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A manual 360 seems to be a sweet spot.
A mate in the trade used to say the 360 will even break down when it’s parked . You actually have a lot of choice for 80K , does that budget get you a Cali T now ?
A manual 360 seems to be a sweet spot.
I had a 4.2 Cebera and a 4.0 Tuscan. The Tuscan was an excellent all rounder with a massive boot, that you could use every day. The Cerbera was a big go cart, white knuckle stuff and every drive an event. The Tuscan was the better car, but if I was to have another as a toy, then definitely I would have another Cerb.So maybe I try a TVR.
But must be useable and reliable.
I would also if wanting a front engined Ferrari. Lovely cars, and quite a few on the market.I would take a look an the 550 and 575 though which i think are great cars.
The Cali doesn't especially interest me.A mate in the trade used to say the 360 will even break down when it’s parked . You actually have a lot of choice for 80K , does that budget get you a Cali T now ?
So maybe I try a TVR.
But must be useable and reliable.
I've had a lot of very nice cars for over 20 years, Porsche (964, 993, GT3 CS), Aston (V8V), Maserati(GTS MC) Lotus (Exige S2, S3), Mercedes (R129 500SL) and others...
I've never owned a Ferrari.
I feel a little torn as to whether I go down that route. Currently have: GTS MC, Audi TTQS, Exige V6, R129 500SL and 987.1 Cayman S.
So what Ferrari, up to £80k is going to be a real experience?
Do I go manual 360? 430? F458? (Just), FF? Or What...?
Or do I already have the bases covered?
Thoughts welcome...
The Cali doesn't especially interest me.
599, yes.
What's wrong with the 360?
Dicky, what are your thoughts on Ferrari?
I have never regretted buying my manual 360 Spider. It is very useable and very enjoyable to drive. Maybe because it is blue it almost aways gets a positive reaction from other road users. I would certainly recommend one if you want to scratch that Ferrari itch and would suggest not ruling out the Spider for a high days and holiday car. Having had a R230 SL500 in the past I would say you get far more out of the open experience in a car like the 360 but then we are all different.
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There is one for sale here in Sweden now reduced to 50k. Been for sale for ages. Isnt it 30k for a new roof if it fails.,Bucking the trend of all the others, I would go for a 430. More reliable than a 360 but still old school enough to be raw.
Having said that, what about one of the best looking Ferrari's ever? the 355? Particularly gorgeous in the Spider format.
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And it's got pop up headlights!
That one above is up for £73k.
There is one for sale here in Sweden now reduced to 50k. Been for sale for ages. Isnt it 30k for a new roof if it fails.,