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Soooo, if we were to hypothetically assume that at some point a fine, upstanding member of the community were to actually, vaguely consider buying a Ferrari, what should it be?
1) Needs to have flappy paddles
2) Needs to be non 'precious' in that if this member (or tool, if you will) were to install electronics and stuff, and we know how that goes....
3) Cheap. Probably the cheapest that isn't going to explode.

This is very much speculative, but I'd be interested in what said tool should look at as, let's assume, they know absolutely nothing about Ferraris.....

C
 
CatmanV2 said:
(According to @philw696 )

Soooo, if we were to hypothetically assume that at some point a fine, upstanding member of the community were to actually, vaguely consider buying a Ferrari, what should it be?
1) Needs to have flappy paddles
2) Needs to be non 'precious' in that if this member (or tool, if you will) were to install electronics and stuff, and we know how that goes....
3) Cheap. Probably the cheapest that isn't going to explode.

This is very much speculative, but I'd be interested in what said tool should look at as, let's assume, they know absolutely nothing about Ferraris.....

C
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I was being tongue in cheek but I'd set myself the goal to get one before I was 50.
The Ferrari Guinness World Record was coming up so that pushed me but at the time I had a limited budget and didn't want to sell the 4200 either.
I thought for my first it had to be a traditional GT car front engine being V12 and the 456 ticked the box as they were exceptional value compared to what the first owner paid.
As with anything condition and history is very important and as you've already had some impressive machinery Chris it's all doable for you mate.
 
I guess from personal, let say browsing, anything from a 360 upwards seems to be ok since it doesnt require an engine out service. But it would seem a bit more info would be needed. Would set tool be needing; 2 or 4 seats, a more racy car or more of a GT (mid rear engine or front engine). Is there a V12 itch?
A 348 seems popular with some youtube car guys, but a 612 is quite nice. With a 599 being a bit newer v12 front engine 2 seater.
I believe a California can be had quite cheap as a more recent Ferrari. But not sure people are really too positive about it (and set tool needs to want a cabrio).
 
The cheapest with paddles are the 360 and California, and both are good cars.
But as a first Ferrari, surely it needs to be an open-gate manual. Of these, at the cheaper end, it might be a 308 GT4, a 348, a 360, or maybe a 456.
 
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Ewan said:
The cheapest with paddles are the 360 and California, and both are good cars.
But as a first Ferrari, surely it’s need to be an open-gate manual. Of these, at the cheaper end, it might be a 308 GT4, a 348, a 360, or maybe a 456.
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That's the kind of detail that's appreciated, my thanks!

C
 
All very interesting but back when I was scratching the itch and for myself it was really important to do it in my 40's as my dad did when I was a boy he had a 330GT.
Chris don't be hard on yourself you've got the knowledge from the cars you've owned and everyone's experiences on here too.
I just loved the F1 transmission and in the 360 it was very good and with the access into the engine behind the seats it's nice to work on.
Mine went to Ferrari purely to keep the history trail and back then I could afford it.
When at Maserati I looked after a couple there only gave me the jobs as I was the oldest in the workshop :)
 
A good 328 in blu is a fabulous thing. But consequently more expensive to buy than the aforementioned options.
 
Ewan said:
The cheapest with paddles are the 360 and California, and both are good cars.
But as a first Ferrari, surely it needs to be an open-gate manual. Of these, at the cheaper end, it might be a 308 GT4, a 348, a 360, or maybe a 456.
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For some bizarre reason I'm attracted to a 412, think I'm just a weirdo though o_O
 
If going for a 2 seater, the 360/430 seem to be about right as anything older will be needing work or lots of “normal” maintenance and anything younger will not be cheap. If a 4 seater, the 612 is a really nice car and it’s got the V12. Just remember that if something breaks it’s going to cost…but then again, it’s a Ferrari and that makes it all seem less important.
 
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No paddles...but also no ABS, no power steering, no electronic nannies...and red interior.

I also agree with the obvious 430; 412; 456; 550; 575; or 612. And if the rumo(u)r is true that the Cali was supposed to be the next-gen GranTurismo, then...
 
Can't see the point when a good GT runs rings around most of the pre 2000 Ferrari and costs peanuts in comparison.

Post 2000 cars are great, but the price point is just silly compared with what Maserati give you.
 
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