To buy my first Ferrari

there are quite a few ferraris in calgary now, and you could get it serviced at ZR auto in Calgary if you wanted

 

If your in Canada, look up Steve Maman. He's a very reputable canadian dealer and has about the lowest prices out of any candian dealer.. His website is www. exoticcaronline . com

fazooley

 

From what you describe...I would say a 348 spider or maybe a 355 spider.

ZR Auto has this... http://www.zrauto.ca/car_view.cfm?car=565&cartype=1

I would also recommend considering a TS/GTS model of a 348/355. Not quite convertible, but targa. Roof comes off. Would probably be better for Alberta weather.

348 TS...
http://www.zrauto.ca/car_view.cfm?car=757&cartype=1
http://www.zrauto.ca/car_view.cfm?car=761&cartype=1

 

He said low maintance

 

A good, low maintenance first-time Ferrari is the 328 GTS. The 1988 - 1989 ones are the most desirable, but any 85 - 89 one is good. It has a targa top and most recognizable lines of any Ferrari model. The engine has either 265hp or 270hp and performs well given the light weight of the car.

A nice one will cost $50k - $60k USD. They are now fully depreciated and may start going up in price over the next 5 - 10 years.

They are low maintenance because of all the refinements made over the years from the 308 and 308 QV. They had a simple form of fuel injection and electronics in them.

Here is a red/black one for sale up in Canada:
http://www.exoticaronline.com/inventory/propview.php?car=1181251829

I owned a red/tan 1988 328 GTS about 6 years ago and recommend the car for a first time buyer.

Also, like other people have said on this thread, the 355 is a great car, but it is a little higher maintenance but you get more horsepower with it.

 

99 Euro 360. No maintanence like the 348 or 355 and twice the car.

 

Contact Maman, he can get you into a 360 for around, maybe a smidge higher than the price your looking for. Nothing like having a current model.

fazooley

 

holy the prices are so high there!!! oh wow...

and you still have to pay GST and PST!!! holy. I guess it's not as bad as singapore..etc.

I wish you luck. I wished I can drive my Ferrari there... eww. the roads are wide straight in Alberta.. oh I miss that.

 

1995 355 Spyder. You'll have a blast with model for your first Ferrari.