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10 Affordable Exotic Cars

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I was reading through some posts that I had highlighted over the last few months and came across one by a guy named Ed Bolian. He appears to be quite the car aficionado, having owned an impressive list of exotics over the years. One of the things I really like about his site are the posts about the accessibility of exotics most of us feel we can only dream about.

The post I bookmarked was titled “10 Exotic Cars That YOU Can Afford!” (click on the link to see the post). Ed takes a little different approach to affording an exotic. He outlines 10 cars that most people making a modest 5-figure income can afford. Before you dismiss this as beater cars or calling a 30+ year old Porsche 928 an “exotic” (which arguably it still is!), take a look at the list of cars:

  • Lamborghini Gallardo
  • Ferrari 360
  • Bentley Continental GT
  • Aston Martin Vantage
  • Chevrolet Corvette Z06
  • Dodge Viper
  • Lotus Elise/Exige
  • BMW M5/M6
  • Porsche 911 Turbo
  • Maserati Anything

Some cars that are sure to make any car person drool. In particular, I love the Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari 360 and my favorite the Porsche 911 Turbo. All of those cars minus maybe the Viper and Corvette would be on my shortlist to own for a period of time.

Ed makes a great point about owning these cars. Even with a $1500 to $3000 maintenance bill for something in need of repair, you’re still going to end up with a car that holds more of it’s value compared to a new car, or one on the more practical side of things.

Check out Ed’s full post and thoughts on each car by visiting the link above.

Ferrari 348 Spider

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ferrari 348 spider

This black on black, 2004 Ferrari 348 Spider is sure not to disappoint you. It’s an open top Spider and a gorgeous ride. Looks to be well maintained with recent engine out service completed. Clean title and 65k miles on the car. This one is a car to drive and enjoy.

Check it out here: 2004 Ferrari 348 Spider

Ferrari 355 Berlinetta

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ferrari 355 berlinetta 1995

One heck of a cool car at a great price for a Ferrari 355. This is a Red with Tan interior Berlinetta Coupe with 21k miles on her. Car looks well maintained with recent 30k engine out service (translated EXPENSIVE) done. Tubi exhaust, manuals, carpets, etc. It does have a few things that need to be fixed, but there’s room built into the price for that.

Check it out here: 1995Ferrari 355 Berlinetta

A True Ferrari Bargain

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bargain ferrari 348 ts

This is one heck of a Ferrari bargain. A 1989 Ferrari 348 ts currently at $17,500. Classic Ferrari Corsa Red with Tan interior. Just over 34k miles on it with a clear title. It’s a fixer upper, but at that price, you could afford a $10k to $12k maintenance bill and STILL have a bargain on your hands. Sure there are always risks with a non-running Ferrari, but the potential reward is there. Especially for someone who is willing to dig in with some elbow grease.

Check out the Ferrari bargain here: 1989 Ferrari 348 ts

Yellow Ferrari 355 Spider

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ferrari 355 spider bargain

This is straight out of the movie The Rock! One heck of a gorgeous 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. Black interior with just over 20k miles on it and the major service recently done (check receipts!). Clean and clear title and even includes the tool kit, car cover, tonneau cover and floor mats. All stuff that can add up if it’s not there. A gorgeous car in a classic Ferrari color.

Check out the car here: Cheap Ferrari 355

1999 Ferrari 360 Modena Coupe

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ferrari 360 modena coupe

Yet another Ferrari 360 Modena. This time it’s a coupe in a gorgeous, understated color. Grigio Alloy exterior color with Midnight Blue interior. Has the F1 transmission, rear Challenge Grille, upgraded stereo and carbon fiber seat backs. Even comes with the original owner’s manuals and toolkit, plus a cover. Ad indicates a major service was just completed…an important item for Ferrari buyers. This one looks like it’s in pristine condition and a great price at $69,000, although I’d offer something south of $65k and see if you could pick up a true bargain.

Check it out here: Ferrari 360 Modena Coupe

2001 Ferrari 360 Modena

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ferrari 360 bargain

This Ferrari 360 is a steal at $55,000. It’s black with red interior, has just under 55k miles on er, and has some nice upgrades like a Tubi exhaust and Challenge Grill. Appears to have recently been serviced and in good mechanical shape. Lots of fun in a modern day Ferrari at a bargain price!

