Worth going down the Ferrari route?

allandwf

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So maybe I try a TVR.
But must be useable and reliable.
I had a 4.2 Cebera and a 4.0 Tuscan. The Tuscan was an excellent all rounder with a massive boot, that you could use every day. The Cerbera was a big go cart, white knuckle stuff and every drive an event. The Tuscan was the better car, but if I was to have another as a toy, then definitely I would have another Cerb.
 

outrun

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I wouldn’t look at the 360, it’s similar in many ways to Maserati with an old skool cambio gearbox and the manuals being overpriced. And it will break. F430 similar although better.

I would take a look an the 550 and 575 though which i think are great cars.

Obviously I have an FF so am biased to them however i do think that they are a leap more modern than many and something of a bargain. However, they improved dramatically from 2014 on which a heap of under skin changes and that puts you over 100k, more like 110-125k so maybe too much?

I think though that for 80k I’d want to choose between a Cali T and a 599. The 599 is mental and super fast where the Cali is much more sophisticated and modern.

I wouldn’t have a cheap 458, so you’d need about 110k for a decent one.
 

Lavazza

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A mate in the trade used to say the 360 will even break down when it’s parked ;). You actually have a lot of choice for 80K , does that budget get you a Cali T now ?
The Cali doesn't especially interest me.
599, yes.
What's wrong with the 360?
 

Andyk

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I've had a lot of very nice cars for over 20 years, Porsche (964, 993, GT3 CS), Aston (V8V), Maserati(GTS MC) Lotus (Exige S2, S3), Mercedes (R129 500SL) and others...
I've never owned a Ferrari.
I feel a little torn as to whether I go down that route. Currently have: GTS MC, Audi TTQS, Exige V6, R129 500SL and 987.1 Cayman S.
So what Ferrari, up to £80k is going to be a real experience?
Do I go manual 360? 430? F458? (Just), FF? Or What...?
Or do I already have the bases covered?
Thoughts welcome...

You have all bases covered.
 

whereskeith

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The Cali doesn't especially interest me.
599, yes.
What's wrong with the 360?

The Cali T is marmite I suppose... From my understanding from the 430 onwards Ferrari built reliable usable cars that you could daily if you were so inclined.
I actually really like the 360 its a beautiful car and sounds great .
A friend here (not the one who made the break down comment) had a manual one with 90k kms (sold it for 35k a few years back), over the years it went through a couple of transmissions amongst other bits . One year we were all going to the Algarve for the classic historic and at Jerez the rear diff went, all in all he spent a few quid on it and after selling it bought a 458 spider which he has driven all round Europe and it hasnt missed a beat.
Im sure there are many who have had problem free 360s.
 

dickygrace

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Dicky, what are your thoughts on Ferrari?

At £60-70k Manual 360 Modena is a fantastic car, lovely engine and great to drive.

At £70-80k 599 although they’re too fast for the roads!

£85-95k California T 2015 on, fantastic cars.

I personally don’t think a 458 is ‘good value’ as they’re nigh on twice as much as a 360, but they’re phenomenal cars. Due a price correction.
 

safrane

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Don't get the view that "you will look like a k n o b" in a Ferrari.

Who cares what others think!?!

In time there will be a similar view of anyone in a petrol powered car, so enjoy it now if you can.
 

Team GCR

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I have never regretted buying my manual 360 Spider. It is very useable and very enjoyable to drive. Maybe because it is blue it almost aways gets a positive reaction from other road users. I would certainly recommend one if you want to scratch that Ferrari itch and would suggest not ruling out the Spider for a high days and holiday car. Having had a R230 SL500 in the past I would say you get far more out of the open experience in a car like the 360 but then we are all different.

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zagatoes30

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Personally I prefer Ferraris with engines in the front so a 550 or 599 would be my preference but saying that I have always liked the 360, I thought it was distinctive when it came out and still is today.

If you can do it, they won't be much cheaper than they are now and if you sell in 6 -12 months can't see you do anything but break even at worst
 

Oneball

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I have never regretted buying my manual 360 Spider. It is very useable and very enjoyable to drive. Maybe because it is blue it almost aways gets a positive reaction from other road users. I would certainly recommend one if you want to scratch that Ferrari itch and would suggest not ruling out the Spider for a high days and holiday car. Having had a R230 SL500 in the past I would say you get far more out of the open experience in a car like the 360 but then we are all different.

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Looks so much better in “not red” you wouldn’t have to look like Donald Trump in a not red one.
 

GeoffCapes

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Bucking the trend of all the others, I would go for a 430. More reliable than a 360 but still old school enough to be raw.

Having said that, what about one of the best looking Ferrari's ever? the 355? Particularly gorgeous in the Spider format.

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And it's got pop up headlights! :cool:

That one above is up for £73k.

 

Swedish Paul

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Bucking the trend of all the others, I would go for a 430. More reliable than a 360 but still old school enough to be raw.

Having said that, what about one of the best looking Ferrari's ever? the 355? Particularly gorgeous in the Spider format.

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And it's got pop up headlights! :cool:

That one above is up for £73k.

There is one for sale here in Sweden now reduced to 50k. Been for sale for ages. Isnt it 30k for a new roof if it fails.,