Current 488 pricing & availability
Discussion
When I started looking in earnest at the start of the year GTB's were sub £150k & Spiders were £185k from main dealers. Now there is almost no availability & prices are up around £25k.
Some of this is summer, obviously, but do we think there is a general lift in prices that will last or is it a bubble that will burst?
Dealers are telling me that pure ICE Ferraris are in heavy demand because the hybrids are not very popular. Are they just talking up their book?
Some of this is summer, obviously, but do we think there is a general lift in prices that will last or is it a bubble that will burst?
Dealers are telling me that pure ICE Ferraris are in heavy demand because the hybrids are not very popular. Are they just talking up their book?
Yep, can’t see it changing.
When a F8 Spider is £320k, a 488 is 95% the car for less than 2/3rds the cost.
Always thought the 488 was the most underrated of the mid engined generation.
There are other anomalies as well…. In the US, seven year old 812’s are now selling slightly above 2 year old 12C’s.
When a F8 Spider is £320k, a 488 is 95% the car for less than 2/3rds the cost.
Always thought the 488 was the most underrated of the mid engined generation.
There are other anomalies as well…. In the US, seven year old 812’s are now selling slightly above 2 year old 12C’s.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202607144...
A few more cars coming to market at inflated prices…
A few more cars coming to market at inflated prices…
garystoybox said:
Trev450 said:
Will they though? Or maybe they will just hang on to them because there is nothing out there they want to replace their ice car with.
You re basically describing me col68 said:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202607144...
A few more cars coming to market at inflated prices
The market will decide if they're inflated or not, as if so, they won't sell.A few more cars coming to market at inflated prices
Ultimately it will come down to the buyers, and whether they're prepared to pay top £££ for a car.
It will be interesting to see what the manufacturers do and what they can do considering regulations, with respect to addressing the lack of interest in EV/hybrid supercars.
For the moment, there's a bit of a gap which the 2nd hand market is filling, hence the prices are rising.
Trev450 said:
supersport said:
At some point those that have been holding off selling will decide the price is right and then there could be plenty.
Will they though? Or maybe they will just hang on to them because there is nothing out there they want to replace their ice car with.I totally agree there’s nothing to replace them with. I think I’ve reached peak garage, there’s nothing i fancy any more. That’s a strange place to be.
supersport said:
Trev450 said:
supersport said:
At some point those that have been holding off selling will decide the price is right and then there could be plenty.
Will they though? Or maybe they will just hang on to them because there is nothing out there they want to replace their ice car with.I totally agree there s nothing to replace them with. I think I ve reached peak garage, there s nothing i fancy any more. That s a strange place to be.
Would like a bit of advice on a 488 please.
Mainly had Porsches most of my driving days inc GT4,GT3 & GT3 RS 911 flavour.
I think I’ve one last itch in life for a nice motor and I’ve thought about a Ferrari and of something that potentially won’t drop like a stone.
So got me thinking of a 488 as it looks a nice car and for 200k I’d get something fairly decent.
What are the main spec needs on a 488/Ferrari as I’ve not a clue.
Is front lift needed?
Carbon brakes I’m guessing a must.
Just want to buy one that has a sellable spec for future.
What colour too? I do like the silver.
Any answers appreciated
Mainly had Porsches most of my driving days inc GT4,GT3 & GT3 RS 911 flavour.
I think I’ve one last itch in life for a nice motor and I’ve thought about a Ferrari and of something that potentially won’t drop like a stone.
So got me thinking of a 488 as it looks a nice car and for 200k I’d get something fairly decent.
What are the main spec needs on a 488/Ferrari as I’ve not a clue.
Is front lift needed?
Carbon brakes I’m guessing a must.
Just want to buy one that has a sellable spec for future.
What colour too? I do like the silver.
Any answers appreciated
Benmac said:
They ve all got carbon brakes. Nose lift is a nice to have but unless you ve got to access somewhere regularly that a bit tight it s not essential, they ride fairly high compared to say GT Porsches.
Probably the biggest help for later resale are the carbon seats.
Thank you for the reply and as Im obviously clueless didn’t realise carbon brakes are standard unlike a porka. Probably the biggest help for later resale are the carbon seats.
Carbon seats are a good spec point.
I've only come close to grounding out once in three years with no nose-lift.
The usual 'must-haves' are said to be the Goldrake racing seats (i.e. the 'carbon seats'), the steering wheel with LEDs and the upgraded wheels (albeit I've seen very few cars with the 'standard' wheels).
Resale seems to be improved by having interior carbon (vents, bridge, kick-plates), but it's not a necessity in my view. The exterior carbon too is nice, but not a deal-breaker. Nor is the JBL that much better than the standard offering.
The usual 'must-haves' are said to be the Goldrake racing seats (i.e. the 'carbon seats'), the steering wheel with LEDs and the upgraded wheels (albeit I've seen very few cars with the 'standard' wheels).
Resale seems to be improved by having interior carbon (vents, bridge, kick-plates), but it's not a necessity in my view. The exterior carbon too is nice, but not a deal-breaker. Nor is the JBL that much better than the standard offering.
7GJR said:
I've only come close to grounding out once in three years with no nose-lift.
The usual 'must-haves' are said to be the Goldrake racing seats (i.e. the 'carbon seats'), the steering wheel with LEDs and the upgraded wheels (albeit I've seen very few cars with the 'standard' wheels).
Resale seems to be improved by having interior carbon (vents, bridge, kick-plates), but it's not a necessity in my view. The exterior carbon too is nice, but not a deal-breaker. Nor is the JBL that much better than the standard offering.
Just as an FYI, The usual 'must-haves' are said to be the Goldrake racing seats (i.e. the 'carbon seats'), the steering wheel with LEDs and the upgraded wheels (albeit I've seen very few cars with the 'standard' wheels).
Resale seems to be improved by having interior carbon (vents, bridge, kick-plates), but it's not a necessity in my view. The exterior carbon too is nice, but not a deal-breaker. Nor is the JBL that much better than the standard offering.
the carbon seats can be either Goldrake or Daytona. The only difference is the style of the leather on the seat itself. Both are nice and highly desirable.https://www.portlandautos.co.uk/vehicles/ferrari/f...
This is the one id seen. Love the colour and looks well on a 488. Like I state I’m not clued up on the Ferrari front.
Guess they’ve bottomed out price wise or where we seeing these head.
This is the one id seen. Love the colour and looks well on a 488. Like I state I’m not clued up on the Ferrari front.
Guess they’ve bottomed out price wise or where we seeing these head.
Trev450 said:
Just as an FYI, the carbon seats can be either Goldrake or Daytona. The only difference is the style of the leather on the seat itself. Both are nice and highly desirable.
Every day is a school day, thanks for that. the carbon seats can be either Goldrake or Daytona. The only difference is the style of the leather on the seat itself. Both are nice and highly desirable.In terms of prices, “bottoming out,” I’m afraid that ship sailed, possibly the end of last year when there were cars up for £130k.
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