There's a fair number of the population and an even bigger proportion of petrolheads who'd rate a Ferrari as the pinnacle of automotive desirability. If there's a cheaper and slightly more attainable fantasy than a fling with Jennifer Lopez, Ferrari ownership occupies as many "if I won the lottery" wish-lists as there are lotto tickets and losers. And like every A-list fantasy, the reality is never as good. Douglas Lowther knows - he's had flings with more than a few Ferraris and is less impressed with every year that passes.