The REAL REASONS WHY YOU DIDN'T BUY a FERRARI

Every time my Ferrari has any issues or I discuss the costs of ownership, there's a 100% chance that people will start posting comments about "This is why I didn't buy a Ferrari" or "That's why I bought a Porsche" is another common statement. The reality is there's certainly reasons you didn't buy a Ferrari, but let's talk about it real for a minute...
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[@ninous26]

I can't believe I watched that... He talks like a child and it speaks volumes as to who his audience is. It's very fitting that he spews nonsense and needs to jester to the world about what he has... He's insecure. What a tool. Also, I'm not one to judge people on looks but there's a lot of material on that guy.. He NEEDS a Ferrari with a mug like that.

[@normalguysupercar]

Lol OK bro

[@WaltWilson]

@@normalguysupercar what a supportive viewer 😂

[@normalguysupercar]

@@WaltWilson someone posted my video on Rennlist, misconstrued the entire point of the video and then all the Porsche owners just took turns making personal insults about me. It was rather amusing. I suspect this is one of those people.

[@WaltWilson]

@@normalguysupercar haha probably

[@forbiddenbeat]

@@normalguysupercar I'm a Rennlister - I watched the whole video, and get the point. I think if folks skipped around they may have just heard 5:00 which is missing the "if you want one" qualifier. Which sounds like you're suggesting we only bought Porsches because we can't afford Ferraris. But I get the whole point is that saying you didn't get a Ferrari because it was unreliable is likely BS - either you couldn't afford, or you didn't actually want one (I'm in the 2nd camp - I don't want one because I don't want the attention).

[@freddaniali]

I was gonna buy a Ferrari, but I got high...

[@mabelgdowik3336]

Yeah, ok, so that's the real reason why you didn't buy a Ferrari!?! 🤣👌

[@normalguysupercar]

Lol which Ferrari? 😁

[@teiganbest3993]

@@normalguysupercar The F40! 😆🤣😂🙃

[@freddaniali]

@@normalguysupercar lol!

[@freddaniali]

@@teiganbest3993 The book is not closed on that one.

[@Frank-pe9pk]

I’m 63 and own several cars. 64 Corvette, 71 Chevelle SS 454, 67 GTO, 67 Chevy II and 360 Ferrari. I’ve owned the American muscle cars close to 30 years. The 360 for about 5. I have spent more money on the Ferrari than the other 4 cars together. The fun factor on the 360 is incredible. My daughter is telling me I’m spending her inheritance. Not yet but close. Just look at it as a savings account.😎

[@normalguysupercar]

Haha exactly, it's a totally different animal

[@ducknorris233]

The reason I didn’t marry a supermodel, too high maintenance.

[@normalguysupercar]

Lol!

[@nbaumg]

"most of us have cars that arent rational" so true

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup!

[@1961timster]

It took me a long time to get to the point where I could afford one. I’ve never been happier or had as much fun. There worth every dime!

[@normalguysupercar]

Heck yeah

[@TH-bx6ye]

Agreed!

[@sealgrey.911]

Same here!

[@gregwang168]

Ditto!👍👍😎🏎But you have to own one to really understand what we Ferrari Owners are all saying and feeling and smiling about right? Cheers!!!🍾🥂

[@LeMans512]

I know Dan personally. I think he’s incredibly brave to make videos that show all sides of the Ferrari ownership issue. He knows I’m teasing about buying a Porsche. The fact is that I paid about the same for my Porsche as he did for his first Ferrari. He loves these cars and real car people understand that. Everybody has their thing. His is Ferraris and he’s willing to let us in and show how great the black prancing horse is.

[@MEGLITatUT]

Awwwwwww, thanks Dr. K.

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks! It's all about what you enjoy

[@jamesfairmind2247]

I have driven 262,000 miles over 26 years in 3 Ferraris, none of them have ever let me down, most reliable cars I have ever owned but then I use them daily, warm them up carefully then thrash them like I stole them which is the only way a Ferrari likes to be driven. Actually Ferraris have always been reliable in the context of their era, for example a 1968 275 GTB would be able to drive all day at 140 mph across Europe at a time when a normal car would struggle to do the same trip at 100 MPH without breaking down, in 1972 a Daytona could do it at 160 to 170 MPH, again trouble free if used daily. I have a friend who has driven over 850,000 miles in Ferraris and never once broke down. The myths came from people who bought that same 1968 car 50 years later having been neglected for decades and somehow expected it to be everyday reliable. Today the problem is that these cars don't get used enough by their owners and like all modern cars are full of complex electronics so they develop the exact faults that a high end BMW or a Mercedes would develop if it is hardly used and again, the myths are reinforced.

[@normalguysupercar]

Heck yeah

[@ashishpatel350]

They didn't buy a purrari because they don't own gamestock stonks...

[@normalguysupercar]

Haha!! Brilliant

[@kcmike345]

Hey Dan, after watching you for a while I just bought my 2014 California today! Thanks Mike in KC

[@normalguysupercar]

Woot! Congratulations

[@kmgiroux]

Yeah man. Very nice. California's are great even for an everyday driver

[@ralphralphin]

There's nothing like having a car that can pass people like they are going the opposite direction. Its worth EVERY penny.

[@normalguysupercar]

Lol yes

[@forbiddenbeat]

Except, if that's your goal, a Ferrari probably isn't your best option. You can spend a lot less if your goal is straight-line acceleration.

