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[gt2-r]

Hi, I'm after views on which Ferrari you'd choose between certain models. For example given the following choices what are the views on these. For the record I've not driven any of them, hence after some views;

308 or 328? I'm tending towards late model 328 with ABS.

360 CS / Scud / Speciale? Really unsure choosing from these. Scud looks under valued?? What's driving the CS price, is it really that good?

Testarosa / 512 TR? I'm tending towards the 512TR, from what I've read a much better drive and personally I prefer the overall look.

Edited by gt2-r on Thursday 16th February 21:40

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KenC said:

Your garage on here says you already have a Scuderia.

Hi Ken, yes I have a 430 scuderia GT3. Totally different car. Mine is the final 2011 Evo spec.

Thanks for the views. Why the preference for non ABS 328. Interested to know thoughts on that. Thanks.

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Thanks MDL111. Been doing the Porsche thing for 20 years, absolutely love the 90s RS and motorsport stuff. However life's too short to not try the others, so started buying my childhood Poster cars. Bought a Countach, then was set to buy a Testarossa, but decided on 512 tr, which I've now done a deal on. Currently pondering the 308 or 328 option, but undecided.

Thanks for pointing out abs car differences on 328. Now the wheels have been mentioned I prefer the non abs too.

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Bo_apex said:

Carbs 308 is a more visceral experience than a 328. Both great cars, it's a tough call. 328 is a bit more reliable in my experience, but 308 has pure lines and switchgear more evocative. Gotta try both really.

Thanks Bo. That's my dilemma on these 2. I like the different aspects of each.

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LA458SP said:

Can only comment on 360 CS / SCUD / SPECIALE as I went through the same process last year.

I traded down from Speciale to Scud:

- financially it did make sense for me (get that out of the way first)

- The SCUD was/is certainly undervalued relative to the other 2 and I believe holds the best potential for short term residuals

- The SCUD will still benefit from Ferrari warranty (when buying through OFD) whereas the CS is to old now.

- Performance is still breathtaking and feels so special to drive. Naturally its down on the Speciale but not night and day (it's very much on a par with a 458 in term of acceleration and speed) IMO still way to fast to safely exploit on the roads, but it is night and day compared to a CS

- it does feel very special to drive and even just sit in, more so than the Speciale but maybe not as raw as CS

- it's a rare car. There as far more speciales out there in the region of 2 to 1 and only slightly fewer CS.

All 3 are so special, gorgeous, raw and loud drivers cars but ultimately I went with the SCUD as it is still a very fast car by modern standards, one that I can enjoy driving hard (under warranty), very rare/exclusive and the best value for money.

Thanks for your view on these. Good to hear that you've been through the same process, had the 458 and still think highly of the Scud. Relative to the other 2 it does look the most value.

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Just a quick update on my original post of which to go for between certain models. I mentioned I did a deal on a 512 TR a couple of weeks ago, and now pleased to have found a lovely 328 pre ABS model. Looking forward to getting both cars. :-)
Thanks for all the advice and opinions on some of the choices.

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MitchT said:

Fantastic!

My dream set up would be a RHD pre-ABS 328GTS for the UK (smaller car for the UK's roads) and a LHD Testarossa for epic, cross-continental jaunts.

Thanks uncanny MitchT. The 512 TR I've bought is LHD, and the 328 is GTS UK RHD with 16k miles.