328 replacement /// strictly week-end toy

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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.....

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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...

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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.

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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 ?

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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.

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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....