Does anybody own a ferrari?

Enfinity · Apr 16, 2007

Ground clearance isn't a problem, the Murcielago's front end raises at the push of a button.

Quote from maxpi:

Lambo has ground clearance problems worse than ferrari typically. You can't drive up a driveway or anwhere except a nice flat surface. Fast as can be, people test drive and get out with their legs shaky it is so fast. All wheel drive too with the newer ones, start to understeer and it shifts power to the front wheels to pull you around the corner. It's a heavy car typically, 3900 pounds maybe for the Diablo and Murcielagos. Some people worry about the scissor doors and not being able to get out after a wreck because they are electrically operated.

I saw one burn up in a garage once btw. The mechanics were trying to start it, smoke started rolling out of the engine area and shortly after it was engulfed!! That was an upset garage owner for sure. Hero to zero in a minute.
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jtnet · Apr 16, 2007

Quote from Enfinity:

Ground clearance isn't a problem, the Murcielago's front end raises at the push of a button.

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laugh bs, an inch raise wont save you from the most modest of inclines into a drive way around here.

canyonman00 · Apr 17, 2007

Did the Ferrari thing before. Insurance and maint. were high. Make sure to get it a good checkup before you close. Currently have a Benz & an Aston. They both were upgraded (rims, suspensions, gadgets) and I like them better than I did the Ferrari for just impresssive tooling.

marketsurfer · Apr 17, 2007

Quote from a529612:

But that's more of a boulevard cruiser than a race car that is fun to drive.
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i dont agree. the GT is heavy yet wicked quick for its size.

beauty, speed, safety and style--- couldn't ask for more.

surf

marketsurfer · Apr 17, 2007

Quote from canyonman00:

Did the Ferrari thing before. Insurance and maint. were high. Make sure to get it a good checkup before you close. Currently have a Benz & an Aston. They both were upgraded (rims, suspensions, gadgets) and I like them better than I did the Ferrari for just impresssive tooling.
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i like the sound of the aston--that rumble is hard to replicate.

surf

Enfinity · Apr 18, 2007

It manages in Chicago...regrade the lip to the driveway (if you need to) and you're fine.

Quote from jtnet:

laugh bs, an inch raise wont save you from the most modest of inclines into a drive way around here.
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jtnet · Apr 18, 2007

nice, post a pic of your ride

Quote from Enfinity:

It manages in Chicago...regrade the lip to the driveway (if you need to) and you're fine.

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anomaly · Apr 19, 2007

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katesdp · Apr 20, 2007

Did you look at the 1989's?

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I'm thinking of buying a ferrari. Not a brand new one, but a used one, 1987 328. Does anybody has anything feedback on owning one? Is it a bad investment to buy a ferrari this old? I can't afford a brand new one, but this one looks pretty good. I'm not promoting this car. I am just thinking of buying it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...me=ADME:B:SS:US:1&viewitem=&item=260106103356

Give me a reason why I shouln't buy it please before I waste money and make this bad purchase. Thank you.
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katesdp · Apr 20, 2007

What about the Belts?

Quote from Allmighty1:

I have three (3) Ferraris including a 328, and a '72 Daytona that causes women to disrobe within seconds of getting into the vehicle.

Thats the "good" and now for the "bad and the ugly"

Tuneup for a 328 starts at about $2,500

One month ago, I paid $5,750 to get my Daytona tuned (major tuneup) and brake job.

I paid over $395k for the Daytona. I have a good driving record nevertheless the insurance bill for this baby is statospheric

For the original poster, what I have to say is simple, either buy a new one or forget it. You will regret buying used. You will not be prepared for how frequently Ferraris need repair. Even the simplest repair is minimum $500. If you buy a new one, you have a couple of years of relatively low expense happy driving before reality sets in.

Good luck
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