FS: 2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia
#24
12-04-2011, 02:56 PM
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Castle Rock, CO, USA (mostly)
Posts: 280
The "love it but hate to put too many miles on it" thing is a real dilemma. I'm thinking of selling my 2011 458 now even though it's the best car I've ever driven. I could net my purchase price back, which would be nice. I'm buying a 2010 GT3 which I may just drive the "c***" out of for a change.
#25
12-04-2011, 02:59 PM
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Castle Rock, CO, USA (mostly)
Posts: 280
carbon option
Yes - carbon is everywhere, although the arches and interior are alcantera.
#27
12-04-2011, 06:12 PM
Fun idea! If it were a few years ago, before the market took a dump, and I was feeling wilder and crazier, I might have considered this!
Funny thing is my 458 is yellow with black, tons of carbon fiber, and charcoal finished 20" wheels...not too much different from your Scud! Main difference cosmetically is that I didn't do yellow calipers or stitching, and I've got leather.
But in the spirit of your fun idea, please send me a photo or two of your RS:
kurt.listug@taylorguitars.com. Thanks!
Funny thing is my 458 is yellow with black, tons of carbon fiber, and charcoal finished 20" wheels...not too much different from your Scud! Main difference cosmetically is that I didn't do yellow calipers or stitching, and I've got leather.
But in the spirit of your fun idea, please send me a photo or two of your RS:
kurt.listug@taylorguitars.com. Thanks!
#28
12-04-2011, 10:46 PM
Yes, losing some money always hurts -- but you have a great attitude. 
I don't think anybody buys cars like these thinking they're economical to own. As least, in my case, the Scud was a blast to drive. My hardest discipline was keeping the miles low for resale and for the Ferraritosi who expect a garage queen. I guess at 4700 miles, I failed, but this car is immaculate and I loved driving it. This may be the best handling car I've ever owned. I wish I could keep them all, but I need to scale back.
I don't think anybody buys cars like these thinking they're economical to own. As least, in my case, the Scud was a blast to drive. My hardest discipline was keeping the miles low for resale and for the Ferraritosi who expect a garage queen. I guess at 4700 miles, I failed, but this car is immaculate and I loved driving it. This may be the best handling car I've ever owned. I wish I could keep them all, but I need to scale back.
I looked at an '08 Scud with 7,500 miles, U.S. carbon package and stripe at around $186K before I bought my GT. Clutch reading was very good and I personally didn't have any concerns about that mileage. Your mileage is plenty low, unless the future buyer is freakishly anal-retentive.
G/L on sale.. truly beautiful car.
#29
12-05-2011, 12:17 AM
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Castle Rock, CO, USA (mostly)
Posts: 280
Yes. Pretty much. I'm thankful every day that I worked smart and took calculated risks. Still, I don't like losing.