Ferrari 512BB Boxer or Lamborghini Diablo Roadster

I would have thought the lambo would be more expensive in the maintenance department, especially clutch area.

 

The roadster all the way. The clutch is a wash compared to the engine out belt service on the boxer. Thing is, depending how you take care of the clutch, you could go 75,000 miles on one. That's 2 engine out services on the boxer. They are also quite reliable machines. Manifolds on the roadster are an issue, but only if you constantly drive with the roof clipped on the back.

 

Boxer is a classic. Diablo not.

Depends what you're looking for.

 

The boxer is a classic that would probably appreciate in time, but the Diablo must be a hoot to drive, especially a roadster

 

Completely different cars. One is more modern and frickin fast. One is more of a classic, and will probably be worth more down the road. Garage candy, I want the Ferrari. If you want to actually use it, then the Lamborghini is my choice. The 512bb will require a nice warm up period before you can use 2nd gear without grinding. It's more fragile all the way around. The Diablo is well built. Probably a more fair comparison would be with a 512tr, which was a much more fun car (for me) than a 512bb.

 

Shouldn't the comparison be the BB vs the Countach rather than the Diablo?

 

I own a Roadster, and I would love to own a 512 one day, just haven’t been able to come across the right car but driven a few FI and carbed examples. Even though Boxers are far more produced there are very few which can be registered here in California . Out of all the examples I considered buying they all had their issues which I didn’t want to deal with, interior on one was pretty deteriorated, another needed exterior work, came across somewhat of good example but the asking price was ridiculous. What I’m trying to say is it’s easier to find a near perfect Roadster then a Boxer.

Do you want to show these cars, drive them leisurely? You want to do rallies? This is something very important you need to take into consideration.
Even tough my Roadster’s 16yrs old it’s got plenty in it to keep pace with modern exotics, still draws a huge crowd every time I’m at an event, and it’s a Roadster, I wouldn’t have it any other way here in So Cal.
On the other hand I would love to have a 512BB for the pride of ownership, it’s the last hand built Ferrari destined to be a classic, as for performance they are what they are, somewhat outdated, you need to drive them at your own pace. From a collectors point of view Boxer is the ideal car. They are affordable, potential to follow the footsteps of the Daytona.

It comes down to what you intend to do with it, keep in mind that a Boxer with no needs will cost you more then a Roadster.

 

if the same Price, take a good, documented, original 512BB! Think the european Versions a a Little bit higher in Price.

 

Diablo roadster....

 

I'd go for the boxer everytime, and surely the better investment if that matters to you.

 

Have not driven either.

to me a sports car is topless...Diablo Roadster. One of the best looking Lambos ever made.

On the other hand if I had a Ferrari collection the 512 BB would go nicely with my 288 GTO, F40, F50 and Enzo.

 

I love the Diablo but i think the Diablo Roadster is a terrible design. Why not look for an early Diablo? The lines beautiful and it's aging very well.

 

The 512BB and 512BBi are slowly becoming the next classic Ferrari IMO. They're showing signs of appreciation and their values will most likely continue to rise.

 

I agree with what everyone here has said. Also, these two are about what I would be considering. I love both.

It might (should) come down to what you want your experience to be like.

I am about to undertake a carbed Boxer race car project. If not for that, my desire for a Boxer would decide it. Even with a racer though, the street car is tempting.

I'd have to have my first taste of Lamborghini though. Ah yes. The dark side. And the Diablo Spyder is just the ticket. Open air V-12 wailing.

 

You will have fun with the Lamborghini. You can always join the boxer fraternity in the future. We are a big tent party...but keep in mind, we all hope the cost to join will escalate

 

Ferrari without question.





PDG

 

Very nice, enjoy!

 

Stunning car, congrats

On a side note, if you ever jump into a 430 after driving this beast it'll feel pretty boring.