BMW for Ferrari

NewYearsBoy · 12-20-2010, 10:31 PM

Oh ya the people who bought the 87K Gallardo... thought they could afford it... They weren't trying to be posers... They just wanted a fun car.... Man... Buy 1 ta 2 years old... Try a 2 door M3...

mdosu · 12-20-2010, 10:34 PM

The one I would get is the 360 Challenge Stradale.

In the future all the modern Ferrari's will be the fastes Ferraris we have today, so you'll never be that fast, but the 360 CS will always the one the of the most fun to drive.

NewYearsBoy · 12-20-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Elie335

any idea how much a used vantage cost?

Look on ebay...

The first one... I just clicked on it... $75k... 17k miles.... Awesome car... Not sure about AMs maintenance $$$.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...item4cf3d01b98

Here is all of them...

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_...506.m270.l1313

Straight6r · 12-20-2010, 10:43 PM

Oh, I fully intend to keep the 135. I love it and always defend it against the
haters out there. I am just looking for another car to buy as that is what I like to do. I got two years left till we are going to try for our first child and once that happens, my priorities will be elsewhere. I am one of the lucky people who have not been affected by the economic downturn and with auto prices having fallen so much in the past 2 years, I might as well take advantage of the situation.

( By the way, I would never buy a used M3. If I wanted one that bad, I would just come down to the states and by one new. They are very cheap down there compared to back home. $71K for a coupe to start in Canada.
$58K US is a bargain for us.)

NewYearsBoy · 12-20-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Straight6r

Oh, I fully intend to keep the 135. I love it and always defend it against the
haters out there. I am just looking for another car to buy as that is what I like to do. I got two years left till we are going to try for our first child and once that happens, my priorities will be elsewhere. I am one of the lucky people who have not been affected by the economic downturn and with auto prices having fallen so much in the past 2 years, I might as well take advantage of the situation.

( By the way, I would never buy a used M3. If I wanted one that bad, I would just come down to the states and by one new. They are very cheap down there compared to back home. $71K for a coupe to start in Canada.
$58K US is a bargain for us.)

WOW... K so ur are $$$ man... Thats cool just wanted to warn u.. Plus I thought u were getting rid of the 1...

Good luck and hey kids NO PROB.... This is what I have always wanted....

Straight6r · 12-20-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Stoutnj89

WOW... K so ur are $$$ man... Thats cool just wanted to warn u.. Plus I thought u were getting rid of the 1...

Good luck and hey kids NO PROB.... This is what I have always wanted....

No No No, by no means am I $$$ man. I am just very blessed. I don't buy things I can't afford and I don't befriend people who think they are better then others just because of what they have or don't have. I have a hidden passion for Masers. They are another car that have an addictive exhaust note.

ZJP · 12-20-2010, 11:09 PM

Please read.

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=191837

MediaArtist · 12-20-2010, 11:35 PM

Make sure major service was done recently or you may need 1/4 of that price (at least) just go keep your warranty, provided the car still even has one. If it doesn't, then I'd say no, strongly no. Honestly, I wouldn't buy a 360 in the low end price range, not because I'm narcissistic, but because all the sub-70k Modena's priced in that range have some major drawbacks.

TK-421 · 12-20-2010, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

The one I would get is the 360 Challenge Stradale.

In the future all the modern Ferrari's will be the fastes Ferraris we have today, so you'll never be that fast, but the 360 CS will always the one the of the most fun to drive.

It may not be the fastest but it'll always be my favorite car of this decade (watch until the very end:

TheRox · 12-21-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lawwailok

well ask yourself if you are planning to DD the Modena. the service from a dealer is not cheap. my friend has a F430, and last year he brought it back to Ferrari dealership in bay area for the 15k miles service. out the door cost him almost a brand new honda civic.
as for a weekend vehicle, it is nice to have one, but if you are planning to pile up some miles on them, the maint gets you the most.

Damn, screw that...

Porsche is clearly the way to go.

Whats wrong with Porsche?

Sylon · 12-21-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRox

Damn, screw that...

Porsche is clearly the way to go.

Whats wrong with Porsche?

