Depends on what you mean by "can afford." Someone with $150 salary can afford to buy the car but, they may not be able to afford the astronomical maintenance associated with a used Ferrari. So someone in that camp might consider a brand new, cheaper ZO6 with full warranty and such that they can trust to be reliable all day long and run faster as well. Just because you can buy the car doesn't mean someone may want to shell out obscene amounts for belt changes. That's all I am saying.

Take a look at what's being raced, I hardly ever see Ferrari pics out at tracks. But you do see tons of Corvettes, Vipers, Mustangs etc. All cheaper to own, race and enjoy :).

-Alex

:hmmm2: I would have figured you more of a charger man than a vette/mustang man.

I looked into a low mileage used Ferrari purchase a few years ago. Once I discovered that regardless of mileage the owner can expect ~$10K in maintenance every year, I relinquished that dream.

As long as it's fast.

Which model if you don't mind?

-Alex

I used to flirt with the idea of owning an older BMW M3 to build into a purpose track car, but the maintenance, modification, and replacement parts cost is too high compared to our American cars. Kudos to the guys out there that can afford them though.

Most of the cars I see out at the track events I go to are predominantly American muscle (Vette's, mustangs, camaro a, etc), followed by JDM (WRX's, Evos, miatas, etc), then Euro (M3's, Porsche's, etc). Every once in a while I will see an exotic out there but they rarely run more than a couple laps. They are beasts though once they open up.

That being said, this new Z06 is going to challenge many exotics south of $350k. I'll put money on that.

10K A YEAR? Are you high. 360 and 430's run around 2-3k a year in service from what ive researched. Hell oil changes are about 120.

Hey paying someone to do a full detail every month gets expensive quick!

Lulz!!!

F360 and F430

I spoke to a handful of owners whom actually drive the cars regularly.

I research all ove the internet. 2-3k avg. Sounds like the peeps you spoke too were making themselves look like ballers.

Ronnie is very experienced and knows his stuff. He told you he went straight to owners to research this to where you got your information from the internet which sketchy information at best. He runs around with a serious group of sports car enthusiasts where he can get information directly from a first hand experienced source. We're lucky to have a member like him here and you're badgering him with your nonsense.

Please stop.

I went straigh to Ferrari owner websites. All say 2-3k. I can post up links if you like? Badgering him with my nonsense because you dont agree with what im saying. He doesnt have to agree with it, im just telling he what i saw so that maybe he might further his research. Im glad he runs around with a "serious group" who is to say i dont?

If you did, you wouldn't have to consult the internet to get your information.

2-3k a year is most likely for an owner who rarely drives his car. Someone like Ronnie would drive the car on a regular basis putting miles on the car otherwise for him there is no sense in owning one in the first place. He's not one of those guys who would buy a car and just let it sit.