First Ferrari??
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Happy Sunday all
I’m on the verge of purchasing my first Ferrari. A 488 GTB
I have seen this car and I am very close to putting pen to paper. What’s everyone’s thoughts on the spec and what should I be looking out for?
It’s a 2019 car with 3500k
Have to admit, seeing the posts about mileage blocking is a concern ??
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Thanks for any advice offered ??
I’m on the verge of purchasing my first Ferrari. A 488 GTB
I have seen this car and I am very close to putting pen to paper. What’s everyone’s thoughts on the spec and what should I be looking out for?
It’s a 2019 car with 3500k
Have to admit, seeing the posts about mileage blocking is a concern ??
Finished in Ferrari Historical Colour Grigio Scuro with Nero Interior, 20” Matt Black Forged Rims, Yellow Brake Callipers, Carbon Fibre: Front Spoiler – Side Air Splitter – Rear Air Ducts – Fog Lamp – Exterior Sill Kick, Scuderia Ferrari Shields, Suspension Lifter, AFS System, Internal/External Electrochromic Mirrors, Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Parking Camera, High Emotion Low Emission, Sport Exhaust Pipes, Coloured Special Stitching – Giallo, Goldrake Racing Seats, Racing Seat Lifter, Horse Stitched on Headrest, Coloured Mats with Logo, Upper Part in Alcantara, Alcantara Seats Inner Trim, Premium Hifi System, Apple Carplay, Yellow Rev Counter, Carbon Fibre Racing Package, Functional Equipment.
Thanks for any advice offered ??
Edited by SBPJ on Sunday 1st May 10:03
SBPJ said:
Happy Sunday all
I’m on the verge of purchasing my first Ferrari.
I have seen this car and I am very close to putting pen to paper. What’s everyone’s thoughts on the spec and what should I be looking out for?
It’s a 2019 car with 3500k
Have to admit, seeing the posts about mileage blocking is a concern ??
Finished in Ferrari Historical Colour Grigio Scuro with Nero Interior, 20” Matt Black Forged Rims, Yellow Brake Callipers, Carbon Fibre: Front Spoiler – Side Air Splitter – Rear Air Ducts – Fog Lamp – Exterior Sill Kick, Scuderia Ferrari Shields, Suspension Lifter, AFS System, Internal/External Electrochromic Mirrors, Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Parking Camera, High Emotion Low Emission, Sport Exhaust Pipes, Coloured Special Stitching – Giallo, Goldrake Racing Seats, Racing Seat Lifter, Horse Stitched on Headrest, Coloured Mats with Logo, Upper Part in Alcantara, Alcantara Seats Inner Trim, Premium Hifi System, Apple Carplay, Yellow Rev Counter, Carbon Fibre Racing Package, Functional Equipment.
Thanks for any advice offered ??
It will be a lot easier for people to give you advice if you link to the advert, or at least give us a clue as to the model I’m on the verge of purchasing my first Ferrari.
I have seen this car and I am very close to putting pen to paper. What’s everyone’s thoughts on the spec and what should I be looking out for?
It’s a 2019 car with 3500k
Have to admit, seeing the posts about mileage blocking is a concern ??
Finished in Ferrari Historical Colour Grigio Scuro with Nero Interior, 20” Matt Black Forged Rims, Yellow Brake Callipers, Carbon Fibre: Front Spoiler – Side Air Splitter – Rear Air Ducts – Fog Lamp – Exterior Sill Kick, Scuderia Ferrari Shields, Suspension Lifter, AFS System, Internal/External Electrochromic Mirrors, Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Parking Camera, High Emotion Low Emission, Sport Exhaust Pipes, Coloured Special Stitching – Giallo, Goldrake Racing Seats, Racing Seat Lifter, Horse Stitched on Headrest, Coloured Mats with Logo, Upper Part in Alcantara, Alcantara Seats Inner Trim, Premium Hifi System, Apple Carplay, Yellow Rev Counter, Carbon Fibre Racing Package, Functional Equipment.
Thanks for any advice offered ??
It’s easily verified by plugging the car in at a main dealer who can check mileage in each gear and via other checks. Make this a condition of sale? How many owners? Genuinely, many owners just don’t put the mileage on the cars. Some will likely shortly come along with the classic line that “nearly all Ferrari are clocked” but not the case from my experience; at least with the latest cars anyway. I guess, the other option if first Ferrari is to buy from approved dealer for additional peace of mind? Good look with your purchase and post some pics when you buy it.
Nice spec and link to previous poster's useful similar thread https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&... plus another https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
blueg33 said:
Have it inspected by a specialist. With just 3500 miles it should be as new in every respect.
Does it have satnav? It may be possible to look at the journey history and do some maths.
I thought most Ferrari owners had mistresses, so it’s likely he cleared the satnav history, to hide his infidelity over any mileage abnormalities 🙈Does it have satnav? It may be possible to look at the journey history and do some maths.
SBPJ said:
blueg33 said:
Have it inspected by a specialist. With just 3500 miles it should be as new in every respect.
Does it have satnav? It may be possible to look at the journey history and do some maths.
I thought most Ferrari owners had mistresses, so it’s likely he cleared the satnav history, to hide his infidelity over any mileage abnormalities ??Does it have satnav? It may be possible to look at the journey history and do some maths.
with ferrari owners, it's more keys in the fruit bowl
hth
SBPJ said:
blueg33 said:
Have it inspected by a specialist. With just 3500 miles it should be as new in every respect.
Does it have satnav? It may be possible to look at the journey history and do some maths.
I thought most Ferrari owners had mistresses, so it’s likely he cleared the satnav history, to hide his infidelity over any mileage abnormalities ??Does it have satnav? It may be possible to look at the journey history and do some maths.
andrew said:
SBPJ said:
blueg33 said:
Have it inspected by a specialist. With just 3500 miles it should be as new in every respect.
Does it have satnav? It may be possible to look at the journey history and do some maths.
I thought most Ferrari owners had mistresses, so it’s likely he cleared the satnav history, to hide his infidelity over any mileage abnormalities ??Does it have satnav? It may be possible to look at the journey history and do some maths.
with ferrari owners, it's more keys in the fruit bowl
hth
SBPJ said:
It’s a 2019 car with 3500k
3500k?!?! 3,500,000 miles is on the high side for a 2019 488 so I'd say unlikely it has been clocked.More seriously 3500 miles in 3 years, when for a large part of those three years it was illegal to actually go anywhere other than home or work, isn't suspiciously low. Mileage is just a number anyway, get it inspected and buy on condition.
murphyaj said:
SBPJ said:
It’s a 2019 car with 3500k
3500k?!?! 3,500,000 miles is on the high side for a 2019 488 so I'd say unlikely it has been clocked.More seriously 3500 miles in 3 years, when for a large part of those three years it was illegal to actually go anywhere other than home or work, isn't suspiciously low. Mileage is just a number anyway, get it inspected and buy on condition.
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