So You Have $100k to Spend....

Well, I was advised to just get a $10,000 hooker for a night and call it done...

 

It took 4 years and some fortunate circumstance to scrape together $120k.....I think only my widow has a shot (bad pun) at getting another $100k

 

Six years ago, when I made a similar decision (bought a Porsche Turbo for $75k), the clean 355s were $110k.

 

If you actually want the car as an investment

Ford GT, been going up for years now. I just got 1, probably going to add a black one to the stable too

 

or both

 

Man, you talk about buying a Ferrari for one minute and then people think you'll overpay for ANYTHING!

 

Lots of votes for the Boxer here. I liked them when they were newer, and still like to see them, but I would not want to own one. I would go for a 512TR if you just want something outrageous that is an autobahn style car. If you want to track it or have more fun and not worry about it as much I would say a 550 or a 360. Personally I like the more exotic looks of the mid engined cars, so I would recommend a 360.

Old cars are always still old cars. I don't want to fiddle with the carbs, or find some irreplaceable part when it breaks. I want to turn the key and go!


BT

 

I would take the best 308GTSqv I could find, up grade the tires and not worry about the cost of servicing it for a decade.

 

Too each their own right? I also suggested a Testarossa but if more people had your opinion the true classics would fall by the waste-side, whatever happened to the enjoyment of getting your hands greasy and learning all the little idiosyncrasies of your $100+K investment?

 

How long would $100K cover the purchase and up keep of a Testarossa? If it would take care of 15 years or more I would consider that instead of the 308, in red with a tan interior and the flying mirror of course.

 

Naturally such an expensive purchase would entail and require proof that a meticulous service history has been maintained and kept up. Unless something drastic changes, marketwise, the Boxer and Testarossa will imho maintain their rightfull place in Ferrari history. For some the market fluctuation ie resale value is irrelevant and those are the true car guys and gals.

Hell look at the production numbers of GNX's and not more than 2yrs ago I saw one almost everyday being used as it was meant to be, a daily driver even in the crappiest weather and even a few Fcars.

JMHO.

 

Sir, drive these cars. Find the one that speaks to you. Then enjoy your good fortune and drive the hell out of it....depreciation be damned.
Selah.

 

Give this man a prize!!!

 

I was at Lambo Miami yesterday w my GT & the salesman said those are going up in value as long as you dont go over 10,000 miles

I told him I have 25,000 on my F40

 

About time to scrap it for parts, then?

 

I'm only a couple hundred miles behind you. Never loved it more. Although I think I had a few more than you when we had them side by side in Carmel a few years back. Ill have to add more.

Btw, going to see you at the event tomorrow night. Fly out to SoFl in the am.

 

Thank you for saying that . It seems a shame that there are 10 to 15 year old cars with 15000 miles or less. That was not Enzo's intent. These cars are made to drive. Drive 'Em!!!

 

Absolutely to each their own! I was just giving my opinion. I am glad some people like to learn every little detail of the cars and keep the heritage alive. It is just not for me. I considered buying a 250 2+2 about 4 years ago, but decided it really is only for people truly dedicated to the cars. That's not me. The only really bad aspect of my Ferrari ownership was the constant worry about something expensive breaking, even though that worry was apparently ill-founded. I was driving a 348 which, contrary to most of the press about it, is a pretty reliable car. I like a TR. My dad had a 1986 model when it was new, and that car was absolutely awesome!


BT

 

I apologize Bill for not taking that view more into consideration. There are varying levels of ownership and all must be respected.

 

Boxer all the way!

 

I have agree, buy a driver and drive it!

As far as what I would purchase, the 512BBi is the number one choice near that price point.

It will appreciate. I didn't have deep enough pockets for that so I settled on what arguably has one of the most iconic Ferrari exhaust notes ever, I went with the F355. It's near but not at the bottom of the depreciation curve. $47k for a car with 21k miles. That's as good as it gets.

I seriously considered the 550 maranello. It's just a sexy ride. I probably should have done the 550, but emotionally the F355 had me.

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My 2 cents....the Boxers have already peaked. They ran from $70,000 (ten years ago) to $125,000 five years ago and are now $100,000 + -

 

How about a really well sorted and serviced 355, throw on an exhaust, and enjoy the rest of your life

 

there you have it...boxers have peaked! the show is over - nothing to see here

 

I think the original post needs a review.