Discussion
martinvantage said:
Looking at 2 different Ferraris. California - the more practical option v 458. As someone moving into the brand from other sposrts cars whats your genral view about waiting time if I put down my deposit on a 458.
I heard St Albans were quoting 2014 delivery on the 458, however I somewhat doubt that. When the 430 was announced, maranello took a refundable 5k deposit. This led to huge orders, many of which were unfulfilled bringing the quoted waiting time down considerably. I have heard (not confirmed) that the deposit for a 458 is 20k and NON REFUNDABLE, if this is the case it will certainly deter people who are not certain. Also, within 2 years there will be a spider, likely even sooner, which will reduce the wait on a coupe as many opt for a spider. I would think a new customer would put their money down and be "Quoted" 2 years which may well change bearing in mind that production levels will be strong to get as many orders fulfilled prior to the new Mclaren and Gallardo launches. Dont put a deposit down hoping to sell your option at a profit as this is very risky territory indeed.
Edited by Thankyou4calling on Sunday 13th June 23:00
I've been told California is now under a year, but 458 is nearer 2.5 years.
It seems crazy to me to pay up for a deposit so long before, it's almost worth putting one down for what comes next, or perhaps for a 458 Spider now.
Or the alternative, find one in 2 years time that's close to your specification already ordered.
It seems crazy to me to pay up for a deposit so long before, it's almost worth putting one down for what comes next, or perhaps for a 458 Spider now.
Or the alternative, find one in 2 years time that's close to your specification already ordered.
andrew. said:
AndrewD said:
Not that it helps, but the Zug dealer has a nice red car that could be had today if you were so gay
what sort of money ?I'd want the "delete horrible plastic triangle from the dashboard" option
He also has a black car and a red car in the workshop being pdi'd
AndrewD said:
andrew. said:
AndrewD said:
Not that it helps, but the Zug dealer has a nice red car that could be had today if you were so gay
what sort of money ?I'd want the "delete horrible plastic triangle from the dashboard" option
He also has a black car and a red car in the workshop being pdi'd
Funnily enough I have spoken to a dealer, who surprisingly has an interest in geting me into both cars, hence the question to this forum
Dealers solution was to pay £10k over list for a nearly new california, add a 20K deposit for a 458 and wait... At which point I will be told that the 2 year wait on a 458 is now 12m and the california is now worth 15k less than list....
I don't have that money to burn, it has to be one or the other....
Appreciate all the helpful comments to date
Dealers solution was to pay £10k over list for a nearly new california, add a 20K deposit for a 458 and wait... At which point I will be told that the 2 year wait on a 458 is now 12m and the california is now worth 15k less than list....
I don't have that money to burn, it has to be one or the other....
Appreciate all the helpful comments to date
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