So You Want to Buy a Ferrari in 2025? Here’s the Unvarnished Truth
Prancing Horse ownership isn’t just about the badge. It’s about joining an exclusive club where entry costs more than most homes and maintenance rivals a college tuition.
But damn if it isn’t worth every penny when that Italian V12 sings.
The Buying Battlefield
Authorized dealers offer the safest route. They’ll provide warranties, financing options, and that new-car smell without the sketchy history.
Private sellers might save you cash upfront. Just remember—skipping the pre-purchase inspection is like jumping out of a plane without checking your parachute.
Online platforms split the difference. They offer detailed listings and history reports, but still require your due diligence. Trust, but verify.
What’s Actually Available in 2025
Ferrari’s lineup has evolved beyond the traditional mid-engine screamers:
- 296 GTB/GTS: Hybrid V6 producing 819 hp with a starting price of $346,950. Four driving modes let you choose between electric stealth and full-assault performance.
- SF90 Stradale/Spider: The hybrid hypercar that makes Lamborghini owners question their life choices.
- Roma/Spider: The “entry-level” GT that still costs more than your 401(k).
- Purosangue: Ferrari’s reluctant entry into the SUV market. Don’t call it an SUV to their face.
- Elettrica: The first fully electric Ferrari. Purists are already writing angry letters.
The upcoming F80 hypercar will replace the LaFerrari, while the 12Cilindri continues Ferrari’s front-engine V12 tradition.
First-Timer Survival Guide
Get pre-approved financing. Nothing kills the buzz faster than realizing you can’t actually afford the car you’re test driving.
Join Ferrari communities. These owners have already made every mistake you’re about to make.
Limited editions appreciate. Regular models depreciate. Choose accordingly.
Budget for tires. They cost more than your first car and wear out faster than your patience in traffic.
Consider resale when selecting specs. That purple interior might speak to your soul, but it’ll scream “discount me” at resale time.
Ferrari sold 3,593 cars in Q1 2025 alone. They’re exclusive, not extinct.
US buyers beware: import tariffs have jacked prices up 10% on some models. The Italian dream just got more expensive.
The Ferrari ownership experience transcends transportation. It’s mechanical art that happens to take you places.
Just make sure one of those places is your mechanic’s shop. Regularly.
