Shivaum Punjabi checks out the local Ferrari dealership to understand the advantages of buying an Approved Ferrari.
Ferrari is not only a car manufacturer. It is a brand; it is a thought process; it is a lifestyle. Spanning over 80 years of manufacturing sports cars, it is one of those names that everyone knows. Every red sports car is a “Ferrari” to the uninitiated. And there has never been a better time to own/buy/collect one than now, especially if it is a Pre-Owned one.
Ferrari is making more cars than ever before, and many of them turn up on the used car market. Ferrari has launched an Approved Certification program to maintain their brand pedigree, maintenance, quality, and to make sure the car performs the way it should. Here are seven reasons why you should buy a Pre-Owned Ferrari.
1) With the age of electrification/hybridisation upon us, it is only but normal for true petrolheads to covet the original naturally aspirated engined cars. Cars like the 458 Italia, F430 and 360 Modena are now seen as investments. Their performance/lightweight versions have already seen tremendous appreciation, and I see them appreciating even more.
2) To buy their signature V12 engined cars, Ferrari usually prefers for the customers to have a buying history with the brand. With the Ferrari Approved program, you can buy an 812, 812 GTS or F12 immediately.
3) You can buy a Ferrari from the decade of your choice. All you need to do is go to your local Ferrari dealership, which in Dubai is Al Tayer Motors Ferrari (which also are considered one of the best Ferrari dealerships in the world) and ask them for the Ferrari of your choice. If one shows up anywhere in the world and you have shown interest in it, Ferrari will ensure that it is up to speed to ensure it is worthy for the customer to drive and use.
4) To ensure the car meets the factory criteria of a brand-new car, Ferrari runs a series of checks on the car before it is even considered for sale to a customer.
– One of their very first tasks is to verify the origin and maintenance history of these vehicles to ensure they have been properly taken care of and have no major accidents in their service history.
– 190 individual checks are carried out on the car, including mechanical tests, ac tests, suspension, brakes, safety systems, etc.
– A 2-year warranty is provided for all Approved Ferraris. New cars originally from the factory have a 7-year warranty period that is transferred to the new owner if currently valid.
– Another benefit of a Ferrari Approved car is that it has an unlimited mileage warranty, except for parts subject to routine maintenance such as brake pads & disks, tyres and other normal wear and tear.
– Ferrari provides new owners with a full written record of any work done during this checkup.
5) The advantage of buying a Ferrari Approved car is that some models could be cheaper than the original list price due to depreciation. Hence, you get more horsepower for your buck.
6) No waiting period. You can buy the Ferrari of your dreams instantly and drive out of the showroom.
7) Even if you buy a Ferrari Approved car, you are eligible to join the Ferrari Owner’s Club, which lets you network with your peers, and we all know that your net worth is only worth as much as your network. So what are you waiting for? Go check out if your dream Ferrari is available at a Ferrari dealer near you, and let me know which one would you buy? I would buy the any version of the 458 Italia.
Text and images by Shivaum Punjabi.
