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I've had a kid recently which is absolutely fantastic BUT that poses a big problem with the Ferrari situation ... I'm having (bad) thoughts about getting an FF and if I do, one of my other ferraris will have to go. Having 4 is not a viable option.
The problem is I am very attached to each one for its own reasons and being of a manual/no nannies mindset, I know I'm not going to love the FF as much as any of the ones I have. But if I want to do anything involving my current cars, like hooning around or participating in supercar events over the weekends etc I need a 4 seater as I cant really go on my own and leave the family behind.
My current cars+sentiments:
308 GTS - My first Ferrari, had it for 20yrs + . This I could never sell as its like family now and I love that its a targa, has a sweet engine with low down torque that revs beautifully and progressively to 8k RPM and one of the most beautiful shapes EVER
355 GTB Fiorano - Had it 15yrs. Love it to bits. One of I think 4 manual factory spec RHD fiorano cars (and of a total of only 18 RHD fiorano factory spec cars in total) with every extra. Its just so useable, beautiful but fantastically fast and balanced when you push it. Also drop dead gorgeous and I would never be able to find something like this for sale again in all likelihood
CS - Had it 2 yrs and I cannot even consider letting it go as I've only done 4k km. OK its F1 but apart from that its the best car driving experience outside a race car you can have. I also think that unfortunately these are going to get so expensive in the next few years, I would never be able to afford my way back in.
So what r the choices:
1) Keep them and forget the FF or using my current cars much for a long while
2) Sell one but which one could I part with ?
I'd be interested to hear opinions ...
The problem is I am very attached to each one for its own reasons and being of a manual/no nannies mindset, I know I'm not going to love the FF as much as any of the ones I have. But if I want to do anything involving my current cars, like hooning around or participating in supercar events over the weekends etc I need a 4 seater as I cant really go on my own and leave the family behind.
My current cars+sentiments:
308 GTS - My first Ferrari, had it for 20yrs + . This I could never sell as its like family now and I love that its a targa, has a sweet engine with low down torque that revs beautifully and progressively to 8k RPM and one of the most beautiful shapes EVER
355 GTB Fiorano - Had it 15yrs. Love it to bits. One of I think 4 manual factory spec RHD fiorano cars (and of a total of only 18 RHD fiorano factory spec cars in total) with every extra. Its just so useable, beautiful but fantastically fast and balanced when you push it. Also drop dead gorgeous and I would never be able to find something like this for sale again in all likelihood
CS - Had it 2 yrs and I cannot even consider letting it go as I've only done 4k km. OK its F1 but apart from that its the best car driving experience outside a race car you can have. I also think that unfortunately these are going to get so expensive in the next few years, I would never be able to afford my way back in.
So what r the choices:
1) Keep them and forget the FF or using my current cars much for a long while
2) Sell one but which one could I part with ?
I'd be interested to hear opinions ...
I'd say the 456, and to a degree 612, aren't so realistic in terms of useability as a practical and reliable (I know the 612 is reliable, just a little fragile inside) family car in terms of upkeep and driving in any conditions. However your current cars are a lovely combination, not to mention sentimental value. I've had a similar dilemma with cars I can't bear to part with however my LHD 550 is now up for sale but I can't quite stretch to an FF yet so it'll hopefully be a California. However I also have Merc C55 estate for regular duties. Perhaps a C63 would be a good compromise?
Pioneer said:
Take the car you want and get the missus to follow in another with the kid/s. That's what I do.
Yeah, and whilst you're at it, make sure the car you buy your wife is the most horrible kind of MPV-van thing possible. Something like this would be ideal:
If she asks why you bought her such a nasty looking car, you simply explain that the uglier her car is, the more she (and everyone else) will appreciate the beauty of your Ferrari(s).
I mean, what could possibly go wrong?
Please let us know how it goes.
I should have said that daily is a Range Rover and the missus doesn't drive (!)
If I got an FF it would mainly be to go for drives and supercar events as a family so not really my daily car (although my daily is actually the "tube" so all cars are weekend only)
The older 4 seaters, although attractive as they are manual have never really attracted me. In reality I had a convulsive reaction when the FF was launched and thought it may be the ugliest car on the planet alongside the Panamera but its grown on my somewhat (the panamera hasn't).
Went to see and FF yesterday but did not drive which I need to do to see if it could be a substitute for one of the others. I did drive the lusso when it was launched but although it was mighty fast, it was too comfortable and the 4 wheel steering felt like the car was aquaplaning in the wet on the uneven B roads. I am hoping with the FF you dont feel the nanny systems and its more raw.
If I got an FF it would mainly be to go for drives and supercar events as a family so not really my daily car (although my daily is actually the "tube" so all cars are weekend only)
The older 4 seaters, although attractive as they are manual have never really attracted me. In reality I had a convulsive reaction when the FF was launched and thought it may be the ugliest car on the planet alongside the Panamera but its grown on my somewhat (the panamera hasn't).
Went to see and FF yesterday but did not drive which I need to do to see if it could be a substitute for one of the others. I did drive the lusso when it was launched but although it was mighty fast, it was too comfortable and the 4 wheel steering felt like the car was aquaplaning in the wet on the uneven B roads. I am hoping with the FF you dont feel the nanny systems and its more raw.
ghost83 said:
Clearly you’re doing very well to have 3 Ferrari’s and the Range Rover would 1 more really hurt?
I think the FF is lovely personally
I certainly wouldn’t give up any of them just add to the collection
I am definitely leaning to keeping what I have and waiting for later in case I can afford the FF in addition ... however with nursery and school fees coming up its not very likely ... I' should probably just be thankful if I get to keep my three in the coming years!I think the FF is lovely personally
I certainly wouldn’t give up any of them just add to the collection
Edited by ghost83 on Sunday 21st January 14:22
GarethRR said:
Keep the 2 seaters buddy and buy a Alfa QF - that's what I did and it is bloody marvellous - its like a 4 seater CS!
I do love Alfas. Use to have a Sprint green cloverleaf back in 1991, then a 155 Silverstone special edition (with all the wings to homologate their BTCC entry), then the 166 V6 and each was superb. The new breed look fantastic and the QV is especially appealing but this would not qualify for the "supercar" type events so the RR has to stay as the main family run about even if its the 4.2L supercharged and even with the lightest throttle feathering I have not seen anything above 13mpg on any trip .. Thought I'd use it to go skiing but its cheaper to book business class by plane and get a cab to the resort than take the RR! 
In order of rarity....
F355 Fiorano
360 CS
FF
308 GTS
So in theory you should get rid of the 308. But I appreciate the sentimental value of the 308. If you really can't part with it, then get rid of the CS as you don't have as much history with that car as the others and you could always buy another as sufficient numbers were produced.
I have recently had a similar decision to make and swapped a 355 which had sentimental value for a 4 seater in which the whole family can travel.
So if it were me, I'd probably swap the CS for an FF and concentrate on creating memories with a car which involves the family too.
F355 Fiorano
360 CS
FF
308 GTS
So in theory you should get rid of the 308. But I appreciate the sentimental value of the 308. If you really can't part with it, then get rid of the CS as you don't have as much history with that car as the others and you could always buy another as sufficient numbers were produced.
I have recently had a similar decision to make and swapped a 355 which had sentimental value for a 4 seater in which the whole family can travel.
So if it were me, I'd probably swap the CS for an FF and concentrate on creating memories with a car which involves the family too.
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