Service history for a car thats been in storage - F430

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Good morning all,

I have recently viewed an F430 and I am keen to purchase the car. The one thing that I am questioning (for resale purposes) is that it was in storage from 2016 - 2021 so wasn't serviced in that time.

So the history goes like this

2016 - 17k miles - Serviced
2021 - 17k miles - Serviced

Then it was in storage from 2021-2024

2024 - 19k miles - Serviced.

So there are gaps in terms of time on the servicing but not in terms of mileage. Will this effect saleability to dealers/private individuals? Would it put you off? Does it affect the value of the car? I know this sort of thing is important to potential purchasers of these cars so any thoughts on the matter would be great to hear.

Many thanks

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911Spanker said:

If they are asking top money then walk away IMO.

Hey 911Spanker, thanks for the super prompt reply. It seems to be quite reasonably priced as sites like motorway and carwow are basically quoting what I`d be paying for it. But as they are essentially dealers bidding, my worry is they see the time delays between the services and get put off.

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I was definitely plannning a specialist inspection but I guess the worry is that it doesnt get a good price on resale as less dealers are willing to bid because they deem it 'part service history' despite being serviced so often in terms of mileage.

It's already had a refresh in 2024 when it came out of storage for the second time but I just want to make sure I get things right as its alot of money on what is technically an 'old' car now.

Was hoping for a summer toy then flog it on to motorway/carwow for minimal loss when I`m done but its sketched me out a bit now! So close to having the dream car but so far...