re: WYBI? Classic vintage 1999 Ferrari

If serious yes buy it. Look for a model that has a single air mass sensor or has been converted to single. Shade less horsepower whole lot less hassle. 30k service is around 6k last time I asked, but typically are driven so infrequently most belts including timing done by age. Don't get anything except a manual tranny, the F1 transmission is cool but expensive as hell. Pump failure is over 12K again it's been awhile.
The exhaust if cracked will need to be replaced look for one already done Tubi is one mod other good ones as well. Check the shift from first gear to second after warmed up to feel for synchro wear. Interior is basic, some had sticky switch issues, where heat broke down the plastic and you get the idea.
Now the good. It's beautiful, it sounds unlike anything you have ever heard so nice, and has the advantage of using newer Ferrari manufacturing and quality control, yet was started under the direction of Enzo Ferrari and his touch. I don't keep up with Ferrari market anymore, but seventy seems on the high end compared to a few years ago, it's a fluid market and may be spot on so research. Lastly It is fun as hell but don't be mad when some dude in a Cayman S leaves you behind. Just drive it and enjoy. I would advise a look at a nice 328 model, just as beautify not quite as complex and equally fun. Love all things of beauty and this is definitely one of them. Ok on my soapbox now, but want to say if you do buy it drive it. Drive it hard, often, and enjoy, people who buy a car and put it away fearing depreciation should put money into tbills or such, cars are about enjoying life, not taking from it worrying over scratches and money costs. Go for it.

Resist urge for the early 360s they are relatively cheap, but ripe with many issues and expensive as an airplane to maintain, or go down one model with the 348 not a good design or execution. Most would agree, my experience is mostly Porsche, Bentley, and BMWs. I have heard many negative comments regarding the car including a call for a Vette. The new Vette is awesome, true, The 997 Porsche as well as later 996s, but are worlds apart from a Ferrari and can't compare, not for any other reason than design philosophy . Try on a few cars see what fits you and get it for you and how you feel driving it.

This post was really sort of a joke, I ran into a friend driving is Ferrari and he said he like to sell it because he's got 3 other exotics , but now I'm starting to get into this, the f chat threads are fascinating, I think if have to go testarossa though if I was gonna get a older one , I love the f355 though

How long you think they can sit before driving , I'd like to have it Colorado for the summer

I heard awhile back they require extensive maintenance every 12k miles. Like $5000 worth.

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Classic car definition is 25 years or older, correct?

So which would you rather, old muscle or new?

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Classic car definition is 25 years or older, correct?

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In Louisiana, it has to be at least 25 y/o to be registered as an "Antique" and can not be modified from its original design.

There is another class referred to as 'street rod' and I think the vehicle must be manufactured before 1948.

I went through some of this stuff in TX when I had mine re-registered. It can be kinda of a p-i-a.

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quote]Once upon a time, Modnea made a car called the Dino. So not a Ferrari, it didn't even get a prancing horse badge. This was because of it's lowly Fiat engine. [/quote]

There were actually more than one Dino's produced. The Ferrari version didn't have the prancing horse, but was all Ferrari with a 2.4 liter six cylinder which was basically half of the twelve cylinder base motor used in other applications. You're right on all the other statements but may have confused the two one of which was indeed a Fiat. A cheap 246GT is a thing of the past. Wonderful machine it is .