Everybody has one. I swear those things are a dime a dozen, I see more of those then I do any other sports car. And I know Im in Germany, but still, they are everywhere, even in the States.

I went to the Nurburgring over the summer, I lost count how many where there running the track. I gave up after 30 or so.

How many Ferrari's were there? 1

I went to the 24hrs of Le Mans over the summer as well, sooooo many Porsche's, and Astons too holy crap. There were a bit more Ferrari's at Le Mans, still less than the Porsche's.

NewYearsBoy · 12-21-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylon

Everybody has one. I swear those things are a dime a dozen, I see more of those then I do any other sports car. And I know Im in Germany, but still, they are everywhere, even in the States.

I went to the Nurburgring over the summer, I lost count how many where there running the track. I gave up after 30 or so.

How many Ferrari's were there? 1

I went to the 24hrs of Le Mans over the summer as well, sooooo many Porsche's, and Astons too holy crap. There were a bit more Ferrari's at Le Mans, still less than the Porsche's.

I have seen a lot of porsches in FL... But there is a reason why U have not seen a lot of Ferraris cus they are expensive... In FL I see atleast 2 or 3 360s or F430s every month... But How many aston martin v8 vantages have I seen in the past 6 months about 2 or 3 in FL (Not sure why great car, great price).... I just saw a Blue vert at the ellenton mall...

wow it was nice... So nice, the guys had the top down in 50 degree weather... (Thats cold in FL....)

AW335TT · 12-22-2010, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Stoutnj89

I have seen a lot of porsches in FL... But there is a reason why U have not seen a lot of Ferraris cus they are expensive... In FL I see atleast 2 or 3 360s or F430s every month... But How many aston martin v8 vantages have I seen in the past 6 months about 2 or 3 in FL (Not sure why great car, great price).... I just saw a Blue vert at the ellenton mall...

wow it was nice... So nice, the guys had the top down in 50 degree weather... (Thats cold in FL....)

I see an Aston Martin almost everyday, If i go to the mall there is like an 80% chance ill see one in the parking lot. Porsches are like toyota camrys in SoCal, I see them everywheree. As for the OP, I'd say go for it

Ferrari > all ... in my opinion. Im suprised so many people said stick with a 1 series over a 360 modena.

1cleanm6 · 12-22-2010, 02:51 AM

The more reasonable financial purchase would be an 07 gt3 in the range of 75k.

good luck, but i would wait and atleast get a 430

335iMIAMI · 12-22-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 1cleanm3

The more reasonable financial purchase would be an 07 gt3 in the range of 75k.

good luck, but i would wait and atleast get a 430

I havent seen many gt3's in that range.

flyinb501 · 12-22-2010, 01:07 PM

The 360 is beautiful IMO. I can't believe they have gotten that cheap, but like everyone keeps saying, there are some major drawbacks. That said, I would love to own one.

MediaArtist · 12-22-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by flyinb501

The 360 is beautiful IMO. I can't believe they have gotten that cheap, but like everyone keeps saying, there are some major drawbacks. That said, I would love to own one.

Not bashing on the 360, but I have yet to meet an owner of a 360 that was mostly positive about their ownership of the car.

NewYearsBoy · 12-22-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AW335TT

I see an Aston Martin almost everyday, If i go to the mall there is like an 80% chance ill see one in the parking lot. Porsches are like toyota camrys in SoCal, I see them everywheree. As for the OP, I'd say go for it

Ferrari > all ... in my opinion. Im suprised so many people said stick with a 1 series over a 360 modena.

Haha... Not many 135i owners are in the market for a 360....

Also SoCal.... Is kind of a dream world.... $$$$ everywhere... Go to PA where Im from and I think I saw 1 Bentley in my life....

The weather+ the $$$= A great car atmosphere...

dillon733 · 12-23-2010, 05:46 PM

Get a used GT3 or turbo 996 or 997. It will be faster more reliable and cheaper to maintain

AW335TT · 12-24-2010, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Stoutnj89

Haha... Not many 135i owners are in the market for a 360....

Also SoCal.... Is kind of a dream world.... $$$$ everywhere... Go to PA where Im from and I think I saw 1 Bentley in my life....

The weather+ the $$$= A great car atmosphere...

