296 Values and Used Market

Since there's been a lot of talk of 911 in this thread, I recently sold my Turbo S when I bought the 296 GTS. Absolute night and day when it comes to driver engagement and excitement. The Turbo S was quick, but was just a little boring by comparison.

 

Indeed, and I stand by it!

 

I wouldnt buy a Ferrari without the race seats, unless they are not offered. I find I just feel the rear end of the car better with the race seats, I dont like the way they do the padding on the “comfort” seats. But everyone has a different build and setup. I think they did an amazing amazing job on the 296, and the only issues are the pricing, presentation of the electric stuff, and the presentation of the warranty coverage.

 

I have regular plush comfort seats in my 812GTS- wish I had the race seats instead.

 

So my read on the seats is “try before you buy,” or is it a case of it being too hard to really know in a short test drive? I always found the 911 race seats and the Artura race seats not very comfortable. I would have thought full electric seats would win hands down here.

 

the 296 buckets are no where near as tight as the 911 and Artura seats. They are kind of like luxury buckets in my opinion haha. I would definitely choose them in any case

 

Don't discount the electric seats. They offer adjustability, unlike the race seats. You can tighten bolsters as needed, and if you have passengers that are not tall, it gives them an option to see out the window. Not as pretty to look at, but they have their place. Also, they don't squeak like the race seats do....at times.

 

Thanks. The squeak is a new piece of information. That would really bother me.