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I am thinking of trading up from my Ferrari 348 TS to a 355. I would like to keep the open air option and am looking at the 355 GTS, but there is also the option of the 355 spyder.
These seem rather cheap in comparison at the moment - can anyone suggest why, are they not as good to drive ? or too posey ?!
Any comments welcome
These seem rather cheap in comparison at the moment - can anyone suggest why, are they not as good to drive ? or too posey ?!
Any comments welcome
I think the spollink confustion for the word, indeed the explanation for the use of the word at all comes from the 1930's...
I mean, what is there about any soft-topped car that's in the least like an arachnid in any way???
Lamborghini have used 'Roadster' for both the Diablo and the Murciélago as well but never gave any 'specific' name such as that to either the Silhouette or the Jalpa which might be more correctly termed 'Targa' ... which also applies with the Diablo really speaking...
Mind you, what d' f'k does 'targa' mean in any car-related sense?
Or even the term 'fly' in relation to yellow paint of a certain shade on Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Maseratis or just about any car with bright yellow paint???
Would a 'fly' yellow spi/yder be a webby targa thingy?
Why so many questions on a bright and shiny Tuesday afternoon... is it time for lunch yet?
I mean, what is there about any soft-topped car that's in the least like an arachnid in any way???
Lamborghini have used 'Roadster' for both the Diablo and the Murciélago as well but never gave any 'specific' name such as that to either the Silhouette or the Jalpa which might be more correctly termed 'Targa' ... which also applies with the Diablo really speaking...
Mind you, what d' f'k does 'targa' mean in any car-related sense?
Or even the term 'fly' in relation to yellow paint of a certain shade on Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Maseratis or just about any car with bright yellow paint???
Would a 'fly' yellow spi/yder be a webby targa thingy?
Why so many questions on a bright and shiny Tuesday afternoon... is it time for lunch yet?
XXVIII said:
I think the spollink confustion for the word, indeed the explanation for the use of the word at all comes from the 1930's...
I mean, what is there about any soft-topped car that's in the least like an arachnid in any way???
Lamborghini have used 'Roadster' for both the Diablo and the Murciélago as well but never gave any 'specific' name such as that to either the Silhouette or the Jalpa which might be more correctly termed 'Targa' ... which also applies with the Diablo really speaking...
Mind you, what d' f'k does 'targa' mean in any car-related sense?
Or even the term 'fly' in relation to yellow paint of a certain shade on Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Maseratis or just about any car with bright yellow paint???
Would a 'fly' yellow spi/yder be a webby targa thingy?
Why so many questions on a bright and shiny Tuesday afternoon... is it time for lunch yet?
From Wikipedia...I mean, what is there about any soft-topped car that's in the least like an arachnid in any way???
Lamborghini have used 'Roadster' for both the Diablo and the Murciélago as well but never gave any 'specific' name such as that to either the Silhouette or the Jalpa which might be more correctly termed 'Targa' ... which also applies with the Diablo really speaking...
Mind you, what d' f'k does 'targa' mean in any car-related sense?
Or even the term 'fly' in relation to yellow paint of a certain shade on Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Maseratis or just about any car with bright yellow paint???
Would a 'fly' yellow spi/yder be a webby targa thingy?
Why so many questions on a bright and shiny Tuesday afternoon... is it time for lunch yet?
Similar to a roadster but originally with less weather protection. The term originated from a small two-seat horse cart with a folding sunshade made of four bows.[citation needed] With its black cloth top and exposed sides for air circulation, the top resembled a spider. Nowadays it simply means a convertible sports car.
Spiders are great, If you need to use it more regulary the GTS is a safer bet for security, the Spider roof is only waterproof to a point (if it gets really wet it can seep through), however you can get a wet leg in a GTS. Both drive well, the GTS is probably a little stiffer but if your around 6ft you have to move your seat forward to take the roof with you, where with the Spider the cockpit is as large as the Berlinetta, the only real neg pooint of a spider would be how exposed you are - not only at the traffic lights but in a possible roll over situation. I'm sure you would enjoy either car immensely. 
Very happy 355 Spider owner here!
Never had problems with the roof. It may be one of those things where if you dont use it, it seizes up because I'll get the roof down every time I get the car out, and put it up again when it goes away.
