Looking for Recommendations

I've been browsing the forums and I didn't see a buyers guide sticky'd anywhere. Does one exist? If not any and all information would be helpful. I'm about 1 to 2 years out from purchasing a Ferrari and looking for some insight. Obviously there is no such thing as a cheap Ferrari however I'll be on a pretty strict budget. Somewhere in the ballpark of $50-90k but on the lower end would be best. Obviously the F355 is out of because I have heard about the frequent need to do engine out service. I'm not too worried if it is considered "slow" by today's standard for reference I have a 1991 Honda Beat with 63 HP. Which brings me to the other point of picking out a Ferrari model without being able to test drive one. There isn't exactly a bunch up here in fact there isn't much up here of interest automotive wise this is deep in truck country. I'll want something with a more friendly maintenance cycle. What would you guys recommend that is relatively reliable (summers are short here and on the few nice days we get I want it to be ready to drive) that isn't ridiculous on its maintenance? I'm fairly handy and can do some of the work myself as long as it doesn't involve opening the engine. 3 pedals is a must!

 

Thanks that's a good start but I was also kinda looking for a good comparison between the older models.

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I didn't know Minneapolis had a Ferrari service center. I thought the closest for me was Chicago.

As for travel distance that wouldn't be an issue for anywhere in the continental U.S. For my wants 2 seats and a stick. Coupe or Targa Top are good but I don't really want anymore convertibles. I'm looking for recommendations in the 50k-90k range on models that don't need frequent very expensive engine out service like the F355. As for what models I had in mind I was looking at the 308, 328, 348, and 360 although I'm also open to suggestions.

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No and I get that. I'm fully prepared for expensive service I would just like to stay away from the upper end of that like the F355. I had considered the Porsche Cayman instead because I like it better on paper, I had consider a Lotus Evora, Lister Bell STR (high qualityLancia Stratos kit car) and several others. However each time I always circle back to Ferrari so I got to have one.

You're definitely right. I already have 1 convertible and that is enough. The nice days each summer here are definitely low. The 360 is a great car but I have to admit its lower on my want list. I like the raw feel of mechanical throttles and steering. That is why I have mainly been looking at the older stuff.

 

I'd opt for the coupe personally as I already have 1 convertible and the weather here isn't the greatest but the Mondial is definitely an option. It's funny that you mention garage space. I rent a work shop so I have room for 2-3 cars there and the house we are getting ready to build (reason why I'm still a little ways out from ownership) will have a larger than normal garage. So I guess I could start hording them lol. I think i'd prefer a different model though even though I do like the look of it. It also has a back seat which I don't really need in a Ferrari.

 

Thanks! I had not considered either but popup headlights are plus. V12? Yes please. How does it handle though?