Time for another....a little help picking a new (to me) Fcar

The 458 Italia is reachable

I wonder tho, Which F car is your ultimate fantasy if money was not the concern?

 

Stretch a bit more and get the 458 Italia

 

For $100 to $150k there are a ton of options, from 430s, to 550 and 575ms, even an early FF is obtainable for these amounts. What are you looking for? The only issue I have with the 430s and also the 550/575 at this price point is you will have to take an F1 transmission car, which I just don’t care for, but it is a personal preference.

I agree with the others,,if you can stretch your budget a little further grab a 458.

 

It is just my opinion, but real Ferrari’s have 12cylinders!
550
575
612
599 (maybe)

 

Here is my suggestion. A lot of car for the money! 2007 Ferrari 599

Call Keith Nolin at 336-207-0390 @ Foreign Cars Italia

http://www.ferrariforsale.com/vehicle-details/2007-ferrari-599-gtb-fiorano-2dr-cpe-id-25349521

 

There’s always a California or California T. Probably the most useable F car out there.

 

I would say the reason why there are so many Californias on the market right now compared to say a 458 is because Ferrari sold lots more Californias than the 458 and the fact that the Portofino was just released which many (including myself) find to be a much nicer looking car and it is also a better driving car from what I read. Regardless of the reason, the California is a decent value when compared to other Ferraris.

 

Yup.. this is why the F40 and 288GTO are not considered real Ferrari’s. Ditto the CS, Scuds, Speciale, and Pista.

 

Hope to be in a similar situation in about 8 months. My heart is set on the 458 but my wallet may point me in the direction of a 430.

 

SeaNile a 430 is a hell of a car! If you buy it right, you can enjoy it for a few years and trade up to a 458 then. The key with any of these cars is getting a PPI done from a reputable source and not losing your common sense when it comes time for negotiation because you love the car.

 

430's are great cars. Sure they had the little quirks (exhaust manifolds) that you need to be aware of but they are fun to drive. As others said, if you can get into a 458 then do it, but if it's too much of a stretch than a 430 will satisfy the itch. Just do your homework and make a good informed purchase. Good luck!

 

I have to retract what I said earlier regarding stretching your budget to get a 458. That is just a bad idea. Buy what you can comfortably afford and enjoy it without having financial worries. If you stretch for a newer model, you may find yourself regretting that decision later on. Buyers remorse is a terrible thing. I say get a super nice 430, preferably a spider and have a blast with it.

 

In the 100-150K range I'd get a 360 manual or 599.
A 360 manual is the only car that will hold its value or appreciate in this price range if thats an issue.
If maintenance / depreciation is not a big concern then a 599 is an amazing bargain if "only" a GT will do.

For me ?
Stretch and get a 430 Scud.
Another car that is special even for a Ferrari and will hold its value very well. IMO the sleeper Ferrari of the moment with the additional exception of a 360 in stick.

A 458 is an AMAZING car but fairly common and a bit of depreciation left to go. Perhaps the most beautiful Ferrari of the last few decades.

 

On the other hand if one "settles" for a car that doesnt really do it all then you have to live with it.

A good friend of mine talked about BMW M-3s till he was blue in the face. Absolute nutso.

Finally was in a financial position to buy one but test drove a Lexus just to see.
Lexus dealer made him a great offer and he bought it. Made perfect financial sense and this guy was an accountant.

For the next few years kicked himself in the butt daily.

If a 430 checks all the boxes then go for it.
Just never test drive a 458

 

Not to derail the thread but I've already had a 360 manual about 7-8 years ago. Don't want to get the same thing again. The 430 is awesome, but seems like an improvement over what I already had. The 458 to me seems like the ultimate Fcar. Even if I get the perfect 430 I will always want the 458, its all a matter of the budget at that point, not my desires. Time will tell!

 

Your car sir,
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?zip=63021&sourceContext=untrackedExternal_false_0&distance=50000&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d2064#listing=218322847

 

Talk this guy down 10K for a blue one

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?zip=63021&sourceContext=untrackedExternal_false_0&distance=50000&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d2064#listing=210705765

 

550 Maranello or a 430 with a stick.

 

I liked the c4s I drove,was a 17 but should be no different, have you tried a gt3?

 

Hmm. 430 nearly fully depreciated. Market is soft now.Best 430 beside Scuderia/16M is in your middle budget. 430 is special. 911 is not. I had several. Midrange 430 F1 or high mike stick is doable and when you want, you can trade to 458.

Spider or coupe. CCB all bells and whistles low mile carbon fiber. There’s something to be said for having reserve for repair and unexpected items.

I love my 430. Will not sell. Ever. 911 is everyman sportscar. A Ferrari is special. Every time.


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