Im not in the market either but if someone asked me.. "hey im stuck in between these two cars what should i go with" I'd never say stick with the 1 loll, and im not even going to start with the amount of bentleys here haha.

Bakeme521 · 12-24-2010, 05:00 AM

I'll give you a simple answer, yes.

FStop7 · 12-24-2010, 06:04 AM

360 and F430 running costs aren't that bad, as long as you make a good purchase. From what I've seen an annual service on a 360/F430 that's been driven 2,000 - 3,000 miles costs around $700. That's for oil, fluids, and inspection. The 360 needs the timing belts changed once every 3 years, which costs a couple of thousand dollars. Same as a valve adjustment on an E46 M3, I'd point out. The F430 uses timing chains so no belt service is needed.

Check out Ferrarichat and/or call up Ferrari mechanics to get a better idea of cost. If you live near LA there are a couple of very good, independent Ferrari shops that will probably take better care of your car than a typical dealership.

Just be sure to get any car you're considering buying a very thorough inspection. That's how you save yourself from a maintenance nightmare.

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mdosu Banned 331 Rep 8,495 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	The one I would get is the 360 Challenge Stradale. In the future all the modern Ferrari's will be the fastes Ferraris we have today, so you'll never be that fast, but the 360 CS will always the one the of the most fun to drive.
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Straight6r Private 33 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135I Msport Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Oh, I fully intend to keep the 135. I love it and always defend it against the haters out there. I am just looking for another car to buy as that is what I like to do. I got two years left till we are going to try for our first child and once that happens, my priorities will be elsewhere. I am one of the lucky people who have not been affected by the economic downturn and with auto prices having fallen so much in the past 2 years, I might as well take advantage of the situation. ( By the way, I would never buy a used M3. If I wanted one that bad, I would just come down to the states and by one new. They are very cheap down there compared to back home. $71K for a coupe to start in Canada. $58K US is a bargain for us.)
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ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	Please read. http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=191837
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MediaArtist There is No Substitute 77 Rep 1,186 Posts Drives: Audi A6, 997 GT3 RS, E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Laguna Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	Make sure major service was done recently or you may need 1/4 of that price (at least) just go keep your warranty, provided the car still even has one. If it doesn't, then I'd say no, strongly no. Honestly, I wouldn't buy a 360 in the low end price range, not because I'm narcissistic, but because all the sub-70k Modena's priced in that range have some major drawbacks. __________________ '13 Audi A6 '07 Porsche GT3 RS '08 BMW E90 335i
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1cleanm6 Brigadier General 464 Rep 3,666 Posts Drives: M5 comp/Range/i3S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	The more reasonable financial purchase would be an 07 gt3 in the range of 75k. good luck, but i would wait and atleast get a 430 Last edited by 1cleanm6; 12-22-2010 at 03:01 AM..
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flyinb501 Captain 73 Rep 627 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (1)	The 360 is beautiful IMO. I can't believe they have gotten that cheap, but like everyone keeps saying, there are some major drawbacks. That said, I would love to own one.
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dillon733 Major 96 Rep 1,196 Posts Drives: Jet Black e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: new york iTrader: (3)	Get a used GT3 or turbo 996 or 997. It will be faster more reliable and cheaper to maintain
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Bakeme521 Some say... 251 Rep 4,296 Posts Drives: Fresh Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge n NOLA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [8.24]	I'll give you a simple answer, yes. __________________ I have exhaust and an intake...
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FStop7 I like cars 340 Rep 5,051 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	360 and F430 running costs aren't that bad, as long as you make a good purchase. From what I've seen an annual service on a 360/F430 that's been driven 2,000 - 3,000 miles costs around $700. That's for oil, fluids, and inspection. The 360 needs the timing belts changed once every 3 years, which costs a couple of thousand dollars. Same as a valve adjustment on an E46 M3, I'd point out. The F430 uses timing chains so no belt service is needed. Check out Ferrarichat and/or call up Ferrari mechanics to get a better idea of cost. If you live near LA there are a couple of very good, independent Ferrari shops that will probably take better care of your car than a typical dealership. Just be sure to get any car you're considering buying a very thorough inspection. That's how you save yourself from a maintenance nightmare.
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