360 vs 430 choice?

[bordseye]

I'm sold on the idea of a V8 Ferrari - its the nearest thing I've come across to a grown up version of my Elise. Question is which one.

There is a world of difference between having the cash to spare to buy one and finding it easy to shell out 80k or so as a 430 would require. At the same time, my days of struggling with older "classic" cars are over - give me modern technology and reliability every time. So I suppose the question boils down to "what do I get from a 430 for the 20k more than a 360 it will likely cost me"?

As you might guess from my liking of the Lotus, I'm not over bothered about high tech add ons so much as getting right the basics of light weight, good engine, excellent roadholding, comfortable seats and reliability.

[bordseye]

Thanks for that - not the first to ask the question then!

The comments are mostly about appearance which doesnt really interest me. I'm wondering more about performance and build quality. They all seem to say that the 430 is an improvement but then it should be shouldnt it.

[bordseye]

Simon T said:

Have you no soul?

Surely the design, style and appearance are a huge part of what makes a Ferrari a Ferrari, there are far better all round sports cars out there

Of course they are important but they arent the only issue or even the most important to me. Which are the far better all round sports cars?