355: Berlinetta vs Spider: which to buy?
Discussion
I'm thinking of swapping my 911 for a 355. Previously I would have only considered the Berlinetta but perhaps I'm getting old/soft (or the car-driving hating Swiss are getting to me) but I'm thinking that perhaps the Spider would be the better option.
Any thoughts (particularly from those with experience owning/driving both)?
Any thoughts (particularly from those with experience owning/driving both)?
http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Spiders feel faster, Coupes are faster
<-- an extended version of this argument is in my post 2/3 way down the first page of the above thread 
Spiders feel faster, Coupes are faster
<-- an extended version of this argument is in my post 2/3 way down the first page of the above thread 
No contest, spider in TDF Blu.
Travelled over Saddleworth Moor this afternoon, looked up and counted three clouds in the sky, even passed a Transit van uphill!!!
A 355 Spider is a 'Sportscar' in the truest sense of the word, with an epic exhaust note, when you use it properly. You only live once - this isn't practice for another life!
Get the roof off!!!
(P.S. all 355's are at least 12 years old, for those who cite buying a GTB/GTS instead, because they are three tenths quicker round Silverstone, need to get real. Ferrari has moved on chaps - buy a 458, it's much quicker still!!)
It's your 'brass', your shout, best of luck with the decision.
Travelled over Saddleworth Moor this afternoon, looked up and counted three clouds in the sky, even passed a Transit van uphill!!!
A 355 Spider is a 'Sportscar' in the truest sense of the word, with an epic exhaust note, when you use it properly. You only live once - this isn't practice for another life!
Get the roof off!!!
(P.S. all 355's are at least 12 years old, for those who cite buying a GTB/GTS instead, because they are three tenths quicker round Silverstone, need to get real. Ferrari has moved on chaps - buy a 458, it's much quicker still!!)
It's your 'brass', your shout, best of luck with the decision.
A F355 GTS was a must for me. Spent best part of 2 years tracking down the right spec one ( Red/crema, manual, challenge grill etc .... )
Best of both worlds and I've never had any creak or leak problems.
Not sure I like the roof on a F355 spider and the 360 hood was a massive improvement and detracts far less from the look when its up than the F355
If they had done the F430 in a GTS I would have chosen that over my spider.
If you have ruled out a GTS, and personally I wouldn't, go for the GTB.
The C pillar is so important to the look of the car and the F355 is a stunning looking car
Best of both worlds and I've never had any creak or leak problems.
Not sure I like the roof on a F355 spider and the 360 hood was a massive improvement and detracts far less from the look when its up than the F355
If they had done the F430 in a GTS I would have chosen that over my spider.
If you have ruled out a GTS, and personally I wouldn't, go for the GTB.
The C pillar is so important to the look of the car and the F355 is a stunning looking car
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