Everyday car...
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Hi
I have the Ferrari itch that has to be scratched before I look fat in one. My problem is that I will be driving it nearly everyday because I will want to.
My question is, does anyone else use one everyday, be it short commute, going down the shops etc.? I am thinking of a F430 F1 or am I better going the 997TT or GT3 route as I am presently in a 997CS?
The other thing is what it looks like. Although I would love a red one 'the trousers' said it was a 'bit flash Harry' whereas a grey or black one is more understated.
I have the Ferrari itch that has to be scratched before I look fat in one. My problem is that I will be driving it nearly everyday because I will want to.
My question is, does anyone else use one everyday, be it short commute, going down the shops etc.? I am thinking of a F430 F1 or am I better going the 997TT or GT3 route as I am presently in a 997CS?
The other thing is what it looks like. Although I would love a red one 'the trousers' said it was a 'bit flash Harry' whereas a grey or black one is more understated.
The more modern Ferraris are perfectly suited to everyday use and I am sure there will be people along who do just that. If you are bothered about colour I suggest Grigio or Argento as both take away some of the "flashness" you mention. The only issues I think you will have is depreciation as mileage seems to take its toll on resale values quite hard on F cars plus the "where do I park it" so it won't get damaged. I think reliability and driveability should be fine. I did 13,500 miles in my 360 with not one problem and car ran better for the higher mileage. I hope this helps. Good luck with the search.
I have an E270 Merc as my daily and a 1997 Disco with 125K on the clock for use in the winter etc.
F-Car comes out in the nice weather but is currently being kept nice and warm in storage for the winter.
EVO had a article on the 430 this month and said it was very useable but not many high milers around.
Personally, if I were you I would have a 996 CS4 as a daily and a 360 for fun
F-Car comes out in the nice weather but is currently being kept nice and warm in storage for the winter.
EVO had a article on the 430 this month and said it was very useable but not many high milers around.
Personally, if I were you I would have a 996 CS4 as a daily and a 360 for fun
Had a 430 & it can take every day useage but I wouldn't, IMO It takes the gloss off the ownership experience if you use it everyday in all weathers...
As others have & will say, no harm in having an everyday motor to use when the weather is crap or you have a trip to somewhere where the F looks plain stupid (the council tip for emample!)
But definately buy one as 911's just dont offer that 'extra special' feeling (brilliant cars tho)
As others have & will say, no harm in having an everyday motor to use when the weather is crap or you have a trip to somewhere where the F looks plain stupid (the council tip for emample!)
But definately buy one as 911's just dont offer that 'extra special' feeling (brilliant cars tho)
Koing said:
The car doesn't melt in the rain...
What is the big deal about using a car in the rain? Just wondering from a non supercar owneer
Koing
I know what you mean but it just depends how you like to keep/treat your supercar..What is the big deal about using a car in the rain? Just wondering from a non supercar owneer
Koing
I had crema in mine & in the rain the blue dye from my jeans (if they got a bit wet) would ruin the seats, crap picked up underfoot would soil the carpets etc...
I much prefer my freelander in crap weather tbh..
Mike Brown said:
Trust me dont bother stick with Porsche, I had that itch recently and bought a 360 spider on a scale of 1 to 10 the ferrari was 2 against the porsche at 10, keep the dream reality is not worth it .
As we have determined by your other post, it looks like you bought a badun. Dont judge all 360s by yours!Lambo FirstBlood said:
599 or 612 in black is doable as an everyday IMO.
Modern Ferrari's are well built, reliable and made to be driven. The service intervals on a 612 make it a viable daily driver. The only thing for me is the obvious fact that the more you drive it, the more you risk dinging it.I've got a 355 and it can be driven daily (I did for a few months) but from a practical/financial point of view the best daily drive Fcar prospect is probably a high mileage 360 I reckon. They're a little younger than 355s and seem to be a bit more reliable. Plus you're not going to get the depreciation kick as bad as if you bought a 430.
All that said, if you're say doing 10k miles per year, I'd be aware that your running costs (depreciation, fuel, servicing, maintenance, consulmables) for even just a 360 are likely to be of the order of £1.40 per mile. If you look at my garage, my costs excluding upgrades are running at about £0.80 per mile (which is not entirely dissimilar to what a 360 would cost), but that also doesn't include depreciation which would hit you worse than me.
As for it losing its special feeling, mine certainly didn't when I used it daily. Plus there's something quite cool about having an Fcar as a daily smoker And, if it does get a bit dull, you could always switch Fcar and get into another one (456 daily drive, or maybe a 328 and daily smoker combo) to broaden your experience.
All that said, if you're say doing 10k miles per year, I'd be aware that your running costs (depreciation, fuel, servicing, maintenance, consulmables) for even just a 360 are likely to be of the order of £1.40 per mile. If you look at my garage, my costs excluding upgrades are running at about £0.80 per mile (which is not entirely dissimilar to what a 360 would cost), but that also doesn't include depreciation which would hit you worse than me.
As for it losing its special feeling, mine certainly didn't when I used it daily. Plus there's something quite cool about having an Fcar as a daily smoker
And, if it does get a bit dull, you could always switch Fcar and get into another one (456 daily drive, or maybe a 328 and daily smoker combo) to broaden your experience.911Thrasher said:
Ran my 360 modena as a real daily: every day to work (SW7 to City) and had no issues at all: super reliable, no worries.
It was parked in the street at night like many others around here, never got a scratch or a bumper mark either.
I say go for it!
He definately means it..It was parked in the street at night like many others around here, never got a scratch or a bumper mark either.
I say go for it!
He said it twice!!
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