Para82

You guys can have them.


I'll take this...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ferrari-430-...US_Cars_Trucks

Marine Blue

I would pick a properly optioned GT3 RS (997) over any of the cars noted.

kosmo

very nice. One of my ATF is the 430 Scud.
HOWEVER, for the money, the upcoming 991 GT3 RS maybe worth a look.

high class problem indeed.

Para82

With F430's hovering in the 105k range I can't agree...

Though a GT3 RS would be a close second along with a Turbo.

Para82

F430 Scuderia is incredible. What is the base price of a 991 GT3?

I will say GT3's do seem to hold their value a lot better than most Ferrari's, especially the RS.

Redline911

Very tempting. I don't really care about the 115k if I can sell this in 2 years and 6k miles for.......$100k? $90$k (Just guessing)

What's the annual maintaence on this?

Marine Blue

If you have to ask.....

Redline911

I don't. Getting it by my wife is another matter entirely. My hobbies are exponentially more expensive than hers!

alexb76

Not true vs. 458, it's ridiculous how amazing 458 is holding its value, it's just that amazing of a car. Besides you don't buy any of the above cars for keeping value.

Now, the cars you mentioned are quite different, and you must clarify how you wanna use the car, then can make a better decision.

Marine Blue

I debated buying a Testarossa or 355 a few years ago but my friend (also a Rennlist member) suggested that the entry fee was mild in comparison to the maintenance cost of these cars. I've heard the 430's and later Ferrari's are more reasonable but with exception to the 458 I'm really not all that intrigued by them.

Redline911

I think when they moved from timing belt to chain with the 430 the service costs became more reasonable. I'd be willing to eat a $10k major service if I can drive the car for 3 or 4 years.

I'm a 911 guy, but a F car is on the bucket list.

yemenmocha

Agree with the OP if money wasn't an issue. I'd probably go with a 430.

But the 997 or a used 991 is more in my purchasing budget and longterm maintenance budget.

zirrah

Ferrari maintenance isn't cheap but it's much improved starting with F430's.

The 458 is only holding its value bc it's the current model. Once the next one (dunno what it'll be) it'll drop down to f430 prices and f430 prices will be what 360's go for now.....

GT3RS do hold their value pretty well. And p-cars are much more friendly to own per mile. That doesn't hurt.

Dadio

If you have to ask.......

switch911

Having driven both a 430 Scud and a 458 Italia at Exotics racing in LV I can say I would take a Scud over any of the options. The sound alone sold me.