Why I Regret Buying My Ferrari

[@garyfernandez8513]

Being able to afford a Ferrari is one thing. Being able to keep it is another.

[@normastanley5853]

So true...

[@rowlandbuck2703]

Any car really.

[@fixxa6455]

Of course. Changing car components would be expensive on a ferrari, and you always have to calculate that you could be unlucky with maintenance costs. Its like buying a house and not thinking about mortgages

[@victorvaca7429]

@@normastanley5853 cuz you know

[@connorl5868]

@@rowlandbuck2703 nope

[@vloogle4924]

Dude. You have the LAST naturally aspirated Ferrari. That thing is going to be worth a mint in the future. Normal Guy Supercar just made a video about the present supercar market. You should watch it. He has a 458, too, and said they are on the rise.

[@JV8901]

He actually made profit selling it back to Stradman, and he went easy on him due to being friends, but he could’ve ask for a bit more.

[@blklatino93312]

@Disgruntled Simp Mod actually the 458 is the last mid NA engine v8. So, yes it is the last.

[@largol33t12]

That's what Ferrari wants you to believe. I don't care about the brand and its snotty ass dealers, who are known for treating customers like crap. There are soooo many stories and not a single one of a positive experience. I will never set foot in one of the dealers if I ever win the lottery. I'll drive by in my Lamborghini and laugh at them.

[@ELI5FI]

I'm telling you Chandler you need to move where there's no snow ❄ I drive my McLaren all year round down here in Florida 🌞

[@bebin73]

Or just drive one of his other cars. Lol

[@KFuzz001]

I had the sticky buttons issue on my car, the Mercedes dealership recommended using Non acetone nail polish remover to fix.. it actually worked ! No damage to car at all.

[@asdadfafafafffallslsldd8068]

Thanks for the advice

[@projector7141]

I'd use alcohol, because nail polish remover can remove some paints. But if it is watered-down and used softly not so bad. But you need to clean off residue and then polish.

[@Acura369]

Chandler: “I don’t race or break the law” Also Chandler: shows clips of speeding

[@Аняна]

You can always buy a cheap Chinese FM transmitter inserted into the 12V socket to send music from the phone to the radio receiver in the car.

[@bebin73]

A little OCD on the service. A lot of independent shops are owned by ex/dealer employees. A rear license plate light with an intermittent fault is a bad ground, contacts that have surface rust or a bulb going bad. You don’t have to take it to a dealer for things like this. Any competent mechanic can work on it.

[@stepparentingmadeeasy]

sticky buttons is cheap materials. ferrari is losing to its own greed. what a pity. these cars have so many little issues that its scary

[@michaeldematto3099]

Obviously there is nothing wrong with the Ferrari, it's all because of you and where you live.

[@jakegargiulo5101]

Exactly what I was thinking hahahahha

[@AB-80X]

Yup. This just makes you shake your head.

[@JohnSmith-ku7yu]

11:38 if the insurance company didn't want to insurance this vehicle, you should change all of our cars to a different insurance company and tell them that it was because they didn't what to insure your Ferrari. Let's see how they feel about that, they will be losing hundreds of dollars a month equivalent to thousands of dollars in years to come. And since they see your channel hopefully they see this comment and realize how much money they will lose if you actually change your insurance and take your money somewhere else... rember this, money talks.

[@thefauxtist4387]

Insurance company won't care. Waste of time.

[@largol33t12]

@@thefauxtist4387 SO true. They all don't care. I got mad at my insurance company and told them that if they continued treating me badly, I'd go to someone else. They cancelled my coverage without warning. The brand was State Farm. Avoid those bastards at all costs.

[@movi_95]

It is the best Ferrari V8 engine mid engine too, so the value is probably going to be very good because the hybrid/electric era is coming, keep the 458 Spider, enjoy it 😬 Take it the best experience you can. By far the best Mid engine Ferrari, no competition between still

[@propherofdoom]

So why don't you just back the Ferrari into the spot? That way you don't have to enter in the passenger side???

