Just another take on the 981, drove an S today

[Ian c]

One is an f-car , and one is a p-car .

One is a highly strung thoroughbred , one is a more than competent-more than sports car .
One costs twice as much new , and one costs twice as much to maintain .

On top of model placement being in different "leagues" ( i dont consider the 981 leagues below) .. Driving experience , running costs , and maintenance costs are all vastly different .

I was looking at 03-04 cars last November and they where all around 100k .

Take a good look at the f1 clutch life expectancy compared to the pdk version before you buy .
I would be needing a new Ferrari clutch by now , just with the miles I've put on my 911 pdk since October .......

Beautiful and awesome car , but do your homework before you buy .

V8 Ferraris are an awesome weekend toy , but be aware they cost you money while they're stored during the week

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by Ian c

One is an f-car , and one is a p-car .

One is a highly strung thoroughbred , one is a more than competent-more than sports car .
One costs twice as much new , and one costs twice as much to maintain .

On top of model placement being in different "leagues" ( i dont consider the 981 leagues below) .. Driving experience , running costs , and maintenance costs are all vastly different .

I was looking at 03-04 cars last November and they where all around 100k .

Take a good look at the f1 clutch life expectancy compared to the pdk version before you buy .
I would be needing a new Ferrari clutch by now , just with the miles I've put on my 911 pdk since October .......

Beautiful and awesome car , but do your homework before you buy .

V8 Ferraris are an awesome weekend toy , but be aware they cost you money while they're stored during the week

I'm very well versed when it comes to 360's. I was merely speaking in generalities . And, I'm very much aware of the cost of maintenance and ownership between the two. At least neither vehicle requires an IMSB retrofit ! Which is about the cost of a belt service on a 360 ! You should revisit the 360 market. Prices have come down considerably

[TeamOxford]

IMHO, this proposition is ridiculous.

You want to drive a 360? Rent one. $$$$$

Wanna drive a 981? Buy one. $$$$$$$

To me, this is a no brainer.

Better yet...................drive what you got.

TO

[TeamOxford]

The key word here is......................drive.

TO

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by TeamOxford

IMHO, this proposition is ridiculous.

You want to drive a 360? Rent one. $$$$$

Wanna drive a 981? Buy one. $$$$$$$

To me, this is a no brainer.

Better yet...................drive what you got.

TO

Don't make me drive down to Dallas to prove my point !

2003 Ferrari 360 Modena F1 for Sale - 1760949 - duPontREGISTRY.com

[Johnny Danger]

On the other hand, this jitney could easily win me over !

[Ian c]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

Don't make me drive down to Dallas to prove my point !

2003 Ferrari 360 Modena F1 for Sale - 1760949 - duPontREGISTRY.com

That advert proves my point exactly

On top of the depreciation in the last year , All that work done and it hasn't hit 20k yet .......

An awesome toy , but a very expensive toy .

I could buy a 986 and use it for a year for what it cost to get that to a "selling state"

[TeamOxford]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

Don't make me drive down to Dallas to prove my point !

LOL

You DO realize that's it a 3400 mile round trip from MA to TX, right? That's like what..............three years mileage?

But hey, if you ever do come down, we could always caravan over to Motorsports Ranch or Eagle Canyon for a track day and rub door handles!

TO

[Ian c]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

I'm very well versed when it comes to 360's. I was merely speaking in generalities . And, I'm very much aware of the cost of maintenance and ownership between the two. At least neither vehicle requires an IMSB retrofit ! Which is about the cost of a belt service on a 360 ! You should revisit the 360 market. Prices have come down considerably

Too old now ......

The 360 , not me

Tbh , they where to old late last year .
I might visit the 430 market in a couple of months though

But to be honest the 991 and 981 have my attention at the moment .

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by Ian c

Too old now ......

The 360 , not me

Tbh , they where to old late last year .
I might visit the 430 market in a couple of months though

But to be honest the 991 and 981 have my attention at the moment .

In all honesty, I tend to agree with you on the issue of age regarding the 360. In addition to the already expensive costs associated with upkeep and maintenance, most 360's have reached the age where one thing after the next will either need fixing or replacing. That would be enough to make anyone crazy !

p.s. Drove one of these for a bit last summer. Quite a machine indeed !

[Ian c]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

In all honesty, I tend to agree with you on the issue of age regarding the 360. In addition to the already expensive costs associated with upkeep and maintenance, most 360's have reached the age where one thing after the next will either need fixing or replacing. That would be enough to make anyone crazy !

p.s. Drove one of these for a bit last summer. Quite a machine indeed !

Nice machine

This is my daily , but the 986 has been used for most of this week ... Simply too much fun with the wind in my (non-existent) hair !!!

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by Ian c

Nice machine

This is my daily , but the 986 has been used for most of this week ... Simply too much fun with the wind in my (non-existent) hair !!!

Love the wheels !

[Ian c]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

Love the wheels !

Thanks
I hope you'll like the boxster once that's finished (2weeks or so)