buying a ferrari - need help

[quantum30]

This is my first post here, hello all !

i have a 08 reg porsche but being a big fan of ferrari, i am considering buying a used ferrari for weekend drives and keep the porsche as my daily driver.

my budget is 65K and i believe this can get me a 02-03-04 maranello or 360 spider, or modena ?

i know alot about porsches but my knowledge on ferrari's is very limited. i just love the way they look and sound. never driven one.

which one of the above models would you choose ? what are the goods/bads of these models ?

really appreciate your replies.

many thanks

Q
tim

[Obiwonkeyblokey]

Hi Tim

Its a pretty open question you have asked and would take a long time to break down the Ps&Cs of each. there is plenty of info on this part of the forum on each model. Why not grab a cup of tea, browse through, then post some more specific questions that maybe havent already been covered in the other topics on here.

Sounds like it would be a 360 spider F1/manual that you would be looking for though as a weekend car. Lots of info on here about these already

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Edited by Obiwonkeyblokey on Monday 2nd March 14:32

[tony993]

I've seen a couple of 430s at 65k. These are a big leap forward from the 360 [according to what I've read - I haven't driven one]. At 65k you'd probably have to settle for a manual box.

[kryten22uk]

Obiwonkeyblokey said:

Its a pretty open question you have asked and would take a long time to break down the Ps&Cs of each. there is plenty of info on this part of the forum on each model. Why not grab a cup of tea, browse through, then post some more specific questions that maybe havent already been covered in the other topics on here.

What he said.

In addition, you'd be mad to spend £65k on a 360coupe right now.

[logie1980]

if your spending 65k it would have to be the 430 no question. it would be a manual at that money but iv heard they are excellent cars

[willcrookz]

Get a 430, it's a great car!

The next steps up from that are going to cost abit more IMO, 360cs, then 599, etc

[ditomaso]

agree

go for a 430 & stretch a bit for F1

I'd also go for a metallic silver, grey or black. They look great in Silver & Grey, extremely menacing, whereas Red (IMO) doesn't work on this car.

Unless your names Schuey, Raikey or Massa, a 430 is more than enough for 99% of drivers

[EvelYn]

i suggest getting it in black cause u live in the uk . It can get pretty dirty in the rain