Ferrari 360 to Audi R8 - Am I mad?
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Any advice on weather I should twist or stick please folks?
I currently have a Ferrari 360 Spider. She's the right spec (Red / black leather) and I spent a lot of time finding her - she's one of the best out there and I adore her.
I've recently been having evil thoughts about getting an Audi R8 to replace her with. I just love the look of the R8 and after driving one, its clearly a more modern car which I'd use more often that the Ferrari.
As for what makes ME tick about cars, its very much about the look and appeal of them as much as the drive itself. I suppose I am a bit of poseur but I'm guessing most of us in this section of the forum are. Which is more "showy" - A 360 or R8?
I like the mod cons of modern cars (built in SatNavs, heated seats, great stereos etc) which for me make some cars much more useable than others. I guess the R8 wins this round...
I really like the "sence of occaision" of driving a nice car. It would be mainly weekend use only, but I want to feel special when I drive it.
Lastly, depreciation is a major factor to me. Yes, I understand that nearly all cars loose money the longer you have them, but some obviously loose more money than others. I'm fairly confident that I will only loose a couple of grand in a year of Ferrari ownership. Any ideas how much I'm likely to loose in the next year on an 07 plate R8 (4.2 V8) with 30k on the clock? I'm planning on spending about £55k nand only doing 5k miles or so in the next year.
Over to you folks - which would you get - Ferrari 360 or Audi R8?
Cheers,
L33
I currently have a Ferrari 360 Spider. She's the right spec (Red / black leather) and I spent a lot of time finding her - she's one of the best out there and I adore her.
I've recently been having evil thoughts about getting an Audi R8 to replace her with. I just love the look of the R8 and after driving one, its clearly a more modern car which I'd use more often that the Ferrari.
As for what makes ME tick about cars, its very much about the look and appeal of them as much as the drive itself. I suppose I am a bit of poseur but I'm guessing most of us in this section of the forum are. Which is more "showy" - A 360 or R8?
I like the mod cons of modern cars (built in SatNavs, heated seats, great stereos etc) which for me make some cars much more useable than others. I guess the R8 wins this round...
I really like the "sence of occaision" of driving a nice car. It would be mainly weekend use only, but I want to feel special when I drive it.
Lastly, depreciation is a major factor to me. Yes, I understand that nearly all cars loose money the longer you have them, but some obviously loose more money than others. I'm fairly confident that I will only loose a couple of grand in a year of Ferrari ownership. Any ideas how much I'm likely to loose in the next year on an 07 plate R8 (4.2 V8) with 30k on the clock? I'm planning on spending about £55k nand only doing 5k miles or so in the next year.
Over to you folks - which would you get - Ferrari 360 or Audi R8?
Cheers,
L33
Went F430 to R8 V10 & have no regrets at all....
The 430 was awesome but I too like my supercars to have modern extra's that work properly & pre 599/458 I think F's are still too fragile...IMO
Until I can afford a 458 I wont go back to a Ferrari...
I've done over 500 miles a month in my R8, I did less than 200 in my 430 & even less in my 360!!
I believe an R8 V8 will lose more £££ than a similarly priced 360 however the R8 will have cheaper running costs...
The 430 was awesome but I too like my supercars to have modern extra's that work properly & pre 599/458 I think F's are still too fragile...IMO
Until I can afford a 458 I wont go back to a Ferrari...
I've done over 500 miles a month in my R8, I did less than 200 in my 430 & even less in my 360!!
I believe an R8 V8 will lose more £££ than a similarly priced 360 however the R8 will have cheaper running costs...
911Thrasher said:
360 anytime...R8 is just another Audi
Note: and if "posing" is your thing, you'll always get the looks in a Ferrari...whereas the R8 well like I said, another Audi, a stretched A5 really
Disagree. I went from F430 to an R8 and didn't regret it. The R8 brought the same sense of occasion without the bank-breaking bills.Note: and if "posing" is your thing, you'll always get the looks in a Ferrari...whereas the R8 well like I said, another Audi, a stretched A5 really
The 430 attracted mostly the wrong type of attention (including a lot of abuse). The R8 brought many comments about the design, sound etc from all age groups.