[@PatriotJedi]

I can do that on my cbr600rr that I paid 3,000$ for lol but yes I'm sure passing someone in a Ferrari is just *chefs kiss*

[@FlavorEd5643]

Get outta my way I have a Ferrari.

[@scuddryvr8784]

Very first gas station stop after buying the car, the only 2 people there walk over with phones out. One guy started a video call with his son. Then the 2 questions I got: what do you do for a living and how much did it cost.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup! Those are in the top 3

[@chasinglimits]

I can relate to your video 100%! So many people in the car world bash Alfa for being so unreliable, and I was skeptical at first, but owning it it’s been super reliable for me! Like you said about Ferrari, it is an old myth and it ends there. Forza Ferrari!! 👍

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup

[@nightshifted]

Thanks Dan! I bought a 458 Speciale a couple years ago in large part due to your reassurance that the 458 wasn’t a brittle, unreliable car with unobtainable parts. After 10k+ miles, my experience has been the same as yours-as reliable as any modern car, screwed together the same way, with parts as familiar as any other car. The one caveat (as you’d probably agree?) are that some seemingly random parts are really expensive-factory floor mats, some minor body pieces, etc. Many parts are similar to BMW or Porsche parts price-wise (high relative to Honda or Toyota but not insane), and for the crazy expensive ones (like floor mats) there are some great alternatives (check out Autostyle in the UK). Overall my experience has been fantastic. As for attention, I don’t like it either, but I went with a dark color (Grigio Scuro) and surprisingly, I get a lot more attention and head turns in my yellow Lotus Elise. So the attention factor can be reduced a lot with color choice from my experience.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah the color can certainly make a difference

[@DoWorkExotics]

My favorite is the, “isn’t insurance $5-10k a year?” Good video, totally agree. If you want it, you’ll make it happen.

[@jamesneville5047]

Lol all the guys at work are schooled it’s 850 for full coverage.

[@normalguysupercar]

Oh yeah the insurance... Or "I heard oil changes are $5k"...

[@cruachfilms]

I pay £165 per year for full coverage of a 430 in the UK 😁

[@SevenRiderAirForce]

Often for the first year on your first exotic it can be very expensive, but it usually drops a lot after that. Also depends on how much insurance you buy. Legal minimum is way different from a policy that will pay for your car to actually get fixed or replaced in an accident.

[@couchfighter]

I CANT AFFORD IT..HONEST...

[@normalguysupercar]

And there's nothing wrong with that.

[@gridiron48]

Time to breakout the wig and glass of wine nice one Dan !

[@normalguysupercar]

Lol true

[@laitha3679]

Ha ha that’s what I’m doing 👍🏻☺️

[@jensenworthington736]

Yeah, we haven't seen you in your outfit in quite some time. I like that wig!

[@TM-fz9en]

Everyone knows the no.1 reason: Not enough money! :) But... I am saving up to buy a 458 within 4 years. LOVE IT!

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah that's generally the real reason... But people like excuses.

[@taelorwatson9822]

The only reason I would buy one of these would be if I was a competent mechanic. I barely wrench. If I wanted the Ferrari experience, I recently saw the 2015 or so Maserati convertible. You can get one for about 30k. The engine similar to the 430 and being that it's in front it's easier to get to. There have been some cars that have gone up in value lately. I remember around 10 years ago 1st gen m3's we're going for 5K. Probably even earlier than that you could get a dino or a 328. For 20k. these days you're making too many Ferraris unless you're talking about the really expensive ones which none of us can afford anyway.

[@johningle6363]

Hahaha love it Dan thanks. Waiting on parts is the worst, BUTTT..... The drive makes you forget the frustrations and the payment. 👍👍👍 Party on!

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup!

[@taelorwatson9822]

I recently ordered parts from three different places. The first place I ordered late at night and canceled my order in the morning. They still shipped it out. The second place well I'm not even going to get into that one. The third place, I was basically getting a little better deal then on the first place. The first place accidentally sent me eight spark plugs rather than six which okay. The second place which seemed to be the best deal. Didn't have the spark plugs. but I get the feeling that if I had contacted someone there that they could have gotten them for me. I got a special NGK plug that I wanted, their plug prices were high. Who knows maybe if I had asked them for those plugs. They might have had a decent price. I didn't want all this drama. When I had a BMW I just ordered from FCP Euro and that was it

[@christschool]

@@taelorwatson9822 Lots more BMW's than Ferrari's.

[@F8Tributo]

I never thought I would ever own a Ferrari in my lifetime, it wasn't on my radar, and I wasn't even considering one. I've always been more of a Mustang/Viper/Corvette kind of guy. Until a friend bought a Pista. That's when I became familiar with the Ferrari brand, got a chance to sit in it, experience the handling, the interior materials, the whole Ferrari ethos. I went to the local Ferrari dealership wearing my Hellcat t-shirt, (cuz thats just me), and they didn't scoff, didn't make me feel unwanted. They were just cool af, welcomed me in to look around. I started to feel like maybe this was "for me". Later, I was able to get the Tributo, and man, what a difference! I also think Porsches are really excellent cars, and admire their quality and engineering, and McLarens and Lambos are cool af. Some Ferrari owners are class A jerks, but you get that with any brand. Don't overlook the fact that many more F-car owners have normal sized heads! Sometimes Ferrari haters are like the guy who looks at a supermodel and to make himself feel better says: "She has a crooked pinky toe nail", or her shoes don't match her outfit, or some other stupid sour grapes justification for being negative, when the real reason is that they can't afford it. Just accept the truth and be cool with yourself! I can't afford a 10 million dollar house, but don't hate those that can! Haterism is a waste of one's time and attention. I don't "look down" on any cars, actually. I love my simple, straightforward Siverado p/u which is my daily driver, and Jeeps, sedans, etc. Different cars for different purposes. Wish I could own them all! I guess I just love cars in general.

