With a price tag well out of the reach of most, the dream of driving a Ferrari is exactly that, a dream. There are however, ways to make that dream come true. If you really want to drive a Ferrari without having to take out a second mortgage you could always take a look at a Ferrari driving experience. Driving experience gifts give you or your loved one the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the awesome Ferrari 360 Modena, on a real racetrack, with a qualified instructor by your side.
The Car
Built as a replacement to the awesome Ferrari F355 - regarded as one of the most beautiful and usable Ferrari's ever made - the Ferrari 360 Modena certainly had a lot to live up to, it couldn't just be good, it needed to be fantastic and in most opinions, it's exactly that, fantastic. With an all new, all aluminium chassis, the drive in the Ferrari 360 Modena was appreciably stiffer than the 355 and with the weight savings made, a good bit quicker. Power comes from Ferrari's most powerful normally aspirated V8, 3586 cc's produce 400 brake horsepower. Drive the 360 to its limit and it will accelerate from 0 - 60 miles per hour in just 4.5 seconds, keep your foot firmly planted to the floor and you will top out at a staggering 183 miles per hour. But it's not just the speed, when you drive a Ferrari, it's the noise as well, drive the V8 above 4000 revs and the engine note changes from a growling crackle to a full blown wail, a noise that makes the hairs stand up on the back of your neck.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
1998 Ferrari F355 GTS and Berlinetta - Collector Car Market Report
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.
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.
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.
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