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hi everyone, i am a new forum member
i am planning (once the right kidney finds a happy new home) to join the wonderful world of Ferrari owners. combing the net thus far i have realized that with a budget of up to 40k i have quite a selection of 308s and Mondials. however, this range also includes the 400s, which i find rather pleasing visually. here are my questions placed at the steps of your temple of knowledge:
1. is it inherently more expensive to maintain a 12 cylinder car than one with 8?
2. are it other aspects of the 400 itself that makes it costly to have?
3. i believe it was made in much smaller numbers than the 308/Mondials; does it mean it will spend alot more time in the garage while i beg, borrow, or steal parts?
4. if your info are persuasive against having a 400 (mechanically), i will narrow my search accordingly; because i don't have the resources to have that particular car-and at any cost.
5. lastly, but perhaps most importantly, should the lack of a qualified or certified Ferrari mechanic in my immediate area preclude the ownership of one? you know, not every Ferrari enthusiast gets to live in southern Cal or CT. how would i go about finding the "nearest" mechanic and contribute to his children's college fund?
looking forward to your replies :roll: [/b]
i am planning (once the right kidney finds a happy new home) to join the wonderful world of Ferrari owners. combing the net thus far i have realized that with a budget of up to 40k i have quite a selection of 308s and Mondials. however, this range also includes the 400s, which i find rather pleasing visually. here are my questions placed at the steps of your temple of knowledge:
1. is it inherently more expensive to maintain a 12 cylinder car than one with 8?
2. are it other aspects of the 400 itself that makes it costly to have?
3. i believe it was made in much smaller numbers than the 308/Mondials; does it mean it will spend alot more time in the garage while i beg, borrow, or steal parts?
4. if your info are persuasive against having a 400 (mechanically), i will narrow my search accordingly; because i don't have the resources to have that particular car-and at any cost.
5. lastly, but perhaps most importantly, should the lack of a qualified or certified Ferrari mechanic in my immediate area preclude the ownership of one? you know, not every Ferrari enthusiast gets to live in southern Cal or CT. how would i go about finding the "nearest" mechanic and contribute to his children's college fund?
looking forward to your replies :roll: [/b]