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95EagleAWD
10-09-2008, 12:31 AM
Why must they tempt me? Maybe instead of a Z06 in a couple years, I'll skip up to one of these. Should be even cheaper then....

http://www.sportscarcompany.com/detail-1997-ferrari-f355-gts-1586974.html

http://www.sportscarcompany.com/detail-1996-ferrari-f355-berlinetta-2484357.html
adam c
10-09-2008, 12:34 AM
fuck me those bad requests are so damn sexy!





you need to learn how to copy and paste
95EagleAWD
10-09-2008, 12:36 AM
Happy now?
E36M3
10-09-2008, 12:37 AM
Would be an excellent choice.. they are phenomenal cars. If you do get one, get a catless exhaust system.. the sound is unbeatable.. both the Tubi and Capristos are great.


Originally posted by 95EagleAWD
Why must they tempt me? Maybe instead of a Z06 in a couple years, I'll skip up to one of these. Should be even cheaper then....

http://www.sportscarcompany.com/detail-1997-ferrari-f355-gts-1586974.html

http://www.sportscarcompany.com/detail-1996-ferrari-f355-berlinetta-2484357.html
95EagleAWD
10-09-2008, 12:40 AM
Originally posted by E36M3
Would be an excellent choice.. they are phenomenal cars. If you do get one, get a catless exhaust system.. the sound is unbeatable.. both the Tubi and Capristos are great.



Oh yeah. Not gonna happen for a few years at least.

And yes, Capristo exhaust. :D Just gotta find one with the valvetrain all fixed.
E36M3
10-09-2008, 12:48 AM
If you need any help as you get closer, I know several current/former owners and can get you some pointers.. they are beautiful cars and I would love a ride if you do end up with one.

There is a beautiful one that was owned by a friend of mine at Kulu Motorcar right now.. red/tan spider with capristo.


Originally posted by 95EagleAWD


Oh yeah. Not gonna happen for a few years at least.

And yes, Capristo exhaust. :D Just gotta find one with the valvetrain all fixed.
dino_martini
10-09-2008, 07:05 AM
Nice cars. Love the 355. Maintenance is expensive. :dunno:
eblend
10-09-2008, 07:20 AM
They look cool and all, but are rather dated now. I know its a ferarri but it is an old ferarri with probably a pretty big mainenance bill. There is more to a purchase decision then the sticker price, such as insurance and all that.

Personally a Z06 is prolly faster, cheaper and more modern looking
Supa Dexta
10-09-2008, 07:26 AM
Our dollars crapping out right now.. Glad I managed to get my truck a few weeks ago...
Mitsu3000gt
10-09-2008, 09:32 AM
Awesome cars but I heard they are on a pretty strict/expensive mantenenance schedule. I'd take one over a Z06 any day though if I could afford it.
EK 2.0
10-09-2008, 09:36 AM
I will take one in a yellow coupe please...:D :drool:
Jlude
10-09-2008, 09:42 AM
Originally posted by dino_martini
Nice cars. Love the 355. Maintenance is expensive. :dunno:


I recently did some research on the 355 and was led to fchat and found EVERYONE say that the 355 was an expensive ferrari to maintain.
Jlude
10-09-2008, 09:43 AM
I know it's not that affordable, but you could probably find a 360 for just about 100k.
Redlyne_mr2
10-09-2008, 09:44 AM
Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
Awesome cars but I heard they are on a pretty strict/expensive mantenenance schedule. I'd take one over a Z06 any day though if I could afford it.
I've been pricing out bringing one up from the states, I would have to rig it up to make the fogs works as daytime running lights, sort of like the mr2. They arent the cheapest to maintain but the money saved on not modding it would go towards maintenance, rims and maybe coilovers would be a must though :D . I found there to be a lot more convertibles out there than coupes.
89coupe
10-09-2008, 10:30 AM
Originally posted by 95EagleAWD
Why must they tempt me? Maybe instead of a Z06 in a couple years, I'll skip up to one of these. Should be even cheaper then....

http://www.sportscarcompany.com/detail-1997-ferrari-f355-gts-1586974.html

http://www.sportscarcompany.com/detail-1996-ferrari-f355-berlinetta-2484357.html

That was a cool car 10 years ago. Now its just an old Ferrari.
Jlude
10-09-2008, 10:43 AM
Originally posted by 89coupe


That was a cool car 10 years ago. Now its just an old Ferrari.


