.
I've just had a 430 inspected by SGM Sports who aren't too far from there, they used to look after my old 360 spider for me & will look after the 430 once the right one is found, 01299 250 009 is the contact number for them, really good guys there who know their stuff & managed to save me a small fortune on the 360
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