[@normalguysupercar]

Absolutely this! Very well said

[@std882]

Your logic is most sensible. I totally agree with you. I collect over 30 very nice guitars and when certain people found out, they give me the third degree and asked that very intent to criticize question "Why do you need so many guitars for"?. I simply answer "Because I like it". They got no come back. I owned a 911 but I also love Ferraris - esp. old Ferraris but I do not have the budget for it. Who knows, maybe one day. ;-)

[@normalguysupercar]

Yes exactly. Different priorities

[@Azspeedin]

Bosch, Delphi, Lear, Magna, ZF, Conti...These are all examples of suppliers that provide parts and part sharing. An example are the Bosch mass air flow sensors on the 458 that likely cross reference to another car. Manga ride was developed by Delphi with help of GM and is now shared by Ford, Ferrari, Audi Porsche...Point is, car manufacturers have more in common than not because they have to due to COST. Switch gear, electronics and rotational parts like transaxles are all shared. Dan is right, age, neglect, environment are major contributors to all older cars having issues.

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks!

[@9662000]

Hi Dan, this was a great video. I often have non-Ferrari folks ask about or tell me what trouble Ferrari's are and have to completely disagree. I have a 2015 Ferrari California T. Today it has 45,465 miles on the clock. Its the best car I have ever owned. The car has NEVER had a mechanical issue....NEVER! The quality of (modern) Ferrari is second to none. Everything is done well in the car with the highest quality materials and attention to detail. The only time my Ferrari ever goes in the shop is for regular maintenance and for those who don't know....Ferrari gives you 5 years of FREE maintenance (transferable by the way) with their modern cars. Cheers Dan for speaking out on this topic.

[@normalguysupercar]

Nice! Glad you're using your Ferrari properly

[@daveyator]

I still subscribe and like your channel. But, after owning both a 360 and 430, I just couldn't keep up with the "annoying" level of expensive problems (ie sticky buttons, door/switch issues, finicky F1 trans issues, leaking issues, sagging/breaking mounts, and blistering leather). My 360 cost in excess of $22K in maintenance over 3 yrs and the 430 came in at $14K over 2 yrs although 7K of that wasn't really the cars fault. I found myself not driving my Ferraris because of fear of the next expensive problem. I'm not a wrench so I do rely on shops. We can argue all day long on the right or wrong shop or dealer but it just seems Porsches are just give or take cheaper to deal with then Ferraris. I now have a '17 911 GTS which just doesn't give me the financial knot in my stomach every time I drive it that the Ferraris did. They're both great cars and different driving experiences but for whatever reasons I drive Porsches more than I did my Ferraris. I do agree though the REAL reason you probably didn't buy is because you couldn't afford it.

[@daveyator]

@@cryptobusy5120 Crypto broker?? What??

[@normalguysupercar]

Someone created a fake account

[@stojandekleva9485]

This is one of the most honest videos about supercars on KZbin. Sir, thank you and keep working with your beautifull cars!

[@normalguysupercar]

Thank you

[@cartofgiant]

My 360 pays me every time I drive it... lol

[@normalguysupercar]

Yes! It's a mini vacation

[@danmetz5112]

I don't know whether to laugh or cry.I have owned 11 Porsches (everything from a 356B-T6 to a 911 turbo) and two Ferraris (a 348TS and a Testarossa). The most expen$ive thing I EVER had to do with ANY of the Porsches, ever, was replace the clutch in my Turbo, which cost $11,000. I could spend almost that much on some of the simplest Ferrari parts and I'll bet that a similar clutch replacement in a 488 would be 3x that much. There's much, much more to the cost of maintenance than just the frequency at which it's required; there's also the cost of the individual services. Porsche dealerships charge a whole lot for even simple things like oil changes, yes; Ferrari dealers charge ASTRONOMICAL, are-you-kidding-me amounts for the same type of service. Example: the alternator in my 512TR went bad. A new Ferrari one was $2,700. I went to a local wrecking yard and bought an identical alternator from a Chevy Vega for $75! IDENTICAL, and it worked like a charm for two years! Talk to almost any Ferrari owner and they'll tell you "they're so much better than they used to be." True enough - because they were so lousy for so long. Another aspect of comparison: you can still get parts for a 356 from Porsche or numerous aftermarket places; after 10 years, try to get a part, practically any part, for a Ferrari. Check the for-sale Ferrari ads: "Ferrari 458, 5,200 miles, recent engine rebuilt" Huh? Finally, if you have an accident, even a fairly modest one, you can expect your Ferrari to be totaled because the cost of repair is over the moon. I enjoyed my Ferraris, and, yes, modern ones are better. But Ferraris are mostly driveway jewelry. When I belonged to the Ferrari Club of America, we went on a 500-mile road trip with 17 Ferraris. Five of them never made it home! Basically, this guy is full of nonsense. The only thing less reliable than even a modern Ferrari is something like a McLaren. If you believe this foolishness, buy a Ferrari and see for yourself.