Birthday December 6, 1972


You're old!!!
euro_racer
10-09-2008, 10:51 AM
i would imagine the re-sale value of the z06 would be better too ;)
89coupe
10-09-2008, 10:55 AM
Originally posted by euro_racer
i would imagine the re-sale value of the z06 would be better too ;)

Since when do you buy a car as an investment?

LOL:rofl:
Godfuader
10-09-2008, 10:58 AM
355 GTS is one of my personal favs. Have been looking around for a red GTS...but they are hard to come by. A black 360 Modena would be better...but maybe in a couple years when they drop under $100M.
JAYMEZ
10-09-2008, 11:06 AM
My favorite sounding Ferrari ever made :thumbsup: , I just wouldnt want to bend over and pay for the major service on it:facepalm:
euro_racer
10-09-2008, 11:49 AM
Originally posted by 89coupe


Since when do you buy a car as an investment?

LOL:rofl:

well no, just unless you plan on keeping it for the rest of your life the corvette is a better car to get...the ferrari would be very hard to sell down the road as it gets even older then it is now
A790
10-09-2008, 11:52 AM
Eff all that crap, buy the Ferrari. They're gorgeous cars, and they're pretty quick too.

Besides, everyone and their damn mother has a 'Vette.
The_Rural_Juror
10-09-2008, 12:04 PM
I must have missed the memo that declared $65,000 cars to be affordable.
Redlyne_mr2
10-09-2008, 12:26 PM
Originally posted by euro_racer


well no, just unless you plan on keeping it for the rest of your life the corvette is a better car to get...the ferrari would be very hard to sell down the road as it gets even older then it is now
Seriously? If I was thinking long term I would buy a Ferrari in a hear beat. They certainly don't depreciate like a corvette as well.
QuasarCav
10-09-2008, 12:41 PM
Originally posted by The_Rural_Juror
I must have missed the memo that declared $65,000 cars to be affordable.


On this forum that shit is lunch money.
Team_Mclaren
10-09-2008, 12:45 PM
355 > 360
sputnik
10-09-2008, 12:52 PM
Originally posted by Team_Mclaren
355 > 360

:werd:
E36M3
10-09-2008, 01:11 PM
Actually, no. Ferraris are very stable price wise, and much easier to sell than commodity vehicles. There will always be a demand for 355s.


Originally posted by euro_racer


well no, just unless you plan on keeping it for the rest of your life the corvette is a better car to get...the ferrari would be very hard to sell down the road as it gets even older then it is now
Canmorite
10-09-2008, 01:37 PM
Originally posted by JAYMEZ
My favorite sounding Ferrari ever made :thumbsup:

+1. The sound of the 355's blaring down a straight away is amazing. The 360/430 just doesn't have that scream.

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Ekliptix
10-09-2008, 01:39 PM
Except for being a status symbol and the interior, at C6Z beats that car in every regard.

......I like the red one.
nismodrifter
10-09-2008, 01:41 PM
That red 355 spyder that Kulu has for sale rekindled my interest in these cars. Damn what I would give to own one. :drool:
max_boost
10-09-2008, 02:41 PM
Originally posted by JAYMEZ
My favorite sounding Ferrari ever made :thumbsup: , I just wouldnt want to bend over and pay for the major service on it:facepalm: haha I figure as much so I would stay away from these cars because my bank acct couldn't handle it.

