What to get: 2006 Z06 or 2006 911 S?

[BigPlay]

that only applies to the really special stuff like the Enzo, you had to own several decent ferraris before they would even consider selling you one. same for 599s, you move up the list a lot quicker if you have a 212 Inter parked up at home

theres not many car makers in a position to pick who they sell to, Bristol are notorious for turning down sales to "unsuitable" customers

Actually it's for the more rarer models not just the Enzo. You can buy a 360 rather easy but as you said moving up to the more expensive models needs a series of move ups not jumps. Considering that production on Ferrari's is very low on other more expensive models and demand is higher on say the 360 then on the rarer. The 360's are hard to find. Then there's the subdivisions within the 360 that are considered a rarer packaged car, so starting with a better model used  can escalate the process.

[Hap]

buy something economical.  bank or donate what you would have foolishly spent.

[Masherbrum]

Actually it's for the more rarer models not just the Enzo. You can buy a 360 rather easy but as you said moving up to the more expensive models needs a series of move ups not jumps. Considering that production on Ferrari's is very low on other more expensive models and demand is higher on say the 360 then on the rarer. The 360's are hard to find. Then there's the subdivisions within the 360 that are considered a rarer packaged car, so starting with a better model used  can escalate the process.

Feel free to to hop on the Pretentiousness Turnpike, it's quicker to the Town of Admittance. 

[CAP1]

that only applies to the really special stuff like the Enzo, you had to own several decent ferraris before they would even consider selling you one. same for 599s, you move up the list a lot quicker if you have a 212 Inter parked up at home

theres not many car makers in a position to pick who they sell to, Bristol are notorious for turning down sales to "unsuitable" customers

i was actually being a wise arse. 

[Masherbrum]

i was actually being a wise arse. 

It was good sarcasm.   

[CAP1]

It was good sarcasm.   

ya//but i think my sarcasm was riding on airforce one. 

[Die Hard]

You two should get a room...

[Grayeagle]

Bigplay .. you crack me up

I owned my own paint-body shop for a little while .. too much like hard work.
I was part of three startup 'shops' ..two are still goin strong as far as I know, in SoCal.
Spent some time helpin out on one owners alchohol funny car.. just a total blast.
Got asked to drive a digger but I was havin too much fun with my 440 duster .. I turned him down.

As far as workin on airplanes .. I was the sign off authority (red X) on nuclear capable aircraft.
Among other things.

If I wanted a Testarossa I would get one, and it would never see the inside of a Ferrari dealership.
(prolly stuff a dual turbo aluminum Rat motor on methanol in it and embarrass the *crap* outta them itty-bitty ferrari motored red cars)

"We found 26 used Ferrari listings within 100 miles of Phoenix,"
umm .. direct from Autotrader ..dood. I would bet if I offered the money, they would sell me a new one out of Scottsdale,
should I call the dealer? ... nah .. just not worth my time.

But you just keep on keepin on dood .. tellya what .. send the ferrari police to arrest me.
I love when Ferrari has to recall their motors cause the oil pan is too porous and leaks oil right thru the metal .. I'm talkin worth every penny ..you bet ..

ROFL

-GE aka Frank

[Saurdaukar]

that only applies to the really special stuff like the Enzo...

This is correct.  There is no restriction on buying "ordinary" Ferraris.

However, in the case of very limited production models; Enzo, FX, et al., I believe that you actually had to be given an invitation by the company to purchase one.  A long-time friend of mine who lives outside of Los Angeles married very well.  The father-in-law owns an Enzo... and (I think) seven other F-cars including both an F40 and an F50 and... my personal favorite... a 288.

Now... me?  If I had that kind of cash and wanted a mid-engined supercar, I'd be shopping for a black Carrera GT.  I know it'll start in the morning.  As Charlie Sheen's character so aptly put it when stealing a 930 Slantnose parked in proximity to a Ferrari... "Bah... Italian trash." 

[Masherbrum]

This is correct.  There is no restriction on buying "ordinary" Ferraris.

However, in the case of very limited production models; Enzo, FX, et al., I believe that you actually had to be given an invitation by the company to purchase one.  A long-time friend of mine who lives outside of Los Angeles married very well.  The father-in-law owns an Enzo... and (I think) seven other F-cars including both an F40 and an F50 and... my personal favorite... a 288.

Now... me?  If I had that kind of cash and wanted a mid-engined supercar, I'd be shopping for a black Carrera GT.  I know it'll start in the morning.  As Charlie Sheen's character so aptly put it when stealing a 930 Slantnose parked in proximity to a Ferrari... "Bah... Italian trash." 

Correct.   BP is trying to place himself on a pedestal and cut down CAP and GE.   It's a shame watching some people "spill money" and never fill in that hole they are hoping is filled. 

[BigPlay]

Feel free to to hop on the Pretentiousness Turnpike, it's quicker to the Town of Admittance. 

I really do not need any direction from you , but thanks.

[morfiend]

This is correct.  There is no restriction on buying "ordinary" Ferraris.

However, in the case of very limited production models; Enzo, FX, et al., I believe that you actually had to be given an invitation by the company to purchase one.  A long-time friend of mine who lives outside of Los Angeles married very well.  The father-in-law owns an Enzo... and (I think) seven other F-cars including both an F40 and an F50 and... my personal favorite... a 288.