[@normalguysupercar]

Interesting

[@SevenRiderAirForce]

I agree the real reason for most people is actually just money. But hassle really is a big reason to not own one, particularly for people who really can afford it. Someone who may enjoy the car in running order won't necessarily enjoy all the time and effort it takes to keep it in running order. The reliability of modern cars makes that less of a concern than it used to be, but it's still there. It's like someone who might go skiing if they lived next to a mountain, but not if they lived far away and had to drive many hours to get there. Sure, for most people the expense might be the real reason, but there are plenty of people who can easily afford it for whom the hassle is the actual reason.

[@normalguysupercar]

That's valid

[@cammedmotorsports7629]

Hi Dan, on point today. Should always tell people how you feel about the none sense comments. I did not buy a Ferrari because I can’t afford it so I bought a viper and love it.

[@normalguysupercar]

Those are fun!

[@santillbrezon2161]

Dan ferrari won an endurance 12 hour race in australia in the heat in a 458 like yours , i think 3 to 4 years ago and the ferrari performed perfectly, great cars. Nothing broke or went wrong, it was a very impressive win.

[@normalguysupercar]

Nice!

[@bobkrinsky2117]

I bought a Porsche because it is a better car. Better engine, better transmission, better looking (IMHO). FYI: I don't have a loan on my car, my home, my commercial properties.. so the $$ opinion isn't a great fallback. And, as the time for a new car approaches the 992 GT3 is my front runner.

[@2saucytommy]

All Porsches look the same. I prefer variety.

[@lk7144]

Those Porsche people are forgetting the bore scoring/catastrophic engine failures on 911s from 1996 through 2011...And there are enough PDK transmissions that have gone boom!

[@normalguysupercar]

True

[@s19czech]

Love the channel Dan! So true about buying high performance cars and how impractical they are but the enjoyment we get out of them is worth every penny!

[@normalguysupercar]

Amen

[@whitetruck03]

Hit the nail on the head - some people are worried about the potential damage to the car being the deterrent to ownership. Exactly the reason I drive a pickup and not an exotic. My parts are cheap to replace. But I still try to convince myself to pull the trigger every time I hear or see one in the wild!

[@normalguysupercar]

You should if you can, you won't regret it

[@wallyr.7854]

Thank you thank you thank you for making this video. Simply put, if you don't understand the passion, the heritage, the emotions and the performance of a Ferrari, clearly it's not for you. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup!

[@manuelmiguelestrada8049]

The finest…. most grounded with common sense and honesty….for you to enjoy your investment….and make good decisions…. The Rest Of It - is magical specially on the race track. Is about the driving experience -not about who is driving the experience.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yes

[@Slarty_42]

People will always hate on performance cars if they're not a petrol head. Also, how many people post up on the internet "car is running absolutely fine, no issues, no breakdowns"? It's human nature to focus on the negatives unfortunately.

[@normalguysupercar]

That's completely true. It's only when things go wrong that people complain about it.

[@rboddington]

"Other cars break to, this happens." Yes, now compare the re and re price on a Ferrari water pump, fuel pump, oil pump, to a Dodge Caravan. Pretty big difference. But no one drives their Dodge Caravan just for fun do they?

[@vincenta1074]

I just got an 87 ‘ 328 Couldn’t be happier

[@normalguysupercar]

Congrats!

[@ericfox7693]

@Normal Guy Supercar I see the point of this video. I'm a retired Marine and a farmer. Do I need a supercar? Heck no, I have priorities like buying more land and tractors etc without using loans to keep my overhead low. However I want a supercar because it will feel so freeing to have something that isnt of major purpose aside from having fun and building more memories with my boys. Congrats on your purchase! I'll be looking at getting a low mileage 360 or a decent f430 in the next year. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@mikewmt22]

I would've liked for you to go over the rules of ownership. To me that's more important to hear about from a owner then all of this.

[@normalguysupercar]

Interesting

[@mikewmt22]

@@normalguysupercar I think it is. All that you can usually come across talking about it is news articles that haven't really checked it out or from people that are unhappy with Ferrari. So to hear about it from an owner that's not disappointed could be insightful.

[@DorksandBolts]

Well said! Cars break and we fix... whoever comes up with these excuses, just doesn’t understand that we do not have garage queens

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup get out and drive

[@amill1563]

Most people don't give the real reason as to why they do or don't do anything. It's kind of like talking to a cartoon character. I just like them and have for years. It's up to me to figure out how to afford one or if it's truly for me.

[@normalguysupercar]

That's true.

[@DMSJagXK]

I once entered a competition where 10 statements about Ferrari had to be put into order of importance. In case there was a tie break, entrants had to complete a sentence beginning with ‘I’d like to drive a Ferrari because …..’ using no more than 16 words. I didn’t win the competition because my order of importance was different to the panel that chose the order of importance but Jeremy Clarkson did use my winning sentence in one of his Top Gear reviews. My sentence was ‘I’d like to drive a Ferrari because everyone would know I had arrived before I’d even set off’.

[@normalguysupercar]

I like that.

[@tsptl152]

Lookup why Jay Leno doesn’t own a Ferrari. The customer experience, even for people who can afford them, is a huge turnoff.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup I'm aware

[@Boom-rt4fd]

Dude, i’m 15! HOW AM I BE ABLE TO BUY A FERRARI WHILE BEING 15!!