Definitely gorgeous though, if I had enough money I would......
Khalil.e
10-09-2008, 05:03 PM
Speaking of Kulu, anyone else think he looks like Raghav?

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355 GTS f t w :D
hadookin
10-09-2008, 07:29 PM
what is the actual yearly cost to maintain one of these cars? and you have to think that for the average driver even with a good record, insurance would eat you alive.
403ep3
10-09-2008, 07:33 PM
:hitit:

Maintenance will be a bitch though.
euro_racer
10-09-2008, 10:39 PM
Originally posted by E36M3
Actually, no. Ferraris are very stable price wise, and much easier to sell than commodity vehicles. There will always be a demand for 355s.



thanks for explaining that to me :)

that sound is just wow :love:
m10-power
10-10-2008, 12:39 AM
I looked at the 355 before buying my esprit, expect to pay $1.50+ per km for basic maintenance. Much worse if something goes wrong, ie exhaust manifolds or valve guides.

Not that the esprit isn't expensive to maintain but it's much easier to diy and replacement parts are readily available thanks to lotus using other manufacturers parts.

They do sound wicked, I was at the track this year a number of times dicing with the ferraris and the 355's really wail. But they are slow, a c6 Z06 would destroy it.

If you can afford to buy the 355 make sure you budget for the cost of ownership. Also insurance isn't that bad, providing your record is clean and you are more then 25 years old. Aviva seems to have decent insurance rates for exotics.

After driving a 997 GT3 at the track I'm thinking my esprit is going to have to go up for sale, the GT3 is nothing short of phenomenal.

As for the Flames tonight....wtf? :facepalm:
Casa
10-10-2008, 10:47 AM
man, i'd never drive that Ferrari. Its so so expensive to maintain. Not even worth driving it, status symbol, speed, or looks wise; its just not worth the $1.50 a mile m10-power quoted.
Trini
10-10-2008, 10:49 AM
:drool: :drool:
E36M3
10-10-2008, 10:56 AM
They are hard to justify, but the key with cars like this is that you don't have to drive them often to get a ton of enjoyment... you need to make ever km count. 1000 k a year is not uncommon for Ferrari owners to maximize enjoyment for minimal outlay.


Originally posted by Casa
man, i'd never drive that Ferrari. Its so so expensive to maintain. Not even worth driving it, status symbol, speed, or looks wise; its just not worth the $1.50 a mile m10-power quoted.
Carlton
10-10-2008, 11:24 AM
If you wanna get ready for the cost of ownership just go buy a DSM and own it for a couple years. It'll get ya ready for it.
97TSiAWD
10-10-2008, 11:43 AM
Originally posted by Carlton If you wanna get ready for the cost of ownership just go buy a DSM and own it for a couple years. It'll get ya ready for it.

Are you talking from experience ?
Supa Dexta
10-10-2008, 12:16 PM
I would bet on it.. haha.. DSM's are huge money pits.. I have one.
95EagleAWD
10-10-2008, 06:00 PM
Originally posted by Supa Dexta
I would bet on it.. haha.. DSM's are huge money pits.. I have one.

I've had three.

And only one was a money pit. The other two were great.
Carlton
10-10-2008, 10:03 PM
Originally posted by 97TSiAWD


Are you talking from experience ?

Yes I've owned a few. Terrible.
DannyO
10-10-2008, 10:30 PM
Originally posted by E36M3
They are hard to justify, but the key with cars like this is that you don't have to drive them often to get a ton of enjoyment... you need to make ever km count. 1000 k a year is not uncommon for Ferrari owners to maximize enjoyment for minimal outlay.



I've never quite understood how that could be done, but you do see it all the time, exotic cars with next to no km on them, if I had an exotic even if I had a DD I'd still be driving it ALOT, besides work and the winter, it would be driven whenever I need a car, but maybe peoples mindset do change when they have a car like that.

Don't you have that CGT? if so how many km do you put on each year? and how do you not drive it all the time?