RC You are right about many ownership aspects.

Ferrari driving is peculiar. Everyone wants to race you, cut you off or gawk and parking creates a circus.

Driving one you really do miss Porsches lower center of gravity, better traction and aggressive spirit.

Ferrari ownership is another issue. Its usually dealer only for service. Pricing on parts and simple fixes is often ridiculous.

Resale gets difficult if you put Porsche like mileage on them.

In the states I think more people buy 430's so the "other" guy cant get one then actually buy them to drive them.

The entire Ferrari owner subculture is a pretty strange stew
of arrogance and a "look at me" mind set. Most normal people
prefer discretion over being a rolling tribute to perceived excess. In some neighborhoods they are no big deal, but when you leave your own bit of residential paradise it gets dicey and they draw cops like flys on sh$t.

Enjoy the 997 Turbo S! Since the GT3 is built from the C4S body, have you considered getting one instead and having rear seats fitted?