I'm on the hunt for a 360, how much better than the 355?
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Harsh said:
I'd agree with what has been said above...
the 360 is a great long distance tourer (assuming peoople can get over being scared to put miles on them)
the 355 is the better drivers car though, it's nimble light and fun to drive.
the 360's extra weight and bulk counts against it and in terms of speed there's not a huge amount in it.
Cactussed and I had a little play in France last year and on the straight the 360 edged ahead but not by a big margin,, not so much that anyone who was simply into enjoying their driving would care.
You've fitted non-standard tyres and wheels to your 360 too Harsh. Do you think that's improved the handling balance?the 360 is a great long distance tourer (assuming peoople can get over being scared to put miles on them)
the 355 is the better drivers car though, it's nimble light and fun to drive.
the 360's extra weight and bulk counts against it and in terms of speed there's not a huge amount in it.
Cactussed and I had a little play in France last year and on the straight the 360 edged ahead but not by a big margin,, not so much that anyone who was simply into enjoying their driving would care.
The wheels have not made a huge difference but the challenge look suits the car better in my opinion.
The Bridgestone tyres however are a huge leap forward in terms of grip, feel and longevity, wet weather performance is much more predictable too (as is snow performace after an early morning drive on sunday!
)
The Bridgestone tyres however are a huge leap forward in terms of grip, feel and longevity, wet weather performance is much more predictable too (as is snow performace after an early morning drive on sunday!
)As this quote says:
I toyed with the idea of getting a Ferrari a few years ago (I went single seater racing instead by the way!), and sat in a 355 and a 360. The 355 driving position was just a joke, whereas the 360 seemed very comfortable and I really felt like I could have comfortably driven off the forecourt down to the south of France. If I did, there would be more room for my luggage in the 360 too
So if you ever struggled in your 355, the 360's driving position will seem like a revelation.
What I'd recommend is to write down everything that you liked and didn't like about the 355, then take a careful look at a 360 in your price range and have a test drive. Don't make a decision on the spot, and go home and compare your notes on the 355 with your memory of the 360 from the test drive.
pistolp said:
I think that you will find the 360 feels quite bit more modern, the much improved seating position helps for a start. Gone is the arms splayed out with the wheel around your ankles. You can actually get into a great driving position in a 360 - makes a big difference.
It depends how long your arms are I toyed with the idea of getting a Ferrari a few years ago (I went single seater racing instead by the way!), and sat in a 355 and a 360. The 355 driving position was just a joke, whereas the 360 seemed very comfortable and I really felt like I could have comfortably driven off the forecourt down to the south of France. If I did, there would be more room for my luggage in the 360 too So if you ever struggled in your 355, the 360's driving position will seem like a revelation.
What I'd recommend is to write down everything that you liked and didn't like about the 355, then take a careful look at a 360 in your price range and have a test drive. Don't make a decision on the spot, and go home and compare your notes on the 355 with your memory of the 360 from the test drive.
RobM77 said:
As this quote says:
I toyed with the idea of getting a Ferrari a few years ago (I went single seater racing instead by the way!), and sat in a 355 and a 360. The 355 driving position was just a joke, whereas the 360 seemed very comfortable and I really felt like I could have comfortably driven off the forecourt down to the south of France. If I did, there would be more room for my luggage in the 360 too
So if you ever struggled in your 355, the 360's driving position will seem like a revelation.
What I'd recommend is to write down everything that you liked and didn't like about the 355, then take a careful look at a 360 in your price range and have a test drive. Don't make a decision on the spot, and go home and compare your notes on the 355 with your memory of the 360 from the test drive.
So your giving advice based on that you only sat in a 355 and 360?pistolp said:
I think that you will find the 360 feels quite bit more modern, the much improved seating position helps for a start. Gone is the arms splayed out with the wheel around your ankles. You can actually get into a great driving position in a 360 - makes a big difference.
It depends how long your arms are I toyed with the idea of getting a Ferrari a few years ago (I went single seater racing instead by the way!), and sat in a 355 and a 360. The 355 driving position was just a joke, whereas the 360 seemed very comfortable and I really felt like I could have comfortably driven off the forecourt down to the south of France. If I did, there would be more room for my luggage in the 360 too So if you ever struggled in your 355, the 360's driving position will seem like a revelation.
What I'd recommend is to write down everything that you liked and didn't like about the 355, then take a careful look at a 360 in your price range and have a test drive. Don't make a decision on the spot, and go home and compare your notes on the 355 with your memory of the 360 from the test drive.
ferrari spider said:
RobM77 said:
As this quote says:
I toyed with the idea of getting a Ferrari a few years ago (I went single seater racing instead by the way!), and sat in a 355 and a 360. The 355 driving position was just a joke, whereas the 360 seemed very comfortable and I really felt like I could have comfortably driven off the forecourt down to the south of France. If I did, there would be more room for my luggage in the 360 too
So if you ever struggled in your 355, the 360's driving position will seem like a revelation.
What I'd recommend is to write down everything that you liked and didn't like about the 355, then take a careful look at a 360 in your price range and have a test drive. Don't make a decision on the spot, and go home and compare your notes on the 355 with your memory of the 360 from the test drive.
So your giving advice based on that you only sat in a 355 and 360?pistolp said:
I think that you will find the 360 feels quite bit more modern, the much improved seating position helps for a start. Gone is the arms splayed out with the wheel around your ankles. You can actually get into a great driving position in a 360 - makes a big difference.
