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.

[Vesuvius 996]

virgil said:

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.

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

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

[Tom360]

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

[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

[Tom360]

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

[Vesuvius 996]

virgil said:

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

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.

[Vesuvius 996]

Tom360 said:

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

Adoption is always an option...

[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?

[Vesuvius 996]

virgil said:

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?

So that's £57k on three years - or about £350 a week.

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Tuesday 25th July 17:39

[Tom360]

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!

[Jonny5]

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!

1:10 scale?

[Vesuvius 996]

virgil said:

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

I reckon in eighteen months on my 2000 996 I have lost £6k in depreciation, plus spend £2.5k on upkeep and warranty (OPC).

So £8.5k all in.

Assuming same again for upkeep and another £4k depreciation, that's another £6.5k for the next eighteen months.

Total for three years = £15k ish or £5k pa. £100 a week basically.


*prepares to be shot down in flames........*

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Tuesday 25th July 17:45

OR, according to my profile.........

72p a mile - 911 Carrera
68p a mile - BMW 330CS

Worth the extra 4p? Oh yes

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Tuesday 25th July 17:48

[Jonny5]

72p it may be, but for me you can't put a price on the passion a fcar or lambo brings over a porsche (and yes i've owned 2 porsches a gt3 mk2 and a c4)

Edited by Jonny5 on Tuesday 25th July 18:27

[Vesuvius 996]

Jonny5 said:

72p it may be, but for me you can't put a price on the passion a fcar or lambo brings over a porsche (and yes i've owned 2 porsches a gt3 mk2 and a c4)

Edited by Jonny5 on Tuesday 25th July 18:27

I agree - this totally not a Vesuvius defends 911 thread..... (another one.....!)

I'll get slaughtered for this by my Porsche forum mates but if I could swap for a 355 I would do it in an instant. Frankly I am just too scared and don't have enough of a financial cushion to hedge the risk.

So sadly I can't

If you'd like to do a swap for a week to let me experience it, then PM me..... Or even a windows down passeneger hoon..........Or even just open the taps as you drive past me on the pavement........

Edited to say that your car looks amazing. And I am in a jealous rage !

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Tuesday 25th July 20:47

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Tuesday 25th July 20:48

[f355spider]

Have owned all three, for me i would say 360 all the way. build quality better and a very reliable car.

[ahaughton]

f355spider said:

Have owned all three, for me i would say 360 all the way. build quality better and a very reliable car.

I wonder if the 575 compares more favourably than the 550 in terms of reliability?

[mr_c]

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!

It was my birthday last Saturday my mate must have forgotten to bring mine round...

Actually, I'm lucky if I get a card off my friends!

[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