I have about $200k for a Ferrari, what model would you get?

Even though I own a CS, if I was looking for a do it all Fcar (DD and track day), it'd be a Scud.

 

As a DD it would be a 599.

Pure fun sports car...CS (and save some cash), Scud or stretch the budget a little and get a 16m.

 

High mileage FF, no question.

 

If there was any way of fixing the rear end.

 

I disagree.

 

Get a 355, you will have a blast and money left over to maintain it correctly

 

Well that about sums it up here. May be add in a 360 CS.

 

All right, now that we've substantially narrowed down the field for him, let's start a poll!

 

I think it depends on a number of factors:
1. what kind of driving experience are you looking for? No one car is going to be best at everything: A one-hour thrash on twisty back-country roads, a classy touring car that will gobble up the miles on weekend trips, a boulevard cruiser making a statement on a warm evening, etc.

2. What kind of cars have you owned before and what did you like or what fell short with each of them? A feeling of adventure when taking the wheel, pride of ownership/uniqueness, responsive steering and intuitive handling, lightning acceleration, etc.

3. Practical considerations: are you somewhere where ground clearance may be an issue, how many passengers, are you very short or tall or have difficulty getting in and out of low vehicles with wide sills, commuting in traffic, etc.

No one car will suit all needs, even a Ferrari.

 

This ^^^^^.

 

I have never driven a 458 but I have driven a few other models so I must ask....if you have the wherewithal to jump from $200K to $300K so easily why limit yourself to just one Ferrari, just one make? As a car guy, and if I had your budget, I would purchase a 308GTS, 456GTA and a NSX. If you did not rush into any deal you could easily purchase well maintained examples of all three and save $100K.

Sorry but if I had $300K to spend on cars I would need a bigger garage.

 

The request was for the Ferrari experience, not a station wagon.

As good as that car may be, it won't be the experience that he is looking for, unless he is looking for a way to put allot of money on the depreciation train!

 

That was just my own opinion which is irrelevant. It's your money and life is short so the only thing that matters is if you are happy with your choice.

 

Right in your budget, although looks like Citroen it is a Ferrari underneath.

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I have lost track of your criteria, what sort of car are you looking for and for what use/mileage?

 

Great post, and something I would add. A well sorted 355 might be a better transition to the incomparable 458.

I echo the front/mid engine vs mid engine qualities. GT vs sports car is a great way to sum it up, find what suits you best.

 

Throw in a couple more $$ and get the F12.

 

In that case a revise my suggestion to 458 spider or 458 Speciale. I would take a hard look at the Speciale! BTW, are you considering vintage Ferraris?

 

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I'd recommend spending $50-60K for a nice 328GTS, putting it in the hands of a very highly recommended Ferrari mechanic to sort out- take your time, I'd say- after which he could find a nice, warm garage to keep it in, then spend the rest living in Italy- having bought a nice new red Fiat 500 Abarth to get around the incredibly narrow streets while there, till the spare change ran out. Who knows, you might even be able to come with a nice bilingual "traveling companion" to get you over the occasional linguistic rough spots. Or whatever else might come to mind. But you might think that wouldn't suit your lifestyle; it sure as H... would suit mine, though!

But that's just me.

Cheers,
Rich

 

Well said brother!