[Sussex] I want to drive a Ferrari

[Easy 10]

I'm approaching 50 not out, and my family are at a LOSS as to what to get me. So I've decided to scratch my midlife crisis itch and make a big scab - I want to drive a Ferrari.

I've always got a semi-on whenever I've seen a 308 (although naturally that will have been down to the aura and manful STENCH of Tom Selleck), but a 328 or summink along those lines. Anyone done a track session, or even (gulp) taken one out for a day ? Can I do it on GROUPON ?

I realise I could look this shit up myself, but its MY birthday, and so its all about ME. All advice gratefully receipted

 

[Algernon]

If you're going to hire one, you'll want one that looks the part and that's not likely to break down.
PB Supercars. Could it be?
https://www.pbsupercars.com/hire-ferrari-california.html

 

[Eeyore]

Why can't you just have socks like everyone else ?

 

[Swansman]

I know a guy with a Saab if that is good enough.

 

[bhafc99]

Easily done here in Dubai, if you fancy making a trip part of it too.

Never done it myself, but know a group of guys who hired three supercars for the weekend, and took them out onto some of the desert backroads between the various emirates.

They actually found the Audi R8 far more fun than the Ferrari. The paddle shift and so on actually made the Ferrari really fiddly to drive, and they said they spent most of their time concentrating on how to get it right rather than actually just enjoying it. By contrast, the Audi was simple exhilaration. By the end of the day, they were all vying for turns with the Audi and no-one wanted the Ferrari.

 

[Pevenseagull]

I think Goodwood has some of that kind of stuff available.

Shame we're not in lockdown anymore. I could have put you in touch with my mate who has a Caterham who evidently had a great time in empty supermarket carparks until he got told to stop.

 

[Pevenseagull]

... or https://www.redletterdays.co.uk/exp...uck-driving-with-quad-bike-experience-for-two

..which looks shit.

 

[zefarelly]

Pop up to Joe Macaris in a pair of Todds driving shoes and go for a test drive.

Try an ALfa Quadrofoglio or a Maserati, both pretty much the same but for grown ups.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Try an ALfa Quadrofoglio or a Maserati, both pretty much the same but for grown ups

Errrrr, this is man child Easy 10 we're talking about.

 

[Lethargic]

Dunsfold airfield do all sorts of super car driving experience. It's only a couple of laps round the top gear track but is affordable.

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[m@goo]

This is expensive for a minimum of 6 miles...

https://www.trackdays.co.uk/experience/supercar-thrill/4021/

Again, this is only 3 miles...

https://www.buyagift.co.uk/driving-experiences/ultimate-ferrari-driving-blast-for-one-with-free-high-speed-ride-br-10294965.aspx

Why are they such a rip off??

Might be more fun to hire one for the day and hoon about in it. I would avoid older one's like the 308 even though I too have a soft spot for them. Get something easier to drive like a 458.

 

[AIT76]

https://www.trackdays.co.uk/driving-experience/goodwood/?gclid=CjwKCAjw7fuJBhBdEiwA2lLMYbd5Zh809aikawYle0isx0lSTHzKJ-ffzJRaSWYDtf1OS1olL-9ZpRoCITkQAvD_BwE

Turning it on it's head though it's as much fun (if not more) to be driven in a supercar by a professional. I had a day at Silverstone for my 30th which included just such a thing. We flew past all the self-drivers like they weren't there!

 

[jakarta]

OK it's Willy Waving but Mrs Jakarta has bought me a Spitfire flight for my 60th so I think you need to Fold...

 

[JJ McClure]

If its for a big birthday then you need to make sure you do that shit properly. For my 40th we went to Italy and visited Maranello to go to the Ferrari museum and factory (although they only let you see the outside) and then take a California up in to the hills around the town. Glorious.

The track 'day' option is ok but that tends to involve a whole lot of waiting around and about 7 minutes of adrenalin in the car.

My dad drove a 355 at Goodwood and the problem was that it was dual control so he could feel the instructor was braking earlier then he wanted.

 

[beorhthelm]

Why are they such a rip off??

cost of depreciating asset, maintenance, track hire, instructors, insurance.

i looked at hiring one for a couple of days, start at 4 figures.

 

[WATFORD zero]

Of course it's expensive. How much would you want to let some Herbert like Easy drive your fast car round a racing track

And thanks for reminding me I've got one of those car days sitting in my drawer upstairs from pre Covid. Can't remember which cars, but I think it's three from six and I'm sure there's a Ferrari in there

 

[schmunk]

OK it's Willy Waving but Mrs Jakarta has bought me a Spitfire flight for my 60th so I think you need to Fold...

Old Triumph on a bumpy road?

 

[m@goo]

cost of depreciating asset, maintenance, track hire, instructors, insurance.

i looked at hiring one for a couple of days, start at 4 figures.

I understand the cars and their upkeep is expensive but surely they could give you a little longer on a track day? Imagine only doing 3 miles

 

[grubbyhands]

Dunsfold airfield do all sorts of super car driving experience. It's only a couple of laps round the top gear track but is affordable.

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They sure do but the Ariel Atom, Nissan GTR, and the Audi R8 I had a go in felt decidedly shagged out.

 

[Icy Gull]

My daughter bought me a Goodwood driving experience and I was excited to get the chance to drive a Ferrari. As it turns out she cocked up and bought me a skid pan experience which I was initially disappointed about but as it turns out was a real eye opener and very enjoyable. In theory I should be able to handle dramas on the road now in the wet or ice. Fortunately I haven’t found out if I can yet