Can You Afford To Drive A Ferrari?

[LoveBunny]

I seem to recall my dad telling me that a Ferrari mechanic he knows told him to allow a good $10k/year or so for the maintenance on one. I'd love to own one. In fact, it's probably my biggest life goal. I just don't know if realistically I ever could. I make good money but not THAT good. When I bought my Boxster I gave a quick thought to keeping my Lexus as a daily driver and instead of buying a new Boxster buying a used Ferrari for the same amount of money. I just think it would be too much even though both cars might cost about the same to buy.

[70Sixter]

To me it is a matter of convenience here in SE coastal NC. My servicing dealer is 2 hours away. Ferrari dealer Is more like 4.5. Where I bought my Box in 04 actually. Odd dealer combination, huh! Also sold Masers. Used car showroom is like a museum.

I don't think I'd touch one out of warranty, or even used.

Much as the Dino 246 used to speak to me. No it yells "Don't you dare!"

And yes, my selling dealer has a used 246 on the floor.

[RandallNeighbour]

After reading what each person has added to this thread, I'm thinking the two best days of Ferrari ownership are the same as boat ownership:

The day you buy it and the day you sell it.

I'll stick with my lowly Boxster. I drove it down to a buddy's house last night with the top down on the way and the top up on the way back because it was cold outside... and enjoyed it in both directions.