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Ferrari Mondial
If you thought you couldn’t get a Ferrari for Toyota Camry money, think again. Ferrari introduced the Mondial in 1980 as the successor of the 308 GT4. It was a compact Grand Turismo sports car with a 2+2 seating configuration and mid-engine layout. This meant it offered more space than the 308 and 328 GTB models, which were two-seaters only.
Although the Mondial was more practical and somewhat less expensive, it wasn’t particularly popular. So today it is one of the rare poorly-regarded models in the Ferrari community. The design wasn’t dynamic. Also, the performance figures were slower than the rest of the Ferrari lineup. The company responded by offering a 3.2-liter V8 and Turbo version, but it still didn’t help its reputation.
Ferrari ended production in 1993 after building close to 5,000 Mondials. Today, this is one of the most budget-friendly ways to achieve Ferrari ownership. A decent Ferrari Mondial will set you back approximately $35,000.