Which do you prefer? The F355 is thought by many as one of the prettiest models Ferrari ever made. They do nothing at all for me and I chose a 348 (twice) over a 355 - yet I would have a 360 like a shot. I think they are fantastic looking cars and still look very modern.

The F1 box was much improved by the time it got to the 360 also.

But as I said, a good 355 v a good 360. Purely go with your heart.

40k is plenty to get a decent example of either if you're prepared to do a bit of research and have prospective cars inspected, imo.

Only trouble is that the fringe of summer is prime buying time so prices are a bit more solid around now.

just about to scratch my itch pick my 360 up next weekend,have been looking since last august i was the same as you couldnt decide,in the end decided on the 360 for a number of reasons cannot wait to have my rosso 360 spyder now a week will seem like an eternity will post some pics when i have it and say goodbye to my cerbera

Thanks for the replies guys.... I've always loved the 355, not that I've ever driven one, but the looks of the 360 tend to push me in that direction... This years birthday present from youngest daughter is a day out at Silverstone, which includes a few laps driving an AM V8V, and a 360... really looking forward to it One other question, are the red Fezzas really quicker than the other coloured one's?

Chilli

Which dealer would you recommend then?

Congrats ancol, picked mine up a couple of weeks ago and finally now getting some sunshine to enjoy it in. I'm also newly out of TVR's and am finding the new ride a real breath of fresh air, literally as having moved from a Sag it's great once again to be roofless. The whole experience is just so much more civilised as the car is so easy to drive at low as well as high speeds.

Did you go F1 or manual ? Guessing manual if you're used to the cerb

And yes the next week will be a long one, but believe me it's worth the wait

Ahem. this 360 at a very respected dealer looks stunning for less than £40k.

You Chimaera sounds like a beast, presume you'll be retaining that having invested in it to get to that level of performance. Ferrari vs TVR is tough to compare objectively. I've loved my time in TVR's but my biggest criticism was usability. I know others will probably shoot me down here, as many use their cars as daily drivers, but I disliked sitting in traffic and poor road surfaces were transmitted directly through the steering and the seat. I also found myself constantly changing gear in town situations, particularly in straight 6's (less so in the V8's). Whereas the Ferrari is just a bit more sedate when you want it to be. You can leave it in 4th well below 30 and it still pulls happily, sharp corners in 3rd as long as you are not looking to accelerate away hard. So the gears are much longer and this makes it easier to drive in more conditions than any TVR I ever had.

Always missed the sound of the V8's when I moved to straight 6 but decatted the Sag and had a nice throaty burble going on. The Ferrari sound is sublime, much higher pitched, but it is addictive. And that's why you should consider going top-less. I got the Spider and have, apart from one unexpected rain shower, covered the first 200 or so miles with the roof down.

Whichever way you decide to go, it's a blast. I also opted for manual rather than F1. The gate shift is very positive and you feel much more in control, like being back in the TVR, where the F1 I tried a couple of times and could not get used to not controlling the clutch coming back in - slightly unnerving. That said I'm sure it's something you get used to and is obviously quicker than manual shifting. Have to say that down shifts felt great, it was the up's which I didn't like. Guys at the garage also mentioned that the 360 F1 box was also a step up on the 355, which was apparently more "agricultural" - their term not mine.

I have had two TVRs, Griff 500s and two Ferrari 348s. The first TVR and Ferrari I had at the same time for a while. The Ferraris are in a different league. The way they are put together, the balance, the handling.

I have been on runs with a very fast T350 in my last 348 and in a straight line, at about 150/160 (hypothetically of course), the T350 has the edge, but on the slightly damp twisties it couldn't hold a candle to the Ferrari.

With the Ferraris, they are an art form and also have years of racing heritage and know how built into them, with a fairly huge dollop of passion. TVRs can never hope to compete at that level (and I like TVRs a lot).

M3 not in the same league as a 360 for thrills, drama and emotion. IMHO.