328 replacement /// strictly week-end toy

328 replacement /// strictly week-end toy

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superpippo

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182 posts

201 months

Friday 26th June 2015
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Hi guys

I'm looking to replace my 328 GTS with a different Ferrari.
Ideally I would like to trade up with minimal cash supplement...I'm looking at

  1. F430 Spider
  2. 599
  3. 612
The point is this: the car is strictly a week-end toy. For going to work I already have my mighty Peugeot 206 and I'm not looking to replace it with a Ferrari.

The F430 Spider I know would be fantastic week-end toy, I'm sure. But I'm also thinking 12 cylinders. My dream would be a Testarossa or even better a 512TR but I'm afraid I missed the train there.

The 599 and 612 on the other hand are quite reachable and I have to say I really like them. But, I'm afraid, I believe they don't make a great week-end toy. I mean they seem to me more geared for those gentlemen who look for a Ferrari as a daily driver. Is this perception wrong ? Anyone has a 599 or a 612 that is not used as a sort of daily driver of some sort ?

Thanks.....

johnnyreggae

2,930 posts

159 months

Friday 26th June 2015
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Yes I think your perception is wrong about the V12 more often being used as a DD

One thing to bear in mind is the the V12 options are way bigger than a 328 and feel it so there may be outings that you are happy doing in the 328 but might struggle in a V12 eg very narrow country lanes or manoeuvring in multi-story car-parks

baypond

398 posts

134 months

Friday 26th June 2015
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I owned a 599 for 2 years and I never understood the theory that it was too wide for the road, especially in the countryside. Its only 2 inches wider than a cali or 360, and the McLaren 650S is 2 inches wider again, and I never hear people talking about how wide it is!

superpippo

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182 posts

201 months

Friday 26th June 2015
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Baypond, was your 599 a week-end toy or was it being used more as a DD or semi DD ? Just curious...

roygarth

2,673 posts

247 months

Saturday 27th June 2015
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I've got a 550M and a 360CS and they are both essentially week end toys. If I could only keep one it would be the 360CS as it is more a of an event/visceral/loud/crazy etc etc

superpippo

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182 posts

201 months

Saturday 27th June 2015
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roygarth said:
I've got a 550M and a 360CS and they are both essentially week end toys. If I could only keep one it would be the 360CS as it is more a of an event/visceral/loud/crazy etc etc
Of course. I also have a CS and that's a keeper. The 328, though, I'd be willing to let it go for a newer model. Just not sure if the 599 (or even the 612) is a good week-end toy. It seems to me that most of those cars are used by those who use them a bit more often.

mon the fish

1,412 posts

147 months

Sunday 28th June 2015
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superpippo said:
Of course. I also have a CS and that's a keeper. The 328, though, I'd be willing to let it go for a newer model. Just not sure if the 599 (or even the 612) is a good week-end toy. It seems to me that most of those cars are used by those who use them a bit more often.
Maybe that's an indication of how good they are, and how addictive, that people want to use them as much as they can.

I have a 550 as a weekend toy, that I'd never dream of DD'ing (saying that I did take it to the dump and garden centre last weekend). Driving a Ferrari is always an event IMO, not something I'd ever want to do daily - you get too much attention

roygarth

2,673 posts

247 months

Sunday 28th June 2015
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superpippo said:
roygarth said:
I've got a 550M and a 360CS and they are both essentially week end toys. If I could only keep one it would be the 360CS as it is more a of an event/visceral/loud/crazy etc etc
Of course. I also have a CS and that's a keeper. The 328, though, I'd be willing to let it go for a newer model. Just not sure if the 599 (or even the 612) is a good week-end toy. It seems to me that most of those cars are used by those who use them a bit more often.
Perhaps this http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/f...

superpippo

Original Poster:

182 posts

201 months

Wednesday 1st July 2015
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Not sure if this is of any interest to you... but I have decided that I will replace my 328 GTS with either:

F430 spider

OR

F430 Scuderia

The problem is that Scuds have now reached a price level that is a bit outside my reach. On the other hand, I'm not completely convinced of getting rid of a car that is appreciating in value for one that is still depreciating. What do you guys think, will the F430 spider depreciate more ?

Charlysparrow

47 posts

134 months

Monday 6th July 2015
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I own a late 612 one to one and use it at weekends only. Yes the car is wide, and very long however when you start to play the car shrinks around you. Oh and it's quick, very quick I just can't imagine how much faster a 599 is!

As an aside, 599's are expensive to run, 612's to a degree less so, no sure on the F430 but given the nature of the car I'm sure most have had hard life's.

For me it's V12 all day, here's hoping the price of F12's fall in the not to distant future.

Charlie Sparrow

col68

247 posts

205 months

Monday 6th July 2015
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Personally I'd keep the 328, you can always come back and look at this thread in the future for your amusement.....328's will be the next to follow the Dino in my opinion.

priley

503 posts

187 months

Monday 6th July 2015
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Would a 355 not make a logical step up? A bit more power but still old-school. And beautiful. I won't mention values but I agree with the previous poster.
I had a 612 and in IMO is too large to be a toy. It's a four seat GT car. It'll be a world away from your 328, much less visceral and more removed from the experience with a quieter exhaust (assuming it's not HGT) and F1. It is however a massively capable car. I swapped mine for a 550. No regrets.

Charlysparrow

47 posts

134 months

Monday 6th July 2015
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Mines an HGTC, more than enough noise to go with immense stopping power. A completely different animal to early 612's.

Whichever Ferrari you go for they are all heading north!

Best of luck

Charley Sparrow

superpippo

Original Poster:

182 posts

201 months

Monday 6th July 2015
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Thanks guys for your inputs.
My dealer has offered a straight swap with a 2008 red 8k miles F430 coupe, it looks like new!

But, deep inside, I really want a Scuderia. The sales agent though told me as prices are slowly rising owners are not letting them go :-(

I'm not too much into 355/348 unfortunately.

baypond

398 posts

134 months

Tuesday 7th July 2015
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[quote=superpippo]Thanks guys for your inputs.

My 599 was used as and when I wanted to use it, but generally a weekend toy. I can't recommend it highly enough, although ultimately it doesn't have the go-cart feel of the mid engined alternatives.

superpippo

Original Poster:

182 posts

201 months

Thursday 9th July 2015
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col68 said:
Personally I'd keep the 328, you can always come back and look at this thread in the future for your amusement.....328's will be the next to follow the Dino in my opinion.
Yeah I'd be very annoyed if I sell it and in a couple of years time it doubles up!

Yesterday I checked-out the F430 I'm thinking to get. It's gorgeous, red, and like new.
I need to call the dealer today.... mumble mumble....