[@normalguysupercar]

Too late. You should have been born into a wealthy family.

[@craigmac9455]

Saved up for a long time to get my Ferrari. The smile on my face when I drive it and the sound of an Italian orchestra playing at 8500 RPM's is worth every penny. In the words of Ferris Bueller " I love driving it, it is so choice! If you have the means, I recommend picking one up" ...... Ain't no one ever said that about a Corvette!

[@normalguysupercar]

Haha yup

[@djryanmcdonald]

I was thinking about buying a Ferrari for a long time so I did😊 nice video one thing I found about the negative attention that was driving exotic cars in general is that people will yell at you for the smallest of things. Very strange. You really have to drive Miss Daisy and follow all the rules of the road which if I'm being honest nobody does. However if it comes down to a rolling stop with a minivan no one will say a thing but if you're driving a Ferrari you can bet you're going to get yelled at😅

[@normalguysupercar]

True!

[@Spydah3kgt]

My excuse is that I need to buy a real house first with a garage.... then I'll move to the excuse of not being able to afford a Ferrari because of said house! 😂 One day I will pull the trigger... but until then I will keep on telling myself that my M4 is good enough.

[@normalguysupercar]

M4s are plenty fun!

[@davidberry6424]

I've owned and maintained both Ferrari and Porsche. Both go wrong and both are expensive to fix, however there is a fundamental difference in the engineering quality of a Porsche, IMS bearing issue on selected models notwithstanding, that is superior to that of a Ferrari. Having to fix stupid things (E.G. Petrified fuel hoses, leaking fuel tank, broken exhaust headers, faulty potentiometer throttle assemblies, exhaust clamps, etc.) because the engineering design didn't meet the appropriate quality specification was and is annoying. I was doing that far more often with the Ferrari than I was with the Porsche. Hence my preference Porsche engineering over Ferrari design. Everybody to there own.

[@normalguysupercar]

At least you're presenting facts rather than because the internet said so. 👍😂

[@wernerh8805]

I own a 458 for five years now, never had one problem; very reliable car. Completely agree with you!

[@normalguysupercar]

Nice

[@enzorari]

Ferrari is now doing a 7 year warranty if you buy a new one 😁

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup. You can extend it to 15 years

[@Kidsinamerica]

They had to put their money where their mouth was....Ferrari has been engineering machines to enrich their dealership network since the 348 was new, and people got TIRED of it. Once reliability became a genuine selling-point beyond the F1 connection, the grift was over.

[@f1pace]

It is NOT 7-year warranty - it is a 3-year WARRANTY - and 7 years of Free Annual Servicing. But after year 3 - is a part FAILS - you have no warranty unless you extend the warranty for $5,000 per year (for a V8 model). I own a 458 spider so I am keenly aware. Cheers Dan - great video!

[@jasonsummers8097]

The ones who say they won't buy one A) can't afford one B) Watch dipshits on KZbin beating the crop out of them C) They're jealous

[@theregoesmiller389]

i was in the market for a e92 m3 and everytime i bring it up to people the first thing they do is sigh then immediately after its followed with " those are trash , why would you get one of those. they have issues" ! ! so i ask : what issues ? and the only thing they answer is... the rod bearings and the throttle "thingy's"... and i just face palm and change the subject / walk away.... and its like you said in the video... its always people that dont have this car / never owned one etc. its very annoying how negative people are for no reason at all.. and they will be the first to always complain about how negative the world is when its them who is doing it !

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup ignore the ignorant haters.

[@BWHLDH]

I have both Ferrari and Porsche and they both can have issues but I love both of them because they both play a unique role in driving

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup!

[@Jnglfvr]

Having owned a Ferrari (430) and Porsche (C2S and 991 turbo) I can say unequivocally that the Ferrari was a piece of junk compared to the Porsche. Not to mention that the turbo simply blows away the Ferrari from a performance standpoint in spite of similar horsepower ratings (490 vs 520). A friend of mine took his 430 (manual) to the track and commented that it felt like the car was going to fall apart. Now I do think that the the 458 is a much better car than the 430 was. Here's something else to consider: there has been a slew of carjackings in the Chicago area recently. I can just imagine worrying about this every time I take my Ferrari into the city. I can't deny that I've been looking into purchasing a 488 GTB but I can assure you that the price of entry is not a consideration for me as I would pay cash for the car so your generalization about why people avoid Ferraris is wrong. There are legitimate reasons for avoiding these cars.

[@normalguysupercar]

Ok

[@Joe-kx7bl]

I have a Ferrari. I don’t know if it was the smartest move as to buy the one I really wanted they made me buy a Portofino. They allowed me to sell the Portofino after one year of ownership to “maintain the relationship” I made a good chunk selling the Portofino and I’m left with the Pista I originally wanted. Unfortunately it was a lot of bullshit though. If you are in the club you are basically driving them for free though as you will make money. Not like this guy buying used I mean a brand new purchase from a Ferrari dealership.

[@normalguysupercar]

Indeed.

[@Mister308]

I read the internet and I still bought a Ferrari. She is 127k miles in and 40 years old, In the 9 years I got her she only broke twice. Both simple problems. Currently undergoing restoration, but that is normal after 40 years imo. I will buy a second Ferrari without a doubt if I could... and a thrird.. ..or a.. 😁😁 Nice vid again! 👍

[@normalguysupercar]

Hell yeah

[@derekdok]

Could probably never afford one, but i have driven one and it is crazy the attention you get and the amount of people that wanted to street race was ridiculous.

