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I agree that this is largely true. I do, however, think its possible to do general comparisons based on individual car, miles, condition, etc ... but at the end of the day, its still an individual's evaluation of all these factors. As I've continued to look at Mondials for sale since I purchased mine, I'm convinced I did well on the initial purchase. The simple fact is that its expensive to maintain these cars, and expensive to get them back up to stnuff when they've sat for a while, which many of them unfortunately have.

 

In Europe and the UK the older Ferraris are quite manageable in costs. Often I raise an eyebrow on the price on the exact same part in Europe, which could be 50% less then the US price. Luckily we have EuroSpares, SuperFormance and Redbaycars around the corner. Italy however is ridiculously expensive and we often, when we have a trip in Italy we have parts express shipped over to us when a Ferrari breaks down and then it is still more cheap.

Last trip a coil died on us of a 360 and the Italian new price was around 300 USD while in The Netherlands the exact same new Bosch part was 75 USD. In the end of the next day with express shipment and a total of 105 USD the 360 was back on the road again.

 

Put Fiat signes on 1....

 

Personally I do not look this way at (classic) cars. I look at certain things keeping in mind that I do a lot myself. From a simple trim to a blown head gasket, but I separate two things, mechanics and body/Interior. Either of the two needs to be good and I rather have a good body/interior.
- How does the body look, Preferable little to none rust.
- Does it need a repaint.
- How does the engine run. (for me Official service records are not important)
- How does the transmission shift or sound
- Any weird sounds in general like wheel bearing
- Road behavior
- The owner itself. Was (s)he technical or not or

Depending on these factors I make my offer, walk away or what I want to spend max.

 

I've always thought a car is worth what someone is prepared to pay for it, but I'm not so sure with something you are passionate about, the heart rules the head and you overpay (yes I did !!!!)

 

Of course! I overpaid at the time as well (not much) as I got fond on the red interior when I saw the (mine now) Mondial the first time. But you need to keep a level of sanity and you need at least room between 2,5/5K of extra spending on unexpected things.

 

I did have a look at my invoices from 2003 until today.
Total is 12K (euro) included :
4 New aftermarked wheels 17" with PZero Rosso,
Complet set Fer.Baum tools,
4 New TRX Michelin tyres + 2 new Pzero Nerro
1 drop gear,
all oil and liquid changes during 17 years
all little bits and pieces for general maintenance.
So I spend 1K each year in total.


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I think I am around this amount too, but then 7yrs! Most of the money was spend in the first year(s).