996 GT3 2 going, what Ferrari would you have

[doneitnow]

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

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sofaking said:

"In a similar price range."?

To the GT3, say up to 100k.

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IainF said:

F430 would be my choice for similar money. Have always thought it is a stunning looking car. But I suspect you will have to budget a bit more for routine servicing than with the GT3.

Thanks, last service with a few bits cost me 4.5k, so hopefully within budget lol.

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jimmyslr said:

I've done that. Back in the day I had lightweight pork and wanted to scratch the ferrari itch. As a petrolhead it's just one of those things I wanted to do and my 993rs wasn't being used. I first bought a 612 as I thought 500bhp and four seats would be handy. It is great, but not a sports car in the sense a GT3 is. So I added a 430 Scuderia to the fleet. That was great too although I sold it a month or so back.

The Scud was sold because I found it difficult to use as part of my day to day life. A first world problem I know, but it attracted a lot of attention and was difficult to leave in "normal" locations such as a car park. It was also very wide for B roads. The noise and the drama was however epic so I don't regret it for a moment. Oddly I kept the 612 as it can be used as part of my daily life and is fun. I'm now thinking about moving back to Porsche!

In answer to your question around what to buy, perhaps try a 430? A 458 is coming into affordability and is a very capable car but will keep depreciating. Depends upon your priorities.

James

Thanks for the input, very useful. As it is going to mostly sit in the garage it would be good if it does not depreciate alarmingly as the GT3 is holding its own very well.

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Thanks for all the replies so far, it looks like I have a lot of searching to do! I don't want to go above 100k so several models are ruled out already, I have to admit that out of the models suggested I think the 430 is looking favorable at the moment.

I am not worried about track days, I would keep the GT3 if I had time for them,

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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.

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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.