Ferrari Options?

[SSO]

Is it as an investment or to have the best car? Surely the 458 spanks the 430 in every real situation?

Retained value is not a bad thing

Absolutely! But are you buying what you actually want or what other people want?

Nicer problems to have!

What I want. Just like to hear various POVs

[Rich B]

The nice thing is, there’s no wrong answer here!

[Mito Man]

458 speciale. The other 2 don’t press my buttons enough.

[jamcg]

I’d probably just buy the 308, it’ll look good sandwiched between the f40 and f50

[IanF]

Since the Pista was announced, there’s been a lot of demand by people looking to complete the full set - CS, Scud & Spec plus Pista, so prices are quite high at the moment. (The same will probably happen when the Pista spider is announced for the 16M and Aperta. )

Do you think demand will continue, or will there be a slight softening? I can see prices reducing in the short term, but then increasing longer term as the F8 specials show up etc.

The 458 is the last Ferrari NA V8, so may have a following, but you won’t get the same return as you potentially can with a special edition.

I’d go for the Scud (unless, with some evonomics, a Speciale became “affordable”. )

Also, I imagine you keep track of auction prices already, but I’ve found the app Hammer Price to be brilliant for this.

Market in the US is behaving a bit differently. Prices on 458s continue to drop (and will likely continue to do so for the next several years), the 430 Scuderia has softened a bit, and 308 GTBs have returned to earth with nice drivers in the US $40-50k range. The other one that is interesting is the F355 which are now also US $50-60k cars.

So what you’re saying is it will have to stay in the UK to protect its value.

I happen to have a spare garage space and am happy to deliver to Heathrow for when you fly in. Honestly, it’s no bother...

[IanF]

I'd rather have whatever Macca I could get for the same money... probs.

Already have a 650S Spider, 675LT Spider, 720S, and will take delivery of a Senna shortly so have the Macca side covered.

quality.

You would make the forum very happy if you bought a diesel Golf to go with the F40.

Does anyone on this forum actually have a diesel Golf!?

[mik]

Marv does.

I have been in its presence.

[Coaster1]

Marv does.

I have been in its presence.

[mik]

VIVA EL PRESIDENTE!

[NotoriousREV]

Marv does.

I have been in its presence.

He only lacks the F40 now.

[IanF]

Marv does.

I have been in its presence.

Was he worried about someone dinging his door?

[Explosive Newt]

What would you rather have a Ferrari 458 Italia and a 308 GTB or a mint 430 Scuderia? Prices on the two options are about the same right now in the US.

The Scud for me too. It would be fun to have a 308 GTB kicking around for a vintage twist but tbh I hate the 70s styling and there the appeal ends. So it comes down to which of 458 or 430 I would rather have and, as others here have eluded to, the Scuderia is a more special car.

[SSO]

What would you rather have a Ferrari 458 Italia and a 308 GTB or a mint 430 Scuderia? Prices on the two options are about the same right now in the US.

The Scud for me too. It would be fun to have a 308 GTB kicking around for a vintage twist but tbh I hate the 70s styling and there the appeal ends. So it comes down to which of 458 or 430 I would rather have and, as others here have eluded to, the Scuderia is a more special car.

Agree that the Scuderia does always feel special.

[mik]

Marv does.

I have been in its presence.

Was he worried about someone dinging his door?

None of us were worthy to park any closer Ian.