SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Thinking of trading in SL55 for F430
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Thinking of trading in SL55 for F430
I have an offer from a dealer for an F430 (Black/Black) for $60k over MSRP($112k). Now, thinking about trading in my '05 SL55.
What do you think?
What do you think?
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The F430 is unreal. I've had mine for 2 weeks. $60K over is the rub. You won't want to get out of the Ferrari. You will use any excuse to drive it. Read the latest Car and Driver article. Life is not a rehearsal. If you can afford it you will not have any remorse.
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In time, they will go down in $$$ of course but who knows how long that will be??? When the Modena came out, they too were going for extreme amounts. If you feel the need for it NOW, bite the bullet and go for it. If your SL keeps you happy, wait 9-12 months.
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I say that 60K is reasonable premium at the moment... Considering that you see spots for the Spider in the going range of 100-135K at the moment. I'm still debating whether to sell my spot at the moment
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Good points! Thanks....I think I will hold on to my 55. I love my car but I just am not sure if the F430 will come down in price with all the pent up demand.
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I remember guys buying TR's back in the 80's for $100,000 over sticker, then taking it in the shorts when they sold it for $80K in the late 90's...
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Originally Posted by jettie1767
Not sure if I wanna fork over $60k above msrp. Is that reasonable?
Money for nothing is thus named for a reason ..... IMHO it does not warrant any loyalty.
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Originally Posted by IanSL55
F430 MSRP is only $112K? I didn't realize it was cheaper (w/ regards to MSRP) than a SL55.
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Originally Posted by jettie1767
$212k is the msrp.
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wait until the price goes down then get it, until now i like the looks of the Modena more, but maybe I haven't adjusted to the F430 yet!
but compared to SL55? I would get a Ferrari for the price of a SL55 just not worth it.. to throw the $$$ on a benz... max, i would pay 65,000 for a benz
i dont know what to choose for my 2nd car either 997 GT3 or F430 or Modena 360 or Maserati Modena
most probably the GT3
but compared to SL55? I would get a Ferrari for the price of a SL55 just not worth it.. to throw the $$$ on a benz... max, i would pay 65,000 for a benz
i dont know what to choose for my 2nd car either 997 GT3 or F430 or Modena 360 or Maserati Modena
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NEVER...........REPEAT, NEVER pay over MSRP for any car, even a Ferrari....especially the modern cars............they are overproduced and are nothing more than production cars that will plummet in value............and I am a a Ferrari lover (and a pretty good customer).
My TR stickered at 121,000....and was selling for $100K over...I bought it a few years later for $80K
My 348 was getting $60-70K premiums...I waited 10 months and paid less than sticker.
My F40 commanded $500K+ premiums. I waited several years and paid alot under sticker...I think about $200K under.
I'm afraid 430's are just the latest bling bling thing and nothing more. The only really special production car of the new stuff is the CS. That may hold its value....but I doubt it.
My TR stickered at 121,000....and was selling for $100K over...I bought it a few years later for $80K
My 348 was getting $60-70K premiums...I waited 10 months and paid less than sticker.
My F40 commanded $500K+ premiums. I waited several years and paid alot under sticker...I think about $200K under.
I'm afraid 430's are just the latest bling bling thing and nothing more. The only really special production car of the new stuff is the CS. That may hold its value....but I doubt it.
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Originally Posted by IngenereAMG
NEVER...........REPEAT, NEVER pay over MSRP for any car, even a Ferrari....especially the modern cars............they are overproduced and are nothing more than production cars that will plummet in value............and I am a a Ferrari lover (and a pretty good customer).
My TR stickered at 121,000....and was selling for $100K over...I bought it a few years later for $80K
My 348 was getting $60-70K premiums...I waited 10 months and paid less than sticker.
My F40 commanded $500K+ premiums. I waited several years and paid alot under sticker...I think about $200K under.
I'm afraid 430's are just the latest bling bling thing and nothing more. The only really special production car of the new stuff is the CS. That may hold its value....but I doubt it.
My TR stickered at 121,000....and was selling for $100K over...I bought it a few years later for $80K
My 348 was getting $60-70K premiums...I waited 10 months and paid less than sticker.
My F40 commanded $500K+ premiums. I waited several years and paid alot under sticker...I think about $200K under.
I'm afraid 430's are just the latest bling bling thing and nothing more. The only really special production car of the new stuff is the CS. That may hold its value....but I doubt it.
Best of luck with your purchase!
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Originally Posted by jettie1767
$212k is the msrp.
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Originally Posted by SLK55_AMG
i dont know what to choose for my 2nd car either 997 GT3 or F430 or Modena 360 or Maserati Modena
most probably the GT3
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Originally Posted by IngenereAMG
NEVER...........REPEAT, NEVER pay over MSRP for any car, even a Ferrari....especially the modern cars............they are overproduced and are nothing more than production cars that will plummet in value............and I am a a Ferrari lover (and a pretty good customer).
My F40 commanded $500K+ premiums. I waited several years and paid alot under sticker...I think about $200K under.
I'm afraid 430's are just the latest bling bling thing and nothing more. The only really special production car of the new stuff is the CS. That may hold its value....but I doubt it.
My F40 commanded $500K+ premiums. I waited several years and paid alot under sticker...I think about $200K under.
I'm afraid 430's are just the latest bling bling thing and nothing more. The only really special production car of the new stuff is the CS. That may hold its value....but I doubt it.
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What the hell is a Maserati Modena? The only models that I am aware of are the Quattroporte, 3200 Coupe/Spyder with the Cambiocorsa option, Grandsport and the MC12. Is this a new model?
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I'm sure it's not a new model.
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Originally Posted by NVESTMNT
I was wondering the same thing too
I'm sure it's not a new model.
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I'm sure it's not a new model.
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Originally Posted by NOTKTS
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Originally Posted by NVESTMNT
I'm a student at FIU. I see you are in Orlando, how's the weather there right now???
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It rains almost every day on cue now... Very bad weather for sporty driving ![drive](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
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At least you got an all-wheel drive Escalade so traction isn't an issue.....I assume the Murc doesn't go out in the rain :o
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Originally Posted by NVESTMNT
Don't like hearing that, I hate getting my car dirty
At least you got an all-wheel drive Escalade so traction isn't an issue.....I assume the Murc doesn't go out in the rain :o
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At least you got an all-wheel drive Escalade so traction isn't an issue.....I assume the Murc doesn't go out in the rain :o
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