Now... me?  If I had that kind of cash and wanted a mid-engined supercar, I'd be shopping for a black Carrera GT.  I know it'll start in the morning.  As Charlie Sheen's character so aptly put it when stealing a 930 Slantnose parked in proximity to a Ferrari... "Bah... Italian trash." 

Mazz,I agree tho I'd be putting my cash down on a 930 with the Ruff package,oh and it would be a mid 80's aircooled demon....

 I have a buddy who "fixes" these toys quite often,he lost his drivers license a couple years ago on a test drive.I told him we were in a 50 zone...but he said ya,I'm closing on a buck 50.

 He was ticketed going 218 Km in a 80 km zone,thats considered dangerous driving and warrants a 6 months suspension.Needless to say the cop just would accept his excuse"the owner said it had a high speed shimmy in the wheel and I was trying to find it.....

[BigPlay]

Bigplay .. you crack me up

I owned my own paint-body shop for a little while .. too much like hard work.
I was part of three startup 'shops' ..two are still goin strong as far as I know, in SoCal.
Spent some time helpin out on one owners alchohol funny car.. just a total blast.
Got asked to drive a digger but I was havin too much fun with my 440 duster .. I turned him down.

As far as workin on airplanes .. I was the sign off authority (red X) on nuclear capable aircraft.
Among other things.

If I wanted a Testarossa I would get one, and it would never see the inside of a Ferrari dealership.
(prolly stuff a dual turbo aluminum Rat motor on methanol in it and embarrass the *crap* outta them itty-bitty ferrari motored red cars)

"We found 26 used Ferrari listings within 100 miles of Phoenix,"
umm .. direct from Autotrader ..dood. I would bet if I offered the money, they would sell me a new one out of Scottsdale,
should I call the dealer? ... nah .. just not worth my time.

But you just keep on keepin on dood .. tellya what .. send the ferrari police to arrest me.
I love when Ferrari has to recall their motors cause the oil pan is too porous and leaks oil right thru the metal .. I'm talkin worth every penny ..you bet ..

ROFL

-GE aka Frank

Please send me a glossary of the language your speaking next time . I assume dood is a misspelled version of dude. Also your reading retention needs a little work as well . I never said you can't buy a used Ferrari . I said past a starter Ferrari you cant by one without meeting there ownership criteria (Definition Statement of needs, rules, standards, or tests that must be used in evaluating a decision, idea, opportunity, program, project, etc., to form correct judgment regarding the intended goal. Criteria is plural of criterion)

I would love to be in the room when you called said Ferrari dealership. My bet is after 2 minutes on the phone with you they would just hang up. (prolly stuff a dual turbo aluminum Rat motor on methanol in it and embarrass the *crap* outta them itty-bitty ferrari motored red cars)       Is prolly another word for probally?

I would also like to see who gets embarrassed when pulling up next to a group of women. The Ferrari or the duel turbo aluminum rat powered hayseed mobile. No brains needed to answer that one.

[CAP1]

Please send me a glossary of the language your speaking next time . I assume dood is a misspelled version of dude. Also your reading retention needs a little work as well . I never said you can't buy a used Ferrari . I said past a starter Ferrari you cant by one without meeting there ownership criteria (Definition Statement of needs, rules, standards, or tests that must be used in evaluating a decision, idea, opportunity, program, project, etc., to form correct judgment regarding the intended goal. Criteria is plural of criterion)

I would love to be in the room when you called said Ferrari dealership. My bet is after 2 minutes on the phone with you they would just hang up. (prolly stuff a dual turbo aluminum Rat motor on methanol in it and embarrass the *crap* outta them itty-bitty ferrari motored red cars)       Is prolly another word for probally?

I would also like to see who gets embarrassed when pulling up next to a group of women. The Ferrari or the duel turbo aluminum rat powered hayseed mobile. No brains needed to answer that one.

UUMM......

if you're going to go after his grammar and spelling, then, perhaps you should be a little more cognizant of your own?

 i almost fell off of my chair here laughing at that second one i highlighted for ya. 

[BigPlay]

Correct.   BP is trying to place himself on a pedestal and cut down CAP and GE.   It's a shame watching some people "spill money" and never fill in that hole they are hoping is filled. 

I'm not trying to cut down anyone, but because you don't see the place in the auto world for the likes of Porsche or Ferrari and make  ridicules comments regarding these cars compared with their US counterparts and the people that purchase these cars instead of lets say a corvette, makes me wonder what makes them so narrow minded. You buy and own whatever you like as will I . I see your from Michigan and can feel you pain in regards to the auto industry but no amount of  revisititations to the movie "Gran Torino"  and the fondness ole Clint's character has for his car will change the fact that there are people out there that don't see the comparison between the US sport cars and the European sport cars.

Making comments about people you never met and assuming that they are unfulfilled lost souls because they like things that cost a little more money then the average person is willing to pay is rather petty. I can assure you I am not one of those  types.  I merely do not agree with many statements that have been posted in this thread regarding the comparison between the 2 cars .