Yes they are a bit posey, but the added effect from the noise and wind in your hair is worth it. I tried a berlinetta, but it was far too quiet.
Never had problems with the roof. It may be one of those things where if you dont use it, it seizes up because I'll get the roof down every time I get the car out, and put it up again when it goes away.
Yes they are a bit posey, but the added effect from the noise and wind in your hair is worth it. I tried a berlinetta, but it was far too quiet.
Jonty355 said:
Very happy 355 Spider owner here!
Never had problems with the roof. It may be one of those things where if you dont use it, it seizes up because I'll get the roof down every time I get the car out, and put it up again when it goes away.
Yes they are a bit posey, but the added effect from the noise and wind in your hair is worth it. I tried a berlinetta, but it was far too quiet.
i owned mine for 5 years , the hood was down as long as it wasnt raining Never had problems with the roof. It may be one of those things where if you dont use it, it seizes up because I'll get the roof down every time I get the car out, and put it up again when it goes away.
Yes they are a bit posey, but the added effect from the noise and wind in your hair is worth it. I tried a berlinetta, but it was far too quiet.
tony h said:
Jonty355 said:
Very happy 355 Spider owner here!
Never had problems with the roof. It may be one of those things where if you dont use it, it seizes up because I'll get the roof down every time I get the car out, and put it up again when it goes away.
Yes they are a bit posey, but the added effect from the noise and wind in your hair is worth it. I tried a berlinetta, but it was far too quiet.
i owned mine for 5 years , the hood was down as long as it wasnt raining Never had problems with the roof. It may be one of those things where if you dont use it, it seizes up because I'll get the roof down every time I get the car out, and put it up again when it goes away.
Yes they are a bit posey, but the added effect from the noise and wind in your hair is worth it. I tried a berlinetta, but it was far too quiet.
I had a F355 GTS for years - agree its got less leg room with the roof stowed behind the seats (i'm 6'2'' and my knees were bent but not too bad) - and its awkward (but not impossible) to remove the targa alone without scratching it.
But, the targa is just so cool - its got an old school flair (think Dino, magnum's 308 etc) that is missing in the flasher modern convertibles (355-430). For me, the modern spiders are spectacular, impressive, flash - but not cool - they look like they're trying too hard.
Added to that, the GTS completely eradicates wind buffeting in the cabin well into triple figures, and like most targas from other manufacturers, it maintains the most beautiful lines of the hardtop orginal. For best effect with a 355, make sure the targa panel is colour coded.
So its comfortable in the cabin, it can be open air at very high speed and over long distances, its as stunning as the Berlinetta with the targa in place, and it has a classic cool when its off.
I think the best rationale for considering a spider is practicality - if its going to be a regular driver, and the regular drive involves roof-up motorway followed by roof-down A-road and vice versa, then removing a targa every time could get wearisome.
The spider will be the easiest to leave in, both will be awesome to drive, but the GTS is the one to arrive in.
Good luck with the happy choice....
But, the targa is just so cool - its got an old school flair (think Dino, magnum's 308 etc) that is missing in the flasher modern convertibles (355-430). For me, the modern spiders are spectacular, impressive, flash - but not cool - they look like they're trying too hard.
Added to that, the GTS completely eradicates wind buffeting in the cabin well into triple figures, and like most targas from other manufacturers, it maintains the most beautiful lines of the hardtop orginal. For best effect with a 355, make sure the targa panel is colour coded.
So its comfortable in the cabin, it can be open air at very high speed and over long distances, its as stunning as the Berlinetta with the targa in place, and it has a classic cool when its off.
I think the best rationale for considering a spider is practicality - if its going to be a regular driver, and the regular drive involves roof-up motorway followed by roof-down A-road and vice versa, then removing a targa every time could get wearisome.
The spider will be the easiest to leave in, both will be awesome to drive, but the GTS is the one to arrive in.
Good luck with the happy choice....
Jonty355 said:
jdw1234 said:
No - the car in OutRun was a spider - hence spiders are the coolest.
With the windows up, I don't have any buffeting at 140mph (on derestricted autobahn).
yeah, they're quite reserved with the roof down even up and above 140mph.... de-restricted autobahn again ofcourse.With the windows up, I don't have any buffeting at 140mph (on derestricted autobahn).
Edited by The Milfman on Friday 28th November 12:26
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