[@alexvanbreemen9083]

Happy to say I bought and sold my last Ferrari…no more sticky buttons, dashboard with a Karen hidden inside, etc

[@bimmergang9388]

What u drive now I was debating on a 2019 g wagon or a 458 similarly priced

[@jackward-m2y]

Rookie mistakes: I keep my second car, and all of my motorcycles on battery chargers 24 / 7 / 365. Ya gotta have the space to store it. Check on the insurance cost prior to buying it. Always research prior to buying, what the known historical mechanical issues are. Then determine if you can deal with the issues prior to buying it. And lastly, a professional inspection prior to buying it. You could be buying another person's problems, that they are looking to unload to unsuspecting rookies.

[@johnforeman634]

Oh God, they are still putting that crap on the buttons? That has to be one of the most bewildering things I’ve ever seen. I’ve owned three Ferrari’s over the years, and they all had that problem. It’s almost a sick joke at this point. Even the cheapest cars don’t have that problem.

[@Supwisconsin]

NO MUSIC IN A FERRARI?!?!?! Take it back!

[@macmakka8214]

Driving Ferrari without the headache is possible, take your holidays in Italy , get the fast train to Modena, grab the Free bus to Maranello do the Museum Tour , cross the road to Pit lane drive experience and take a V8 or V12 out for an hour or two, stay local do it again the next day Two weeks in Paradise + 4 hours behind the wheel of your dream car for less than the cost of Annual insurance and a service 😃👍

[@robertswilliamson6130]

That is the best advice for all.

[@kenhur9800]

Meanwhile you can use the Corvette as a fantastic, utterly reliable daily driver

[@ngkeong3387]

488gtb owner here, never regret my purchase at all. Even though some hiccups here and there. Mostly are weak battery issue when sign showing up here and there. Change a new battery and all codes clear. The driving experience is phenomenal. You only live once. Enjoy your purchase

[@JackDuffley]

lol the insurers actually looked up the channel - I wonder if they subbed

[@theoriginalrabbithole]

Well done!👍 The belief that everything expensive is valuable is absurd. It isn't just Ferrari's either. You look at the majority of Supreme's merchandise and a lot of it is trash and you would think for the price tag you would get something at least well-made and sometimes you do but not always and btw, Jay Leno refuses to buy Ferraris but mostly because he thinks the dealers and the company are a bunch of greedy assholes with no concept of a customer experience. Ferrari just expects you to jump through all these hoops, including sometimes having to buy MULTIPLE lesser models like the Mondial, just to 'qualify' to buy the Ferrari you want AFTER you bribe the dealership. One day Ferrari is going to follow Harley Davidson right into irrelevance and Fiat , Phillip Morris(missionwinnow) and the Italian government won't be there to bail them out again and I'd like to see them gone from Formula 1 especially, no offense to Charles & Carlos. It's corrupt that they get a Veto vote AND an additional $70 Million per season that comes out of the prize pool FIRST for what has been known as 'The Ferrari Payment' since the days of Bernie Ecclestone. Sorry for the rant but this type of dishonesty just bothers me. It's unethical, especially for the money you pay for those cars. Ferrai really does suck in so many ways.

[@ronch550]

Honestly I've graduated from the desire of an affluent life. I just wanna be happy and contented, with my most loved ones with me with no problems. That's the greatest treasure of all.

[@America-The-Great]

So true...

[@mwaijamu2964]

Bro you are such a genuine guy. I clicked this video thinking “here we go again another rich dude with time on his hands making KZbin videos to flex”. This was a pleasant surprise, you’re laugh is so genuine, it gave you away. More power to you.

[@anklebar1]

Really? That was your take? You like this barnacle because of his laugh? Maybe yer falling in love????

[@mwaijamu2964]

@@anklebar1 Lol brudda, this video adds nothing to our lives other than to kill time, it’s all I could redeem from it. I’m nowhere near buying a ferrari and i already know about their fascist business model. Besides from that we both wasted our time watching this video. Peace to you, god.

[@WoodUCreate]

Stupid Loud...LOL, now you know how I feel when I'm listening to your youtube and I hear "DING" or "CHA-CHING" in the speakers. Stupid loud

[@ChandlerDavidSmith]

Haha exactly!