911Thrasher said:
360 anytime...R8 is just another Audi
I use to run my 360 as a daily in London, never gave up on me and always felt special
Note: and if "posing" is your thing, you'll always get the looks in a Ferrari...whereas the R8 well like I said, another Audi, a stretched A5 really
Interesting comments from someone who said that your old 360 'felt fragile'I use to run my 360 as a daily in London, never gave up on me and always felt special
Note: and if "posing" is your thing, you'll always get the looks in a Ferrari...whereas the R8 well like I said, another Audi, a stretched A5 really
You also said that you missed 'german engineering'
But to be fair you currently drive a squashed beetle so what do you know
ferdi p said:
Interesting comments from someone who said that your old 360 'felt fragile'
You also said that you missed 'german engineering'
But to be fair you currently drive a squashed beetle so what do you know
Very true it felt fragile (but was 100% reliable)...hence me not tracking it and eventually selling it...You also said that you missed 'german engineering'
But to be fair you currently drive a squashed beetle so what do you know
however if u read carefully I always said my 360 never never gave up on me, and always said I had a wonderful 10kmiles w/ it as a London daily and cross european car.
Bear a passenger door handle "typical plastic clip" giving up, my 360 had been 100% reliable
Note: and yes now I drive a squashed RS beetle, which happens to be extremely solid...12kmiles so far in 6mths ownership (Spa x2, Bedford x3, Snetterton x1, St Tropez x1, Cap Ferret x1) nothing except all fluids change each time, Michelin Cups x2, all around brake pads x1
german eng. rocks!Edited by 911Thrasher on Monday 15th August 19:36
Only you can answer this question. It is all about what you like more. E.g. I adore the mod cons of my Cayman S as a DD but love the rawness of my Ferraris. If you want to use the car as a (semi-)DD then it's not a bad thing to make the switch. But if you want something just for the weekend, I'd stick with the Ferrari. Ultimately, I would trade in the R8 again, it's just a toy of the moment and the next generation is around the corner. If you find the right Ferrari, you stick with it. Well, at least I tend to, not everyone is the same of course.
For me, it is also not only about the driving. I love the events that I do in my Ferraris, and most of them wouldn't accept an R8 as an entry. And I like the Ferrari community, I've made a lot of great friends in the past 4 years.
But YMMV. The R8 is a great car and I will fully understand if you make the switch.
Onno
For me, it is also not only about the driving. I love the events that I do in my Ferraris, and most of them wouldn't accept an R8 as an entry. And I like the Ferrari community, I've made a lot of great friends in the past 4 years.
But YMMV. The R8 is a great car and I will fully understand if you make the switch.
Onno
Yes, you are 
If I was you I would keep 360 (and this is actually what I did in similar situation)
However R8 is more useful everyday, that's true. Not that 360 is fragile, I've done 10k+ miles in 2 years so far in my, approaching 40k and it never missed a bit (touching wood) and no single warning light on the dashboard and it is over 10 years old now.
Also I believe good 360 (your's oone being rosso+black is very desirable peace of kit) will hold value better but will be more expensive to maintain. So in terms of costs I think it is almost the same.
And well, lets be honest, R8 is just another Audi which looks pretty similar to TT or A5, no drama at all. Yes, it has more gadgets inside but if I was after gadgets I would've bought Merc.
On another hand 360 despite its age still looks like fairly modern Italian supercar, not German wagon.
I would only choose R8 over 360 if I had an intention to use it everyday in busy town doing 10k+ miles per annum or had it as only one car otherwise I will stick to 360.
If I was you I would keep 360 (and this is actually what I did in similar situation)
However R8 is more useful everyday, that's true. Not that 360 is fragile, I've done 10k+ miles in 2 years so far in my, approaching 40k and it never missed a bit (touching wood) and no single warning light on the dashboard and it is over 10 years old now.
