355 or 360?

[xcentric]

Have always wanted to won a Ferrari (and a host of other cars, but the Fezza is to be the first in the list). Not yet got the cash, but it's at the point when nursery fees are reducing and so it's becoming feasible. I do realise that they have supercar running costs, and will be putting approx 6-8k miles per annum on it.

So, I will go and drive them and test them, but am currently wondering about 355 or 360 (am not in the 'minted' category!) - am looking for a great driving experience (which is not, as the recent thread about the 355 for sale notes, all about speed) and not daft running costs.

So - any experiences to share about 360s or 355s esp in comparison. The 355 I've driven was a bit disappointing but it was not that quickly and around a narrow track with little runoff so was not able to rev it to get to the power and torque - imagine that when driven properly it would be fine. 360 - not driven. Like the look of both. Generally prefer open-top cars.....

thoughts/experiences etc welcomed.

[miniman]

355 every time. 360 is a horrible looking car.

[davepoth]

360 looks a bit too wide to "enjoy" properly on the roads.

[Jw Vw]

355 all day long for me.

[gareth.e]

I'd go for a 360 but that's just me.. No logical explanations, just prefer them.

[Caruso]

Are you after a manual or F1 gearbox?

[wackojacko]

355 for manual (dad had one in blue) fantastic cars

360 for F1.

Personally would go for a 355 as you'd get a better example for the money, opposed to a bottom market 360.

[Deerfoot]

miniman said:

355 every time. 360 is a horrible looking car.

I concur.

[george h]

355 for driving

360 for posing

[DannyVTS]

335 in my opinion, based on looks alone (ok I have nothing else to base them on)

[Otto]

Drive them both, see which you prefer. The 360 is quite a step up in the performance, handling and refinement areas in my opinion, but the 355 has slightly more appeal aesthetically TO ME, although I do think the 360 is stunning (especially in more subtle colours like the grey). It's your money at the end of the day though.

I don't think you'd be disappointed in either.

[MattyB_]

I call troll.

No person of sane mind would chose a 360 over a 355. It's like chosing Susan Boyle over Cameron Diaz.

[edo]

360 appeals to me for the better performance and reliability.

I wouldnt have either in F1 spec.

Admit the 355 is "prettier", but dont think the 360 is ugly.

[PGN 500sl]

360 every day of the week for me.

[james_gt3rs]

355 every time. One of the most beautiful cars of all time and the noise!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho3Ba44mGi0

[Zp]

MattyB_ said:

I call troll.

No person of sane mind would chose a 360 over a 355. It's like chosing Susan Boyle over Cameron Diaz.

Diaz - all skin and bone.

I like a woman with a bit of substance.




But enough of that - 355 for me too

[The Tea Boy]

having driven both in manual format, i preferred the 355 as the whole car feels more mechanical and at one with you on the road.

Matt

[xcentric]

thanks to all (even the troll-hunter ) - probably manual box, to answer the q. It clearly divides opinion - for me I love the 355s looks, but suspect that the 360 is more able to cope with slightly higher use and is not quite such a pain to service. Agree that a sorted 355 is a better bet than a bargain basement 360. Am really looking for those people on here that have experience of both/either in real life?

[Stu R]

MattyB_ said:

I call troll.

No person of sane mind would chose a 360 over a 355. It's like chosing Susan Boyle over Cameron Diaz.

The fact there's no shortage of 360s on the road and changing hands suggests there's quite a few who would.

FWIW I'd rather have a 360, the only thing I prefer about the 355 having driven them back to back a few years ago was the sound.

[AndrewW-G]

The 360 is IMHO the better car, however the F355 is the better Ferrari