Originally Posted by cadster

So everyone has a unique Ferrari story to tell. Mine is much different than yours. I have had less Ferrari’s (first was a F12, now I own a 812) and owned them for less years (coming up on 4 total). Nonetheless, my experience has not revealed a disproportionate number of status seekers. Two summers ago, I did Corso Pilota with Ferrari at Road Atlanta. If there were ever an interesting study in who the “high end” Ferrari buyer is (it cost almost $20,000 all in for 2 days), it would be that event. I found everyone to be extremely understated, down to earth, and modest. I was actually quite surprised. It was not at all what I expected. The typical new Ferrari buyer is old. There is no way around that. I’m considered young at just under 50. The cars cost so darn much that only idiots or very well-established dare buy them. I’ve talked before with my salesperson over the years to try and learn about his business and who his buyers are. He indicates that all of them are much like me: love cars, many own businesses, none of them need the cars to make them feel cool, they just love the Ferrari mystique and all that comes with it. It’s also worth pointing out, that Ferrari even makes cars that attract less attention on the road than a Porsche GT car does. My Grigio Silverstone 812 is nearly invisible to all but the most ardent sports car fan.

Regarding, ownership experience. My cars have been bullet proof. The fit and finish is superb. When my new car warranty runs out on the 812, I will not extend it. My dealer, Ferrari of Atlanta, is phenomenal. Sales and service are top notch.

Lest anyone think that I am merely a Ferrari apologist or shill, I also own a Huracan Performante, and recently added a 2005 Ford GT. I have an allocation for a 765LT (still undecided on that, what with the CV19 Depression and all). I got super close to buying a Miami Blue GT3 RS last year. I still intend to add either a GT3 RS or GT2 RS at some point in the future. I did the GT3 Porsche Driving Experience in Atlanta a couple years back, and I love the brand. In any case, I am a car loyalist, not a brand loyalist.

Again, not disputing either your experience or your perspective, just providing mine.

Originally Posted by cadster

So everyone has a unique Ferrari story to tell. Mine is much different than yours. I have had less Ferrari’s (first was a F12, now I own a 812) and owned them for less years (coming up on 4 total). Nonetheless, my experience has not revealed a disproportionate number of status seekers. Two summers ago, I did Corso Pilota with Ferrari at Road Atlanta. If there were ever an interesting study in who the “high end” Ferrari buyer is (it cost almost $20,000 all in for 2 days), it would be that event. I found everyone to be extremely understated, down to earth, and modest. I was actually quite surprised. It was not at all what I expected. The typical new Ferrari buyer is old. There is no way around that. I’m considered young at just under 50. The cars cost so darn much that only idiots or very well-established dare buy them. I’ve talked before with my salesperson over the years to try and learn about his business and who his buyers are. He indicates that all of them are much like me: love cars, many own businesses, none of them need the cars to make them feel cool, they just love the Ferrari mystique and all that comes with it. It’s also worth pointing out, that Ferrari even makes cars that attract less attention on the road than a Porsche GT car does. My Grigio Silverstone 812 is nearly invisible to all but the most ardent sports car fan.

Regarding, ownership experience. My cars have been bullet proof. The fit and finish is superb. When my new car warranty runs out on the 812, I will not extend it. My dealer, Ferrari of Atlanta, is phenomenal. Sales and service are top notch.

Lest anyone think that I am merely a Ferrari apologist or shill, I also own a Huracan Performante, and recently added a 2005 Ford GT. I have an allocation for a 765LT (still undecided on that, what with the CV19 Depression and all). I got super close to buying a Miami Blue GT3 RS last year. I still intend to add either a GT3 RS or GT2 RS at some point in the future. I did the GT3 Porsche Driving Experience in Atlanta a couple years back, and I love the brand. In any case, I am a car loyalist, not a brand loyalist.

Again, not disputing either your experience or your perspective, just providing mine.

Originally Posted by Richard.

For me the issue is that I just love driving convertible cars and if my F430 Spider (summer daily driver) spends 30% of the summer in the garage getting sorted / waiting for parts I might as well swap for a 718 4.0 GT4 Spyder which is new and has a 4 year guarantee and doesnt need so much maintenance

Originally Posted by Richard.

For me the issue is that I just love driving convertible cars and if my F430 Spider (summer daily driver) spends 30% of the summer in the garage getting sorted / waiting for parts I might as well swap for a 718 4.0 GT4 Spyder which is new and has a 4 year guarantee and doesnt need so much maintenance

Originally Posted by SB27

I have been flirting with the idea of adding a 720S. The speed looks to be addicting.