Which Ferrari?

[rog007]

Having just sold my Porsche 996 Turbo (for what I paid for it 4 years ago!) I may now like to try a Ferrari.

I'd only want to spend £30k on a classic or maybe £40k on a modern. I of course would like red and ideally 4 seats (to keep it a family affair). Running costs are not so importent to me, but good looks, good sound and reliability are. If it was to hold its value then that would be a bonus. It would be a pampered weekend car. Plus, being Midlands based, insight in to sales and serving places that are trusted would be helpful too.

Thanks for any pointers (including to actual cars)

[911Thrasher]

Oula! May I suggest a red porsche?

Good luck with red reliable 4seats 30-40k£ search...actually a Mondial T may fit the bill, I don't see other options really.

Even cabriolet so u can enjoy its music: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/f...

I am afraid a good manual 456 is out of your budget, and red are mega rare...but maybe a good automatic one: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/f...

Edited by 911Thrasher on Saturday 29th November 09:54

[rog007]

911Thrasher said:

Oula! May I suggest a red porsche?

Good luck with red reliable 4seats 30-40k£ search...actually a Mondial T may fit the bill, I don't see other options really.

Even cabriolet so u can enjoy its music: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/f...

I am afraid a good manual 456 is out of your budget, and red are mega rare...but maybe a good automatic one: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/f...

Edited by 911Thrasher on Saturday 29th November 09:54

456 didn't stir anything I'm afraid, but thanks; the Mondial however certainly did! That looks perfect. Why such a good price and why hasn't it sold do you think? Are they considered good cars? Thanks.

[hunter 66]

I went from GT3 to 612 , same performance ...... more Benzina needed but more space and can seat 4 . Nice change and not too in your face.

[paul0843]

How about a lhd 308/328?
Plenty for that price in Europe with a good chance
of also going up in price.
Paul

[priley]

Is there really much room in the back of a Mondial? Nice in blue mind...Second vote for a 612 here.

[gregf40]

Stretch to a 612 if you can would be my advice - a lot of car for the money at the moment!

[rubystone]

Anything wrong with that 612 on eBay? Yes,I know it's blue...but they look naff in red IMHO.

Mondale are still cheap. QV is a good all rounder. Room in back isn't huge though, perhaps the same as in your 996

[Slickhillsy]

I fear that anything in that price range could be a money pit. Getting in to anything decent maybe tough and if you do some big bills might not be far away.

The days of £40k (quality) Ferraris maybe long gone (sadly)

[911Thrasher]

Really doubt 40k£ will stretch to a 612...hence my suggestions of Mondial/456

Also he mentioned 4 seats, which neither 308/328 have.


OP: move on to a 997 turbo...40k£ will even buy you a red one, and I'm sure a 997 allows more room in the back than a 996 (Porsches are getting bigger with each iteration)
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

Edited by 911Thrasher on Saturday 29th November 19:49

Edited by 911Thrasher on Saturday 29th November 19:51

[andrew]

911Thrasher said:

Really doubt 40k£ will stretch to a 612...hence my suggestions of Mondial/456

Also he mentioned 4 seats, which neither 308/328 have.


OP: move on to a 997 turbo...40k£ will even buy you a red one, and I'm sure a 997 allows more room in the back than a 996 (Porsches are getting bigger with each iteration)
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

Edited by 911Thrasher on Saturday 29th November 19:49

Edited by 911Thrasher on Saturday 29th November 19:51

996 and 997 chassis and legroom are equal

[rog007]

Thanks for the views. Wonder if anyone who was in a similar position earlier in the year and followed through might have a story to share? If this approach fails then a 306 at around £45k it will be. Driven one on track and extremely nice.

[mike01606]

How about this with plenty of change......

http://www.walkersport.co.uk/cars-for-sale/ferrari...

M

[jimmyslr]

I was going to second the 612 suggestion. I've been driving one for 18 months and it's a grown up way to be a hooligan and shift the wife/kids simultaneously.

I thought that you'd be able to pick up a 2005 car with 25k miles for £50k but there seems to be very little stock around. A private sale might be the way forward as the dealer spread here is large relative to price, say £15k (ie they offer the seller 40 and advertise it at 55). This was the case 6 months ago. So, there's a private deal to done around the mid point where everyone comes out happy. Get it inspected, get a full FSH (which they should almost all have) and bob's your uncle. They are reliable so far as I've heard. I just had my annual service, collected and delivered by a main dealer and all for less than a grand. Can't argue with that.

I was also driving it yesterday in the sun as I cruised down to do a school tour with wife/no1 son; super way to cover 60 miles or so on fast A roads and not such a valuable car you worry about using it.

Edited by jimmyslr on Sunday 30th November 10:54

[Behemoth]

Mondi for sure. It's relatively simple, only a bit more complex than the 308. 612 is out of budget for initial cost and ongoing support as they get older. A good Mondi will be far cheaper to run at all levels: tax, service, fuel, insurance. Where in the midlands are you?

[ro55a]

I never thought I'd see the day that a £40k Ferrari thread would include the Mondial, nothing wrong with the car at all but how long, or rather, not that long ago,it would have been a £10-15k thread if the Mondial was included.
IMHO I think at £40k you are going to be so disappointed when compared to the 996 turbo you have just sold. The only car that would compare would be a 360 Modena in terms of performance. I remember selling my fully sorted 911 and buying a 328 GTS, stunning to look at and a great thing to own but..........the Porsche punches you in the face performance wise and the 328, more of a slap. Just my opinion mind, either way 360 all the way, forget the other two seats and leave the family at home

Edited by ro55a on Sunday 30th November 15:06

[R36vw]

The Mondial is probably the only choice that fits your wish list, but many have said consider a 997. I'm guessing you're looking for something different to a porker . Have you considered the maser grandtourismo? Great everyday car may fit your needs and will come in sub 40k

[Elderly]

ro55a said:

I never thought I'd see the day that a £40k Ferrari thread would include the Mondial, nothing wrong with the car at all but how long, or rather, not that long ago,it would have been a £10-15k thread if the Mondial was included.

Edited by ro55a on Sunday 30th November 15:06

There were two Ferrari 2+2 cars sold yesterday at 'Historics at Brooklands'.
A GT4 sold at high teens and a Mondial at low twenties - I've no idea what they were like.

[rog007]

Thanks for taking the time to post; it's all good food for thought. There are a heap of others cars i'd like to own one day (including a: Jensen Interceptor; TR8; Capri 280 et al), but thought I'd get the Ferrari itch scratched next. I think I have narrowed it down to either a Mondial or a 360 (I would still prefer 4 seats though). I guess whichever grabs my attention first will get the nod. I don't need the absolute speed this time around; as has been stated, the 996 did all that. This time it can be about the look of the car. Thanks again; further insights still welcomed. Plus; any trusted dealers in East/West Mids?

[Gavc]

Have a look at a 308gt4. Great little drivers car is 2+2 simple to maintain and a great little investment.