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Has or does anybody here own one of these? In the past I have had a 355, 360 & 430 - all spiders. I got a bit fed up with the depreciation & running costs for a weekend\sunny day car.
I know the 246 won't have the power or performance but imo it is the prettiest care ever (DB6 not far behind).
I know the 246 won't have the power or performance but imo it is the prettiest care ever (DB6 not far behind).
Barry dont tell me you have got rid of the 430 already? You must only have done a few thousand miles?
I know you will have lost a heap of cash on the 430 which is all the more reason to have kept it and got your moneys worth by regualrly thrashing the ar5e off it.
I would get a 360 CS or a good 355. I doubt you would lose much on either over the next few years.
I know you will have lost a heap of cash on the 430 which is all the more reason to have kept it and got your moneys worth by regualrly thrashing the ar5e off it.
I would get a 360 CS or a good 355. I doubt you would lose much on either over the next few years.
Hi David
I sold the 430 last July and I'm glad I did given the way the prices have fallen since. The irony is that I could now buy a newer one with less miles (I did about 9000) for much less money.
Summer is coming and I haven't got a Ferrari.
I really don't want to lose money again so thinking of another 430 - the best imo but likely to lose even more when the replacement arrives OR something like the 246 which HOPEFULLY should at least hold its value. Not sure of the running costs though.
By the way the tour was called off this year due to the economic climate.
I sold the 430 last July and I'm glad I did given the way the prices have fallen since. The irony is that I could now buy a newer one with less miles (I did about 9000) for much less money.
Summer is coming and I haven't got a Ferrari.
I really don't want to lose money again so thinking of another 430 - the best imo but likely to lose even more when the replacement arrives OR something like the 246 which HOPEFULLY should at least hold its value. Not sure of the running costs though.By the way the tour was called off this year due to the economic climate.
bad company said:
Hi David
I sold the 430 last July and I'm glad I did given the way the prices have fallen since. The irony is that I could now buy a newer one with less miles (I did about 9000) for much less money.
Summer is coming and I haven't got a Ferrari. I really don't want to lose money again so thinking of another 430 - the best imo but likely to lose even more when the replacement arrives OR something like the 246 which HOPEFULLY should at least hold its value. Not sure of the running costs though.
By the way the tour was called off this year due to the economic climate.
Hi Barry, the car market is radically different now compered with last year.I sold the 430 last July and I'm glad I did given the way the prices have fallen since. The irony is that I could now buy a newer one with less miles (I did about 9000) for much less money.
Summer is coming and I haven't got a Ferrari.
I really don't want to lose money again so thinking of another 430 - the best imo but likely to lose even more when the replacement arrives OR something like the 246 which HOPEFULLY should at least hold its value. Not sure of the running costs though.By the way the tour was called off this year due to the economic climate.
I think there will be little downfall in prices through this summer and sub
100k may even move up, as they are doing, below 40k.
Mark.
Have owned a couple of GT's and done a few thousand miles in them.
As long as the ignition system is in tip top condition they are very reliable as long as you remember even the youngest Dino is now 36 years old!, yes it will get beaten sensless by a Golf Gti, but its the only red car I've ever driven where I havent received one negative comment. Rust is a major problem so dont forget to have any car your considering checked out
and as practical as any of the newer two seat Ferraris
Very pretty little cars
As long as the ignition system is in tip top condition they are very reliable as long as you remember even the youngest Dino is now 36 years old!, yes it will get beaten sensless by a Golf Gti, but its the only red car I've ever driven where I havent received one negative comment. Rust is a major problem so dont forget to have any car your considering checked out
and as practical as any of the newer two seat FerrarisVery pretty little cars
Edited by AndrewW-G on Tuesday 17th March 15:05
Lovely. There is one that pootles about in my neck of the woods on weekends when the sun is out. Always makes me smile.
Probably the only (comparable) car that I would swap my Zagato Lancia Flaminia for. Not the rarest or the fastest, but oh so pretty.
Indeed, a VW Golf would thrash it, but as someone has just said, it isn't what they can do, it's how they do it.
The feeling of sheer joy I get when I feel my Zagato dancing on its limits (but seemingly never threatening to bite) is an enduring pleasure. Do it!
Probably the only (comparable) car that I would swap my Zagato Lancia Flaminia for. Not the rarest or the fastest, but oh so pretty.
Indeed, a VW Golf would thrash it, but as someone has just said, it isn't what they can do, it's how they do it.
The feeling of sheer joy I get when I feel my Zagato dancing on its limits (but seemingly never threatening to bite) is an enduring pleasure. Do it!
There was once a description of them being 'blousy'.
IMO that pretty much encapsulates how they are.
Don't get me wrong, they are without doubt one of the prettiest cars ever built, but even in classic/vintage Ferrari terms, they don't drive anywhere near as well as they look. Save a bit longer & get a Daytona for the REAL driving experience
I have a client who has his GTS parked in his house, basically as a piece of art, if that's what you want though, go for it.
Best wishes, Al.
Edit, BTW, FFS don't buy a DB6 unless you get total & complete photographic proof of a lower body & structure rebuild. They are among the most complicated vehicles ever to restore & my goodness do they rust & as a result get SERIOUSLY bodged up.
IMO that pretty much encapsulates how they are.
Don't get me wrong, they are without doubt one of the prettiest cars ever built, but even in classic/vintage Ferrari terms, they don't drive anywhere near as well as they look. Save a bit longer & get a Daytona for the REAL driving experience
I have a client who has his GTS parked in his house, basically as a piece of art, if that's what you want though, go for it.
Best wishes, Al.
Edit, BTW, FFS don't buy a DB6 unless you get total & complete photographic proof of a lower body & structure rebuild. They are among the most complicated vehicles ever to restore & my goodness do they rust & as a result get SERIOUSLY bodged up.
Edited by alsaautomotive on Tuesday 17th March 20:37
Edited by alsaautomotive on Tuesday 17th March 20:38
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