996 GT3 2 going, what Ferrari would you have

[doneitnow]

MrVert said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/f...

If you want red, this looks mint, top end price though.

I bought from JCT in March with 11k miles, about £10k lower then. Prices have firmed or risen slightly since.

I went black as I prefer the more subtle looks, but red does look awesome and for some it is the only colour to have

Edited by MrVert on Thursday 27th August 14:50

Edited by MrVert on Thursday 27th August 14:50

It does look extremely nice, not sure if I would prefer creme leather though.

[Mario149]

doneitnow said:

So I have finally made the decision to let the GT3 go, it is not being used which is sad, so now thinking that if I am going to have a car sitting in the garage not being used I may as well get the Ferrari thing out of my system.

So have you gone from a Porsche to a Ferrari, if so to what one and what was/is your experience? or if you were going to make the change, what Ferrari would you switch for?

Thanks

Edit: In a similar price range.

Edited by doneitnow on Tuesday 25th August 18:38

A V12 or a 328. Any of the newer V8s in budget won't drive nearly as well as the GT3, so best to go for something completely different. I'd be all over a 599 personally as I've already had a 550, but a 550 looks like a fairly good shout, prices haven't moved for about 9 months, looks like they've plateaued at £75K - 80K for mid miles ones. I suspect they'll cost more to look after than a 599 though, plus while the 550 is quick, the 599 is bonkers fast so might as well go all in

[andye30m3]

I was having similar thought so went to speak to a ferrari dealer in East Peckham

Came away thinking F430 would be the best option, also looked at 355's and 360's but in terms of driving it felt like they'd be a step backwards. Although as an investment he though the 360 was worth considering

I'm still unsure if it would be a wise move so have kept the GT3 for now

[DodoRacing]

If you don't have to drive it much, IMO it makes sense to pick something that stopped depreciating and looks the part.

[Phooey]

I think I would buy the best manual 360 in red you can find - very pretty and sure to be a classic. 430 can look a bit clumbersome IMO.

[Harris_I]

Manual 355 with Capristo exhaust. The last pretty Ferrari.

360 not a great drive unless you get a CS. Later cars too quick for the road.



Just to forewarn you, a year later you will be thinking st, why did I sell the GT3....

[rubystone]

The 430 is a decent car, dynamically. I struggle to understand why people don't think it's a good replacement for your GT3. And if you follow Dickie Meaden and buy a manual, it'll hold its money. It's streets ahead of a standard 360 and a 355 is the equivalent of a 993 in Porsche terms...vintage...go and drive a 430 tomorrow and prove me wrong....

[Adam B]

MrVert said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/f...

If you want red, this looks mint, top end price though.

what is a "Electric glove compartment"

[diametric123]

Nice problem OP

If it helps I have several of the above - 996 GT3.2, F550, F430 manual, F430 Scuderia, F456M GT manual

Personally my 'sensible' choice would be the 430 - I think a wholly under-rated joy to drive. My left-field choice - recognising your comments about country lanes + getting too many looks in the car park - would be a Lambo Gallardo (if you get £70k for your GT3) or Murcielago (if you get £100k). I know they are crazy cars but having driven them they do come close to Ferraris for putting a grin on your face every time

Happy hunting

[diametric123]

Sorry, should have added - I got out of my F355 GTB manual to get into a mint (sub 10k miles) GT3 - personally thought the 355 was over-rated on almost every respect except value growth in the 18 months I had it...

[doneitnow]

Thanks for all the replies, I knew I would cause myself more headaches by posting the question Now busy searching the WWW. I don't know why but I prefer the looks of the 360 over the 430, not sure if it looks sleeker! I love the looks of the spiders but was originally after a coupe.

[Xps911]

sorry to hijack, but I am looking at replacing my 996 gt2 needs to be something exciting/scary to drive and be good for track in similar price bracket, would you recommend the same ferraris ?