Owning a Ferrari for one year a disappointment.

[Chris Burns]

Not Delorean related, but an interesting read.

http://jalopnik.com/owning-a-ferrari...ent-1668355120

[Josh]

I cant really feel sorry for him...

[Jeff K]

I read that too.

Love the conclusion, something I've said for years.. Just get a Porsche.

Supercar you can daily.

[marcel]

It is pretty apparent that this guy has never driven one of our cars. If he did, he wouldn't be complaining about the attention it gets.

[AugustneverEnds]

I cant really feel sorry for him...

Ditto. Who gives a flaming f*$% if rides harder than a Mercedes and costs more than the mortgage payment on your house to keep?!? If driving a Ferrari doesn't get your pulse quickening, I'm sorry but your car enthusiast credentials must be handed back in

[OverlandMan]

As a current Ferrari and DeLorean owner, I'll offer up a couple of opinions.

• I don't want a 360, 348 or 355. Though I would have a hard time turning down a 458...
• I've had better luck with my Ferrari than my DeLorean in terms of reliability and mechanical issues.
• I would not buy a Porsche right now. Prices (especially on the 911) are at all-time highs. I would; however consider selling a Porsche right now.

Worth noting, I bought my DeLorean as a running/driving fixer-upper; whereas the Ferrari was purchased needing nothing. Both cars get you solid road attention while driving. Both cars are fun to drive but in different ways. Both cars certainly have exotic feels to them. Both cars can cost you lots of money when it comes to repairs. Maintenance is cheaper on the DeLorean.

[JRNY13]

As a current Ferrari and DeLorean owner, I'll offer up a couple of opinions.

• I don't want a 360, 348 or 355. Though I would have a hard time turning down a 458...
• I've had better luck with my Ferrari than my DeLorean in terms of reliability and mechanical issues.
• I would not buy a Porsche right now. Prices (especially on the 911) are at all-time highs. I would; however consider selling a Porsche right now.

Worth noting, I bought my DeLorean as a running/driving fixer-upper; whereas the Ferrari was purchased needing nothing. Both cars get you solid road attention while driving. Both cars are fun to drive but in different ways. Both cars certainly have exotic feels to them. Both cars can cost you lots of money when it comes to repairs. Maintenance is cheaper on the DeLorean.

If you don't mind me asking, what Ferrari model do you own?

[David T]

As a current Ferrari and DeLorean owner, I'll offer up a couple of opinions.

• I don't want a 360, 348 or 355. Though I would have a hard time turning down a 458...
• I've had better luck with my Ferrari than my DeLorean in terms of reliability and mechanical issues.
• I would not buy a Porsche right now. Prices (especially on the 911) are at all-time highs. I would; however consider selling a Porsche right now.

Worth noting, I bought my DeLorean as a running/driving fixer-upper; whereas the Ferrari was purchased needing nothing. Both cars get you solid road attention while driving. Both cars are fun to drive but in different ways. Both cars certainly have exotic feels to them. Both cars can cost you lots of money when it comes to repairs. Maintenance is cheaper on the DeLorean.

There is a saying, "Be careful what you ask for, you may get it"! Spock also said it well (I paraphrase)"Wanting is sometimes more pleasurable than having, it isn't logical but it is true". It boils down to expectations. When I was growing up my cousin had a 1970 purple Dodge Charger. I always wanted one so I restored one. Once I got it finished I was very disappointed with it. I handled terrible and was not an easy car to drive. A lot changed in automotive technology since 1970! So did my expectations. I am very happy with my Delorean and accept it's limitations. I have other cars that fulfill other needs.

[djdogbone]

Didn't someone on this forum buy a Ferrari? It would be interesting to get his perspective after one year of ownership of this prancing horse.

[OverlandMan]

If you don't mind me asking, what Ferrari model do you own?

308 QV GTS

There is a saying, "Be careful what you ask for, you may get it"! Spock also said it well (I paraphrase)"Wanting is sometimes more pleasurable than having, it isn't logical but it is true". It boils down to expectations. When I was growing up my cousin had a 1970 purple Dodge Charger. I always wanted one so I restored one. Once I got it finished I was very disappointed with it. I handled terrible and was not an easy car to drive. A lot changed in automotive technology since 1970! So did my expectations. I am very happy with my Delorean and accept it's limitations. I have other cars that fulfill other needs.

Naaa, I won't have a 360. That model is one of my least favorites, right up there with the 400s and the 308 GT4s. The 348 is not worth its cost in maintenance and the 355 just doesn't do much for me. At least with a TR and a recent engine-out major service you could roll the dice and have something fun to drive for a while then flip out of when the market is right. All this is my opinion of course.

When I was a kid I always wanted a Ferrari. When I finally drove and acquired one this year, it was awesome. I was not disappointed. Many folks will never know what it's like to drive one. It makes me appreciate it that much more. The very same logic can be applied to the DeLorean for me at least.