Dilemma

Dear people,
I have a dilemma. I am not a rich man, but in the next 2 years I will be of the means to purchase a hot car. Basically, I would be in price range of getting a 308 QV. Now upon looking around at cars I could get maybe a 308 or.... a Corvette Z06 (2002-2004)....Oops, did I say something wrong? Anyway, I have been a Ferrari man ever since I was a kid, I used to drag man dad to the Ferrari dealership as after as I could and always dreamed of having one. But looking objectively at the situation, a Z06 will flat own a 308 in just about every category, at least on paper. I have driven one, like it should be driven and the car is nothing shot of impressive for a car of any price. My only complaints have to do with the shifter, I don't like it's position or how it shifts, but I could get used to that. Now the 308 is a Ferrari, and for it's time it was a slam dunk. I have ridden, but not driven one. As a Ferrari guy (or gal) what do you think? I can get a car that can embarrass even some people with exotics (i.e. I have seen a stock Z06 blow the doors off of a new Porsche 911, he was pissed), or a Ferrari 308. The Ferrari is sexier, of course, but the Corvette is pretty bad ass for a car in the price range I am looking at. So pretend you are middle class with limits on what kind of toys you can get and tell me should I go for performance over sex appeal? I am not the kind of guy, that wants a car for what others think, but rather because I like the car.
I know a Ferrari is a Ferrari, but the Corvette is pure testosterone. Hell, I don't know, but it's fun problem to have.

 

Wow, not even an F-you? Come on be nice. Are you discriminating against me because I am caucasion?

 

I meant, within 2 years which means between 2 months from now, to two years. Stocks go up, nothing bad happens, sooner. Unexpected medical bills, car wreck, general **** happening, later.
Good lord it's just a question. I wasn't basing my decision on what you say, just getting some input, that's all.
Yes get the carbon fiber cup holders the plastic ones have been know to cause chaffing.
I get the wrong section thing, I am a newbie, don't know all the rules. I don't know how to move it now, don't want to ask the same question twice.

 

Dear moderator,
Please pull this thread. It is apparently not going well. Rather than defending myself against attacks, I don't believe I deserve, I'd rather have it deleted and not get slammed publically for asking a question. It was intended to be a disscussion on cars not attack on my character for what people perseve as a stupid question.

 

Thank you, to those of you who did not roast me for asking this question. There are two different mode of thinking here, for me. I have always loved Ferrari's. I even went to Modena and toured the museum, saw Enzo's house, where he used to drive a car around his personal track where he used to drive a car of his choice to lull 2 year old Dino to sleep with the sound of the engine going by over and over again and ran in to an American who relocated there to work on the racing team ( he had a lot of interesting stories and inside info on his work there ), and tried to weasel my way in to the factory, which was off limits even with the very nice American's very willing openness to help. So Ferrari's mean a lot to me. The fact that the 308, which I consider one of the most beautiful cars ever made by anybody, is accessible really appeals to me. Also, it relatively easy to work on and there are many fine examples in really good condition, so getting a crappy one is a small concern. But then the Corvette Z06 , is a balls out rock and roll car. I really do like the car though it lacks the finesse.
I don't conceder this a real dilemma, in terms that I am suffering with the decision, I love the problem really. In the end I would have a car that is the cat's ass and I would love (unless I got a lemon) , but in different ways.
Ferrari is my dream, but I am wondering should I get a hard core performer and wait a little while until my means permit a more serious performing Ferrari, or should I jump right in.
I am not comparing the cars, that was never my intention. I am sure most car people know what the Z06 is and how it compares, or doesn't to a Ferrari. I assumed that was beaten the death, just like I am sure the Ford GT vs. Ferrari theme has been. My goal was to get the opinions of Ferrari owners pretending to be in my shoes and the decision they would make with limited means. I think biased opinions would be interesting and may bring perspectives I did not think about

 

I appreciate your comments, I see your points.
I definately have a lust for HP, but quite frankly, I am currently leanning toward the 308 right now. It's not a severe lean, but a lean none the less.

I don't think I need to improve my track record with better posts, I don't think this was a bad one. I did not offend anybody, declare a dogmatic statement or seek to cause any one any strife. In other words, I ain't done nobody wrong. So in that regard, I don't need to improve my track record, I am not going for an award. I am not apologizing for posting this thread.
And yup, it does not appear to be going away so I am stuck with what ever folks want to dish out, whether I like it or not.

Nobody knows me that's true so here is a quick run down on me:
Age 33
Priorities: God, family, toys (i.e. cars and stereos), lifting weights.
Likes: Execise, Philosophy, music, cars, more cars, beer, hanging out with friends, baseball.
Politcal Affiliation: The Pat party ( I made it up). I can't legitimately affiliate myself with the others, they disgust me.
Hates: The news media, terrorists, the NY Yankees.

That ought to be enough.

 

I really appreciate this response it was the kind of thing I was looking for. The quote you referenced was really just a bump, I didn't fell like saying " bump", so I thought I would attempt at being humorous.
The cost of maintenence does worry me, but I am pretty mechanically inclined and could pull off much of it myself. I also have poked around at the aftermarket and found there are a decent amount of parts that could bring thing car into the '90's at least. Putting some headers, exhaust,springs and struts and a high flow intake could easily bump this car into the 260 HP range; with tighter handling. Also getting bigger wheels (off of another, newer Ferrari) would help bunches. I figure about $5000 for the upgrades, minus the wheels. That in coupled with the fact that it is a Ferrari, which tends to mean the peak power is almost imediately available, and continues to be so though out the rev range. So with a little TLC, I think the car can be competative in today market, barring other exotics (although I think I could give a Porsch' a run for it's money), So in that respect, the 308 really appeals to me because I like to get my hands dirty every once in a while on a saturday and do something tangible to my car and make me feel good, that I accomplished something. That is something I really wouldn't have with the 'vette. Still, the Z06 is 'white knucle' fast and a gas to drive. So it has that going for it. but, also, there are to damn many of them, so that's a negative.
Those are some of my thoughts on the 'which car' debate. I am having fun debating the two cars. Actually, other cars pop in to my head, but those are the front-runners.