[@normalguysupercar]

Oh yeah the mini vans revving at stop lights is actually kinda hilarious

[@jackdale9249]

we got our F430 because of Dan he is awesome ( usually ! ) a great thing for the supercar world is NGSC ! Leno is WAAAY lame and a damn liar about Ferrari ! someone that is friends w/ him needs to tell him to STOP his damn lies about " having to buy one or more Ferrari to get a new one" that is total,BS and he knows it ! damn he pisses me off (Ferrari owner F430 spider here ! ) he is a friggin LIAR ! ANYONE can go into a dealer and order, put a $ deposit on and buy a regular production model ! NO hassles! as long as they are still available , being made ! or they could buy one a dealer spec'd and ordered for the dealership inventory ! Or buy one used ! ask NGSC ! ONLY the limited production, and special models may require having owned some before ! same as Porsche et all !!!! 😇 JAY ! You are a genuine hero to millions of us! MR gear head! PLEASE stop lying about Ferrari ! you know you are WRONG and Ferrari haters use what you said ,your vile missinformation to justify dissing Ferrari's and dealers! my dealer (Scottsdale, AZ ) has been awesome and I do most DIY ! they support and respect that ! BTW ! and have complimented me on the quality of my maint ! i had a broken part part of the CV top mechanism a $2,700 part cracked was way out of warranty ! and when I got a mirror replaced ( insurance vandalism ) they fixed the top part free of charge and never even mentioned it !

[@normalguysupercar]

The whole Leno thing is so over hyped.

[@jackdale9249]

well his idiocy is the cause! he started it ! some say he wanted a special model fr ferrari they said get in line ! he got pissed he did not get special treatment ( like he got from Ford ! ) he;'s a damn liar ! @@normalguysupercar

[@f3p]

I’m really pissed because rn I’m in high school and wanna do engineering and by the time I will be able to buy one of these gasoline cars will be nearly gone

[@normalguysupercar]

Hopefully not

[@rse1973]

An excellent strategy for being able to afford a Ferrari is to transfer your ownership into a Grantor trust you create. Create a LLC for anonymity and asset protection, and then transfer your Grantor rights to the Trust. The LLC becomes the Beneficiary. You own nothing but control everything still because you are the Donor. You have all the power under the Powers of Appointment Act of 1951. Rent the car back out to yourself, whether you have a loan on it or not. Huuuuuge tax benefits!

[@normalguysupercar]

Yuup. That is definitely one way to do it.

[@MS-1994]

Knock on wood: my 2012 458 Spider has had a piece of trim come loose inside the headlight and needed the AC recharged. That's it. Rock solid so far.

[@normalguysupercar]

Nice

[@sailorswithcars8315]

Dan, love the channel, was always going to buy a Ferrari, I did a lot of research and in the end I sold my Boxster and the wife wants to stay in the Porsche club, so we purchased a 911 Turbo S, maybe later in life a Ferrari will grace the garage. Nothing bad to say about your car or channel, keep going strong!!

[@normalguysupercar]

Thank you

[@joaoalegrio6433]

It has nothing to do with the video, but between a 488 gtb and a huracan 610-4, which one would you buy? taking into account that a huracan costs around 220k and a 488 costs 270k (at least in my country) and for that 50k I can get an AMS Alpha 9 kit on the huracan (AMS kits maintain reliability)

[@normalguysupercar]

488.

[@joaoalegrio6433]

@@normalguysupercar thanks 😊

[@nde-mt2yc]

Well i for one love Ferrari's and your channel, and look forward to repairs and upgrades...

[@normalguysupercar]

Thank you

[@pilotgirl5953]

100% correct. I get looser advise for how bad my 2019 C7 Vette is. And now that I’m trading it for a Lamborghini Huracan, I’m even getting more grief from those who will NEVER own any super car. Love all sport cars, even Ferrari’s

[@normalguysupercar]

Exactly

[@Zapps65]

I owned a 2001 360 Spider F1 with less than 20k miles. After a very large repair that involved replacing the flywheel, clutch, clutch sensor, and a few other items. Too involved to replace them in my own garage, so after spending the money my wife said sell it. I have found that individuals who own these cars have plenty of disposable income for repairs. You shouldn't rationalize pissing your money away.

[@normalguysupercar]

Ok

[@texasforever7887]

No one actually buys a Ferrari. They actually still own it preventing you from doing anything they don't approve of. You want to repaint it? Not allowed. You want to modify it in any way? Not allowed. Do you want to do any work on it yourself? Not allowed. Do you want to sell it? Not without their permission first. Its their car, not yours.

[@normalguysupercar]

That's entirely false. Do some homework and stop listening to stupid KZbinrs.

[@mfronti]

I agree with you 100 percent,excuses excuses from people.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup

[@TriuneWorshipper]

Think about the numbers like this with let’s say a trans issue: Ferrari that this issue occurs in 100/10,000 cars for other car brands 10,000/1,000,000. That’s the same percentage of cars with the issue, 1%.

