[Robin55]

I was thinking about buying a 458 Spider that costs 149k.
The main Concern is the Price and the Kilometers the car has.
I asked the Dealership a few question if it was a rental, how many owners it had ( 2 Pre Owners) and if the Service was done.
All sounds pretty good, but i would rather have a advice of people that know what they are talking about since i am new to Ferraris, so here is my Final question.
Is it worth to buy or lease? is there anything i missed asking the Dealer?

I thank anyone that for advice

If you need anymore information i will provide them

Best Regards

 

[jbauto]

Price sounds pretty good. 56k miles. Must run well. How long has it been sitting unsold? Throw out 135 after you have someone look at it with you.

 

[Bill]

I have a 1998 550 Maranello with 93k miles it runs perfectly the Miles don't matter if you have perfect service records my opinion the more you drive them better they run ...
Good luck

 

[jbauto]

I see you're in CHE. Swiss cars are usually cleaner than the rest of the EU or UK. Is it a Swiss car? What does it look like?

 

[Robin55]

Price sounds pretty good. 56k miles. Must run well. How long has it been sitting unsold? Throw out 135 after you have someone look at it with you.

I might visit the Dealership anytime soon and thanks for the advice i will try to lower the price

 

[Robin55]

I see you're in CHE. Swiss cars are usually cleaner than the rest of the EU or UK. Is it a Swiss car? What does it look like?

It actually looks really good, got some pictures for you

 

[jbauto]

Oh man, the car looks pretty great. That mileage and those creme seats still look terrific. I really like this Spec. Now ask the Dealer if he has a maintenance file and ask if it's ever been in an accident. Get the date codes off the tires. After 10 years the tires should be replaced. Then take it for a spin. Then make an offer. That mileage doesn't bother me, but it affects value to some people.

 

[jbauto]

I wouldn't lease if the car has to sit for 5 months a year. Most lease plans are 1-3 years.

 

[Robin55]

Oh man, the car looks pretty great. That mileage and those creme seats still look terrific. I really like this Spec. Now ask the Dealer if he has a maintenance file and ask if it's ever been in an accident. Get the date codes off the tires. After 10 years the tires should be replaced. Then take it for a spin. Then make an offer. That mileage doesn't bother me, but it affects value to some people.

Yeah i does look pretty good, the dealer said it had always service in a official Ferrari Garage, Vehicle Historyis pretty good some things i will ask him personally (accident, tires) i was thinking about leasing it he made me a offer of a lease plan that goes 5 year for 1600.- monthly but the price is negotiable. So l would prefer lease because if something happens to the car in the long run i always can give it back or buy it. But why do you think that you wouldnt lease the car?

 

[jbauto]

That plan is 100k in 5 years and you don't own anything. I think owning this car at or near the price involved would be the way to go unless you have a way to tie it to a Business and write down as a Business expense. I would just pay Cash for this car and have fun with it. NO monthly payment. I think the 458s have legs in the future with strong re-sale. This car is very appealing to most everyone I think.