250 GTE vs 246 GT Dino?

Buy a Boxer. The Dino is the prettiest car ever made but the Boxer is more beautiful and aggressive, has 12 cylinders and double the power. It's in a different league.

 

The predictable but not wrong answer is that you should buy the type of car that you want and if it is a 246 Dino you have been dreaming about a 250GTE will not do it for you even if it is a better investment, as they are very different cars to drive.

If however you're looking purely the investment potential of both cars then to be honest I don't see a lot of gains in either model in the short term, and any gains that are will reflect general market movement rather than changes in a specific model.

 

Most people over 5 feet 9 do not fit in a Dino. It is a small car. The GTE is more usable, in a way. Plus you get twice the cylinders !

 

I subscribe to the 'horses-for-courses' theory of collecting. Think first about what you want to do with the car, then get the car that best fulfills that need. Of course if all you want to do is possess a static object, then I guess it gets tougher. But the 250 and Dino are really very different cars in fundamental ways. Imagine your 'use case' for the car, then pick the best 'horse.'

I understand you can't completely suppress speculation about potential appreciation curves. But over my 35+ years of buying and selling sportscars for my own use, I've never gone wrong following my tastes and instincts. Remember you are not all that unique: you are part of a larger zeitgeist. Choose what you love and rest assured others are thinking along the same lines...

 

I am 6'1" and have no problem fitting in a Dino. You are right, they are small cars, especially compared to modern Ferrari's.

 

I owned a GTE and Dino GTS for over 25 years together. Sold the Dino (replaced it with an Elise) a few years ago and kept the GTE - both are great cars but the V12 is the keeper.

 

I'd prefer a 4HL 330 over any Dino, and certainly would take the GTE in a heartbeat.

john

 

I would take one Daytona rather than 2 more GTE, if I had already one...they have the 2400 mm passo corto chassis and are last of line of Berlinettas..and I believe the appreciation potential of the Daytona compared to GTB is still there...and the 350-450hp engine is awesome compared to the 240 hp of the GTE ( when new) ......,

 

I have both GTS and GTE both are great cars Dino for me is more funny on roads always enjoy it with smile on face but influence of 70s and Fiat is clearly visible.

GTE isnt very sporty for sure but pure design beautiful interior without plastic parts and amazing engine.when i want enjoy my ride calmly on Sundays it is the best choice.

Julius

 

John, I agree , never could get over "Fiat" stamped everywhere on the Dino

 

Hi Chuck, long time no see.

john

 

I'm 6'3 and don't recall any problems fitting into my old Dino.
Then again, it was a GTS...

I second the Boxer idea, I'm a huge fan after getting one myself. They are a thrill! Especially the carbed ones. With a Boxer the thrill is in driving it, With a Dino or GTE I think it's more about aesthetics.
My biggest problem with the Dino was the measly 190hp, it can barely keep up with a modern minivan.

 

The BBi is nothing short of thrilling to drive at speed, especially since I had the Bell exhaust put on a few years ago...single-can system that really brings out the "angry" in the flat 12

The 330 is a bit heavy-handed without PS, but once out on an open road she sounds and feels fantastic- especially after removing 2 of the 4 mufflers from the exhaust--hard to beat that sound

The 250 seems quite a bit lighter in every respect than the 330 and, again, the sound at speed just makes my hair stand up on end...

 

Dino anytime over a 2+2 ferrari . I owned a 330 gt, it was fun but no comparison to driving a Dino . When you show up to cars and coffee in your city in a 2+2 few people will know what you are driving, show up in a Dino and the crowd will gather. It is just a beautiful car and driving a Dino is simply an amazing experience. Both are great cars but the Dino is low, fast, and sounds great.

 

Dino for sure...

The desirability is universal. Like yourself many owners wanted one for decades. 250 GTE is a car for specialist collectors and investors who want to get into a V12 but can't afford the car they really want (which is probably a 250 swb) - they have also increased 3 times in the last few years and I think these buyers could dry up. Dino is much more fun and much cheaper to maintain and will be much easier to sell if you needed to, even in a bad market (obviously you will have to take less but you will always find a number of buyers). Also I don't think the GTE is as rare as you think when you inc all the varients and similar models 330 GTE etc...

I'm biased though, it's one of my favourite cars...

 

GTE all the way. If I were in the position to choose that is...

 

which series of 250 GTE is most desirable ? series 1, 2 or 3 ?

 

DJ,

The one you buy...

Actually, I'd say a 330 America, which is a series 3 GTE with a 4 liter engine. 50 were made, some with 400SA blocks some with 330GT blocks.

Regards,

Art S.

 

So, did you get a Dino?

 

for me 3 as i owe one front is similar to GT/L.