Ferrari Owners Here.... Got a Few Questions...
Dec 2, 2008, 10:02 AM
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Ferrari Owners Here.... Got a Few Questions...
1. F360 Modena or F355 Spyder?
2. If I am to go for an F360 Modena, what are some good things and bad things you see with this car?
3. Is it true that the F355 would perform better in the circuit than a 360 Modena?
4. If you own either a 360 Modena or a 355 Spyder, what are some tips you could share?
2. If I am to go for an F360 Modena, what are some good things and bad things you see with this car?
3. Is it true that the F355 would perform better in the circuit than a 360 Modena?
4. If you own either a 360 Modena or a 355 Spyder, what are some tips you could share?
Dec 2, 2008, 11:53 AM
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IMO the Modena will kill the F355 Spyder around the track. More HP, better chassis, better aero, overall a better Ferrari.
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Dec 2, 2008, 11:58 AM
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I don't think it's right to jump down his throat like that. He's posting in the correct section and asking for information. There are Ferrari owners out there that also have built Evos for a track car and what not. They are few and far between... but they exist. Hopefully one day I will be so lucky 
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while i haven't owned a ferrari in quite some time, i did recently research this issue. first, the 360 is light years ahead of the 355, although i think i like the looks of the 355 better. the 360 will crush the 355 in every aspect of performance. that said, the maintenance costs on a 360 will be much higher than the 355.
my one recommendation would be that you avoid the f1 transmission if you are an experienced driver as you have to replace the clutch every 5-7k miles, whereas a properly driven traditional manual should last the entire period between major services, which is 15k miles.
finally, MAKE SURE the car you purchase has service records. do not purchase one without them. also, if you buy a car with records that needs to be serviced, make sure you take into account the cost when negotiating price. i believe a 15k mile service on a 360 will run $4k or more if done properly by a qualified shop, and that's without replacing the clutch.
my one recommendation would be that you avoid the f1 transmission if you are an experienced driver as you have to replace the clutch every 5-7k miles, whereas a properly driven traditional manual should last the entire period between major services, which is 15k miles.
finally, MAKE SURE the car you purchase has service records. do not purchase one without them. also, if you buy a car with records that needs to be serviced, make sure you take into account the cost when negotiating price. i believe a 15k mile service on a 360 will run $4k or more if done properly by a qualified shop, and that's without replacing the clutch.
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I think I am posting at the "Other Cars" section and I am guessing also that some Evo owners here got Ferraris too. Also, I am too lazy to open another forum account.
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while i haven't owned a ferrari in quite some time, i did recently research this issue. first, the 360 is light years ahead of the 355, although i think i like the looks of the 355 better. the 360 will crush the 355 in every aspect of performance. that said, the maintenance costs on a 360 will be much higher than the 355.
my one recommendation would be that you avoid the f1 transmission if you are an experienced driver as you have to replace the clutch every 5-7k miles, whereas a properly driven traditional manual should last the entire period between major services, which is 15k miles.
finally, MAKE SURE the car you purchase has service records. do not purchase one without them. also, if you buy a car with records that needs to be serviced, make sure you take into account the cost when negotiating price. i believe a 15k mile service on a 360 will run $4k or more if done properly by a qualified shop, and that's without replacing the clutch.
my one recommendation would be that you avoid the f1 transmission if you are an experienced driver as you have to replace the clutch every 5-7k miles, whereas a properly driven traditional manual should last the entire period between major services, which is 15k miles.
finally, MAKE SURE the car you purchase has service records. do not purchase one without them. also, if you buy a car with records that needs to be serviced, make sure you take into account the cost when negotiating price. i believe a 15k mile service on a 360 will run $4k or more if done properly by a qualified shop, and that's without replacing the clutch.
Dec 2, 2008, 07:40 PM
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You are one lucky person to be able to own such nice vehicles.
Personally, I've always wanted a 360 Modena since I first saw one in Road and Track. I think it looks amazing, sounds terrific (lucky enough to have heard one in person), and it is known to be a well performing Ferrari with proper engine placement. So if I were lucky enough to be you, this would hardly be a descison at all for me.
Again, the above is almost all a result of personal preference/bias, not hard facts research and whatnot.
Personally, I've always wanted a 360 Modena since I first saw one in Road and Track. I think it looks amazing, sounds terrific (lucky enough to have heard one in person), and it is known to be a well performing Ferrari with proper engine placement. So if I were lucky enough to be you, this would hardly be a descison at all for me.
Again, the above is almost all a result of personal preference/bias, not hard facts research and whatnot.
Dec 2, 2008, 07:43 PM
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The F1 tranny that comes in the 355 is garbage, although the F1 tranny that comes in the 360 is way better with all the bugs fixed.
Make sure it was serviced by a Ferrari dealer because when u want to resale it no one will want to buy it with no service history.
355 requires the engine to be removed for a oil change, the 360 does not.
Make sure it was serviced by a Ferrari dealer because when u want to resale it no one will want to buy it with no service history.
355 requires the engine to be removed for a oil change, the 360 does not.
Dec 2, 2008, 08:43 PM
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Get the F430 scuderia, that comes with the pu$$y package, basically it guaranty you get lay plus it also guaranty you outperform 99% of the cars in the streets.
The F355 is a little old in my opinion, it is more like show than go. For that price range I think I would rather get a used 911 Turbo.
Carlos
The F355 is a little old in my opinion, it is more like show than go. For that price range I think I would rather get a used 911 Turbo.
Carlos
Dec 2, 2008, 08:48 PM
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I would go with a 99 355 GTS f1
While it might not be up to the challenge of beating a 360 on a track, it is my all time favorite car so no matter what i can not vote against it.
While it might not be up to the challenge of beating a 360 on a track, it is my all time favorite car so no matter what i can not vote against it.
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You are one lucky person to be able to own such nice vehicles.
Personally, I've always wanted a 360 Modena since I first saw one in Road and Track. I think it looks amazing, sounds terrific (lucky enough to have heard one in person), and it is known to be a well performing Ferrari with proper engine placement. So if I were lucky enough to be you, this would hardly be a descison at all for me.
Again, the above is almost all a result of personal preference/bias, not hard facts research and whatnot.
Personally, I've always wanted a 360 Modena since I first saw one in Road and Track. I think it looks amazing, sounds terrific (lucky enough to have heard one in person), and it is known to be a well performing Ferrari with proper engine placement. So if I were lucky enough to be you, this would hardly be a descison at all for me.
Again, the above is almost all a result of personal preference/bias, not hard facts research and whatnot.
he lives in the Philippines....cars like the GT-R are nothing there...
musta na pare? LOL
Dec 2, 2008, 11:46 PM
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I like the looks of the 355 but I was able to beat the pants off one with my old Evo. Ferrari of Washington is just down the street from here and I used to embarass a few Ferrari owners on RT28 from time to time. I say get the 360 if your after the performance. But really you have to step up to the Scuderia if you want real performance.