It depends how long your arms are I toyed with the idea of getting a Ferrari a few years ago (I went single seater racing instead by the way!), and sat in a 355 and a 360. The 355 driving position was just a joke, whereas the 360 seemed very comfortable and I really felt like I could have comfortably driven off the forecourt down to the south of France. If I did, there would be more room for my luggage in the 360 too So if you ever struggled in your 355, the 360's driving position will seem like a revelation.
What I'd recommend is to write down everything that you liked and didn't like about the 355, then take a careful look at a 360 in your price range and have a test drive. Don't make a decision on the spot, and go home and compare your notes on the 355 with your memory of the 360 from the test drive.
My last paragraph was general advice based on experience of owning lots of cars.
Edited by RobM77 on Tuesday 23 February 22:29
RobM77 said:
ferrari spider said:
LOL!! Roll ya eyes all ya want brother 
eh? And why exactly can't I comment on the driving position having sat in a car?
Edited by RobM77 on Tuesday 23 February 22:46
afterall this is a forum for everyone
and if people didn't post 'their opinions & personal experiences' it'd
be a boring Bl
dy forum.The OP will decide for themselves who's opinion to consider and those to dismiss anyway, based on people
genuinely trying to offer a bit of help or advice or just their opinion.
S1M VP said:
RobM77 said:
ferrari spider said:
LOL!! Roll ya eyes all ya want brother
eh? And why exactly can't I comment on the driving position having sat in a car?
Edited by RobM77 on Tuesday 23 February 22:46
afterall this is a forum for everyone
and if people didn't post 'their opinions & personal experiences' it'd
be a boring Bl
dy forum.The OP will decide for themselves who's opinion to consider and those to dismiss anyway, based on people
genuinely trying to offer a bit of help or advice or just their opinion.
I was in the beginnings of the buying process, and wanted to see if I fitted, so I spent time in both cars adjusting things and seeing which one fitted me better. The 355 sets the wheel much further away than the 360, so if that driving position was one of the things that the OP didn't like about his 355, he/she can be assured that it was changed for the 360.
My other piece of advice I thought was rather good, if not a little obvious, and that's for the OP to think long and hard about his 355 and then test drive a 360 so he can compare the two.
I joined this thread to genuinely offer advice to the OP, having considered both cars in the past, and you join the thread purely to try and attack my perfectly rational post which offered the little bit of advice that I could give. I think anyone can see who's being helpful and who isn't!
Edited by RobM77 on Tuesday 23 February 23:29
I never answered your question because there wasn't one. You added a question some 15mins later when you edited it. Hey there's nothing wrong with you giving an opinion on Ferrari just because you sat in one. Happy And not once did i say you should nor scould not comment now did i?
I to asked a simple question, and you are choosing to make a mountain out of a mole hill. Hey this is just the Internet, its not the real world. Thanks for your opinion, its all good
And not once did i say you should nor scould not comment now did i?I to asked a simple question, and you are choosing to make a mountain out of a mole hill. Hey this is just the Internet, its not the real world. Thanks for your opinion, its all good
Edited by ferrari spider on Tuesday 23 February 23:30
Seating depends on what seat option your car has along with your height.
I am 6" 2' and found the F355 GTS ok except when doing track days I could only do them with the roof panel off as roof too low with helmet on.
The 360 spider had Daytona seats and I felt that I sat very high in that car with this option.
My CS has race seats these are much lower and for me give the perfect driving position.
I am 6" 2' and found the F355 GTS ok except when doing track days I could only do them with the roof panel off as roof too low with helmet on.
The 360 spider had Daytona seats and I felt that I sat very high in that car with this option.
My CS has race seats these are much lower and for me give the perfect driving position.
Guys, for those of you who've got momo steering wheels on your car, can you tell me where you sourced the ferrari badge for the front? I'm wanting to order my wheel asap but also need the badge as I don't want it to say "momo"! Also, what size wheels did you get? the race one is available in 320mm and 350mm....
Another final question: apparently fitting the wheel with the correct boss (to suit the 355 with airbag) disables the passenger airbag as well as driver's one according to the demon tweeks website. Can anyone confirm this? Many thanks in advance
Another final question: apparently fitting the wheel with the correct boss (to suit the 355 with airbag) disables the passenger airbag as well as driver's one according to the demon tweeks website. Can anyone confirm this? Many thanks in advance
nwates said:
I just sold my GTR R35 as the car did not have any feel like my Porsche 996 Turbo S . I replaced the GTR with a 355. I am over the moon the car has so much feel and drives so well. I test drove the 360
as well but like many people found it very wide and went for the 355 instead.
Hi Nige, so you've made the jump at last, congrats on your first Ferrari! Don't tell me, it's red?as well but like many people found it very wide and went for the 355 instead.
nwates said:
I just sold my GTR R35 as the car did not have any feel like my Porsche 996 Turbo S . I replaced the GTR with a 355. I am over the moon the car has so much feel and drives so well. I test drove the 360
as well but like many people found it very wide and went for the 355 instead.
360, 23mm wider than the 355, so thats lets than a inch!. I dont feel my 360 is that wide at all, both nice cars and as I've said before I'd be happy with either.as well but like many people found it very wide and went for the 355 instead.
steve
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