Ferrari 360 in the midlands

[tranter5]

Hi all my first post in this section as just starting to look into the proposition of ferrari ownership... been dabbling through threads on here for the last 6 months but I am thinking of getting a 360 this winter preferably a spider as they can be picked up cheaper in the winter and sold early summer for a premium to cover running costs etc (well thats the plan!)

I was wondering if any fellow PH'ers would be so kind to let me have a good look round their 360 and pass some knowledge onto me to give me a good grounding of things to look out for when the time comes to go and view a potential purchase. I am based in Leicestershire so would be good if you were based near the midlands but any help would be appreciated. I would go and look at one at a garage but due to my age I feel they wouldn't give me the time of day as they may think I am a dreamer/time waster (had exactly this when looking for a 996 turbo even when turning up in the TVR for viewings!)

I currently drive a 996 turbo more info on that can be found in my readers car thread here:

http://pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f...

I know the 360 wouldn't feel as solidly built as the porsche but having owned a TVR Tamora prior to the 911 I want to get back into something more raw next and I think the 360 could fit the bill!

I look forward to your responses!

Thanks,

Dan

[Gyrock]

Genuine reply to your enquiry.

I loved the look of the 360, waited until the spec that I fancied turned up on PHs Classified pages and then plunged. I disregarded all the Intermong advice regarding why I really shouldn't by a 360..

Whether or not I'll be made to pay for my impulsiveness is yet to be confirmed/denied. Nevertheless, on the basis that I could be mown down by an errant bus tomorrow, I kinda figured the itch needed to be scratched before fate dictates that a deranged individual decides to steal the keys of a no 46 to Mill Hill...

[tony993]

Everything you need to know will be here:

www.clubscuderia.co.uk

[sidned]

I live in Northampton which isn't far from you. I have had my 360 for over a year and have picked up plenty of info and advice. Let me know if you are down my way any time and I'd be happy to take you out for a spin and talk about the car.

[tranter5]

sidned said:

I live in Northampton which isn't far from you. I have had my 360 for over a year and have picked up plenty of info and advice. Let me know if you are down my way any time and I'd be happy to take you out for a spin and talk about the car.

Thank you would be much appreciated I am in Hinckley and only around 30 mins (down the a14) from Northampton depending on where abouts you are in the county. I might be at Silverstone Monday but not sure yet. I dont mind driving to Northampton anytime thats good for you? Gets me a drive out in the Porsche! I ll send you a pm with my contact details

Thanks for the responses!

[900ssduke]

Great cars, had mine 4 years and rising, nothing major. It needs a clutch this winter, a fine wee job for the dark nights. You might be in for a dissapointement trying to make some cash over a winter / summer price difference, I dont think its there. Best of luck though.