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They also buy into the Internet lore that there is mechanically something special or unique about the cars.

When nothing could be further from the truth.

They run the same CIS injection as a VW Rabbit, rubber timing belts that are the same (and are changed the same, actually easier) as a Honda, regular old smallish ATE brakes, etc. There is absolutely nothing mechanically unique or mysterious about them, but most Internet boards scare people into believing otherwise.

Any competent mechanic, or DIY'er, can work on them just as easily and successfully as a Porsche or VW.

One other thing that keeps their value down is, unlike 911s, 3X8 owners tend to be "one and done." Just like Wayne was. Because while they are pretty cars, they don't drive as good as they look. The steering is heavy and dull at the same time, the cars themselves are much heavier than you'd think, so they don't feel very nimble, and they aren't as fast as they look or as most people expect. That, along with the really unreasonable costs all Ferrari mechanics charge, tend to not lead to a lot of repeat buyers, one is enough to get it out of their system.