Ferrari question for Porsche 993 TT owners...
05-16-2010, 05:46 PM
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I'd love a 575 Super America - seem to hold their values way better than the standard 575s, but I have no idea where they are on the depreciation curve.
05-16-2010, 05:49 PM
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I always liked the f355....but, sorry the thing is a piece a crap, in more ways than 1. not a good investment
I'd say stradale, should hold, and have most likely bottomed out. Or even a low mile Red F360, with all the right options, 6 speed, daytona's. shields, and challenge grills - this car is rarer than one may think.
I'd say stradale, should hold, and have most likely bottomed out. Or even a low mile Red F360, with all the right options, 6 speed, daytona's. shields, and challenge grills - this car is rarer than one may think.
05-16-2010, 09:35 PM
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Guys,
What is the equivilent in the Ferrari world......ie what would be a F car that could be enjoyed for 1,000-1,500 miles per year and yet HOLD it's value? Let's use a cap of $200,000. I assume it would be an older model w/ less production numbers than the recent cars from the past 15 years or so . And I know that maintenance costs are crazy on these cars so that needs to be factored in, although I assume an older one has most of that stuff done already. Are there any of these that may actually appreciate in value? OK guys, let me know!!
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What is the equivilent in the Ferrari world......ie what would be a F car that could be enjoyed for 1,000-1,500 miles per year and yet HOLD it's value? Let's use a cap of $200,000. I assume it would be an older model w/ less production numbers than the recent cars from the past 15 years or so . And I know that maintenance costs are crazy on these cars so that needs to be factored in, although I assume an older one has most of that stuff done already. Are there any of these that may actually appreciate in value? OK guys, let me know!!
Thx!!
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To Hold value
I would have said 355 manual Berlinetta,
but they are coming back like everything else.
To minimise depn
Stradale's
To tear up money
Any thing modern and V12
05-16-2010, 10:51 PM
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I like the bb512. I have seen some go for under 100k. I understand they are a pig for maintenance, but beautiful and should go up in value...just don't drive it much.
05-16-2010, 11:03 PM
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550 Barchettas have been holding recently. The hardtop 550 prices have been dropping like knives. I don't think you will find an investment quality 575 SA for under 200. The CS is a very nice car but it is very hard to find a clean no-stories car and prices are coming down a little as the Scuds are coming down.
05-16-2010, 11:19 PM
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The 355 was Ferrari's equlivilent back in the day. The Turbo was way ahead in performance back then and now. But Ferraris are pretty...
05-17-2010, 02:54 AM
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That said , no Ferrari nor any car should be thought as investments. Either you enjoy them or the next owner will....
05-17-2010, 10:00 AM
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I'll throw one in for the 550 maranello. Seen some 15K mile cars go for high 70's. most trading in high 80's/90's. These were the flagship cars before the 575m came out and did little to better the car, classic front engine v12, with 485 na hp. A true GT car. I've put about 2000miles on one and loved every inch of every drive. v12 f cars traditionally hold value well and I think these things have already found their bottom.
I would call it a small step up from a 993tt equivalent - but get the classic gated 6 speed - clinking through the gears on that thing will make you smile for sure.
I would call it a small step up from a 993tt equivalent - but get the classic gated 6 speed - clinking through the gears on that thing will make you smile for sure.
05-17-2010, 04:39 PM
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If you do a search, you can find my comments comparing a 355 and a 993TT. I own both and consider both to be excellent ways to enjoy depreciation free motoring.
The trick with a 355 is to budget for the 15K/5 yr service. It should be around 6-8K depending on doing any "while you're already in there" work. I searched for 2 years to find a 355 that was a great price, perfect PPI with great compresison numbers, 6 spd, not red, and a convertible. It won't keep up with my turbo on a track, but it sounds better, looks stunning, and has more predictable and forgiving handling. It's basically a big go cart that sounds like god's own chainsaw with a good aftermarket exhaust.
That said, I've had zero maintenance issues in 4 years and 13K miles on the Turbo. Other than vigorous consumption of rear tires and new brakes from brisk driving habits, its been as painless as a Honda. Because I bought the Ferrari in the midst of the economic crisis, it will actually end up depreciating less than my 993.
Now that I have the two last and best examples of the analog era, I'm done. No trading up for me. Though the 997 GT3 is dropping fast
Bill
The trick with a 355 is to budget for the 15K/5 yr service. It should be around 6-8K depending on doing any "while you're already in there" work. I searched for 2 years to find a 355 that was a great price, perfect PPI with great compresison numbers, 6 spd, not red, and a convertible. It won't keep up with my turbo on a track, but it sounds better, looks stunning, and has more predictable and forgiving handling. It's basically a big go cart that sounds like god's own chainsaw with a good aftermarket exhaust.
That said, I've had zero maintenance issues in 4 years and 13K miles on the Turbo. Other than vigorous consumption of rear tires and new brakes from brisk driving habits, its been as painless as a Honda. Because I bought the Ferrari in the midst of the economic crisis, it will actually end up depreciating less than my 993.
Now that I have the two last and best examples of the analog era, I'm done. No trading up for me. Though the 997 GT3 is dropping fast
Bill
05-21-2010, 12:37 PM
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Lets get something straight.... none of the cars mentioned are good investments. Now that thats out of the way you might, and I say might be able to drive one for a while and a few miles without it costing you an arm and a leg. Dont forget you're flushing the sales tax on a 200k car down the toilette too.
Here are two that in my opinion you might get away with.
Mid 80's 288 GTO not sure if its in your price range anymore
Late 80's early 90's testa rossa... sure they’re the epitome of 80’s styling but you can find a very very nice one for cheap these days… and they are probably reaching the bottom of the decay curve.
Here are two that in my opinion you might get away with.
Mid 80's 288 GTO not sure if its in your price range anymore
Late 80's early 90's testa rossa... sure they’re the epitome of 80’s styling but you can find a very very nice one for cheap these days… and they are probably reaching the bottom of the decay curve.
05-21-2010, 03:52 PM
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