[@normalguysupercar]

Basically

[@realdata1378]

Its not or never for the 348. the all analog 348 is the predecessor to the consensus best sports car Ferrari ever made - the 355. the 348 doesn't have the expensive to repair brass value and/or electronic suspension issues the 355 has. the 348 represents Less is More and Older is Easier when it comes to Ferrari Sports cars. Most anyone can work on a 348 on most repairs as while the 348 is not a grocery getter its definitely a daily driver. Also the 348 has a flat plane crank which generates the same F1 exhaust note as Formula one cars use flat plane cranks to lower the weight of the cars. the 348's exhaust note sounds "pissed." at $65k for a 30k mile or less 348 it's now or never before 348s become the air cooled 911s of the Porsche community. You can't lose with a solid 348. Slam dunk. No bigger bang for the buck out there.

[@normalguysupercar]

I suppose so

[@tone616183]

Jay Leno Doesnt Own One

[@normalguysupercar]

Good for him?

[@rickyplift4473]

Way to go Dan, you got a bunch of people talkin' about some cool stuff! 😎

[@normalguysupercar]

Haha yup

[@jajajaja2624]

I still buying a 458 just with a warranty ... What great city thinking about moving there . Home prices went up fast . Hope CA people don't destroy it

[@normalguysupercar]

It's still awesome here

[@ingvartorma9789]

I agree with everything you say and I mean the ones who come up with various excuses why they didn't buy a Ferrari. These are not honest why they didn't buy a Ferrari like this is about, are people who always come up with excuses and excuses for most things that happen in their lives. Then if you are afraid of what can happen if you own a Ferrari, you should not and stay inside because these are afraid of most things. Then those who then own a Ferrari but are afraid to drive it because they are afraid it will lose value, I don't see these as real petrolheads and have seen many examples of that on KZbin. You buy a Ferrari or whatever brand of car you choose, to enjoy it. Because the experiences and enjoyment you have every time you drive your car cannot be measured in money. What does it matter if you drive for example the Ferrari 458 Special Aperta 100,000 miles with it and it is no longer worth that much, because the number of miles tells how much you have enjoyed driving it. If you get a little for it when they sell it doesn't matter, but I think now someone else can enjoy it as much as I did but couldn't afford to pay as much as they are asking for the low miles. Also, the new owner does not need to be afraid of using the car because it would get too many miles on the car. I mean what joy do you have over a car that is garage qeens and it is usually these garage qeens that break because they have been driven too little and then things dry out and break easily. This then means that it is better to buy, for example, a Ferrari with more miles on the odometer than with a few miles on the odometer, because the one with few miles on the odometer will probably break down faster if it is an older Ferrari precisely because of the aforementioned, in order not to forget that the tires on these are usually old original tires that have become old and become life-threatening.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yes indeed

[@danmetz5112]

I sincerely doubt that there is a Ferrari on planet Earth that can go 100,000 miles without costing 10x what yo paid for it in maintenance!

[@bobrose513]

Hi my friend, these guys that say the same old crap about why they didn't buy a Ferrari. Is because they are jealous and they cant afford them.. I love them all and I'm a Porsche nut. And your so right porsche have there problems to.. all cars have some thing that always go wrong...love your channel. Regards Bob Rose ...uk

[@normalguysupercar]

Thank you! Indeed any car can break down.

[@ke0kie]

As a 360 owner I can relate with just about all these things, and since I bought a top example (which was challenging in grigio titanio) life is good! Everything about the car is an occasion, I feel very fortunate to have this as my "fun car".

[@normalguysupercar]

Amen

[@BWADaniel]

Let’s get this clear. A Ferrari should NOT come with a huge price tag just to be sloppy in certain areas. There’s no excuse. You can’t say “ older cars have problems “ I’ve got a truck with 215k miles and a car with 130k miles. Neither of them, EVER need anything. No codes. Nothing. Yet, you Ferrari owners are CONSTANTLY replacing shit. “ Worth every penny “ when there’s PLENTY of cheaper cars that handle way better. Y’all just like the idea of the flex. Youd rather be seen. They are not all that fast & don’t handle that well.

[@normalguysupercar]

Ok

[@lookn2find]

I'd like to have a Ferrari, but I have to admit, I have a 2003 VW Jetta TDI, and aside from basic maintenance, nothing has broken in 18 years and almost 250k miles. I'm not saying I like the Jetta...but...

[@berniewalker355]

Now this is a topic I could contend with because I love the controversy!

[@normalguysupercar]

Haha it gets people fired up

[@davidmorales2900]

Parts availability is a problem on the 458 too ??? It’s also a problem on my 550 Maranello. I thought the newer platforms were safe. Ferrari needs to improve parts availability for ALL models !!!

[@normalguysupercar]

True

[@sonicsabbath]

I currently have a porsche 987 Cayman S, and looking to buy UP - and Ferrari is basically the top. HOWEVER, it would be my daily driver (as is my porsche). I am looking at Cali Ts, Portofino and 458s. Are these as reliable as a porsche? Honestly, I want to know! By reliable, I mean, how often do they break for ANY reason? Electronic etc. included. As it is my daily, ANY time (even if the actual repairs are covered by warranty so cost no money) out is a big problem for me. My porsche has been 0 problems, is at 50,000km. Please someone tell me a ferrari will be AS reliable, in EVERY way

[@normalguysupercar]

Those are all very reliable options

[@felemeis]

I Have a C7R edition Corvette and the reason why I choose that instead of a Ferrari is that basically it looks as nice it's Just as fast and more reliable I make over 7 figures a year so money it's not a problem I just don't see the need to pay for the Name I can send you a picture so you can compare it with yours and you can let the subscribers choose between your Ferrari and my C7R edition Corvette at one third of the price

[@normalguysupercar]

Cool?

