Eventually, the appetites of early adopters were satisfied, but by 1987 or ’88, list prices had reached $135,000 and caught up to the retail market. Over six years of U.S. sales, the sticker price climbed 168 percent, gaining an average of $13,000 year.

Let’s just go straight to it: the Ferrari F355 is one of the best cars ever to have come out of Maranello. The 355 replaced the rather lacklustre 348 and was a distinct improvement in both looks and dynamic ability. A quantum leap, if you like.

Priced at a steep $181,000 in 1989, plus a $2,700 ‘gas-guzzler’ tax, the Testarossa was a 12-cylinder mid-engine sports car manufactured by Ferrari. Succeeding the Berlinetta Boxer, the exotic two-door coupe was designed by Pininfarina and was originally produced from 1984 to 1991.

One of the most astounding things about owning a Ferrari is not the car itself but rather the process of purchasing one. If you think someone just walks into a Ferrari dealership and purchases his or her new Ferrari you are wrong. You can’t just buy a new Ferrari no matter what you have.

While in theory, anyone can buy a Lamborghini, it’s actually an extremely unachievable goal for anything but the world’s highest earners. You need a massive salary or bank account to afford one, and the running costs are monumental. Also, they’re quite exclusive and hard to come by.

You own a car and then you own a Rolls Royce. The car is not sold just to those who wish to buy it. There is a process where it is decided if the person wishing to buy it is fit enough to be its owner or not and money is not just the criteria.

If you want to save some money, the Lamborghini is your best bet. If you’re looking for something to show off, then you should go for the Ferrari. This is just for base price, though. Both car manufacturers boast their customizations and design alternatives.