355 vs 360 vs 550

[virgil]

OK, I know there is a little discrepancy in the price of these, but which is the most sensible (if there is such a thing) buy - judging on depreciation, running costs, likelyhood of repairs due to breakdown, etc?

I've heard lots banded about 360s being cheaper to run than a 355, but then surely they will depreciate a lot more?

Has a 45-50k 550 dropped pretty much all the way or will it keep plumitting? - what's a REALISTIC service cost? Read in EVO horror stories on servicing.

Basically what in real terms will the 3 cars cost to own each year? I know which I'd preffer, but what will it cost me?

Virgil.

[virgil]

Vesuvius 996 said:

355 fg loads
360 fg loads
550 fg loads more than the above

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Tuesday 25th July 16:51

Thanks for that...presume you are a little 911 biased?

Porches are very acomplished but think you are either a Porsche fan or Ferarri fan at heart, and whilst I would be VERY happy with a porsche, I really WANT a ferarri.

Edited by virgil on Tuesday 25th July 17:02

Edited by virgil on Tuesday 25th July 17:06

Edited by virgil on Tuesday 25th July 17:07

[virgil]

Tom360 said:

My 360 has set me back £21000 since buying it brand new,it was worth every penny

Ouch...if only I had that kind of money to spend How long you had it? I may be able to justify 3-4k a year tops, I'm not in the big league yet

[virgil]

Vesuvius 996 said:

Not biased at all. I would LOVE a 355 and nearly bought one, but the 911 costs me £1.5k a year all in (OPC warranty, a service, tyres, pads + consumables...)

No contest.

Depreciation...???

I know Porsche cost a lot less to run as they are german and therefore generally very efficient...and have thought about a 911, or even a boxter, but I'd always be wanting a Ferrari...

Think the old adage goes:

Head buys Porsche, heart buys Ferarri...

Edited by virgil on Tuesday 25th July 17:27

[virgil]

Vesuvius 996 said:

Tom360 said:

Had it 3 years just sold it at £74000, and picking up my mclaren merc next week

Adoption is always an option...

Err, Blimey - so 21 grand to run it then, PLUS depreciation - wern't they about 110 new?

[virgil]

Tom360 said:

well i didn't buy it, it was a birthday present for my birthday off my friend... although i bought him an f430 this year!

Blimey - good friend...can I buy you a pint some time

[virgil]

Murph7355 said:

You do not buy these cars on the cost per mile to run.

Any of the 3 will provide great enjoyment, but the 550 is a very different car to the others.

Which of the 3 do you yearn for the most?

To be honest, it would have been a 355.

Then the 360 came along and looks MUCH more modern inside - outside I am neutral between the two.

The 550 seems more of an all round every day car (if I can say such a thing)

If ever I can afford it/justify it, It would be 'my' only car (will replace a TVR depending on how long I keep that) and the wife will have a four seater saloon or 4x4, so the Ferrari will be driven two/three times a week plus just for fun, like the TVR is at present!

Whilst I can afford a few grand a yesr to run the thing what I don't want to do is take a HUGE hit on depreciation.

Ultimately the 550 is quicker, faster and bigger, so wins all round on the practical front.

Does that make sense?

Edited by virgil on Thursday 27th July 12:52

Edited by virgil on Thursday 27th July 12:53