Fact Or Fiction? Are Ferrari Sales Really In The Toilet?

Fact Or Fiction? Are Ferrari Sales Really In The Toilet?
Dear 001,
 
I work in the industry and  I know the reports are saying that Ferrari sales were down drastically in November. In fact Autocar magazine is reporting they only sold 92 cars globally last month. Of course this is something that Ferrari has denied.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/236380/

Now, I know Ferrari didn't even sell ONE car in California in the month of September but when I look at publicly available sale figures from Motor Intelligence, it clearly indicates they sold 137 vehicles in the US for November which was a slight rise over last year.

http://www.motorintelligence.com

So who is telling the truth here?  Ferrari or the some gloom and doom tabloid reporter?

Maybe one of your readers within within a Ferrari dealership can set the record straight and give all of the real scoop?.

Thanks,
The Italian Stallion

LexSucksLexSucks - 12/10/2008 12:15:34 PM
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Folks aren't buying Ferraris because the Lexus LF-A is right around the corner


Agent00JAgent00J - 12/10/2008 12:17:18 PM
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Yeah, I cancelled my order for the 599 GTB Fiorano when I found out Lexus might produce a $200k celica, er I mean Lexus.

-00J


Agent009Agent009 - 12/10/2008 12:20:59 PM
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Damn, I didn't know a vaporware car could damage such a renowned maker.

001 I'll still take that California for Xmas though. You can give the Yugo to 00J.


Agent00JAgent00J - 12/10/2008 1:05:42 PM
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The Yugo to 00J, I will now cancel the Gallardo LP560-4 I had ordered you 009!

-00J


Agent009Agent009 - 12/10/2008 1:47:13 PM
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Man I can never win around here!


Agent00JAgent00J - 12/10/2008 1:50:05 PM
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009 - give me a moment while I retrieve my violin from the trunk of my car to play a sad song for you.

Poor 009!!!

Seriously though, is 001 getting us Ferrari Californias for Christmas?

-00J


dhkss2002dhkss2002 - 12/10/2008 12:18:07 PM
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Who gives a crap really? Even if they sold two hundred cars a month, a single Buick dealership probably sells more than that lol. Ferrari (FIAT) will be swallowed up by a larger company, the question is not if, but when.


TECHGEEKTECHGEEK - 12/10/2008 12:55:23 PM
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Yes offcourse, since the Swallowing big companies like "Buick"owner General Motors,Ford etc. are going to throw up after swallowing too much????

Ferrari-Fiat-AlfaRomeo-Lancia will be swallowed up : hahahaha

Perhaps you have no idea about their money intake from F1,franchising,the Rich "Sheikhs" in the middle east etc.


Agent009Agent009 - 12/10/2008 2:20:09 PM
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We have fans in high places


JMB1013JMB1013 - 12/10/2008 1:21:24 PM
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Well the California is already sold out for two years minimum, so their sales can't be that bad.


EL34EL34 - 12/10/2008 2:12:24 PM
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Why buy a Ferrari when I could buy a Civic :-)


veyron1001veyron1001 - 12/10/2008 5:58:03 PM
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The lexus LFA challenges the BMW M3. I doubt it can beat a Ferrari in a similar price range.


BozzorTheGreatBozzorTheGreat - 12/10/2008 2:38:24 PM
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Key question: is Ferrari talking written or delivered sales?


vonbeelervonbeeler - 12/10/2008 10:53:33 PM
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Ferrari is a race car company first and foremost. It has been their business model for over 60 years. they are the only auto manufacturer in the world that puts racing as priority over auto manufacturing. They sell cars to support the racing effort. They build fewer cars than anyone because thats not there business. Thats why well heeled will PAY to own one. Its the closest thing to owning a race car. Nothing compares. Nothing will ever compare. Sales are down/ are the same, who cares. They will always be selling the most desired cars in the world. Drive one if you doubt. You will understand.


chewychewy - 12/11/2008 12:52:02 AM
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Not exactly true, Ferrari has been selling a lot the last couple of years, expanding the factory and adding shifts.

And the California is not a product that looks completely race bred to me.


vonbeelervonbeeler - 12/11/2008 12:52:43 PM
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True. As long as they don't start building SUV or sedans and keep exclusivity fairly strong.


AlexTxAlexTx - 12/11/2008 2:06:30 AM
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Not sure if the sales numbers are correct, however the past 3 motnhs resale on Ferraris have tanked drastically as more F430s are becoming available.
Even the 599 is hit hard.. and I mean... HARD!!


vonbeelervonbeeler - 12/11/2008 12:53:52 PM
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Me too. Me want 430 spyder. at 150k I'm in. 50k to go.


americanmuscleamericanmuscle - 12/11/2008 5:20:36 PM
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Give me 2 ZR1's for the same price!!! 200k and then I will make one a convert!!!
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