[@edblair5253]

4 wheel drive doesnt help much with stopping. Thats why you see SUV and other 4x4 in ditches all the time

[@LolaNeverLeaves]

Mormon dudes be like, "just got back from Mission and bought a 4-plex. Hop into my Ferarri, let's go!!!"

[@Michael_Lorenson]

So we have now reached the point where a _Corvette_ is too civilized. Is nothing sacred? Not that I could afford a Ferrari anyway, but I guess I'll keep my 1988 Corvette (manual), which provides the engaging and visceral experience I was looking for. I don't feel deprived. The car is a hoot to drive, sounds great, is dead-reliable, and was very inexpensive, all of which makes me smile.

[@jonmeadows2307]

So your complaints are that you have five vehicles for your three-car garage, it’s hard to get into the passengers seat and get into the drivers seat, you didn’t know about trickle charging which you’ll see if you watch any five KZbin videos about the 458, the sticky buttons that you’ll know about if you watch those five videos, and that your insurance company won’t insure the Ferrari because you raced it on KZbin. Take responsibility. These aren’t complaints about the car. You didn’t do your research or just use common sense.

[@jonmeadows2307]

Oh, and you complain because it snows most of the year, and you have to get it serviced 350 miles away. Did you not know that when you bought the car?

[@meankronen8217]

Man people think Ferrari/Lambo/Mclaren and other fast cars are luxury cars for some reason and expect them to be luxurious from the inside since you paid hundreds of thousands of dollars and sometimes millions, these are fast toys that look good and sound good that is it. They are not well made, they are not luxurious like a Bentley or a Rolls Royce, they are impractical and you will struggle driving a lot of them and they breakdown a lot (especially Lambos, the worst car in the category) and their maintaining them/upkeep will cost you a lot of money. Know what you are getting into before getting into it. + That Ferrari is from 2009, shouldnt be held to 2021/2022 standards. The best way to buy these cars for fun is just... TO NOT, lease them if you have to and again do not lease a fucking Lambo because there will be a very low mileage limit and there is a high chance you will crash the car hitting a small pothole making you pay from 40 thousand dollars minimum.

[@MatanColl]

I mean.. if you don’t want it....I can help take it off your hands🤣

[@zachriggs2481]

Get yourself a lift for about 3k. I had the same problem.

[@bebin73]

Garage ceiling height may be an issue

[@largol33t12]

You're falling for the "trick" that a lift will increase storage space. If the ceiling is too low, there's no point to having one. I heard about a guy who bought a lift, hoping to store his sports cars and had to sell the lift. It couldn't clear one car to fit the other under it!

[@MatanColl]

This man is 🧢ing he just posted a ig story about how much he loves it

[@gregsgrowth530]

Agree it is a 🧢. This man has gained so many memories and growth with social media because of this

[@kevintabol7642]

M kay

[@bax6089]

who tf doesnt know not to take that car out in the snow? snowtires? are you frickin kidding me .....i guess when you gotta " research " a damn battery charger ...

[@bneiman55]

Feel like if you lived in Florida or another warmer state with other super cars around you wouldn’t have most of these problems. Feel like this list is a negatives list of owning a Ferrari in Idaho rather than the negatives of owning a Ferrari.

[@7s29]

You're a brave man keeping an ev in the same garage with your other toys.

[@tarrynhyer]

Your Idaho is showing. "Cookies" in the snow.

[@jefflee5980]

You're next vid should be about how much the payments and insurance is but knowing you, you probably cashed it out lol

[@tedjacobson7822]

Hope you got a battery tender... it's built to charge when needed (albeit it's a slow charge but since it's plugged in for long periods of time no biggie) and keep the battery topped off but not charge all the time and maintains a full charge.

[@rpenny005]

Chandler, look into getting an FM transmitter for your radio situation!

[@bebin73]

Move the Ferrari as far back as it will go to the door. Pull the corvette in at an angle through the truck door and pull the front across the front of the Ferrari.

[@jerolvilladolid]

If its not from Germany it isnt a sports car

[@Mike-fc5vp]

Ferrari not is for all ..Ferrari not is for you ! Ferrari is Symphony !