[@christschool]

Cool story bro'. That's why you're on a channel about Ferrari's. LOL.

[@johnadams2933]

Makes a video about how reliable modern Ferrari's are while his Ferrari in the background is broken again lol

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup

[@larrybland007]

I’m buying a California soon. I am waiting to find out where my job moves me.

[@normalguysupercar]

Nice

[@sealgrey.911]

I actually own a Porsche 997 for almost 12 years now. It meanwhile has some 140,000 miles on the clock. Although I consider it a reliable car where rarely something breaks, I have invested some 30,000 $ over the last years including a complete engine revision. But I still love it. I will never sell it. I didn't buy a Ferrari up to 2019. Why? Because they break? No, because the purchase price melts a hole in your wallet. Meanwhile I own a 458 spider. With its red color and engine noise it attracts attention. I am not arrogant and smile at people if they are interested in the car. And you know what? I only get the nicest conversations and always thumbs up. Be nice and people react nicely! How fast did I go with it? Vmax! Which is a bit over 200 mph. I was lucky to do it on public highways. Because I am one of the lucky guys who live in Germany with its Autobahn. But the car is best on curvy country roads. The acceleration and the sound are glorious! I have been driving it for some 15,000 miles now. It is very reliable and so much fun to drive.

[@normalguysupercar]

See I like hearing this

[@goodenuff3606]

I have a Fiat 500 and people like to hate on it but my big issue is the deer that keep running in to it. M th Fiat has been very good

[@normalguysupercar]

Those look fun

[@goodenuff3606]

@@normalguysupercar they are especially if you like the Mini coopers. They will hang with the mini

[@Amor1990]

Isn’t that why Lamborghini was created in the first place?

[@normalguysupercar]

Pretty much

[@giftedwrapzaz2559]

I bought a Porsche first but definitely am planning for a 458 here next. Ducati V4R as well cause ya bikes are the shit! All these cars definitely have there issues no matter the brand, solution is simple have deep pockets or spend some money to go to school and learn to wrench. Love the content dude keep it coming!

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks

[@christopherarellano783]

Follower from Austin. Great channel and content!

[@normalguysupercar]

Thank you

[@parasgheewala3370]

is maintance service a problem with these cars, or not much? thanks

[@normalguysupercar]

Depends

[@mavericknogoose2997]

Absobloodylutely, 100% correct Dan. Every car i've owned, from a 5 series BMW, CLK Mercedes, Porsche, Range Rover and now, my F430, has been described as ' a Hairdresser's car'! A Range Rover(?). Let's have it straight now. Just say "I can't afford one and the mere fact you have one, really pisses me off"! Not my problem. I buy a car because I want ond. Same reason why I have a Honda GL1800 Goldwing. I wanted it. Don't give me the 'fuel economy' thing, that's just the lamest thing ever. Can't afford the fuel? Then you can only dream of the car. A Truck driver tried to piss me off by parking his Tractor unit close to my car. That just proved everything. I told his boss that he'll NEVER have anything like this, with that childish, jealous attitude through life. I have a pic. Wish I could post it for you. As you say, they are expensive and we are the lucky 'few'. If you can't afford to buy one, don't look at us as if that's our fault. It's just the way life is. Maybe if you'd taken education seriously or, taken things a tad more seriously earlier in life.......?

[@normalguysupercar]

True, there's normally an element of work but there's also lots of luck. So I like to think I'm lucky but I helped create my good luck.

[@mavericknogoose2997]

@@normalguysupercar Dan. I've always said (and repeated it to my boys) "If you want something enough, you'll get it. Always know your worth in life". UP THE CAROLINA TOFFEE'S! UTFT! EVERTON FC

[@michaelyoung1522]

The guys that bought the Ferraris fro CNC that were just interviewed would probably disagree about modern Ferraris being reliable!

[@matthewrosado8585]

Sad how some people are. These are the same people who would key your car.... God forbid someone keys their car though.

[@normalguysupercar]

I don't care what car you have nor what is worth, keying cars is horrible

[@matthewrosado8585]

@@normalguysupercar agreed. I've had my car damaged from complete strangers... just because of the brand. What I've learned on KZbin is, you will always have a critic. Keep pushing through man. You have a great channel.

[@TheSoundofSpeed]

I always tell the people that are shocked that I work on all of my foreign/expensive/fast cars... "they're bolted together with nuts, bolts and screws just like any other car."

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup!

[@MrCyp200la]

Had a Porsche and my IMS bearing went out. I was then told it was a wear Item

[@MuddyTubMedia]

996?

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah, not so sure it's meant to be a wear item. Lol

[@brianmogle1121]

You are 100% correct brother! Keep doing what you love to do and enjoy that fine automobile and machine!

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks! Will do!

[@kevinbarry71]

One way to make a Ferrari seem extremely reliable is to also own something made by BMW. For example, a Mini Cooper. Separately, do you think Ferrari will ever figure out how to make an engine using a single ECU and a single mass airflow sensor?

[@normalguysupercar]

Haha they probably won't

[@jayroc1502]

He said beating a horse. A prancing horse perhaps?

[@normalguysupercar]

Lol