Just Got My First Ferrari!
Discussion
After being a life long fan, on Friday I finally picked up my first Ferrari!!
It's a 360 Modena, manual, TDF with tan. I'd been looking around for several months and after viewing a number of cars that weren't for me I was planning on leaving it until the spring when this one turned up in pretty much my perfect spec, in great condition and I love it!
It's a great feeling and hopefully we will have a bit of decent weather before the winter arrives.
I'd also like to say a big thank you to Tim at Walkersport. Not only for putting me in contact with the seller but also for all his help and advice whilst I've been looking for the right car, which has been invaluable. He even made time to sort a couple of bits on the car for me late on Friday evening on my way back up north - great service! Although I didn't buy the car from Tim I'd highly recommend dealing with him.
A quick pic...
Cheers,
Mike.
It's a 360 Modena, manual, TDF with tan. I'd been looking around for several months and after viewing a number of cars that weren't for me I was planning on leaving it until the spring when this one turned up in pretty much my perfect spec, in great condition and I love it!
It's a great feeling and hopefully we will have a bit of decent weather before the winter arrives.
I'd also like to say a big thank you to Tim at Walkersport. Not only for putting me in contact with the seller but also for all his help and advice whilst I've been looking for the right car, which has been invaluable. He even made time to sort a couple of bits on the car for me late on Friday evening on my way back up north - great service! Although I didn't buy the car from Tim I'd highly recommend dealing with him.
A quick pic...
Cheers,
Mike.
Thanks guys for all the comments.
I love the colour combo and definitely worth waiting for (I'd been looking for about 6 months). Must admit I always wanted a 355 but I don't really fit in them very well (6'5) and the 360 is much better for me. Reckon it's aged really well too and looks great now... not that I'm biased of course!
Thanks for the advice about watch out for the back end, I'll be taking it easy and it won't be getting used much in the bad weather/winter.
A few more pics...
Cheers,
Mike.
I love the colour combo and definitely worth waiting for (I'd been looking for about 6 months). Must admit I always wanted a 355 but I don't really fit in them very well (6'5) and the 360 is much better for me. Reckon it's aged really well too and looks great now... not that I'm biased of course!
Thanks for the advice about watch out for the back end, I'll be taking it easy and it won't be getting used much in the bad weather/winter.
A few more pics...
Cheers,
Mike.
Thanks.
Can't comment re:the 996 turbo as haven't had one but guess it depends what you want from the car and how you use it.
Whilst I know they are fast, usable etc 996/7 turbos generally don't do it for me. Even if the 360 is a little slower (can't be much diff between it and a standard 996T?) then I don't mind as to me it feels much more special and driving it more of an event.
Reliablity wise, buying a good one and keeping on top of maintenance seems to be the key. I've a few friends with 996/7 turbos and they haven't exactly been trouble free.
Sure other cars will be quicker but how much power do you need? If outright speed A to B to priority then I would of thought something like a 997 Turbo S/GTR/tweeked Evo would be hard to beat.
Either way, they're all great cars!
Cheers,
Mike.
Can't comment re:the 996 turbo as haven't had one but guess it depends what you want from the car and how you use it.
Whilst I know they are fast, usable etc 996/7 turbos generally don't do it for me. Even if the 360 is a little slower (can't be much diff between it and a standard 996T?) then I don't mind as to me it feels much more special and driving it more of an event.
Reliablity wise, buying a good one and keeping on top of maintenance seems to be the key. I've a few friends with 996/7 turbos and they haven't exactly been trouble free.
Sure other cars will be quicker but how much power do you need? If outright speed A to B to priority then I would of thought something like a 997 Turbo S/GTR/tweeked Evo would be hard to beat.
Either way, they're all great cars!
Cheers,
Mike.
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