Several of these magnificent Ferraris have crossed the ebay auction block in the last couple weeks, most ending unsold. Supply is plentiful and if you still have a job and around $60k to spend on one of the best all-around Ferraris ever made, this is a good time to buy. Good to excellent examples range in price from $50-70K, the GTS generally going for about $5k more.
For capital preservation purposes, I'd recommend a red on black GTS with a 6 speed manual (black leather because it ages well, hides stains, is easy to re-dye and just plain looks great). That said, you should choose what you like as these won't be appreciating in value for several more years. FWIW, my favorite Ferrari color combo depends on the model, but for the F355 I like red on black. And being a performance purist, I prefer the Berlinetta to the GTS.
As always with a Ferrari, either buy one that has had the major service done recently, or factor that into the price. Problems to look for include a rattling bypass valve, cracked manifolds, inoperable electronic suspension, broken heater valve, engine fires (yikes), catalytic converters, a sticky throttle pedal, and worn valve guides leading to oil burning.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
How to Choose a Fabulous Wedding Car With Style and Comfort on Your Wedding Day
Everyone wants to look back upon their wedding day with fond memories. It is one of the most monumental days of their life, and one that you would want to live in style. The day itself takes time and a lot of organisation, one aspect of the day which is often over looked is the wedding transport.
The range of chauffeur driven vehicles available to choose from is huge, and they can be divided into the following different categories; the sport cars, the modern cars, the classic cars, the limousines and vintage cars. There are prestigious brands like Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Jaguar, Rolls Royce and there are convertible models for the summer days too. The more classic cars for a wedding are the large and lavish limousines like the Rolls Royce and the Daimler Limousines. If the wedding has a retro theme you could hire a vintage or classic wedding car, alternatively if the wedding has a modern feel, why not opt for a sports car like the Aston Martin.
When considering the wedding car hire, do not be overwhelmed by the range of wedding cars available, consider your personal needs, and if you need assistance the car hire company will be willing and happy to provide advice. The most important thing when deciding on transportation for the wedding day is that you are excited by your choice.
Each wedding car category makes a statement. For instance, classic wedding cars are very stylish and have a character of their own. Vintage cars have that old world opulence and slower pace grandeur. Choose from one of the Rolls Royce or Bentley models, these are usually associated with wealth and success. For a powerful message, there is the choice of the Aston Martin model and for an elegant and sleek car, select from the Mercedes and Jaguar models.
The range of chauffeur driven vehicles available to choose from is huge, and they can be divided into the following different categories; the sport cars, the modern cars, the classic cars, the limousines and vintage cars. There are prestigious brands like Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Jaguar, Rolls Royce and there are convertible models for the summer days too. The more classic cars for a wedding are the large and lavish limousines like the Rolls Royce and the Daimler Limousines. If the wedding has a retro theme you could hire a vintage or classic wedding car, alternatively if the wedding has a modern feel, why not opt for a sports car like the Aston Martin.
When considering the wedding car hire, do not be overwhelmed by the range of wedding cars available, consider your personal needs, and if you need assistance the car hire company will be willing and happy to provide advice. The most important thing when deciding on transportation for the wedding day is that you are excited by your choice.
Each wedding car category makes a statement. For instance, classic wedding cars are very stylish and have a character of their own. Vintage cars have that old world opulence and slower pace grandeur. Choose from one of the Rolls Royce or Bentley models, these are usually associated with wealth and success. For a powerful message, there is the choice of the Aston Martin model and for an elegant and sleek car, select from the Mercedes and Jaguar models.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Ferrari 360
Ferrari 360 is a two-seater sports car that was manufactured by Ferrari from the year 1999 till 2005. This mid-sized mid-engine car replaced the then Ferrari F355. An entirely new all-aluminum space frame chassis was built for the Ferrari 360 after it united with Alcoa (Aluminum Company of America). This gave a new look increasing the rigidity by 40% and decreasing the body weight by 28%.
The engine that was used in Ferrari 360 is the new V8 engine which was much more powerful than that used for the previous Ferrari F355. The added stiffness to Ferrari 360 improved the performance where the acceleration from 0 to 100 mph was improved from 4.6 to almost 4.4 seconds. The technology used in this engine was soon followed by the other cars that were released later. F430 used the similar V8 engine that was produced later replacing the Ferrari 360.
Based on the design of Ferrari 360, few other models were released that were the different versions of this car model. 360 Modena is one of the first models that were released at par with Ferrari 360. It is a luxury sports-coupe that consisted of a fixed-roof two door and came along with 6-speed manual transmission. Later, a convertible alternative if the Modena was released which was called the 360 Spider. Challenge Stradale is another road model of Ferrari 360 that was released inspired by the design and technology of the 360 Modena and Spider. These three car models mentioned here were the three road models that were released of Ferrari 360.Few of the factory race car models were also released based on technology used in Ferrari 360. 360 Challenge, 360 GT and 360 GT-C were three factory model cars of the 360.
The engine that was used in Ferrari 360 is the new V8 engine which was much more powerful than that used for the previous Ferrari F355. The added stiffness to Ferrari 360 improved the performance where the acceleration from 0 to 100 mph was improved from 4.6 to almost 4.4 seconds. The technology used in this engine was soon followed by the other cars that were released later. F430 used the similar V8 engine that was produced later replacing the Ferrari 360.
Based on the design of Ferrari 360, few other models were released that were the different versions of this car model. 360 Modena is one of the first models that were released at par with Ferrari 360. It is a luxury sports-coupe that consisted of a fixed-roof two door and came along with 6-speed manual transmission. Later, a convertible alternative if the Modena was released which was called the 360 Spider. Challenge Stradale is another road model of Ferrari 360 that was released inspired by the design and technology of the 360 Modena and Spider. These three car models mentioned here were the three road models that were released of Ferrari 360.Few of the factory race car models were also released based on technology used in Ferrari 360. 360 Challenge, 360 GT and 360 GT-C were three factory model cars of the 360.
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