360, 456 or 550???

[burriana]

jquin said:

456 ... just didn't feel any quicker than the 911 and not much more special.

180mph and sub 5 second 0-60 is pretty quick!

I also have the same dilema when I get the next Ferrari hopefully next Spring. But my choice is the 512 Testarossa, in my opinion one of the ultimate supercars versus the 2+2 456, so that we can get more use out of it.

I do feel the 456 is less exciting, but mainly from a styling point of view, not performance.

In your position, I would not use an F.Car for your short trips everyday. They'll do it, but won't particularly thank you for it. Get the 360 for real mid-engine fun and handling AND impact, and get a far cheaper jallopy for the work run.

I also think that you are under estimating the prices.

Good luck.

[gazzab]

Buy a ferrari and a golf diesel ! The ferrari will fall apart if used every day !

[jquin]

Been offered a very nice silver 456 on a "W" with 15k and FFSH. Cambelts etc done early '05. I think I might go for it. I'll keep it until next summer and if I haven't used it much at the weekends, maybe I'll switch to a 550 then.
Thanks for all your comments/help.
Jonathan

[jquin]

I've added my 996 now in case anyone is interested in a part exchange for a 456 (or possibly 360 or 550).

Photos coming tomorrow.

www.pistonheads.com/sales/50776.htm