what to get for 40k?

[crashrepairman]

I am at the point of buying my first ferrari, want one to do around 8k miles a year, it will be a second car.like to do a couple of track days with it
from a buying using and selling point of view should i go for a 355, 360 or a testarrossa (Little depreciation but high running costs?) they all appeal to me, would think the 360 best but at my price range it will be bottom end?
would appreciate feedback from owners

[Midds]

From reading a lot before i went for my 550, the 355 is your best bet especially if you are considering resale (although look into the various servicing costs of each model). Testarossa should appreciate but apparently can be pricey to maintain but super rewarding...

[Cappsy]

355 allthe way

[renmure]

355 would be a sensible option.

[AyBee]

Cappsy said:

355 allthe way

This man speaks sense! Always better to buy a good example of a cheaper car, than a poor example of a more expensive car IMO!

[phib]

Simple



Phib

[crashrepairman]

ok phib, i will take it! does look stunning



got a lotus project on the go as well!

[phib]

Well it might be up for sale, just not using it it just sits in its air chamber with the battery conditioner on ( due to workload and other toys !!!)

Phib

Edited by phib on Thursday 22 October 08:43

[crashrepairman]

how much?, send me some details!.
getting messages from people selling cars!!!!, but still like feedback from owners NOT selling to get unbiased opinions.
Would 10k keep a testarrossa on the road for a year- maintenance?

[JCB123]

phib said:

Simple



Phib

Will this car ever look old?

Love them!

[crashrepairman]

will stick my head in verdi over the next week, the yellow 355 looks nice, but prefer a red one!

[Dino550]

Get one of these. You won't regret it.

[matc]

phib said:

Simple



Phib

Just beautiful! I need to get a house with a garage....I need one of these in my life!

[crashrepairman]

what fuel consumption can i expect out of my trio?

[andy rob]

I'm very biased but do agree with dino550, if your gonna do 8k/year forget the tr
If your doing a few miles in it a 360 or a 550 be the thing to have & @ the £40K mark wont lose if you buy the right car.

Id go & drive one of each before you buy, just go & look @ loads of different examples, you will konw when you see the car for you

I've always wanted a tr, but from what ive heard they a bit of a pill to drive, so rather than shatter my childhood dream, id rather not have one

[fast cars]

All depends on where your at ? sure 355 safe option , but is that what you want ? try lamborghini

[burriana]

What Lamborghini will you get to match an F550/355/360 for £40k?

A reasonable early Diablo may be found for £50k but they are certainly not in abundance.

I'm not sure from the Ferrari options that the OP would want an older classic Lanborghini.

[Sneak]

crashrepairman said:

how much?, send me some details!.
getting messages from people selling cars!!!!, but still like feedback from owners NOT selling to get unbiased opinions.
Would 10k keep a testarrossa on the road for a year- maintenance?

Testarossa would cost roughly the same as a 550 or maybe a little more to run. They're not cheap to run but they're not a horror story. The expensive part is the 3 year engine out cambelt change but a few (DK Eng & Verdi i think) will do it as a fixed price service. Have a look at their website but I think DK charge less to service the TR than the 550.

I would say it all depends on the mileage you're planning. If it's for sunny weekends, get a TR, but if you're going to be using it a lot you can't go wrong with a 355.