Ferrari virgin, wanting advice

[bryan35]

Hello chaps, and please excute my ignorance re Ferraris. I'm just into the 40% tax band and have been told that the best ferrari to go for would be a 328 GTS or GTB. Mainly I think due to the servicing costs.
The more info i can get the better really, if any of you kind chaps could voice your comments it would be appreciated.

cheers,
B35

[bryan35]

yes. Just earn 35K.
probably quite poor by London standards!
Also considering a 428.
Basically before I part with the cash, is there anything on the lines of 'everyone knows that' that I'll get stung by once I own the thing.
Do police treat you different?, are they reliable?, is there a problem with it mechanically that needs addressing every year?
Do the tyres wear out after 15 miles?.
that sort of thing.
Is there anyone I should avoid buying a Ferrari from?
Is there anyone who does independent inspections?
worry, worry, worry!

[bryan35]

I actually live in the North, and the cost of living is considerably cheaper than the south. I bet you don't pay £1.15 for a pint?
Total outgoings (for everything) are about £750 a month. - well, this is the north, so got plenty spare for 'indulgences'

[bryan35]

I did indeed have a very nice cup of tea at Nicks house. (if you can call it a house. Have you seen the size of it?)
I'm glad you mention Nick. I judged him to be a good chap and avoided speaking of him to see if anyone else had experience dealing with him.
Plenty of cars to choose from. The car I mentioned earlier was actually a 348. Does a 348 have a bit more headroom, I must admit the 328 tickled my head a bit and I had to stoop a bit as if in a toy car.
Nick has what looks like a nice 348 in stock at the moment and may pop down for a look. Any words of advice re. the 348's?