First Ferrari

I have never owned an exotic car and I am looking forward to purchasing one in the near future. I was thinking about starting off with a used mid-engine like a 360 or 430. What are some important considerations/things to avoid i.e. mileage, dealer vs private party, start with a porsche before a Ferrari, etc...... I would appreciate any newbie advice from the experts.

 

I bought a new Porsche 911 Turbo ( in 2007) and loved it. Then, I bought an F430 and realized that there is a different world out there, Ferrari. The Porsche is a great car, but the 911 has a well understood and historical design flaw (engine over rear axle). I have since sold my 911 Turbo. If you want an overpowered "road car" you'll be happy with a 911 Turbo. If you want to enter a truly different world, enter the Ferrari market with an 2004 360 or an 05 430. You can't go wrong if you buy the most car (Ferrari) that you can afford.

I would buy an 03 or 04 360 before I would buy an 07-09 911. If you do buy a Porsche, you'll be happy, just don't get behind the wheel of a Ferrari, because you'll have a "For Sale" sign on the Porsche the minute you do.

 

Well put. I had an 05 911 TT~S with about 500hp with exhaust installed. But, after driving the 360 after Capristo Level 3 exhaust and lowering 1" and tightening up the suspension a touch, can't beat it. Yes less HP but drivability is a very good progression. Be aware of the oversteer, throttle and touch of steering. Great cars!!!

 

There's a sticky thread at the top of this forum which details many considerations when buying a used Ferrari.

Check it out...

Frank

 

Definitely do your homework....

 

deep down you know you want an italian prancing horse but you tell yourself that you should go for the affordable german daily driver.....ill wait until i have some money in the future....well worth the wait?