Cheapest Ferrari to own is...

Maintenance wise, most of the 308/328/Mondial series is pretty close to the same, aside from the Mondial T. All of these can be self-maintained by a competent owner. Factoring in purchase prices, your cheapest one is a Mondial 8, followed by the QV Mondial coupe/308 GT4 and then ranging up to the 328. Similar era V12s/Boxer 12s will be much more expensive to maintain. The 400/400i is the cheapest way into a 12, but repairs could eat up a significant percentage of the value.

Check the classic section for info on these.

 

Hey did you see the carb 308 for $22k on that thread in General (the Sheisse one)?

 

Yes, but... a bad Mondial can consume cash just as fast as any other Ferrari. I put over $10k into my 3.2 Mondial during the year and a half I owned it, and I didn't even do a major service on it! (It had been done shortly before I bought it).

I did things like rear window motors, various electrical problems, etc. I don't remember all the specifics, but it was all fixing various stuff. Of course, it was a lousy Mondial, but I thought I factored that into the purchase price. Obviously I miscalculated.

Over the first few years I owned it, my 365 2+2 cost far less to maintain than the Mondial did. I think a good 400 would certainly cost less to maintain than a bad Mondial or 308.

Moral of the story: whatever you get, get the best one you can find.

 

360 Modena doesn't need the engine to come out for the belt jobs.

I imagine the electronics are a lot better then the 80's cars. More computer controls and less actuators, valves, pumps and other stuff to go wrong.

Oil changes may be 150-200 dollars but for my mitsubushi changes are 70 dollars at the dealer.

 

Hmmm, another thought...

The CHEAPEST Ferrari to own is a new 430 spyder, if you can get one at MSRP. Run it for 1000 miles and sell it for more than sticker.

 

Which "oldish" Ferrari is the cheapest to buy and maintain. There isn't a Ferrari dealer anywhere close to me but I know I can have it serviced in town.
I sink a ton of cash into the 924 and 540 and can't imagine a Ferrari in good condition would be more expensive.

No Ferrari is cheap to own they are very expensive for parts and labor. You will need a good Ferrari mechanic in your area not the mechanic at the corner gas station. I had a 328 and set aside over $2,000 per year for maintainance and insurance. On a 328 it cost $150.00 for an oil change, and don't forget the 5 year belt service of $4,900.00 minimum. If your a gambling man and go past the 5 years and the belt breaks you could be looking at about $18,000 for an engine rebuild. Prices on the 308 are compariable. For an older good condition 308 your looking at 30-35k and for a 328 in the neighborhood of 45k.