I like this, but... "could do with a service" ? !!!

[MitchT]

I've always really liked the idea of a Ferrari Mondial Coupé in black with tan leather, so I was quite excited when I saw this. However, I'm slightly perplexed by the statement that it "could do with a service". The seller is a highly-regarded dealership from what I can tell, so why aren't they selling it in fully-serviced condition?

[diablo_pete]

MitchT said:

I've always really liked the idea of a Ferrari Mondial Coupé in black with tan leather, so I was quite excited when I saw this. However, I'm slightly perplexed by the statement that it "could do with a service". The seller is a highly-regarded dealership from what I can tell, so why aren't they selling it in fully-serviced condition?

mmmm weird. Could it be #

1) being sold "sale of return" so the current owner does not want to pay for a service?
2) The dealer doesn't think there's enough money in the car to warrant their outlay on a major service bill?

Not sure. Can always negotiate it with price to be included?

Pete

[evil_dr_fish]

In all fairness, the only way to really know is to speak to the vendor and have it inspected...

My personal gut feeling, given the wording is:

"Looks immaculate but there are mechanical problems we don't want to put in the advert"

I wouldn't necessarily say avoid it like the plague but I would proceed with great caution and very much 'lead with my head' not my heart!


Give them a bell and let us know how you get on?

Edited by evil_dr_fish on Tuesday 4th November 20:02

[MitchT]

evil_dr_fish said:

My personal gut feeling, given the wording is:

"Looks immaculate but there are mechanical problems we don't want to put in the advert"

Mine too... But I'd expect to see that approach on a private sale car on eBay, not a car at a top-end (from what I can gather) dealership!

evil_dr_fish said:

In all fairness, the only way to really know is to speak to the vendor and have it inspected...

... Give them a bell and let us know how you get on?

I think I'll see if the price comes down a bit first - don't want to be wasting anyone's time with something I'm unlikely to buy. £15k is still quite a bit more than I want to spend at the moment, especially if it's due for the full belts and valves jobbie.

[G'kar]

I was looking at that ad earlier.

It's a good price, but the service thing does seem odd.

Macari's looked after my last Mondial, and they're a good bunch, so I'd just give them a call and ask what the story is.

Probably being sold on behalf of, would be my guess.

This is a little tempting also:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/421917.htm

Edited by G'kar on Wednesday 5th November 10:57

[anonymous-user]

MitchT said:

I've always really liked the idea of a Ferrari Mondial Coupé in black with tan leather, so I was quite excited when I saw this. However, I'm slightly perplexed by the statement that it "could do with a service". The seller is a highly-regarded dealership from what I can tell, so why aren't they selling it in fully-serviced condition?

That's a low price for a T Coupe. Grade A examples usually early to mid-20's. (Recently sold a pristine T Coupe for 24K)
Factor in around 2K for service & bits, still a low price.

[Andyt25]

This one would be a safer bet. Low miles and at a Ferrari dealer. A bit more but I would think you could get it under 20k.

http://www.dicklovett.co.uk/detail?template=/zoom/...

[MitchT]

Bo_apex said:

That's a low price for a T Coupe. Grade A examples usually early to mid-20's. (Recently sold a pristine T Coupe for 24K)
Factor in around 2K for service & bits, still a low price.

I'm thinking maybe the fact that it isn't 'resale red' has affected the price a bit, but it wouldn't affect it that much. Also, LHD cars tend to be expensive these days due to the strength of the Euro, so I can't see that the low price is down to its LHD status.

Andyt25 said:

This one would be a safer bet. Low miles and at a Ferrari dealer. A bit more but I would think you could get it under 20k.

http://www.dicklovett.co.uk/detail?template=/zoom/...

I would actually prefer a 3.2, but I just hanker after one in black with tan.

[anonymous-user]

MitchT said:

Bo_apex said:

That's a low price for a T Coupe. Grade A examples usually early to mid-20's. (Recently sold a pristine T Coupe for 24K)
Factor in around 2K for service & bits, still a low price.

I'm thinking maybe the fact that it isn't 'resale red' has affected the price a bit, but it wouldn't affect it that much. Also, LHD cars tend to be expensive these days due to the strength of the Euro, so I can't see that the low price is down to its LHD status.

Andyt25 said:

This one would be a safer bet. Low miles and at a Ferrari dealer. A bit more but I would think you could get it under 20k.

http://www.dicklovett.co.uk/detail?template=/zoom/...

I would actually prefer a 3.2, but I just hanker after one in black with tan.

T Coupes are last of the line. Only way to evaluate is in the flesh. Correct - I sold a non-red T Coupe recently for 24K. Non-red actually suits these tipos. If service costs are an issue, the 328 or QV versions are cheaper to buy & run. Good luck.