[@elicrowe5400]

Wow, simple solution, keep your truck outside, let the wife park there, ...mind blown.

[@kickblake]

Just the fact the jumping off point for the ferrari is how "grateful" you are for the "opportunity" to own it tells you that Ferrari brand marketing is doing an amazing job...and running cover for some absolutely beautiful shitboxes. I'm kinda dissapointed, I thought the quality of these cars had come up in the last decade to match their insane price.

[@YuichiTamaki]

Jajaja pretty accurate description "beautiful shit boxes".

[@BHTQ18]

There is an aux and you can connect it to a flash drive and listen to downloaded music. Also you can buy a Bovee

[@joelpecker5819]

Bovee solution works fine!

[@lylez00]

For the buttons, I'd just wash them with a wet paper towel with a bit of dishwashing liquid, and then paint them with clear nail polish.

[@jakegargiulo5101]

Bro that mirror hitting the garage could have so been avoided.

[@CaseyBurnsInvesting]

I regret buying my Ferrari too. It’s a toy Ferrari, don’t judge.

[@pawelwisniewski6849]

Do you have sticky buttons as well ? 😂

[@vloogle4924]

Normal Guy Supercar has connects to get your buttons set up right.

[@jarrodgoodwin6083]

I love that his wife's car is outside! 😅

[@mrtim5363]

Glad I'm not the only one that caught that.

[@katadromeasgr]

Excuse me, what? What type of passive income let’s you buy cars worth half a million? I’m also starting my Airbnb business so getting into real estate. I mean, the car is okay but seriously, what are you doing in the real estate world to allow for such things???

[@billyoung8118]

I won't buy a Ferrari because I'm 6'4". And the width of my wallet isn't.

[@ChandlerDavidSmith]

Haha

[@ezequiel55]

You not being able to get in and out is not a Ferrari problem.

[@abbasjoudee2661]

You must be one of the luckiest guys ever , it's so cool to have cars like these .

[@anjdog2003]

He must live in Northern Idaho because Idaho's weather isn't cold most of the year.

[@realdata1378]

Its not or never for the 348. the all analog 348 is the predecessor to the consensus best sports car Ferrari ever made - the 355. the 348 doesn't have the expensive to repair brass value and/or electronic suspension issues the 355 has. the 348 represents Less is More and Older is Easier when it comes to Ferrari Sports cars. Most anyone can work on a 348 on most repairs as while the 348 is not a grocery getter its definitely a daily driver. Also the 348 has a flat plane crank which generates the same F1 exhaust note as Formula one cars use flat plane cranks to lower the weight of the cars. the 348's exhaust note sounds "pissed." at $65k for a 30k mile or less 348 it's now or never before 348s become the air cooled 911s of the Porsche community. You can't lose with a solid 348. Slam dunk. No bigger bang for the buck out there.

[@enricomanno8434]

If a Ferrari it's so expensive should be a valid reason By the way, even if you have the cash that's not enough to own a Ferrari... they are going to see your background... plus certains people are absolutely black listed...I suggest you to buy an Isuzu.

[@acptelford1307]

I dislike any video that starts with someone shouting at me. 👎🏻

[@AB-80X]

As a many year Ferrari owner I can't follow most of this. Hate to say this, most of this is on you not knowing what you got into and not having done your homework. And some of it like the attention, is kind of on you. just go about your day when you park for example. The battery? Not even sure why the factory supplied charger was not in the car, and the fact that you did not know one was needed, just boggles the mind. That's not even a Ferrari thing. Many cars that are not regularly drive, needs a charger. The dealer location is what it is. You know that before I hope. The garage space is on you as well. You bought a car you don't have room for. You nix winter tyres before even trying. I used my Lusso as my winter daily in Scandinavia. I have ran other cars like this, as a winder car. You assume that you can't, you don't stop and think, then do it. Sorry man, but so much of this just makes me shake my head. The CEL for the exhaust? Again, on you not doing the research.

[@davidthomas7555]

For your music issue, I noticed at the 7:57 mark you have satellite radio. Just call and subscribe to it, they got basic plans for under $15 a month and you can usually talk them lower and get promotion pricing for about $8. Or get a FM transmitter.

[@johnforeman634]

So true. I’ve got SiriusXM and every year I tell them I’d like to cancel because I don’t use it much( a total lie) and they pretty much let me pay whatever I want.

[@troyheffernan1261]

An 1800 Sq ft home hole in your pocket with no equity to show for it. Did I sum tha up right ?

[@billysapp5582]

Your first regret being the gas mileage. 12 miles per gallon gets olds in a short period of time.

[@Fedgery007]

The no Bluetooth for music would be a dealbreaker.

[@sailboatbob3969]

You have 500,000 dollars worth of car's and your WIFE'S car is outside.....put the TRUCK in the driveway, it's just a truck.

[@krillgaming4044]

I love these types of vid man. Keep up the good work and never stop

[@PhantomMark]

For those quick little drives none of that cars apart from the Tesla are suitable.........because the oil never gets up to temperature, then you have bell ends revving them up when they are cold to further maximise the destruction of these machines.

[@HdHd-hp6qz]

Ferrari aren’t designed to be driven fast. Everyone I know that owns one is in and out of the garage every year. And pay on average 5 thousand dollars on maintenance.

[@derekr1113]

This video shows that whilst Chandker has lots of money as an absentee landlord, he is not very savey when it comes to looking after his purchases. Being flashy is not an admired trait in Europe.

[@ChandlerDavidSmith]

That’s why I live in America 🇺🇸 😘

[@davidlammermeier4884]

Poor planning on your part. Get a real sports car. Get a twin turbo Porsche. Can outperform a Ferrari any day

[@danielplasencia7271]

Cool video! Im glad you actually don’t regret buying the car!

[@johnforeman634]

Well, people can say whatever they want, but I’ll say this; I’ve owned three different Ferrari’s over the years and I’ve never regretted it. It’s the most enjoyable purchase I’ve ever made and I’m certainly not rich.

[@asdadfafafafffallslsldd8068]

Hi, I have some questions for you. I want a Ferrari, but based on so many reviews from dissatisfied owners I have second thoughts. What has been the best and most reliable Ferrari you owned? Which model and year etc. How often on average did you have to take them to a garage. And what was the average maintenance cost every 5 years? For me the cost isn't the main issue. I'm naturally lazy and I don't want to take it to a garage "all the time". I want a consistent car that doesn't require a ton of attention to work. Would you recommend a Ferrari or should I go for a more sturdy alternative and go for something like a 911? Also worth mentioning is that the car I buy won't necessarily be the daily driver.

[@fredericwessling6886]

@@asdadfafafafffallslsldd8068 i can help you with that but i need to kinda know your budget, for example the portofino is very good, reliable, overall very good car but expensive. Let me know if you want

[@ExposedRoot]

This showed up in my feed and for some reason I watched it.. Who is this of interest to? I bet you guys are thinking wow this guy's got a hell of a life. This is the folks you find hanging in their bathroom and so shock because everything seems so great.. Good Lord.

[@JV8901]

Lol Id let the Tesla sleep outside and have the 458 ready to go always….wait, scratch that, id never have a Tesla in the first place lol

[@aussieas6655]

Plaid is faster than this at probably half the cost.

[@abdulrahmanalzuabi171]

which ferrari u recommend to buy?

[@CDMOOVEE]

Don’t marry a supermodel. “I enjoy being with you, sweetheart, but your buttons are sticky, people watch you everywhere we go, and my garage is already full.”

[@johnnyfive1412]

No room for car lift ?

[@Bob-1374]

Ferrari fixed the sticky buttons with the 488, your right both my 430 and my 458 had them!

[@pringlw]

So my big takeaway is…. You have 4 cars in the garage and your wife’s is out in the snow? Dude.

[@KKOPPONG]

I could never buy a car that I can’t play music in😂 I’m sorry that’s something minor but I can’t function without it. I need music and podcasts bro!!!

[@Socomhunter]

Ferrari's are just trash :/ so much wrong with it and you need to keep it hooked on a charger all the time because the circuitry is leaking. But people just see a badge and thinks it's good when you're literally better off with a cheaper car as they're simply built better but with a worse engine (you're never really using the speed anyway in supercars due to speed laws anyway)

[@damianlewis2589]

The c8 corvette is my favorite out of your cars

[@samuelsmith6902]

Thanks Cgandler - Hey, a Very Good overview - All understood - not shocked or surprised, Honest and sensitive....Truth is important - a reality - BUT, Compensated for, by the privelidge of association. Great Job, i'll keep watching- You hsve a grest way about You, HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL❤

[@Shafiq1969]

Not sure what you were expecting when you were purchasing this beauty. This is a Ferrari, period. You cannot compare maintenance costs of this car with a normal car. Also, I would never buy a car which has been serviced by a non-Ferrari specialist. Sticky buttons are an issue in hot countries. That being said, I understand your frustration with not having a Ferrari main dealer close by. Best of luck.

[@chadglass7705]

Great overview; thank you for sharing this with the public.

[@jimdennis2451]

Put the truck outside. Your wife deserves a spot.

[@pairadicestores]

The Corvette lost its way when they tried to add a body kit to make it look like Feffari/Lambo. They lost their Identity! I absolutely hate those cars now and forbid than at any of our exotic/supercar events.

[@got_gt3612]

It was “interesting “ video , I forced myself to finish it 😂. Conclusion this Ferrari is not for you, you picking on radio and sticking buttons vs enjoying NA Ferrari engine. Please sell it and let thru enthusiast enjoy it and appreciate it.

[@captaingordon]

(You should keep all vehicles on a trickle charger)

[@jjdiy]

Talking about insurance... I think it's a very major issue in western countries. I'm from Hong Kong and guess how much to insure a 488 per year... 225 USD. a year. no kidding. that's the price I need to pay for, a year.

[@alisonsmythe1287]

Aren't you supposed to keep at least one hand on the wheel when driving a Ferrari? Ot is this the new self-driving version?

[@toomanymodz]

Mine has a 6 disc CD changer and it has an internal HD to which I can upload hundreds of MP3's. Not sure why you are stuck with just a radio. Just sayin...

[@wingrider1004]

No way I'd pay that kind of money for a car that is a pain in the ass.

[@martindeewan686]

Having a Ferrari cramped in that garage is a huge mistake, build or hire a small garage.

[@vancouvervito]

what color is that Ferrari?

[@anthonysherry2628]

There are quite a few " rules " when buying a new ferrari too.

[@largol33t12]

You're lucky to live in that state. Texas is ridiculous. My parents bought a 4,000 sq ft house and the driveway is over 15 feet long. The garage is 2" too short to hold a standard bed 4 door GMC Canyon. So I can't buy one. I measured several times and went to a dealership to measure the truck. Nope, it won't fit. The door will hit the top of the bed. I hate Texas.

[@largol33t12]

PS: my dad drives a Dodge pickup and it sits outside. There is NO way it will fit the garage.

[@mrtim5363]

Excuse me? IMHO...You have 4 cars in a 3 car garage. You get the entire 3 bay garage for your toys? & The wife has to park outside? Sorry, as a married man that kinda rubs me the wrong way. 1 bay for her, 2 bays for you & 2 of your cars go outside, or build another garage for your toys. (Agree with & we need to hear, the Ferrari information, Thank you)

[@brianheffernan8982]

Does the sticky substance on the buttons serve a purpose? I have heard other people talk about this problem, but it usually involves older models.

[@wisenige]

It's the cheap rubbery plastic that melts over time and gets sticky. Like 90s GM products lol

[@brianheffernan8982]

@@wisenige, thank you.

[@michaeleronini]

Get an fm transmitter so you can use Bluetooth through your radio system!

[@pairadicestores]

READ the Ferrari Owner's Rights bro. You just got blacklisted!

[@michaelbranham5854]

Ferrari sucks, the way they do business sucks. Who wants to buy a car they dont want, just to hope they can buy a new one. If you dont like it just say it. Quit being a Ferrari marketing stooge.