Chris Harris' 991 GT3 vs 458 Speciale video
11-28-2014, 12:07 AM
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It's not really a gimmick - it's liquidating information asymmetry. Some people have misconception that Ferarri maintenance is $5K-10K a year and would not trust manufacturer or dealer if they tried to explain that it's not that much. So those potential buyers would act based on that wrong assumption, thus valuing the car less. But making maintenance free liquidates this asymmetry, allowing uninformed or sceptical buyers to value the car more accurately. So I'd say it's a good, value-creating move for both Ferarri and it's less informed customers, and completely neutral thing for informed customers.
11-28-2014, 09:26 AM
#108
Three Wheelin'
11-28-2014, 10:02 AM
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Nordschleife Master
11-28-2014, 10:50 AM
#110
Three Wheelin'
A conspiracy requires more than one individual. When he discusses the 458 there are no lamentations for the MT. The MT need not even enter the discussion since there is no one to pander to among the Ferrari base, and he seems to hav adapated to driving the car well enough to not require comment. The MT enters the GT3 discussion because he knows his audience and what is expected.
11-28-2014, 11:06 AM
#111
I think he is genuine. I have gotten over the whole MT thing. No money shifts either.
11-28-2014, 02:44 PM
#112
Nordschleife Master
A conspiracy requires more than one individual. When he discusses the 458 there are no lamentations for the MT. The MT need not even enter the discussion since there is no one to pander to among the Ferrari base, and he seems to hav adapated to driving the car well enough to not require comment. The MT enters the GT3 discussion because he knows his audience and what is expected.