I'm in desperate need to buy a Ferrari but have Absolutely NO CLUE as to what I should be looking for. If any one has time and patience to spare...please do....it would be greatly appreciated.
Salut Stephanie, Lots of super friendly knowledgable people here will ALL help you. Just give more details about what you want (year, price, color etc.) Sanj
I don't even know if I could get one at the price I'm looking for......tops is 150 ...as for the year, I have absolutely no idea......all I know is that he likes the color silver. Thanks, Stephanie
You definately aren't getting anything new for 150K If it is $150K Canadian, here's some rough market prices in $CAN: 308 - 40-50K 328 - 65-80K 348 - 85-150K (more for convertible) 355 - 85-200K (more for convertible) Check out hebdo.net & globemegawheels.com for Canadian private sales. Holland Leasing, Ferrari of Quebec, John Scotti and Luigi might have some local inventory as well. I am definately not the expert on this but this is just what I have found so far. If you want to bring in a car from the US, it has to be 15+ years old so a '89 348 probably can get in now if it is on the Transport Canada safe list.
You can find out what the older models are by going to the ferrari.com site and going to cars/yesterday...
308 - 40-50K 328 - 65-80K 348 - 85-150K (more for convertible) 355 - 85-200K (more for convertible) Sorry I dunno what this means Told ya... I had no clue what I'm looking for.... It's a "Thank You" gift....at this point I don't even know if it's appropriate buying him a used one.....is it insulting?
I really wouldn't worry about the "used one" part. I wouldn't be insulted, that's for sure!!!!!!! As for the numbers, they were models followed by a rough guide to the prices, although I think some of the numbers were a little too vague. do you know what kind of Ferrari he would prefer, either modern or classic? If it's more modern he wants and at that price level, I would recomend a nice 1995 or 1996 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta (coupe). They are widely considered one of the most beautiful cars Ferrari has had recently. ALWAYS make sure that the car is FULLY inspected before you even think of purchasing. ALWAYS get a car with FULL service history from either a Ferrari dealer, or a very reputable garage (someone else here can probably tell you who's good in Montreal). Those could otherwise be two very costly mistakes. Hope this sorta helps. Everyone here is great, so don't be affraid to ask anything else!!
I guess I am totally off....at this point, even if I'm willing to go to up to 225...I still won't get anything new. kinda sux Thanks everybody, for all your help
I guess I am totally off....at this point, even if I'm willing to go to up to 225...I still won't get anything new. kinda sux Thanks everybody, for all your help
Spending $150,000.00 as a thank you gift on a Ferrari is never ever insulting. Ferrari is a piece of art. Even if a Ferrari is older/used/classic, in many cases it will be even better because some of the new models out now will never have the character of the older ones. For example: With $150,000.00 you can buy a really nice piece. I would highly recommend the 355 Berlinetta our even Spyder a 512TR? TEstarossa. I can go on Vasco.R
Are Canadian prices more or less in line with US prices? US market prices for Porsches, for instance, or much lower than CAN prices. FoQ is selling a 355 F1 spyder with 22,000Kms for 195,000$, how much would a Berlinetta go for with similar mileage and good condition? Certainly more than US cars, which seem to be 70K-90KUS$. What's up with CAN market? Regards, Christian
There's not as many Ferraris around up here. Just like the population numbers, there's about ten times more Ferraris down in the States than up here. Maybe even more. Supply vs. Demand... Stephanie (auto_sprint), I'd be very happy if you gave me an old, used $150,000 Ferrari. I'm not picky...
Peter, I understand the concept of supply and demand. There are 10 times fewer sports cars in Canada, but also 10 times fewer people to buy them. Since the proportions are similar, I don't see why price differences are so significant. Regards, Christian
I'd suggest checking out the american market. More choice, and good exchange rate right now. Just make sure they can be imported. I know the Testarossa can't. Check this : http://www2.thecarexperience.com/pls/carexp/CAREXP_JJP_03.carexpsearch_results_p It will give you an idea of what 100kus will get you. Here's one from hebdo ... http://www.hebdo.net/v5/result/affich.asp?rubno=4000&r=%271011%27&ste=&sid=&issr=1&yfr=0&yto=0&kfr=0&kto=0&pfr=0&pto=0&dm=1&dp=8&mk=FERRARI&md=&kw=&or=1&oby=7&pg=2&vid=3896532 but have a professional check it out with you, even if you have to pay for it, bad repairs or bad maintenance can turn into a nightmare.
......12 years ago a special couple paid for all my schooling cause they believed in me. I promised them that if I were to succeed one day or win the lottery (which ever one came first) they would be the first people I would ever buy a kick Ass gift for. Unfortunately they both passed away two years ago, and the only other person I could keep my promise to, is their son. So Mr. ArizonaGuy Thanks To Them, I Don't Take Drugs.... I Prescribe Them
Now that is aweasome, something like that dosen't happen that often. I'd say buy a nice Ferrari 1999 355 Spider or a base 99 360. Both can be had for around 200k and if you want to go lower. I've seen 96/97 355 being sold for around 150k and if you get a base 355 you are looking at around 125k
At the risk of sounding pretentious or being wrong...I really think I smell bacon!!! First off, I'm having a really hard time believing that someone would eagerly give a 200K Ferrari as a thank you gift. Elvis gave his friends mere Cadillacs...and he was Elvis!!! You say you were in school 12 years ago, which (according to your profile) would make you +/-25 at the time, and that this couple paid for your schooling. Were you at the beginning or conclusion of your studies? Let's say it's been 8 years that you've been in the profession, and granted like all other trades, you have to start at the bottom of the pharmaceutical ladder. I know for a fact that pharmacists do not make 6 figure salaries, even if they own their business. You seem to be pretty flexible with how much you can spend...from 150 to 225K. Gee, a 75K spread...I've been in corporate finance for the last 3 years and the only people with that kind of flexibility are multi millionaires. What is more, have you verified what the fiscal consequences are by giving a 200K gift? The person on the recieving end is going to have to do some interesting explaining to Taxation Canada, Revenue Quebec and the SAAQ. Ever heard of "Gift Tax?" Not to mention, this "son" will now have a 200K car on his hands...and all the costs associated with Ferrari-ownership!!! Can he handle it? Now, if indeed your story checks out, I think the only place where you can get sound (and sane) advice, as to how to frivolously dispose of 200K on a (gift) Ferrari, would be an authorized dealer and not through bits and pieces collected from a chat site. And finally, phrases such as: "kick ass, I dunno and sux" are (in my book) what I would expect my teenage niece to use, and not a 37 year old (millionaire) pharmacist. There, I said it!!
Hmmm, interesting. Also, can you guys PM me that translation? It sounds sooo good and seems to make so much sense. LOL Ciao Vasco.R
While I care less to know if this is legit or not, I agree on several points. First, since you admitedly have no clue about cars, your question should have more been "what professional can I trust?". Second, the cost of owning a Ferrari isn't gonna be a small one. Unless you're paying for his insurance, taxes, tires and maintenance as well. Bernardo ... isn't it doctors who prescribe drugs?
