360 vs f355?

[rick88]

After all but taking home a gtr, i decided last minute that a 360 was well worth the extra cash.

so I'm on the brink of buying and will be taking one home in the next 2-4 months. But icant help but keep coming Back to the predecessor, the f355s. I havent had a chance to get out for a long drive in both but im not expecting To love either over the other massively! Both are rosso, cream interior, roughly the same pace, price and beauty to me so im stuck..

More just out of interest i guess, which one would you presonally go for, and why??

[jackh707]

Good Evo article from a while back that compares the v8 ferraris from 308 to 458 and those in-between. I found it a really good read and would help you if you can find it.

The 355 is prettier though.

[C.A.R.]

355 looks more butch - the 360 is a bit more 'jellymould' in shape. At the same time, the 360 has aged better I think, the 355 does look considerably older.

However, if I were in the fortunate position to be making such a decision, the appearance of the 355 would tickle my fancy more...

[BuzzLightyear]

Yep. Has to be the 355 IMO, the 360 just didn't have quite the same "right-ness" about the design, at the front end anyway.

Also, for some reason I can't quite explain, the 355 is a bit more classic: To me, the 360 was the first of a new styling direction whereas the 355 was the last of the line which included the 308 and 328. Just my opinion, of course (and will hopefully be getting a 355 in the not too distant...)

[Krikkit]

jackh707 said:

Good Evo article from a while back that compares the v8 ferraris from 308 to 458 and those in-between. I found it a really good read and would help you if you can find it.

The 355 is prettier though.

There is, and it's rather interesting to read:
http://www.evo.co.uk/features/features/276598/ferr...

I've always preferred the design of the 355 over the 360, although I'm starting to warm to the latter a lot more now. Never driven either, but reading that Evo report it could be the 360 that's a better buy for driving pleasure.

Either way, drive both and take your pick. I envy the choice!

[irf]

between the two it'd probably be the 355.

if you included the stradale in your choice though, that'd be the one. for me at least.

[Steamer]

The 348 seems better looking by the day!

[Maxus]

BuzzLightyear said:

Yep. Has to be the 355 IMO, the 360 just didn't have quite the same "right-ness" about the design, at the front end anyway.

Also, for some reason I can't quite explain, the 355 is a bit more classic: To me, the 360 was the first of a new styling direction whereas the 355 was the last of the line which included the 308 and 328. Just my opinion, of course (and will hopefully be getting a 355 in the not too distant...)

Agree with this. I love the look and noise of the 355 but the ones I have been in felt very fragile whereas the 360 felt comparatively modern and much more solid. I think the 360 is ageing well. Classic or modern then, both great cars.

[Captain Muppet]

I've spent a bit of time driving a 360, and it was lovely.

But if I was looking at it more than driving it I'd have a 355.

[Wadeski]

360 is probably coming to the low-point of favourability - it looks dated compared to the 430 and 458, but isn't classic like the 355.

They'll be around 40k soon, which will probably seem like a silly bargain by the end of the decade. By all accounts they are spectacular to drive.

[Garvin]

It has to be the 355 for me ............... which is why I bought one

[yajeed]

AL500BHP said:

I'd go for the 355....the 360 looks horrible, like a modified MR2

I think the 360 is probably the best car I've ever driven. It feels relatively modern, and is hugely capable.

For the drive, I'd therefore choose a 360 (though a 355 looks nicer IMHO).