488 GTB - buying tips/pointers...
Discussion
Hi all,
I’m looking to get myself a 2nd hand 488 GTB as a long term car which will also be my first Ferrari and as per thread title, I’m looking to get some general advice...
- I see on the 2nd hand market there are a few low mileage cars with varying specs that seem to be hanging about, are there any options (or lack of) that deem a car less desirable?
- I presume the 488 comes with the longer warranty backed by Ferrari, but is this transferable with the car? Do elements of the warrant get dropped off when sold on?
Or are there conditions that need to be met to keep this valid, such as Ferrari main dealer servicing only etc... ?
- although it’s a recent-ish model, are there any items to watch out for in regards to issues/weak points?
Like I say, I’m after some pointers to then go off and do further research at this point.
Lastly, albeit this isn’t a primary concern, more of a point of curiosity; I’m cognocent of the 458 values holding up well. Is this just the market at the moment (with a bit of a correction due), or the impact of the 458 being the last NA engine...? I guess the 488 won’t hold up as strong in 3-5yrs time?
Obviously, no one has a crystal ball but interested to hear people’s thoughts from those with experience of being a long term Ferrari owner.
Many thanks
I’m looking to get myself a 2nd hand 488 GTB as a long term car which will also be my first Ferrari and as per thread title, I’m looking to get some general advice...
- I see on the 2nd hand market there are a few low mileage cars with varying specs that seem to be hanging about, are there any options (or lack of) that deem a car less desirable?
- I presume the 488 comes with the longer warranty backed by Ferrari, but is this transferable with the car? Do elements of the warrant get dropped off when sold on?
Or are there conditions that need to be met to keep this valid, such as Ferrari main dealer servicing only etc... ?
- although it’s a recent-ish model, are there any items to watch out for in regards to issues/weak points?
Like I say, I’m after some pointers to then go off and do further research at this point.
Lastly, albeit this isn’t a primary concern, more of a point of curiosity; I’m cognocent of the 458 values holding up well. Is this just the market at the moment (with a bit of a correction due), or the impact of the 458 being the last NA engine...? I guess the 488 won’t hold up as strong in 3-5yrs time?
Obviously, no one has a crystal ball but interested to hear people’s thoughts from those with experience of being a long term Ferrari owner.
Many thanks
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