Potential 458 purchase
Discussion
Been a couple of years since I sold my 991 GT3 and I'm looking for new excitement.
New to Ferrari but always liked the 458, now with the opportunity to buy a friends 2010, so some questions if you all don't mind.
Red with black interior, less than 6k on clock, full FSH. No warranty.
2010 - Low millage which is ideal as I am a driver and see the car as a long term friend.
Not sure yet of the spec, has yellow callipers and shields. Still to see the spec list.
Concerns - Gearbox given its a 2010 model. To warranty and keep in main dealer service or go good independent and self warranty. Ran 3 GT3s both road and track, always warranty but no major issues with any of them.
Not interested in future value posts as I expect slow depreciation given I will drive 3-5k miles per year.
Spec wise what is a must have just in case future throws a wobbly and I have to cash out, you never know, I work in Oil Industry.....
I plan to have car inspected by independent specialist in Edinburgh but other than shock leaks, oll leaks anything else I should be on the look out for.
Apologies in advance for my ignorance of the brand, I never really thought I would be buying the Marque.
New to Ferrari but always liked the 458, now with the opportunity to buy a friends 2010, so some questions if you all don't mind.
Red with black interior, less than 6k on clock, full FSH. No warranty.
2010 - Low millage which is ideal as I am a driver and see the car as a long term friend.
Not sure yet of the spec, has yellow callipers and shields. Still to see the spec list.
Concerns - Gearbox given its a 2010 model. To warranty and keep in main dealer service or go good independent and self warranty. Ran 3 GT3s both road and track, always warranty but no major issues with any of them.
Not interested in future value posts as I expect slow depreciation given I will drive 3-5k miles per year.
Spec wise what is a must have just in case future throws a wobbly and I have to cash out, you never know, I work in Oil Industry.....
I plan to have car inspected by independent specialist in Edinburgh but other than shock leaks, oll leaks anything else I should be on the look out for.
Apologies in advance for my ignorance of the brand, I never really thought I would be buying the Marque.
Ferruccio said:
I’d never buy a car off a friend.
How does it pan out if the gearbox or engine go after a month.........??
No different to when you buy the car of another human........put you hand in your pocket. At least I know there is nothing known wrong with the car. At least I know I'm not going to be scammed in any way. Its my responsibility once I decide its for me, I'm not a snowflake.How does it pan out if the gearbox or engine go after a month.........??
Yes warranty on an older car even with less than 6k on the clock I don't expect dampeners to be covered, but they are not massively expensive. I will post up when I see the car, hopefully later next week what the spec is but to be honest, I'll buy it on condition which from others I'm told is minted. Car is hardly driven so that will change if I get it.
I don't want this to turn into a value thread but if there is info out there indicating a £ range feel free to PM me.
Also if there is any knowledge of others for sale other than the ones on PH and AT let me know via PM.
Thanks for all your comments so far, I think I would prefer the racing seats as I have always had buckets in the GT3s but less likely to track this car as I run a Radical SR3RS. Might see a wee Spa trip once in a blue moon.....
I don't want this to turn into a value thread but if there is info out there indicating a £ range feel free to PM me.
Also if there is any knowledge of others for sale other than the ones on PH and AT let me know via PM.
Thanks for all your comments so far, I think I would prefer the racing seats as I have always had buckets in the GT3s but less likely to track this car as I run a Radical SR3RS. Might see a wee Spa trip once in a blue moon.....
PrancingHorses said:
When dampers go they need to be replaced in pairs £4500 for each axel.
Can't say I would like it but I am prepared. I'm sure they can be rebuilt by a specialist, sure I read somewhere. At least with Ferrari you can get parts and manuals etc with McLaren's you struggle with a paint code. Only thing is their warranty is fairly bullet proof.Gassing Station | Ferrari V8 | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff