According to the car news site CarScoops, Ferrari of Houston, an official Ferrari dealer in Texas, has just sued a customer after this person violated the purchase agreement of the first Purosangue SUV of the Italian car company.
The lawsuit involves a customer who signed a commitment not to resell the car within 18 months after receiving the car in June 2024 but intentionally "broke the deal" to make a profit.
According to the complaint filed in Harris County District Court, the customer signed an “opportunity agreement” when placing a deposit on the Purosangue, which stated that if he wanted to sell the car within 18 months, the dealer would have the right of first refusal.
The agreement also states that if the customer fails to comply and sells the SUV to someone else within 18 months, the owner will have to pay Ferrari of Houston the profits and bear all legal costs.
Although the case has not yet reached court, Ferrari is in a strong position in this lawsuit. Ferrari filed the lawsuit to protect the interests of customers who really want to own and keep the company's first 4-door V12 engine.
Cases involving disputes over vehicle resale agreements are not uncommon in the luxury auto industry.
Previously, Ford sued actor John Cena for selling his GT supercar, and Tesla also warned Cybertruck customers about buying and reselling for profit.
Ferrari first implemented this policy when it sold the limited LaFerrari model, requiring customers to sign a commitment not to resell the car for 18 months.