Check it out here: Ferrari 360 Bargain

Ferrari 348 tb Bargain Exotic

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bargain ferrari 348 tb coupe 1989

You don’t see too many yellow Ferrari 348’s around. This one happens to be a 1989 Ferrari 348 tb Coupe in yellow with tan interior. A great looking Ferrari with only 54k miles on the odo. According to the ad, it comes with extensive service records. Also has the toolkit and manuals.

Check out some of the auction details:

This is without a question one of the most handsome and sensible Ferraris one could ever desire or find. It is finished in a flawless fly yellow with impeccable (and rare) tan leather interior and perfect headliner. It is powered by a 3.4L V8 fuel injected DOHC 32V engine and has a manual 5 speed gear change. No accidents, it has a clean Carfax and has been exquisitely kept both mechanically and cosmetically. Tools, books and extensive records included. The colors of fly yellow with a deep tan leather interior are one of the most beautiful combinations to emerge from Ferrari. It has gone only 54,601 certified miles and a finer example of the great marquise could not be found and is for the true connoisseur.

Starting price on the auction is $34,000 with a Buy It Now of $35,000. I’d be tempted to email the dealer and offer $30k if the auction ends unsuccessfully.

More info can be seen here: Bargain Ferrari 348 tb Coupe

Bargain Ferrari 355 Spyder

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bargain exotic ferrari 355 spyder 1997

This is one fine example of a Ferrari 355 Spyder. Yellow with tan interior. I like the blacked out rims on the car, although stock 355 or even 360 wheels would also look great. The car has a rebuild title, but as long as the work was done at a reputable shop, I wouldn’t hesitate to offer in the $30k’s for this car. Especially if the seller has receipts showing a recent major service.

Here’s a little more from the auction page:

Ok, Here’s an amazing Ferrari F355 Spyder. This beautifull car has just gone major, major service and needs nothing mechanically. it has all seals, belts, clutch,plugs serviced and replaced and it is ready to go.

This Ferrari has a Tubi exhaust system that according to Ferrari enthusiasts makes for the best sounding Ferrari on the F355 motor. I spend excess of 11,000.00 in service on this car and have all reciepts. All parts came from Ricambi America and are Ferrari original parts. It drives amazing. It’s incredibly fast and fun and you can’t go between lights without someone paying this car a compliment. The top works manually and the tires are 95%. The wheels are black with yellow accents and the Ferrari Scuderia on them.

Buy It Now is at $40,000, with a Make An Offer option.

Here’s a link to the auction page to view more pictures and info: Bargain Ferrari 355 Spyder

Another Bargain Ferrari 360

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ferrari 360 gt bargain exotic

The deals keep poppin up. Glad the cheap Ferrari deals are back on!

Today is a Ferrari 360 in silver with black interior. Great great looking car. This one has just at 21,500 miles on it and looks like an honest review of the car’s condition.

Some details from the car’s auction page:

This is the least expensive Ferrari in the country, feel free to check around online for yourself. Please do not email me regarding offers, the price is set for sale as this 2000 360 by far has the most extensive service and replacement work done out of any car available, right done to an entire fluid flush coolant and all. I had unneeded things updated just because I loved the car so much, so please don’t waste either of our time. This is the most mechanically taken care of car of all available.

Rated a 91 of 91

Everything that can be needed to be done to a pre-2002 Modena has been done. I attached pictures showing the recent records all from 2010, showing i had $19,000 worth of just service and upgrade work done to the car. New clutch, hoses, belts, upgraded F1 hydraulic pump (post 2002), TCU and Tubi exhaust upgrade. The car runs and sounds great, like a real formula one car. The work was done by www.ccferrari.com

Also I have every take-off part from the car. When the work was done I requested the original clutch, throw out bearing, basically every part replaced on the car, I kept. I still have the factory exhaust as well if interested buyer has any interest in having that as well.

Lots of car for the money. Buy It Now is set at $66,900.

You can see more pictures of the car here: Ferrari 360 Bargain Exotic