2005-06-06 23:51:22 UTC
Many of you can probably remember this feeling, I am thinking about
purchasing my first Ferrari and I am very nervous.
The car would be driven very little throughout the year - as to be expected.
I have been searching the net for guidance but perhaps some previous owners
can help here.
I have a decent income but I am not at all wealthy and would have to stretch
my budget to finance a percent of this car. I am looking at a 1998 328 and I
am looking for some guidance here.
The car is in superb condition and has 9,500 miles on it. Asking price of
$59,000. 5 speed manual. It has already had its 15,000 mile tune up. What
else to I need to know ?
According to the sales guy this car is steel body instead of aluminum (does
that make sense to you guys ?)
What are the advantages/disadvantages ?
HP rating of 270 I believe - seems kinda low. How does it perform ? How does
it handle onramps - skiddsh ?
No power steering or breaks - how do you guys like that ? Every car I have
owned has had PS/PB. Of course they won't let me test drive this car yet.
Is the car somewhat dependable or will I have constant tune-ups and
maintenance ?
I also live in the north with 5 months of snow. Although my garage doesnt
freeze, it isnt heated either.
The auto insurance I checked on - not a problem.
My other choices would be Corvette/Viper/Lotus
Maybe other models of Ferrari would be better ?
Help please, Is this purchase worth it or problematic ?
Thanks
-Jeff
purchasing my first Ferrari and I am very nervous.
The car would be driven very little throughout the year - as to be expected.
I have been searching the net for guidance but perhaps some previous owners
can help here.
I have a decent income but I am not at all wealthy and would have to stretch
my budget to finance a percent of this car. I am looking at a 1998 328 and I
am looking for some guidance here.
The car is in superb condition and has 9,500 miles on it. Asking price of
$59,000. 5 speed manual. It has already had its 15,000 mile tune up. What
else to I need to know ?
According to the sales guy this car is steel body instead of aluminum (does
that make sense to you guys ?)
What are the advantages/disadvantages ?
HP rating of 270 I believe - seems kinda low. How does it perform ? How does
it handle onramps - skiddsh ?
No power steering or breaks - how do you guys like that ? Every car I have
owned has had PS/PB. Of course they won't let me test drive this car yet.
Is the car somewhat dependable or will I have constant tune-ups and
maintenance ?
I also live in the north with 5 months of snow. Although my garage doesnt
freeze, it isnt heated either.
The auto insurance I checked on - not a problem.
My other choices would be Corvette/Viper/Lotus
Maybe other models of Ferrari would be better ?
Help please, Is this purchase worth it or problematic ?
Thanks
-Jeff