Also I believe good 360 (your's oone being rosso+black is very desirable peace of kit) will hold value better but will be more expensive to maintain. So in terms of costs I think it is almost the same.
And well, lets be honest, R8 is just another Audi which looks pretty similar to TT or A5, no drama at all. Yes, it has more gadgets inside but if I was after gadgets I would've bought Merc.
On another hand 360 despite its age still looks like fairly modern Italian supercar, not German wagon.
I would only choose R8 over 360 if I had an intention to use it everyday in busy town doing 10k+ miles per annum or had it as only one car otherwise I will stick to 360.
I can’t comment on the Fcars but i have a v10 Spyder.
I disagree with what people say that Audi is not an "occasion" car. My car is not a DD and trust me it gets more attention than most Fcars (other than a 458 as its "the" car at the moment). Plus i think they are better "received" by most people. I think the R8 is quite a well designed car, more curves than straight lines. And i think will age better.
It seems in London that every street has an Fcar variant, so the R8 is still quite rare and the v10 Spyder even more.
Also I disagree with where the Audi stands in comparison to either a 430/ 360 (let’s leave the 458 out of this one as its whole different league) but as stated the v10 is on par performance wise and i doubt people can disagree what Audi build quality is better.
When i was choosing my car, i nearly bought a 560 Gallardo, (more a lambo person then fcar). Maybe the Gallardo is slightly faster but that’s my view on how highly i consider the Audi R8.
Also, i think the R8v8 is one of the best sounding cars out there.
I disagree with what people say that Audi is not an "occasion" car. My car is not a DD and trust me it gets more attention than most Fcars (other than a 458 as its "the" car at the moment). Plus i think they are better "received" by most people. I think the R8 is quite a well designed car, more curves than straight lines. And i think will age better.
It seems in London that every street has an Fcar variant, so the R8 is still quite rare and the v10 Spyder even more.
Also I disagree with where the Audi stands in comparison to either a 430/ 360 (let’s leave the 458 out of this one as its whole different league) but as stated the v10 is on par performance wise and i doubt people can disagree what Audi build quality is better.
When i was choosing my car, i nearly bought a 560 Gallardo, (more a lambo person then fcar). Maybe the Gallardo is slightly faster but that’s my view on how highly i consider the Audi R8.
Also, i think the R8v8 is one of the best sounding cars out there.
360 is still a raw Fcar, the R8 (V8) has a lovely balance but needs a milltek, 430 is better still.
I've not tried a V10 R8 which no doubt is brisk, but sit in an RS version TT and A5 and you'll feel let down when you go back to the R8. The spider version of the R8 has a bit more going for it but needs a glass boot lid.
For your 5k a year, try a 430, it will be getting more bang you your buck, and you'll have more left at the end.
I've not tried a V10 R8 which no doubt is brisk, but sit in an RS version TT and A5 and you'll feel let down when you go back to the R8. The spider version of the R8 has a bit more going for it but needs a glass boot lid.
For your 5k a year, try a 430, it will be getting more bang you your buck, and you'll have more left at the end.
The r8 is a brilliant car,fantastic to drive,cheap to run.agree about the attention it gets....lots of love and be prepared for women to leave their phone numbers on your windscreen if you get one.
The Ferrari is more special place to sit ,but you will have more fun in the r8.i would have another one and I have never said that about any car I have had.
The Ferrari is more special place to sit ,but you will have more fun in the r8.i would have another one and I have never said that about any car I have had.
Schermerhorn said:
Get a Nissan GT-R instead, head turning looks, and it crushes both in terms of performance.
IMO, I doubt women in London will turn around for a jap car, sorry. Maybe boyracers yes.If the OP is looking for attention especially women, i would rate the Ferrari or R8 way above the Nissan.
And actually to most classy women, any Aston Martin wins by far
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